Earthworms do feel pain, as they have a nervous system that allows them to detect when they have been injured. They do not appear to feel emotional pain, however, in the same way that we might. Earthworm’s nervous system explained…
Adult moths largely don’t eat, instead drinking their supper through their long proboscis. The vast majority of adult moths feed on nectar, however, there are a number of species that consume other liquids such as fruit juices and even blood.…
While some moths can be poisonous, their toxins are largely aimed at smaller animals, and therefore have little to no effect on us. A mouthful of moths Did you know that the fear of moths is called mottephobia? For those…
Moths and butterflies are both Lepidoptera and therefore have many similar features. It is hard to find clear defining features that separate them, but moths tend to have feather-like antennae, while butterflies have club-shaped antennae. Are moths a type of…
The exact reason why earthworms come to the surface in the rain isn’t known. Explanations vary from the earthworms avoiding drowning, the sound of the rain mimicking the sound of predators, and moving above ground being a speedier option. Can…
It’s not certain why moths are attracted to lights, however, it is thought that the light confuses the moth’s navigational system. Come to the light If you go out in the dead of night, you might be surprised to see…
