Most species of dragonfly spend the winter in their larval form, or as an egg. Generally, the adults will die off, and the young with either continue feeding below the surface of the water or enter diapause, a type of…
Caterpillars are eating machines, trying to grow as quickly as possible to become adults. Yet all the energy they pack away makes them tasty snacks for other hungry mouths. And without much in the way to defend themselves with, it’s…
Ladybugs are one of our most beloved and famous beetles. However, not everyone loves them enough to keep them from harm. Despite the ladybug’s toxic nature some animals have developed a taste for them as a brightly coloured snack. Toxic…
Dragonflies are master predators. Whether it be as they swim beneath the water or flit above our heads, they are perfectly adapted to hunt and eat. Unfortunately for them however, they aren’t the only ones looking for a tasty snack,…
Grasshoppers are a fantastic food for many other species. One of the things that make them such an important food source is that they can appear in such large numbers. Their ability to feed on grasses and grow quickly helps…
Dragonflies need to eat large numbers of small invertebrates in order to transition through their various life stages and successfully mate. Because of their hunting skill, few insects can escape their grasp once they have laid eyes on them. They…
