beetles

Gross But Important: The Secret Life of Dung Beetles Poop. It’s stinky, smelly, and just plain gross! But did you know that there’s a little insect that thinks poop is the best thing ever? That’s right—dung beetles LOVE the stuff that most creatures try to avoid. For them, the smellier and fresher the better! So,…

Have you ever seen a cute little red and black bug crawling around outside? With tiny spots and a round shape? If so, you’ve probably seen a ladybug! Ladybugs are some of the coolest and most helpful bugs around. Even though they are very small, these little beetles have superpowers that help our gardens and…

Introduction: Meet the Giraffe Weevil! Imagine a bug that looks like it borrowed a giraffe’s neck! This funny-looking creature is called the giraffe weevil, and it lives on the island of Madagascar. These tiny insects are only about 1-2 inches long, but they have enormously long necks that stick straight up in the air. Just…