Dragonflies and Damselflies, almost perfect creatures from the very beginning

Dragonflies and Damselflies, almost perfect creatures from the very beginning

What is the difference between Dragonflies and Damselflies? So, both animal groups are insects belonging to the order Odonata (meaning toothed jaw). They are fast and skillful hunters, with an elongated body and exceptional, sometimes stunning flying skills. They both poses two pairs of wings and extremely powerful jaws with whom they catch their prey …

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The evolution of Insects that mimicry plants

The Evolution of insects that mimicry plants

Mimicry is a phenomenon where the appearance of an individual is very similar to another individual organism. This phenomenon is apparent between individuals of the same species; between very close species, for example, between certain types of butterflies; as well as between unrelated species, for example, among some species of insects that are similar to the vegetation in their surroundings.

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An intro about the Cockchafer (May-bug)

Cockchafer (May-bug) (Melolontha melolontha) Order Beetles Scarab beetles (including the chafers and dung beetles) have characteristic antennae in which the final segments have fan-like extensions. The largest and most conspicuous of the almost 90 species of scarabs found in the British Isles is the Cockchafer (or May-Bug). What do they look like? Adult Cockchafers are …

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