LEPIDOPTERA, Butterflies and Moths

After beetles, butterflies and moths are, the next most numerous of all species of animals. They are more studied and – rather better known than other insects because of their very eye-catching shapes, colours and patterns. Most amateur entomologists are primarily lepidopterists. It is true also that there are more butterflies and moths that can … Read more

HYMENOPTERA,  Bees, Ants and Wasps.

The more you examine the complex world of the Hymenoptera, the more you read what man has come to know about them, you will be astounded at the goings on in just this section of the insect kingdom and will wonder what else we have yet to discover. Whole books, or indeed libraries, could be … Read more

Leaf Insects and Stick Insects.

PHASMIDA, Leaf Insects and Stick Insects. There are probably 2,000 species of stick insect and they are remarkable for their very effective camouflage. As well as their stick-like appearance they are capable of remaining absolutely still, or just swaying very gently, like a branch in the wind. A few species are very long and about … Read more

Different Group Order of Insects

This is a list of all the Orders of insects as recognized by Imms (1957). Class: INSECTA(Different Group Order of insects) Sub-class        APTERYGOTA                                               Wingless, primitive               insects. Order Thysanura                                                      … Read more

ThePiranha’s Year

What sort of cages or equipment do i need?(ThePiranha’s Year) Equipment for rearing insects can be quite simple. The type of cage or container needed will depend a bit on the kinds of insects you are going to keep. Small insects, especially small caterpillars, are best kept in clear plastic boxes which keep their food … Read more