Scientists estimate there may be many undiscovered firefly species in remote tropical areas!
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Basic Information
Dung beetles belong to the superfamily Scarabaeoidea, and there are more than 7,000 different species of these fascinating insects living across the world!
Carpenter ants get their name because they build their nests by carving tunnels in wood, just like tiny carpenters! However, unlike termites, they don’t eat the wood; instead, they remove it to construct their nests.
Some ants practice “social vaccination” by sharing small amounts of pathogens to build colony-wide immunity!
Behavior & Intelligence
Water striders communicate by making tiny ripples on the water's surface that other water striders can feel through their legs!