Firefly larvae inject their prey with a numbing chemical that helps them digest their food!
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Butterflies need sunshine to take off! On chilly days (around 55°F/13°C or colder), they can’t fly until they warm up! They spread their wings like solar panels to soak up the sun’s heat. Once their bodies feel toasty, they’re ready to flutter around — even if the air still feels cool to us!
Scientists have discovered more than 52,000 different species of spiders around the world, and they think there might be thousands more we haven’t found yet!
Certain ant species build their nests in patterns that follow mathematical rules similar to crystal formation!
New queen hornets grow bigger because they are given extra-rich food as larvae by worker hornets, which helps them develop into strong, fertile queens that can start new colonies.