The water strider belongs to the family Gerridae and is often characterised by its long legs and ability to walk on water. A combination of surface tension and the hydrophobic hairs on the strider’s legs allow …
Water Striders (Gerridae)
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Beetles (Coleoptera)
Beetles are the largest and most diverse group of insects, and they live in most environments. One-third of all animals in the world are beetles [3]. Because of their diversity, beetles play an essential role in nature [1].
Beetles eat …
Pollination and Pollinators
Pollinators play an essential role in biodiversity. They are also crucial for the biological balance in nature. About 90% of our flowering plant species on Earth depend on pollination. Plants are not only food for wildlife. They also provide …
Ladybird (Coccinellidae)
Ladybirds are a type of beetle many like for their colourful, spotted appearance. But the colours serve a purpose: they defend against dangerous predators, signalling that they taste disgusting and are not suitable to eat. Ladybirds are not only beautiful, …
Ants (Formicidae)
The ants, Formicidae, are probably the most important family of soil insects due to their huge impact on soil structure [1].
Ants are numerous, diverse and widely distributed from Arctic to tropical ecosystems. Together, they are estimated to make up …
Woodlouse (Oniscidea)
Woodlice belong to the suborder Oniscidea within the family Isopoda and are crustaceans that have adapted to life on land. Woodlice are small animals ranging from 1.5 to 30 mm as adults and live in the most varying types of …
