The Cochineal – The Bug You Probably Eat Regularly
Eating bugs (insectophagy) has been a very common part of civilization for thousands of years. What’s that? You think you don’t consume insects? Think again. You do!
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Bombardier Beetle (Carabidae)
The bombardier beetle mixes hydroquinone and hydrogen peroxide with a catalyst that causes an explosion of hot gas that can be fatal to predators.
Read moreBedBugs (Cimicidae)
Bedbugs are a parasitic species that is best known for feeding on human blood! They are found all over the world, basically, wherever humans live. They are most active at night and usually feed on the host (YOU) without you noticing. Bed bugs may be a cause of skin rashes, acne-like symptoms, psychological effects, and allergic symptoms. If you have them, you’ll probably
Read moreThe Water Bug (Belostomatidae)
Not to be confused with a large cockroach. On no, these guys would use flying cockroaches for garnish. Belostomatidae is the largest of the “true” water bug family. They can get up to to 4.75 inches long. Large a large mosquito, they use their rostrum (a needle-like organ) to pierce the skin of their prey. People that have been probed by
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