Beth’s Bug Blog — bizarre bugs

The glasswing butterfly proves that sometimes, the most mesmerizing things in nature aren’t the ones you can see, but the ones that vanish right before your eyes.

The velvet ant is a fiery, fuzzy insect that demands respect. With its dazzling colors and legendary sting, it’s a tiny force of nature that’s impossible to ignore.

The bombardier beetle turns the phrase “fight fire with fire” into reality. With its explosive spray and pinpoint aim, this little alchemist is both fascinating and fearsome.

The orchid mantis is the perfect blend of beauty and brawn. With its dazzling floral disguise and sharp hunting skills, it’s a bug that’s equal parts mesmerizing and deadly.

The oil beetle is a slow-moving bug with a fast-thinking survival strategy. With its toxic secretions and clever, bee-hijacking larvae, it’s an insect that thrives on both defense and deception.