Beth’s Bug Blog — insect collection

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 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.

Ever heard of a bug that looks like it time-traveled from the Jurassic era? Meet Platerodrilus, aka the trilobite beetle, a bizarre insect found in Southeast Asia’s rainforests. While the males look like typical beetles, the females steal the show with their flat, segmented bodies that resemble ancient trilobites.

Bringing a fresh Christmas tree home can sometimes mean inviting tiny, harmless bugs like aphids, spider mites, or even spiders along for the ride. To keep your tree festive and pest-free, give it a good shake, inspect for critters, and vacuum up any strays. With a few simple precautions, you can enjoy your tree and its natural charm—minus the unexpected guests!