Beth’s Bug Blog — mimicry

Hoverflies are the unsung heroes of the insect world; pollinators, pest controllers, and master mimics all rolled into one. So next time you see a tiny “wasp” hovering nearby, don’t swat it away…thank it instead!

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.

This blog dives into the captivating world of butterfly mimicry.

Blue Morpho Butterflies are well known all over the world, but here are some lesser known facts about these beautiful species.