It is smaller than our native megachiles (5-9mm long rather than 9-20). It is a stocky bee with a broad head. Under the abdomen of the female is a ventral brush furnished with short, coarse, silvery gray hairs. Life cycle Adult bees emerge from individual cells where they have overwintered. Mating takes place as soon as the females emerge, which emerge after the […]
Read MoreApoids are all bees, whether social or solitary. The drones , which are regarded as bees, are also part of this superfamily of Hymenoptera . These insects have two pairs of membranous wings. When they fly, their wings are coupled by a row of hooks located on the hind wings. At rest, the wings disengage and are folded over the abdomen. Apoids have […]
Read MorePrevention These insects sting for self-defense so if a wasp bothers you, avoid any sudden movement. If it lands on you, let it go on its own or gently push it away. If you’ve disturbed a nest, get away as quickly as possible. In nature Keep sugary foods and meat in closed containers: the adult wasp looks for sugar […]
Read MoreBees, wasps and bumblebees are often confused. If you find a family resemblance to them, you are quite right. These insects share several characteristics and are all part of a common group: the Hymenoptera. Here are some tips to get to know them better and distinguish them. The bees There are several species of bees in Quebec, most […]
Read MorePraying mantises only eat live prey. It is therefore necessary to provide for a supply of food by another breeding of insects, by catches or by the purchase of insects in animal stores. It is easy to catch adult mantises because they move slowly and are harmless to humans. We can easily distinguish the males, smaller, from […]
Read MoreEquipment The mealworm is an excellent candidate for domestic breeding. It is silent and easy to handle. About sixty larvae, easy to find in pet stores, are enough to start breeding. You will also need: • at least three plastic containers with lids. To ensure good ventilation, make an opening in the lid and cover it with mosquito […]
Read MoreTo start a house cricket farm, get a few pairs of breeding adults from a pet store. Make sure you have as many males as there are females. The latter are distinguished by the elongated egg-laying organ at the end of their abdomen. The vivarium Cleanliness is essential for successful breeding. Use a transparent, easy-to-clean, airtight and well-ventilated […]
Read MorePrepare the material What is needed for the harvest A plow to collect soil. A container to put the earth. A spoon to collect the ants. A container for transporting ants. What you need to prepare the anthill A jar of at least one liter with a lid fitted with a metal washer, the washer […]
Read MoreWhy breed insects? There are a host of reasons for keeping insects. These motivations range from simple curiosity to mass production for commercial purposes. Whether individually, with the family, at school or in the laboratory, insect breeding has many reasons for being: Learn more about the biology of an insect. Obtain complete larval stages and life cycles. […]
Read MoreWhile many collectors only own insects that they have hunted themselves, others do not hesitate to pay to obtain specimens that they wish to add to their collection. The purchase of specimens is worth considering, as it can contribute to poor populations of some species. Insects valued by collectors, like other animals and wild plants, can […]
Read MoreIf you’ve spent hours hunting insects, transcribing notes on tiny labels, and patiently displaying dozens of specimens, you know how precious the contents of an entomological box are. Like any other valuable item, your insect collection deserves to be well protected. The main dangers that threaten it are humidity and… insects. Too much moisture is manifested by […]
Read MoreTo learn more about a particular insect, it helps to know its name. In order to get there, we must first determine to which order it belongs. In entomology, the order designates a large group of insects that share common characteristics (for example, Coleoptera, Lepidoptera, Diptera…). Determining the order is the first and most important step in identification. Then, […]
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