The World of Insects

A peek into the world of insects. Interesting fun facts about insects – courtesy of Facebook pages ‘Colours of Nature’, ‘Ancestral Stories’, ‘Weird Facts’, ‘Unbelievable Facts’, ‘Today I Learned’, Science and facts, Crazy creatures, The Knowledge Factory, The study secrets etc… However, I do not know if they are true. Some of them sound really incredible.

When the path disappears, teamwork becomes the way forward.

Faced with gaps they can’t cross alone, ants perform one of nature’s most astonishing feats—building living bridges with their own bodies.

Individual ants link themselves together, forming stable structures that allow thousands of others to pass safely over leaves, water, or empty space. As conditions change, the bridge reshapes itself, strengthening or dissolving when no longer needed.

This behavior isn’t random sacrifice—it’s intelligent cooperation. By prioritizing the survival of the colony over the individual, ants demonstrate how collective effort can overcome even the most impossible obstacles. – A Facebook post by ‘Knowledge Factory’

The Demon Orb Weaver Spider may look like something out of a horror movie, but don’t let its spiky, horned appearance fool you, it’s completely harmless to humans. Native to tropical regions of Asia and the Pacific, this spider uses its dramatic horns and bright yellow, red, and black coloration to ward off predators, a clever survival strategy known as aposematism.

Most of its life is spent quietly and methodically constructing intricate orb-shaped webs, designed to snare unsuspecting insects. These webs can be surprisingly large relative to the spider’s size and are a testament to its patience and engineering skill.

Scientists note that the Demon Orb Weaver’s intimidating look is all about protection, not aggression. It’s a vivid reminder that evolution often favors appearances that keep danger at bay, allowing the spider to thrive while coexisting safely with much larger animals, including humans. Nature’s cleverness can be as terrifying as it is beautiful – A Facebook post by Patrick Barnes

Honeybees sometimes deal with a failing leader in a dramatic way called queen balling. When worker bees decide their queen is weak, sick, or not doing her job well, they may turn on her. This behavior helps the colony get rid of a queen who could put the whole hive at risk.

In queen balling, many worker bees cluster tightly around the queen and press in on her. They can block her movement and raise the heat or crowd her so she cannot breathe. The workers may also bite or sting her. Together these actions quickly weaken and often kill the queen so the colony can move on.

After the queen is removed, the workers begin to raise a new queen from a young larva by feeding it special rich food called royal jelly. This new queen will take over egg-laying and lead the hive. Though the act seems harsh, it is a natural way for bees to protect the group and keep the colony healthy and strong. – A Facebook post by 'Colours of Nature'

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