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Herkimer, dubbed the worlds largest beetle, is a 16 x 10 foot Hercules Beetle statue who lives in Colorado Springs. This gigantic bug has guarded the entrance to Rock Creek Canyon along Highway 115 for over sixty years. Herkimer is located right next to the Colorado Springs Bug Museum. — Read the rest
This awesome image from @publicdomainrev on Instagram shows a butterfly's tongue (scientifically known as a proboscis) magnified 50x. The image was created in 1909 by Arthour E Smith. I love the way that the proboscis loops around so many times, and looks like a tiny snout at the very end. — Read the rest
Mosquitos kill 700,000 people a year, more than any other animal. This video explores the use of gene-editing technology to eliminate the most dangerous species of mosquitoes. The goal would be to stop the spread of deadly diseases, but there are concerns about the impact this could have on the overall ecosystem. — Read the rest
Bedbugs can be found in hotels worldwide, including all 50 states in the U.S. Once bedbugs take up residence in a home, they are difficult to get rid of because they are resistant to pesticides. Unfortunately, bedbugs are on the rise, and more people are complaining about getting bitten by them while staying in hotels. — Read the rest
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