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The Remarkable Diversity Of The Giant Grasshoppers
The Grasshoppers are normally small, active, jumping insects found in grass. However, some of the members of the Acrididae have become giants, coming over 5 cm in length, with some species that I have seen being upto about 8.5 cm. The largest ones are even about 14 cm. In this blog, you will come to know more about these unnoticed giants.
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The Identification Key: How to Read it & How it Helps in Distinguishing Species
An "Identification key" is not a key, it is data about differences between species compacted in to a question paper for easy identification.
A Mole Cricket
The Underestimated: Mole Crickets (Gryllotalpidae)
These are not just underestimated, they remain unnoticed, living life a subterranean life, with only their calls reaching our ears. Dig into the world of these creatures by reading this blog.
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The Unnoticed Secrets of the Jumping Spiders
Jumping spiders, also called Salticids, are the most diversified, unique and adorable spider family. Coming in all shapes, sizes, colour, etc, lets dive in and find out about them and their hidden secrets.
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Monsoon Series Week 1: A New Adventure at the light begins!
Monsoon in India is welcomed by the numerous insects who visit the light at night. This is a mesmerising catalogue to highlight the importance of further exploration in my country, India and for general awareness about insects.
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The Underestimated: Pseudolynchia Canariensis
Just being called the "pigeon" louse fly doesn't make the pigeon it's weakness.
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The Underestimated: Alcedinidae, The Kingfishers
I have cleared out some facts about some of the most underestimated birds.
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Housefly VS Flesh Fly: Find Out The Differences
I have unveiled the easy ways to differentiate these two similar yet unrelated flies.
A Housefly, Musca domestica
The Underestimated: Incredible Housefly
All the innocence of this little insect had been concealed by myths from the past.