#Massachusetts

Insects • January 5, 2023

15 Types of Bees in Massachusetts

Bees are essential to our ecosystem, pollinating plants that help feed us and keep flowers looking pretty. Did you know there are over 20,000 different species of bees in the world? Massachusetts has 15 unique types of bees that call the Bay State home.  Although they’re all members of the same family, the order Hymenoptera, […]

Olaoye Emmanuel • August 24, 2024

Insects • December 14, 2022

25 Different Types of Ants in Massachusetts

Ants are one of the most common insects around the world and can be found in every corner of Massachusetts. These ants in Massachusetts are everywhere, from forests to grasslands to backyards! This blog post will explore the different types of ants in Massachusetts, their habitats, and their behaviors. With over 200 types of ants […]

Otaigbe Best • August 22, 2024

Insects • November 13, 2022

47 Types of Beetles in Massachusetts

There are several types of beetles in Massachusetts, one of the states in the United States, and other invertebrates are found therein, too. Beetles, like all insects, belong to the phylum Arthropoda and, therefore, have an exoskeleton made of chitin. This gives them their shape and protection from predators and environmental hazards.  So, Beetles are […]

Imoroa Victor • August 21, 2024

Insects • October 21, 2022

5 Different Types of Cockroaches in Massachusetts

You might be curious to see how many different types of cockroaches in Massachusetts exist! But unfortunately, even though they are widespread, nocturnal insects might be difficult to locate. Cockroaches can detect night vibrations even though they spend the day hiding from us. So they swiftly flee to avoid coming in contact with humans. Cockroaches […]

Osemhenon Ikpea • August 19, 2024