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An Atlas moth, which can have a wingspan of almost 10 inches, was just spotted in Washington state.
The giant wasp species capable of stinging a human to death was first spotted in North America in 2019.
The Bug Bite Thing uses suction to remove insect saliva and venom from your skin to stop itchiness and swelling.
"I know not everyone likes bugs quite as much as I do, but I hope she thinks it’s a nice gesture," said the Swift-loving scientist who named it.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Entomologist Bryan Lessard hopes to draw attention to the underappreciated insects and inspire young LGBTQ science-lovers.
Periodical cicadas spend the majority of their lives buried in soil, but these insects will appear across the East Coast and Midwest in just a few months.
... and climate change may be at least partly to blame.
From ant nachos to cookies with crickets, this science class is trying to bring bug-eating into the mainstream.
It’s estimated that the stolen creepy crawlies are worth up to $50,000.
Researchers at University of Wisconsin-Madison said cricket powder decreased overall body inflammation in new research.
