The bagworms belong to the superfamily Tineoidea, which is a basal lineage of the Ditrysia (as is Gelechioidea, which includes case-bearers). The family is relatively small, with about 1,350 species, who are found almost everywhere. Despite their name, which comes from the worm-like form of the larvae, these insects aren’t worms but moths. The bagworms live their entire life cycle inside the safety…
Pexels Reconnecting with Ethan, the guy who used to be the focus of my teenage fantasies, felt like a dream come true. A forgotten chapter of my life seemed to come back, pulling me in with the sweet pull of nostalgia. We found ourselves in a fancy restaurant, surrounded by the soft clinking of glasses…
Being a mom has to be one of the best feelings there are. The thought of carrying another life inside you is divine all by itself. Most moms-to-be love taking pictures of their bellies and keep them as beautiful memories they will cherish forever. Well, a mom of four named Renae W did the same. However,…
Most farm animals are friendly and playful in nature, and the donkey from the video below is not an exception. Namely, this sweet animal loves playing with toys, and that includes bouncy balls, inflatable unicorns, and a lot more. However, his all time favorite toys are the ones that produce squeaky sounds. The owner of…
When life gives you lemons, use them to improve your overall health. It’s true that lemons don’t make appealing snacks all by themselves because of their sour and bitter taste, but the benefits they offer are limitless. Being full of vitamins and antioxidants, lemons are without a doubt one of the healthiest fruits on the…
Pexels At first, I didn’t give much thought to the new family that moved into the bungalow next door. People were always coming and going in our neighborhood. As the days went by and our daughter enjoyed more afternoons playing in the yard, I couldn’t shake off a growing feeling of unease. Her striking similarity…
Nick Jonas has got the internet “Burnin’ Up” — but for all the wrong reasons. The pop singer and Jonas Brothers member sparked backlash on Tuesday after seemingly supporting controversial businessman Elon Musk in a recent social media post. The Tesla CEO responded to a post on X highlighting the company’s allegedly positive financial performance, despite previous news coverage that forecasted a…
After months of store closures and filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Big Lots is preparing to close all of its locations, according to a press release issued by the company on Thursday. More than 400 stores have already been closed by the retailer in 2024 with the remaining ones set to hold “going out of…
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Jim Harbaugh received an early Christmas present Thursday night during the Los Angeles Chargers’ 34-27 win over the Denver Broncos. Harbaugh got an opportunity to utilize what he called his favorite rule in football: The fair-catch kick. According to NFL rules, if a player makes a fair catch, his team may attempt an unchallenged…
SAN FRANCISCO – A California ecosystem has gotten a big boost from an adorable, fluffy and hungry friend. At Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, a newly-reinvigorated population of native southern sea otters has eaten so many invasive European green crabs that researchers say the otters have locally solved a problem that has plagued the West Coast for…