Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "If a hornet and bees face off, the bees may start forming a “heat ball” that overheats and suffocates the hornet. Here’s what happens: • Dozens (sometimes hundreds) of bees swarm around the hornet, forming a tight ball • Inside the ball, bees vibrate their flight muscles, rapidly raising the temperature • The temperature reaches about 45–47°C (113–117°F) • Bees can survive this heat, but the hornet cannot, and dies from overheating and lack of oxygen This beh

Nurtle on Instagram: "What looks like a fresh green leaf in someone’s hand is a giant Malaysian leaf insect, one of the most advanced examples of natural camouflage in the animal world. These insects don’t just resemble leaves in shape and color. Their bodies copy leaf veins, bite marks, and uneven edges, making them nearly invisible when resting on plants. Even their slow, swaying movements mimic how real leaves move in the wind. This camouflage isn’t learned. It’s the result of millions of yea