Author

Oliver Crawford

A former digital copy editor, Oliver Crawford is a staff writer at Biology Insights covering insect biology. He previously edited instructional materials for educational websites and reported general science news before turning to entomology. Living in Killarney, Ireland, Crawford writes about insect behaviour and how different bug species function in the natural world.

Why Do Dung Beetles Roll Poop? It’s More Than Just Food
What Month Do Crickets Die? A Seasonal Explanation
Where Do Katydids Live? Their Habitats Explained
Why Is This Fly Following Me? The Science Explained
Can a Praying Mantis Fly? When and Why They Take Flight
Where Are Pill Bugs Found? The Habitats They Prefer
Are Stick Insects Poisonous to Humans or Pets?
What Do Woodlice Eat? Their Diet and What They Avoid
How Long Do Grasshoppers Live? A Lifespan Breakdown
Why Do House Flies Keep Landing on Me?
Where Do Isopods Live? Habitats on Land and in Water
Are Grasshoppers Nocturnal? Their Activity Explained
How to Tell If a Grasshopper Is Dying
Why Are the Crickets So Loud? The Biology of Their Sound
Do Crickets Have Wings? Explaining Their Form & Function
Why Do Cicadas Die? The Biology of Their Short Adult Lives
How Big Can Gnats Get? The Maximum Size Explained
What Animals Have 6 Legs? Insects and Other Creatures
How Long Do Katydids Live? Their Life Cycle Explained
Are All Insects Invertebrates? A Look at Their Anatomy
What Color Are Grasshoppers? From Green to Rare Variants
Are Mealworms Really Harmful to Humans?
Why Is a Fly Flying Around Me? The Scientific Reasons
How Many Bugs Do You Eat in Your Sleep? The Truth
What Is Bug Metamorphosis and How Does It Work?
Male Stag Beetle: Jaws, Mating, and Life Cycle
Do Emperor Scorpions Sting and How Bad Is It?
What Bugs Are Not Insects? A Look at Common Examples
Is a Grasshopper a Carnivore, Herbivore, or Omnivore?
Why Do Lovebugs Stick Together? A Biological Answer