Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "Mud daubers are solitary wasps known for building tube-shaped nests out of mud on walls, ceilings, and other sheltered surfaces. Unlike social wasps, they are generally non-aggressive and rarely sting unless handled. Mud daubers hunt spiders, which they paralyze and store inside their nests as food for their larvae. Despite their intimidating appearance, they help control spider populations and usually avoid contact with humans. Follow @explaininginsects for

Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "Bees are flying insects essential to life on Earth, best known for their role as pollinators. As they move from flower to flower collecting nectar and pollen, they help plants reproduce—supporting crops, wild plants, and entire ecosystems. There are thousands of bee species, ranging from honeybees and bumblebees to solitary bees. Not all bees make honey, but all play a role in pollination. Bees communicate using movement and scent, most famously through the w