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BUGS!
Amazing Arthropods:
A Closer Look at Nature's Curious Creatures
Explore the captivating world of some fascinating and often misunderstood creatures. Check out the giant bug sculptures and activity zone in the Dome on the Bayou and our live bug exhibit.
Domino Roach
The Domino Roach is a small but visually striking insect that originates from the tropical forests of Central America. Its jet black exoskeleton is adorned with striking white patterns, resembling a domino tile, earning it the common name "Domino Roach." These roaches are detritivores, feeding on decaying organic matter and playing a crucial role in nutrient cycling within their ecosystem.
Fun Fact: The Domino Roach is known for its strong bonding behavior, often forming tight-knit groups with other individuals. These social insects can sometimes be found huddled together in large numbers.
Fun Fact: The Domino Roach is known for its strong bonding behavior, often forming tight-knit groups with other individuals. These social insects can sometimes be found huddled together in large numbers.
False Dead Head Cockraoch
Blue Death Feigning Beetle
The Blue Death Feigning Beetle, a small but resilient desert inhabitant that when threatened, will play dead, convincingly feigning death by curling up its legs and remaining motionless for extended periods. Its blueish-gray exoskeleton acts as camouflage in the arid environments it calls home, protecting it from predators. This adaptive behavior helps the beetle survive harsh conditions and increases its chances of escaping potential danger.
Fun Fact: The Blue Death Feigning Beetle possesses a waxy coating on its exoskeleton that helps prevent excessive water loss in the arid desert environments where it resides. This adaptation enables it to withstand extended periods of drought.
Fun Fact: The Blue Death Feigning Beetle possesses a waxy coating on its exoskeleton that helps prevent excessive water loss in the arid desert environments where it resides. This adaptation enables it to withstand extended periods of drought.
Mexican red knee tarantula
Hissing Cockroach
The Hissing Cockroach, a charismatic and resilient insect that hails from the island of Madagascar creates a distinct hissing sound produced by expelling air, earning it its name. Contrary to popular belief, these roaches are not pests and are actually quite clean creatures. They play an important role in their native ecosystems by aiding in decomposition and nutrient cycling.
Fun Fact: The hissing sound produced by the Hissing Cockroach serves multiple purposes—it can be used as a warning signal to deter predators, as a mating call, or as a means of establishing dominance within a group.
Fun Fact: The hissing sound produced by the Hissing Cockroach serves multiple purposes—it can be used as a warning signal to deter predators, as a mating call, or as a means of establishing dominance within a group.
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