Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "The cicada shell is the result of molting, a process called ecdysis, in which a cicada sheds its old exoskeleton after emerging from the ground. When a cicada nymph has fully developed underground, it climbs onto a tree, wall, or other surface and splits its hardened outer skin. The adult cicada slowly pulls itself out, leaving behind the empty shell—known as an exuvia. This shell is a dry, hollow replica of the nymph’s body and often remains clinging to surf

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