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Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "Horseflies are large, fast-flying biting insects known for their painful bites and strong eyesight. They belong to the Horsefly family and are most active during warm, sunny days, especially near water, farms, and forests. Key facts: • Only females bite — they need blood to produce eggs • Bites are painful because they slice the skin instead of piercing it • They have large compound eyes and excellent vision • Strong fliers, hard to swat, and very persistent

Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "The giant Asian hornet is the largest hornet in the world and one of the most powerful insect predators. Native to East and Southeast Asia, it can reach up to 5 cm in length, with massive mandibles used to hunt other insects. It mainly targets bees, especially honeybee colonies. A small group of these hornets can wipe out an entire hive in a short time by decapitating bees and carrying the thoraxes back to feed their larvae. Its sting delivers a large amount