Not a bug/insect

Natural Habitat

Terrestrial; highly adaptable and found in diverse environments worldwide, including urban, rural, and wild areas.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous; diet varies greatly based on culture, geography, and individual preference, including plants, animal products, and processed foods. Feeding behavior is highly complex, involving cooking, sharing, and diverse culinary practices.

Behavior Patterns

Highly social, intelligent, and communicative. Behavior patterns include complex language use, tool-making, abstract thought, cultural development, elaborate social structures, and emotional expression. Life cycle involves distinct stages from infancy to old age, with varying dependencies and roles.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include susceptibility to various diseases, psychological stress, and conflict (interpersonal and societal). Benefits to ecosystems are complex and often debated, ranging from significant environmental impact (both positive and negative) through agriculture, industry, and conservation efforts, to roles in various food webs (as both predator and prey, though less so as adults in the latter). Benefits to other humans include cooperation, innovation, and care.

Identified on: 11/9/2025