These Insects Are A Lot More Intelligent Than You Think

Honeybees

Honeybees are probably one of the smartest bugs on the planet and they’ve earned that title for good reason.

Ants

Ants might start crawling all over your kitchen when the warm weather comes out but you should think twice about killing these highly intelligent critters.

Cockroaches

Cockroaches are rumored to be so resilient that they can survive the effects of a nuclear blast but did you also know they’re extremely intelligent in some regards?

Roaches

In a separate study headed by entomologist Isaac Planas-Sitjà, researchers discovered that these misunderstood bugs have personalities.

Paper Wasps

You might not want to hear this one but paper wasps are incredibly smart insects. They can recognize the faces of other wasps which Sentient Media noted was a critical skill.

Bumblebees

Bumblebees can learn to solve puzzles to access food, demonstrating an understanding of cause and effect.

Dragonflies

Dragonflies have impressive hunting skills, including the ability to predict the movement of their prey.

Termites

Termites are master builders, creating intricate and massive mound structures that regulate temperature and humidity.

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