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The Mitchell’s Satyr Butterfly represents a highly endangered species of insect. It originally evolved as endemic to a very restricted region comprising five states in the United States. These consisted of Ohio, New Jersey, Michigan, and Indiana. The beautiful Lepidoptera remains one of the rarest known butterflies on the planet. Only 15 known small colonies of this […]Read More
The Picasso Bug remains one of the roughly 450 familiar species of shield-backed bug. They have a medium size, a generally oval shape, and average about 0.25 in (6.3 mm) in body length. Though sometimes resembling a beetle, this invertebrate actually represents a true bug. This insect with the dazzling pattern differs from beetles by their extended […]Read More
The Jewel Wasp is an unusual species of insect and represents a rather solitary wasp in the family Ampilicidae. The species is endemic to the tropical regions of several areas in a habitat range that includes much of Africa, Southern Asia, and the Pacific Islands. The Jewel Wasp is also present in abundant numbers during the […]Read More
The White Spotted Agrias is a beautiful species of Lepidoptera. Unlike most butterflies, their colors vary greatly between individuals. There are also numerous subspecies recognized. This lovely insect spends the majority of its sadly brief adult life high in the forest canopy. Due to their natural camouflage, they are typically only visible while feeding. The […]
The Regal Moth is one of the largest species of Lepidoptera in North America. Their distinctively shaped caterpillar form is popular as the Hickory Horned Devil. In terms of mass, they are the heaviest moth species north of Mexico. This insect is endemic to the deciduous forest regions of the eastern United States. That range extends […]
White Ermine Facts The gorgeous White Ermine presents a few challenges for entomologists since they do not always display the same color patterns. While the wings display a white color in all individuals, the pattern of dots varies. Some individuals display numerous black dots, while others may have no dots at all. This seemingly delicate Lepidoptera […]
Perdita Minima Facts The incredible Perdita Minima ranks as one of the most fascinating of bees. They stay so tiny that most people don’t even know they exist. Entomologists know this insect as the smallest species of bee known to man. In fact, their entire body could easily fit on the head of an average-sized […]
Budwing Mantis Facts Many people believe the most noteworthy fact about the Budwing Mantis to be its exceptional voraciousness. Unlike most of the more than 2,400 other mantis species, they do not always feed as ambush predators. Some, especially the females, will actively seek and pursue prey, once it has been selected. In addition to […]
Mole Cricket Facts Many consider the most noteworthy thing about the Mole Cricket to be what you do not notice: their presence. That occurs because they spend the majority of their lives, and conduct most of their activities, underground. Yet these fascinating insects do emerge at certain times of the year, for brief periods. While […]
Question Mark Butterfly Facts Importantly, the Question Mark Butterfly remains one of the lesser known Lepidoptera in its endemic range. Yet its distinct characteristics make it easily recognizable. They also rank as one of the largest butterfly species within their range. That endemic range covers a large portion of North America, and individuals often travel […]
Bluebottle Ant Facts and Information Without a doubt, the most noteworthy fact about the Bluebottle Ant remains the confusion over their name. That confusion happens because this bi-colored insect actually represents a type of parasitic wasp. Many varieties of flower wasps have a wingless gender, and this holds true for them as well. Not incidentally, […]
Arizona Unicorn Mantis Facts The presence of a horn-like cone in the middle of their forehead ranks as the most noteworthy fact about the Arizona Unicorn Mantis. Its presence also understandably gave rise to the common name. Another distinctive feature of this insect that sets it apart from related species has to be what it […]
Cecropia Moth Facts The most noteworthy fact about the beautiful Cecropia Moth comes as no surprise. It ranks as the largest species of moth endemic to North America. This gorgeous insect displays a moderate degree of sexual dimorphism, much as many other Lepidoptera. However, this distinctive moth species display it in several ways. The female […]
