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The Mitchell’s Satyr Butterfly is a highly endangered species of insect. It was originally endemic to a very restricted region comprising five states in the United States. These were Ohio, New Jersey, Michigan, and Indiana. The beautiful Lepidoptera is one of the rarest known butterflies on the planet. Only 15 known small colonies of this butterfly still […]Read More
The Picasso Bug is one of the approximately 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, the Picasso Bug is actually a true bug. This insect with the dazzling pattern differs from beetles by their […]Read More
The Jewel Wasp is an unusual species of insect, and is a solitary wasp in the family Ampilicidae. The species is endemic to the tropical regions of several areas in a habitat range consisting of Africa, Southern Asia, and the Pacific Islands. The Jewel Wasp is present in abundant numbers during the warmest portions of […]Read More
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 […]
