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Mitchell’s Satyr Butterfly Facts 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 also remains one of the rarest known butterflies on the planet. Only […]Read More
Picasso Bug Facts The aptly-named Picasso Bug presents a strikingly lovely visage to the world. It also remains one of the roughly 450 familiar species of shield-backed bug. Though sometimes resembling a beetle, this invertebrate actually represents a true bug. This insect with the dazzling pattern differs from beetles by its extended thorax which effectively forms a shield […]Read More
Jewel Wasp Facts Firstly, the Jewel Wasp serves as the common name for an extremely unusual species of insect. However, it also goes by another name, even more distinctive. This other name is the Emerald cockroach wasp. In addition, this invertebrate represents a rather solitary wasp in the family Ampilicidae. But, unlike many related species, […]Read More
Death’s-head Hawkmoth Facts Firstly, this is the eye-catching Lepidoptera known as the Death’s-head Hawkmoth. Most notably, though, the term serves as the common name for a total of three species within the genus Acherontia. Yet, the biological distinctiveness of these three forms does not stop there. In addition to the astonishing obvious physical trait, other […]
Bombus dahlbomii Facts Most notably, the Bombus dahlbomii ranks as one of the largest bees known to man. Due to its great size, along with its appearance, it has unique nickname, however. Some people refer to individuals as flying mice. But quite unfortunately, it now finds itself in great danger of extinction. This occurs due […]
Miami Blue Facts Firstly, the gorgeous Miami Blue represents one of the rarest insects in all of North America. Quite unfortunately, it also has a severely restricted habitat range, which compounds matters. Due to these factors, as well as others, the IUCN currently lists the invertebrate as Critically Endangered. However, a captive breeding program has […]
Green Dragontail Facts Most notably, the gorgeous Green Dragontail does not yet appear on the well-known Red List of the IUCN. However, that may soon change, given the rate at which its habitat is being lost. In addition, entomologists currently recognize 10 subspecies of this impressive invertebrate. This is remarkable, given that all of them […]
Iridescent Bark Mantis Facts Most notably, the breathtaking Iridescent Bark Mantis fully earns its common name. Most related mantids display bland coloring, to act as camouflage, yet this invertebrate goes the opposite route. Rather surprisingly, the IUCN does not yet have a classification for this amazing species. However, most experts consider it to be threatened, […]
Giant Leopard Moth Facts Most notably, the stunning Giant Leopard Moth lives up to its name. This is due to the fact that this magnificent Lepidoptera ranks as one of the largest in its native range. Its beauty and size both impress. This insect also remains notable for another, somewhat unusual trait. It often has […]
Luna Moth Facts Most notably, the beautiful and highly distinctive Luna Moth easily ranks as one of the largest moths in its native habitat range. It also holds a distinction, in certain circles, at least. It was the first insect of its kind to be described in scientific literature, in 1700. This magnificent Lepidoptera also […]
Socotra Bluet Facts Firstly, as well as quite sadly for insect lovers everywhere, the resplendent Socotra Bluet inhabits an extremely limited habitat range. Although it appears to be locally abundant, the IUCN currently lists the invertebrate as Near-Threatened, due to a combination of factors. Sadly, however, due to the remoteness and extreme inhospitableness of its […]
Wallace’s Giant Bee Facts Most notably, entomologists believed the aptly named Wallace’s Giant Bee to be extinct, until several living individuals were seen in 1981. In addition to being considered extremely rare, this insect also ranks as the largest known living species of bee found anywhere in the world. Sadly, to the best of our […]
Rainbow Grasshopper Facts Firstly, though known by several names, that of Rainbow Grasshopper most accurately describes the beautiful Dactylotum bicolor. Secondly, fortunately for those who appreciate its loveliness, this beautiful invertebrate possesses a large endemic habitat range. Therefore, given that it also exists in sufficient numbers, the IUCN does not currently list it on the […]
