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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
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
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 […]
Vampire Moth Facts The term Vampire Moth applies to a genus consisting of eighteen species of moth, each of which shares a unique attribute. Each member of this rather amazing genus, in addition to other sources of food, also sometimes feeds on the blood of vertebrates. The various species evolved in different parts of the […]
Lord Howe Island Stick Insect Facts Also known as the tree lobster, the amazing Lord Howe Island Stick Insect represents a true marvel to researchers. This occurs due to the fact that the rather amazing invertebrate was thought to be extinct for more than 80 years. In fact, however, it ranks as the rarest known […]
Goliath Stick Insect Facts The truly remarkable Goliath Stick Insect bears an appropriate name. It ranks as the second largest stick insect in its entire region. In fact, this surprisingly lovely invertebrate holds a place as one of the largest known insects of its type in the entire world. Regrettably, however, this fascinating creature also […]
European Earwig Facts Despite the rather misleading nature of its common name, the European Earwig actually currently inhabits a much larger portion of the world than just Europe. This invertebrate also remains widely considered a pest, both by farmers and the general population, within the regions it inhabits. In areas of high concentration, this small […]
Goldsmith Beetle Facts The fascinating and appropriately named Goldsmith Beetle remains a little-known invertebrate. Aside from entomologists, few people outside of its native region know of this remarkable beetle. Not commonly seen by the general populace, this little beauty also represents a roughly average-sized member of the scarab beetle family. While it does have a listing in […]
Source: https://bit.ly/2N4p6za Photographer: Sue Roehl CC License: https://bit.ly/1ryPA8o Comet Moth Facts The mesmerizing Comet Moth officially ranks as one of the largest types of silk moth known to man. To many people, it also remains one of the loveliest. This gorgeous Lepidoptera also displays a rather fascinating trait. The cocoons that this invertebrate spins for […]
The adorable (look at that fuzzy physique) Eastern Tent Caterpillar represents the caterpillar form of a lappet moth species, also known as a tent caterpillar. Despite their adorable appearance, many agriculturalists consider this insect a pest. This is due to the fact that their voracious appetite will leave ornamental trees temporarily defoliated. The Eastern Tent […]
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 […]
