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Mitchell’s Satyr Butterfly Facts Mitchell’s Satyr Butterfly Physical Characteristics The rather gorgeous Mitchell’s Satyr Butterfly ranks as a moderate-sized variety of butterfly. This species possesses an average wingspan of roughly 1.75 in (4.45 cm). The coloring predominantly includes a light brown. A distinctive series of eyespots also appears in the lower regions of both sets […]Read More
Picasso Bug Facts Related Articles Picasso Bug Physical Description Although the truly gorgeous Picasso Bug attains a roughly average size for an arthropod of its kind, it nonetheless remains a physically small insect. However, its numerous other attributes more than make up for any perceived lack of physical size. In this manner, the magnificent work […]Read More
Jewel Wasp Facts Related Articles Jewel Wasp Physical Description Most notably, while remarkable in some ways, the Jewel Wasp remains a physically small species. Additionally, this small wasp most commonly displays a slight degree of sexual dimorphism. As a result, the female of the species generally attains a significantly larger size than the males. She […]Read More
Desert Locust Facts Related Articles Desert Locust Physical Description Most notably, the seemingly unstoppable Desert Locust remains visually no different from countless related species. Furthermore, this insect, and related species, are simply grasshoppers with swarming patterns of behavior. In appearance, it actually remains rather ordinary. Further, its coloring consists of random patterns of green, brown, […]
The Panda Ant forms a rather surprising species of insect and actually is not even an ant. This actually represents a variety of wingless wasp. Their name derives from the obvious resemblance to a panda in its markings and they were first discovered in 1938. We still know very little about this species. They appear […]
Dakota Skipper Facts Dakota Skipper Physical Description Like many related species, the Dakota Skipper displays a slight degree of sexual dimorphism. Females average slightly larger than the males. For that reason, an average wingspan measures roughly 0.55 in (1.4 cm) in the more diminutive males, and slightly more in females. The Dakota Skipper has relatively […]
Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle Facts Related Articles Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle Physical Description Though the impressive animal constitutes a rather small variety of insect, the Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle still stands out from the crowd. That’s because, the truly awesome arthropod actually measures slightly larger than other beetles of the type often colloquially known as […]
Hines Emerald Dragonfly Facts Related Articles Hines Emerald Dragonfly Physical Description The Hines Emerald Dragonfly distinguishes itself from its peers in two ways. This magnificent work of Nature distinguishes itself from similar creatures due to a matter of size. That’s due to the fact that it evolved as an above-average sized variety of dragonfly. Yet, […]
Christmas Beetle Facts Related Articles Christmas Beetle Physical Description First of all, the term Christmas Beetle applies to a large number of separate species. Therefore, physical differences obviously exist between the various members of the group. However, certain basic physical characteristics exist throughout the genus. Firstly, overall the various members of this amazing group rank […]
Karner Blue Butterfly Facts Karner Blue Butterfly Physical Description Among the Karner Blue Butterfly, males and females possess rather distinctly different appearances. Yet both possess wingspans of roughly 1 in (2.5 cm). The upper side of the wings of the male is typically dark blue or a silvery blue, and black margins frame the whole […]
The Scorpionfly is part of an order of winged insects with roughly 550 known species within this order. The various species of Scorpionfly inhabits areas throughout most of the warm climates on earth. Surprisingly, the insect is actually also closely related to the common flea. They are popular for their distinctive appearance. Though they look fearsome, […]
The Ornithoptera Chimaera is an insect that has no common name. This beautiful butterfly lists as a member of the birdwing family and was first identified in 1906. The discovery was made by the renowned Walter Rothschild (who, ironically, was a zoologist). The IUCN has only listed this Lepidoptera as Near Threatened due to insufficient information […]
The Julia Heliconian is a beautiful species of brush-footed butterfly. They are at present the only known extant member of their genus. Scientists have, however, identified 15 known sub-species. The Julia Heliconian remains a widely distributed insect which is also neotropical in nature. The northern edge of their primary range includes the southern tips of Texas and Florida, […]
