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 four 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
Creatonotos gangis
Creatonotos gangis Facts Perhaps most notably, the truly astonishing Creatonotos gangis remains one of the most visually distinctive Lepidoptera known to man. Unfortunately, the remarkable insect also has no generally accepted common name. While it may be unknown to many, the incredible moth inhabits a moderately extensive range. Due to this unfortunate fact, along with […]
Island Marble
Island Marble Facts Most notably, the magnificent Island Marble remains an extremely rare species of Lepidoptera. It further bears the scientific name of the Euchloe ausonides insulanus. It also happens to only inhabit an extremely limited portion of the world. Entomologists previously believed this little butterfly to be extinct in the wild, since 1908. Quite […]
Giant Mesquite Bug
Giant Mesquite Bug Facts Firstly, this is the sincerely astounding, and appropriately named, Giant Mesquite Bug. It also remains a member of the scientific Order Hemiptera. As such, it constitutes what entomologists generally call a true bug. Fortunately for it, the insect appears to still be quite numerous, unlike many related species. Due to this […]
Death’s-head Hawkmoth
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
Bombus dahlbomii Facts Impressively, the magnificent Bombus dahlbomii easily 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. Quite unfortunately, though, the creature now finds itself in great danger of extinction. This […]
Miami Blue
Miami Blue Facts Incredibly, the truly gorgeous Miami Blue represents one of the rarest insects in all of North America. In addition, the amazing insect also bears the difficult to pronounce scientific name of Cyclargus thomasi bethunebakeri. Quite unfortunately, this wonder of Nature also has a severely restricted habitat range, which compounds matters. Due to […]
Green Dragontail
Green Dragontail Facts Perhaps 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 native habitat continues to vanish. In addition, entomologists currently recognize a surprising total of 10 subspecies of this impressive invertebrate. This qualifies […]
Iridescent Bark Mantis
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
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
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 […]