7 Stunning North American Lepidoptera Few people would dispute the opinion that the Order of Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) contains some of the most incredibly beautiful invertebrates in the world. They are also among the most widespread of all insects. Various species live throughout virtually all temperate and tropical portions of the Earth. It remains […]
Cecropia Moth
Cecropia Moth Facts Related Articles Cecropia Moth Physical Description The dazzling Cecropia Moth actually manages to impress those who encounter it in a variety of ways. That’s because it evolved to be both beautiful and large for its kind. In fact, it ranks as the largest known variety of moth native to its portion of […]
Pacific Sea Nettle
Pacific Sea Nettle Facts Related Articles Pacific Sea Nettle Physical Description Although it amazes due to its great beauty, among other reasons, the Pacific Sea Nettle only ranks as a medium-sized species of true jellyfish. The species hold this ranking because of the size of its bell. This quite impressive feature of the creature attains […]
Pingualuit Crater Lake
Pingualuit Crater Lake Facts Related Articles Pingualuit Crater Lake Physical Description The astounding feature known as Pingualuit Crater Lake fits in perfectly with its surroundings. This landscape itself has been frequently described as lunar. This very state of relative desolation, however, only serves to further highlight the magnificence of the site. The marvelous location also […]
Carolina Wolf Spider
Carolina Wolf Spider Facts Related Articles Carolina Wolf Spider Physical Description Perhaps most notably, exceptional specimens of the Carolina Wolf Spider attain a leg span of as much as 4 in (10 cm). A slight degree of sexual dimorphism also presents itself in this species. That occurs because females of the species average about 25% […]
Snowdrop
Snowdrop Facts Related Articles Snowdrop Physical Description Since so many forms of Snowdrop exist, physical variations naturally occur among them. However, many traits remain consistent throughout the group. For one, most members of this genus develop as comparatively diminutive plants. That’s because typical varieties attain a height of around 6 in (15 cm). Two of […]
Hobo Spider
Hobo Spider Facts Related Articles Hobo Spider Physical Description Most notably, individuals of the Hobo Spider vary quite significantly in appearance, especially in color and size. Specific identification, therefore, often depends on direct observation of the anatomical structure. But, certain traits remain reasonably consistent among individuals. Body length ranges from 0.28 – 0.55 in (7 […]
Black and Yellow Mud Dauber
Black and Yellow Mud Dauber Facts Related Articles Black and Yellow Mud Dauber Physical Description Firstly, the Black and Yellow Mud Dauber possesses an extremely elongated physical form. However, it typically attains a relatively common size, for its kind. As a result, it usually averages a length of roughly 1.2 in (30 mm). Further, as […]
American Burying Beetle
American Burying Beetle Facts Related Articles American Burying Beetle Physical Description Perhaps the most notable aspect of the visually impressive American Burying Beetle is its sheer size. That’s because this amazing invertebrate ranks as relatively large. In point of fact, it’s one of the largest of all known beetles in the range of the world […]
Bald-Faced Hornet
Bald-Faced Hornet Facts Related Articles Bald-Faced Hornet Physical Description First of all, the first description of the visually remarkable Bald-Faced Hornet occurred in 1763. First, the majority of related species appear black and yellow. Yet, this variety typically appears black and white in color. The majority of its white coloring also appears on the face. Further, […]
