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 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 […]
Queen Alexandra Birdwing
The Queen Alexandra Birdwing is not only one of the rarest species of butterfly living on earth, it also ranks as the largest known. Long live the Queen. The animal is under legal protection since 1966 making it one of the first Lepidoptera to be so protected. In fact, they are one of only three […]
Clouded Sulphur Butterfly
The Clouded Sulphur Butterfly looks like a little bundle of yellow cotton, doesn’t it? But they also have a dark secret. This little Beauty also seems to be a bit of a Beast. You see, this species actually displays the extremely unusual trait of cannibalism among the freshly hatched larvae. This delicately beautiful little creature […]
Mitchell’s Satyr Butterfly
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 […]
Luzon Peacock Swallowtail
The Luzon Peacock Swallowtail is a particularly beautiful species of Lepidoptera. This butterfly also, sadly, happens to be extremely rare and not often photographed. In addition, the Luzon Peacock Swallowtail was discovered just 40 years ago, with two subspecies of this beautiful invertebrate being known. The insect lists as Endangered by the IUCN, and while they have […]
Plume Moth
Plume Moth Facts Plume Moth serves as the collective name for any of the approximately 1,000 Lepidoptera species within a uniquely evolved Family. Its common name derives from the extremely deep cleft divisions in its wings. We also think the white ones look like little ghosts but that’s material for another story. Typically, these insects […]
Regal Moth
Regal Moth Facts The gorgeous Regal Moth is one of the largest species of Lepidoptera in its native range. Its distinctively shaped caterpillar form is also popular as the Hickory Horned Devil. In terms of sheer mass, this visually stunning invertebrate quite easily represents the heaviest moth species north of Mexico. This impressive creature evolved as […]
Question Mark Butterfly
Question Mark Butterfly Facts Importantly, the Question Mark Butterfly remains one of the lesser-known Lepidoptera in its endemic range. Yet its distinct characteristics make it easily recognizable. It also ranks as one of the largest butterfly species within their range. That endemic range covers a large portion of North America, and individuals often travel extensively […]
Black Witch Moth
Black Witch Moth Facts The lovely Black Witch Moth represents a rather large species of moth. In fact, this is the largest known species of moth endemic to the continental United States. Unfortunately, in some cultures in part of its greater range, it has long been associated with misfortune or death in superstition. In some portions […]
