We present to you our choice of 9 Truly Magnificent Mantises. The mantis, or praying mantis, as it is known to many, ranks as one of the supreme predators in the insect world. Yet this amazing creature, in many instances, also ranks as among the most beautiful. In it, Nature has combined the efficiency of […]
Phyllium siccifolium
Phyllium siccifolium Facts Phyllium siccifolium names a type of leaf insect which has no acknowledged common name. It was, in fact, the first species of leaf insect recognized. Like all species of this rather unusual and distinctive type of insect and many related species, it remains a master of camouflage. This quite remarkable, and visually appealing, invertebrate […]
Stinging Nettle Caterpillar
Stinging Nettle Caterpillar Facts The Stinging Nettle Caterpillar represents the common name for the caterpillar form of a moth in the superfamily Zygaenoidea. Scientists currently recognize roughly distinct species with this rather impressive superfamily of beautiful moths. However, additions to the family also remain under consideration. The rather impressive looking nettles for which the different […]
Phoenix Plant
Phoenix Plant Facts Phoenix Plant forms the collective name of any of the rather amazing 14 species of palms within a single genus. All evolved as native to diverse regions of the world. Among the larger species, the leaves of some species sometimes grow as long as 19.5 ft (6 m) and grow well in […]
Flamboyant Cuttlefish
Flamboyant Cuttlefish Facts The flesh of this astonishing creature holds within it certain acids which make the flesh of the animal inedible for humans. Surprisingly, the Flamboyant Cuttlefish is also actually highly toxic. This makes the species one of only three known poisonous cephalopods in all the world’s oceans. In fact, the toxicity level of […]
Greater Malay Chevrotain
Source: http://bit.ly/1JbRwhQ Photo Credit: USPN (Bjørn Christian Tørrissen) Greater Malay Chevrotain Facts First of all, the Greater Malay Chevrotain represents a small species of ungulate that, sadly, also remains in danger of extinction. This partially occurs due to the fact that the local inhabitants of its endemic region routinely hunt the animal as a food […]
Giant Katydid
Giant Katydid Facts The remarkable Giant Katydid ranks as the largest known species of the katydid on earth. Worldwide, there appear to be roughly 6,400 recognized types of katydid extant. Sometimes people also refer to this invertebrate as the Giant Long-Legged Katydid, for the obvious reason. Though it possesses large wings, it rarely chooses to fly. […]
Orchid Mantis
Source: https://bit.ly/2Kc1erg Photographer: L. Viatour CC License: https://bit.ly/1p2b8Ke Orchid Mantis Facts The Orchid Mantis or Hymenopus coronatus is a creature which combines the qualities of unique beauty with that of the deadly efficiency of a predator. This insect remains rather popular for its brilliant coloring and a structure finely adapted for camouflage, mimicking parts of the orchid flower. The four […]
Giant Atlas Moth
The Giant Atlas Moth, Attacus atlas, is in terms of overall wing surface area, the largest known species of moth on earth. The females of this particular insect are appreciably larger than the males, with an average wingspan of as much as 10 in (25 cm). Attacus atlas is native to the tropical and subtropical forests […]
