Top 17 Most Common Insects in Loreto
Welcome, bug enthusiasts! The diverse landscape of Loreto houses a fascinating array of insects, boasting unique features and elaborate habitats. This state's geographical diversity greatly influences insect variety, and these little creatures have significant roles - both as beneficial pollinators and challenging pests. So, get ready as we unveil the 'Top 17 Most Common Insects in Loreto'. Prepare to marvel at nature's diversity!
Most Common Insects
1. Achryson surinamum
Achryson surinamum is a beetle species from the boktorren family (Cerambycidae). The scientific name of the species was first validly published in 1767 by Linnaeus.
2. Streaked sphinx
The wingspan is 108–134 mm. 
3. Banded-knees house spider
Zosis geniculata sometimes referred to as the humped spider or grey house spider, is a cosmopolitan species with a pantropical distribution. In Australia, it is often seen in buildings near human habitation.
4. Silver argiope
The silver argiope (Argiope argentata) often creates unique zigzag patterns on its webs. It's usually found in warm, dry areas, especially on cacti and aloe vera plants. The females are much larger than males. They can bite and cause irritation to the skin, but the damage won't be life-threatening.
5. Cithaeron praedonius
Cithaeron praedonius is a species of true spider in the family Cithaeronidae. It is found in North Africa, Greece, a range from the Near East to India, Malaysia, has been introduced into Brazil, Cuba, and Australia.
6. Band-eyed drone fly
Eristalinus taeniops can reach a length of 1.09 - 1.4 cm. These hoverflies exhibit a bee-like yellow-black drawing. The thorax has a metallic yellow-brown color and it is densely yellow hairy. Also the scutellum are yellow-brown colored. The abdomen is reddish-yellow, with transversal black bands. The compound eyes have five distinct, vertical, dark stripes. The wings are transparent, usually yellowish-brown at the base, while the halteres are brightly pale yellow colored.
7. Western leaffooted bug
The Leptoglossus zonatus, also known as the "western leaffooted bug", is a pest to citrus fruit crops, especially the satsuma mandarin. It could also damage other crops, such as cotton, eggplants, corn, and peaches. It feeds on fruits by piercing them with its mouth and releasing a toxic substance, which often creates dark spots on the fruit's exterior.
8. Hieroglyphic moth
Diphthera festiva is a butterfly from the spider owls family (Erebidae). The scientific name of the species was first validly published in 1775 by Fabricius.
9. Regal cydosia
The wingspan is 20–25 mm
10. Red-faced dragonlet
Erythrodiplax fusca, the red-faced dragonlet, is a species of skimmer in the dragonfly family Libellulidae. It is found in Central America, North America, and South America. The IUCN conservation status of Erythrodiplax fusca is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' survival. The population is stable. The IUCN status was reviewed in 2017.
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