Top 20 Most Common Insects in Guyana
Insects, characterized by their segmented bodies and jointed limbs, form a vibrant part of Guyana's diverse ecosystems. These fascinating creatures' variety and distribution can vary enormously, molded by the country's unique geographical landscapes and climate patterns. In Guyana, its insect inhabitants balance between being pests and beneficial species. Discover the '20' most commonly encountered species and their undeniable impact on Guyana's environment.
Most Common Insects
1. White peacock
The wingspan of the moths is 51 to 70 millimeters. The basic color is whitish. On the forewings there is a black, circular spot near the inner angle. At the front edge, two to three oblong, yellow-brown spots stand out. The Submarginalregion is also yellow-brown colored and crossed by dark lines. On the hind wings are two more small, black, circular spots near the tawny and dark-colored submarginal region. A short tail is more or less strong. The wing underside shows similar drawing elements as the top, but these are paler and weaker pronounced.
2. Pin-tailed pondhawk
The species is on the Red List of the IUCN as not endangered, assessment year 2007, the trend of the population is increasing according to the IUCN.
3. Band-winged dragonlet
Erythrodiplax umbrata is a dragonfly species of the genus Erythrodiplax from the subfamily Sympetrinae. It occurs in Central and South America as well as in the South of North America. Their English trivial name is "band-winged dragonlet".
4. Gliding ants
Cephalotes atratus is a large, mainly black ant; workers are 8 - 15 mm in length and females 2 cm. Males are up to 1.4 cm and have black heads and thoraxes, and dark reddish-brown gasters and limbs. The workers are spiny and heavily armoured with powerful mandibles for chewing through wood. 
5. Great southern white
In this species the sexes may differ with the female being either light or dark colored.Larvae have distinct body segments within which there appears to be four to six subsegments. They are purplish-green with two longitudinal, greenish-yellow stripes on each side and the dorsal side. When full-grown, they are approximately 3 cm long.The wingspan in adults is 6 - 9 cm.
6. 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.
7. Helicopis cupido
Helicopis cupido is a species of butterfly from the genus Helicopis.
8. Flame-tailed pondhawk
The scientific name Erythemis peruviana was first validly published in 1842 by Rambur.
9. Black Witch
The black Witch (Ascalapha odorata) is given this spooky name because its part in folklore being associated with misfortune or death. In the novel, The Silence of the Lambs, they were placed in the mouths of the victims of Buffalo Bill. They can be identified with darker colorings and undertones of purple and pink.
10. Emeraldine
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