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A species of Demoiselles
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The scientific name of the species was first validly published in 2000 by Hämäläinen & Yeh.
The scientific name of the species was first validly published in 1870 by McLachlan.
Atrocalopteryx atrata is a species of damselfly belonging to the family Calopterygidae. It is native to Asia, where it is widespread in China, Korea, and Japan. This species lives near rivers and streams in flatland habitat, open forests, and sometimes urban areas.
With iridescent wings that may span wider than its slender body, copper demoiselle is an aerial maestro, often spotted along sunlit streams or rivers. Its remarkable adult wings are tinted with a metallic sheen, which is not present in its less colorful juvenile stage. Males use their vivid wings to display for females in a shimmering dance, characteristic of their mating rituals. These insects are carnivorous throughout their lifecycle, consuming smaller insects in their larval stage while underwater, transitioning to airborne prey post-emergence from water.
The ebony jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata) is a member of a family called the broad-winged damselflies. This one distinguishes itself by being bright green and metallic, which makes it a unique and beautiful creature. Females are brown and lack the same color as males. They typically hang out around the shaded riverside, giving them something in common with most fishermen.
With iridescent wings that shimmer as they capture the sunlight, banded demoiselle graces freshwater habitats with its presence. The males are particularly known for their vibrant, metallic blue-green bodies, while females feature a more subdued green with bronze-tinted wings. During their juvenile stage, they are aquatic predators, but as adults, they continue to hunt, skillfully capturing prey mid-air. Their dazzling wing beats are not just for show; they play a crucial role in courtship displays, where males exhibit a complex series of aerial acrobatics to impress potential mates.
Adorned with striking metallic-blue wings, beautiful demoiselle showcases sexual dimorphism; males flaunt deep blue-pigmented wings while females feature green-tinged iridescence. Found typically near clean, slow-flowing streams, their larvae develop in water, metamorphosing into adept aerial predators that feed on flying insects, providing natural pest control in their habitats.
With delicate wings shimmering in iridescent shades akin to stained glass, yellow-tailed demoiselle performs a mesmerizing dance over freshwater streams. Males are remarkable for their display of vividly colored wings which they showcase in complex courtship rituals, a spectacle rooted in evolutionary adaptation. These agile fliers expertly navigate their aquatic habitats, capturing prey mid-air with striking precision. The nymphs, in contrast, lead an aquatic life entirely, developing in the water before metamorphosing into their aerial adult form.
Western honey bee（Apis mellifera） is the most common species of honeybee in the world. Among the first domesticated insects, its cultural and economic impact on humanity has been vast and far-reaching, providing honey, wax and its services as a pollinator. Western honey bee faces challenges worldwide, such as colony collapse disorder, and populations are thought to be decreasing.
The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is the most recognizable butterfly in North America. It is best known for its appearance, but should be better known for the fact that it has a 3000-mile migration that takes the butterfly 4 generations to complete. Their diet is also a natural deterrent for predators, as they eat milkweed, a poison that induces vomiting.
The japanese rhinoceros beetle (Trypoxylus dichotomus) is a massive beetle about the size of the palm of a hand. It's distinguished by its long Y-shaped horn, which it uses to fight other males with. It's a nocturnal bug that feeds on sap and sweet fruits. This species is sometimes kept as a pet due to its unique appearance and simple care requirements.
The silken threads produced by silkworm during its larval stage have been highly coveted for millennia, manifesting as a luxurious fabric in human society. Remarkably, this creature has a singular diet, feeding exclusively on the leaves of its primary host plant from which it extracts the necessary nutrients to facilitate its transition into a non-feeding, winged adult.
Menelaus blue morpho (Morpho menelaus) is a gorgeous butterfly with large, royal blue wings. Linnaeus named the genus Morpho the Aphrodite-Ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty for its extreme beauty. It is native to tropical rainforests. Though many butterfly gardens now cultivate them in captivity, there are still many people who never get a chance to see them.
While the atlas moth (Attacus atlas) can't tell you where to find your country on the map, it does earn its name through other means. It is one of the largest moths in the world, with a wingspan that is far larger than its body, creating an abnormal comparison. In India, their silk is gathered in a non-commercial capacity and is considered to be more durable than the domestic silkworm.
Both sexes reach about 5 mm in body length. Females and immatures of both sexes are brown but have color patterns by which they can be distinguished from related species. Also, the males dance to attract females.
Often confused for the ladybug, multicolored asian ladybeetle (Harmonia axyridis) is a separate species that, unlike the ladybug, is a household pest. It is considered particularly annoying for its habit of returning to places from which it is removed. One of the most variable species in the world, there are many different colors and patterns multicolored asian ladybeetle may display, making identification potentially difficult.
