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With a life cycle that includes both aquatic nymphs and agile adults, yellow bush dart begins its life underwater where it is a voracious predator of other water-dwelling organisms. Upon reaching maturity, it exhibits a remarkable transformation, emerging with elongated, iridescent wings that enable it to dart gracefully over water surfaces as it partakes in mid-air hunting of smaller flying insects.
Resplendent with a pattern of contrasting stripes running along its abdomen, blue Bush Dart displays a distinct lattice-like appearance. At the larval stage, this species is aquatic and primarily consumes a diet of smaller aquatic organisms, transitioning to an aerial predator of flying insects upon reaching maturity. With deft maneuvers in mid-air, adults are known for their agile hunting techniques, capturing prey with precision.
The scientific name of the species was first validly published in 1912 by Ris.
Platycnemis acutipennis is the only European damselfly which combines an orange-red abdomen and blue eyes. The male has moderately wide hind tibias (wider in both P. pennipes and P. latipes; and the males of both those species have blue abdomens). The thorax is buff-coloured with black stripes. There is an orange spot near the tip of each wing. The sexes are similar.
Characterized by its broad, plant-like hind tibiae, platycnemis phyllopoda is a distinct species renowned for its remarkable agility in the air. Inhabiting waterside environments, the adult stages exhibit predatory behavior, adept at capturing prey mid-flight with unmatched precision. Their life cycle encompasses an aquatic nymph stage where they are equally voracious, honing their hunting skills on various aquatic invertebrates. The vivid patterning along their body serves not just as ornamentation, but also plays a role in communication during courtship, showcasing the complexity of their behavioral ecology.
Adorned with a pair of conspicuously broadened tibiae, white featherleg flutters with a grace that belies its predatory nature. This agile creature is draped in a subtle hue that shimmers over water bodies, where its larvae undergo a remarkable transformation characterized by their voracious appetite for smaller aquatic organisms. As an aerial adult, it exhibits remarkable hunting prowess, snatching prey mid-flight with formidable precision.
The white-legged damselfly or blue featherleg (Platycnemis pennipes) is a damselfly of slow-flowing, muddy waters. It occurs from the Atlantic to Siberia and is often abundant throughout its range.
The species is on the IUCN Red List as not endangered, assessment year 2008, the trend of the population is stable according to the IUCN.
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.
