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The wingspan is 1 - 1.4 cm. The forewings are brown with a distinct black band in the discal cell region.
Semioscopis inornata, the dull flatbody moth, is a species of moth of the family Depressariidae. It was described by Walsingham in 1882. It is found throughout Canada and northern United States. The length of the forewings is 10.5–15 mm. The forewings are bluish-gray. Adults are on wing from early April to the end of May in one generation per year. The larvae feed on Populus tremuloides, Populus grandidentata, Populus balsamifera and Salix species. They roll the leaves of their host plant.
The dawn flat-body is an intriguing species known for its nocturnal habits, displaying a remarkable ability to navigate the twilight by using its highly sensitive antennae. As a larval leaf miner, it burrows and feeds within the tissues of deciduous leaves, causing a distinct pattern of damage that is unique to its larval stage. This behavior is fundamental to its survival and development, and is a testament to the complex relationships between this creature and its habitat.
Concealed among the foliage, early flat-body thrives in its cryptic coloration, blending seamlessly with its surroundings to evade predation. As it matures, its dietary preferences shift from plant materials in its larval stage to a non-feeding existence in its adult form, focusing solely on reproduction before its life cycle concludes.
Ashinaga longimana is a moth of the family Oecophoridae. It is found in Taiwan. The wingspan is about 40 mm. The forewings are dark brown, with two broad, fuscous stripes running from the base to before the termen. The hindwings are somewhat paler than the forewings and the veins are darker. They have extraordinary long hind legs.
The wingspan is 7 - 12 mm.
Chezala brachypepla is a butterfly from the family of sickle moths (Oecophoridae). The scientific name of the species was first validly published in 1883 by Meyrick.
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.
