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Paroligolophus agrestis is a very common harvestman, an arachnid related to spiders. It can be observed in the wild on trees and also in ground growth. The best time to observe it is from late summer until early winter.
Oligolophus tridens is a species of harvestman. It is found in central Europe.
Residing in forested ecosystems, oligolophus tienmushanensis exhibits a remarkable adaptation for survival through its distinctive body morphology and coloration, allowing it to blend seamlessly with the leaf litter and bark it frequents. Primarily nocturnal, it emerges under the cloak of darkness to forage, relying on its omnivorous appetite to consume small invertebrates along with plant material, showcasing its ecological role as both predator and decomposer.
Odiellus pictus is a species of harvestman in the family Phalangiidae. It is found in North America.
The european harvestman (Phalangium opilio) is an eight-legged arachnid, but it is not a spider. They share the nickname "daddy longlegs" with the cellar spider (Pholcidae). They have not changed much in 400 years, as fossils have been found fitting the description of this arachnid.
The spring harvestman exhibits a uniquely flattened body and a triangular cephalothorax, distinguishing it from its kin. This arachnid is renowned for its remarkable propensity to dwell in karstic subterranean environments, where it has adapted to navigate the dark, nutrient-sparse habitats. Its diet is primarily composed of small invertebrates, which it captures using stealth and dexterity rather than silk. Juveniles share these distinctive traits, maturing through successive molts into their distinct adult morphology.
Wrapped in hues of brown or yellow, saddleback harvestman is adorned with a segmented body and long, slender appendages that are often mistaken for legs. Despite the illusion, saddleback harvestman utilizes just four pairs for locomotion, while the others serve sensory roles, whispering secrets of its surroundings through delicate vibrations. Preferring cool, moist microhabitats underneath the forest's leaf litter, it reveals an omnivorous palate, feasting on small invertebrates and plant material with equal gusto.
With a body structure that allows canestrini's harvestman to skillfully navigate its environment, this species possesses an elongated torso and articulated limbs enabling it to deftly maneuver through various terrains. Adapted to a diverse diet, canestrini's harvestman consumes an array of organic materials, including decaying plant matter and small invertebrates, thereby playing a crucial role in the ecosystem by contributing to the natural process of decomposition and nutrient cycling.
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.
