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Native to the western regions of North America, california glowworm is a fascinating creature with the unique ability to produce light, a phenomenon called bioluminescence, predominantly displayed during its larval stage. Unlike its more commonly known luminous relatives, the adults of this species lack the ability to glow. They are typically active during the cooler daylight hours, rather than at night, and feed primarily on plant pollen and nectar.
Ellychnia corrusca, or winter firefly, is a species of firefly in the genus Ellychnia. It is a lantern-less diurnal beetle common throughout the United States and Canada. They favor Quercus, Carya, and Liriodendron tulipifera. The mating season is approximately six weeks in length, occurring early April through mid-May.
Look for the adult spring tree-top flasher in the early spring in warmer climates and late summer in cooler regions where it is typically seen flashing above the trees. The males and females flash differently, with females only displaying around four small lights while the abdomen of males appears to light up. The firefly is most often found in moist, wooded habitats.
With a striking ability to create pulsating light displays, pyrocoelia analis adorns the nocturnal landscapes where it resides. This bioluminescent beetle stages its courtship in air with an orchestrated light show, the males attracting females with species-specific flash patterns. Larvae share their parents' appetite for soft-bodied invertebrates, serving as natural pest control before metamorphosing into the luminous adults known for their enchanting evening dances.
Only a male california pink glowworm metamorphosizes into the full adult stage. It is also the only one that emits a light glow. The female retains several larval characteristics and only has a short amount of time to attract a mate. The best time to see the insect is in the late spring and summer.
The common Eastern Firefly (Photinus pyralis) is not a type of fly, but instead, it's a beetle. It has two sets of wings, but the males use these wings for flying while the females have shorter wings, so they do not fly. These fireflies glow to attract mates and scare off predators. The glow lets predators know that the bug is poisonous if consumed.
Nyctophila reichii is a beetle species from the glowworm family (Lampyridae). The scientific name of the species was first validly published in 1859 by Jacquelin du Val.
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.
