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A species of Oil-collecting bees, Also known as Yellow loosestrife bee
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Found in varying habitats, from grasslands to garden spaces, blackish blunt-horn plays a pivotal role in the ecosystem due to its pollination activities. With a particular penchant for certain flowers, this species displays a striking black hue accented by fainter, bristle-like hairs. Exceptionally adapted to its ecological niche, it contributes to the reproduction of diverse plant species, supporting biodiversity through its foraging habits that transfer pollen efficiently. Throughout their lifecycle, individuals undergo complete metamorphosis, transforming from ground-nesting larvae into nectar-feeding adults.
Adorned with a distinctively rich amber and black striped body, gold-tailed melitta is a solitary forager, seldom seen in large gatherings. Unlike their more social kin, individuals meticulously collect pollen from the blossoms of herbaceous plants. Remarkably, each adult carefully provisions their underground brood chambers exclusively with pollen from specific plant species, showcasing a meticulous plant-pollinator linkage that underpins their survival and contributes to biodiversity.
Nestled within the vibrant tapestry of meadows and grasslands, clover blunthorn bee is a diligent pollinator with a preference for sandy soils where it can establish its subterranean brood chambers. Sporting a coat of dense bristles adapted for pollen collection, this creature buzzes from flower to flower, its foraging activities meticulously timed to the blooming periods of its preferred flora. Remarkably, its larvae develop in solitude, each housed in its own earthen cell provisioned with a custom blend of pollen and nectar.
Sporting dense, elongated hairs on its hind legs, hairy-legged mining bee is a highly specialized forager, favoring a diet composed predominantly of pollen from a select group of flowering plants. With each foray into the terrestrial landscape, this creature plays a pivotal role in sustaining local ecosystems through its inadvertent pollination activities. Its life cycle encompasses transformation from a dormant egg to a bustling, winged architect, constructing underground nests to nurture future generations.
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.
