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A species of Gray fishflies
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The larval form of Archichauliodes diversus is commonly known by the name toe biter, which refers to its pincer-like powerful jaws. The larvae and adults have totally different lifestyles. The larvae live in streams and feed on aquatic invertebrates while adults can only survive on lands and would die soon after spawning.
Protohermes grandis is a large, colorful species of dobsonfly occurring in China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. “The TDF for P.grandis larvae suggests that their low TPs in nature were caused by incorporation of vascular plant-derived amino acids (with a different N-15 profile from that of algae) and not by an unusually low TDF or by the effects of the satiation/starvation on amino acid metabolism.
The eastern Dobsonfly (Corydalus cornutus) is best known for its large, sickle-like mandibles. They are also prized as bait for fish like smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu). They are considered beneficial insects, so their usage as bait has been restricted in many states.
Nigronia serricornis is an insect from the family Corydalidae, which belongs to the order of large-winged species (Megaloptera). The species is found in the mid-south of Canada and the east of the United States.
Neohermes concolor is an insect from the family Corydalidae, which belongs to the order large-winged (Megaloptera). The species is found in the eastern United States.
The summer fishfly (Chauliodes pectinicornis) looks strange, but is not dangerous. Unlike many other insects, its naiads have gills and live in water for 2 or 3 years before emerging in the hottest days of summer. The adult is usually observed by the water in the summer.
The spring Fishfly (Chauliodes rastricornis) spends most of its time near calm bodies of water. Living a simple life, their main oddity is laying their eggs in a v-shaped pattern so that they may easily enter the water. They spend their time for three weeks in the water, usually around water-soaked logs. Adults usually do not feed, but they may be attracted to moth bait.
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.
