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The Flachstreifige Aaskäfer (Silpha obscura) is a beetle from the family of the Aaskäfer (Silphidae).
Silpha tristis is a species of carrion beetle in the family Silphidae. It is found in Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China) and North America. It was described in 1798 by the German entomologist Illiger.
Adorned with nocturnal habits and aerial prowess, silpha carinata is an adept scavenger whose diet primarily consists of carrion. It plays a vital role in nutrient cycling within its ecosystem. Through a sophisticated olfactory system, this creature unerringly locates decomposing organic matter, thus ensuring the meticulous breakdown and recycling of animal remains back into the earth.
Found traversing forest floors and meadows, silpha atrata is often seen partaking in the critical role of decomposing carrion, contributing vital nutrients back into the ecosystem. This beetle prefers the cool shelter provided by decaying matter, where it undergoes distinct metamorphosis from a larva with strong mandibles suited for a diet of carcass material, to a winged adult with taste more inclined towards vegetative matter, such as mushrooms and rotting plant material.
The red-lined carrion beetle (Necrodes surinamensis) is a nocturnal species, often attracted to lights. It's usually found near dead things, especially deceased birds. It also consumes fly larvae, which are abundant near carrion. If threatened, these bugs can release a foul-smelling chemical at all life stages.
Adorned with a striking pattern of orange and black, bent-leggedlpha shorexton beetle is a skilled recycler of organic matter, specializing in the decomposition of carcasses. It exhibits remarkable adaptability, with larvae preferring smaller carrion and adults capable of detecting and burying larger remains, aiding in crucial nutrient cycling within its ecosystem. Such distinctive feeding practices make it an integral part of its habitat's health and biodiversity.
Known for its secretive nature, ridged carrion beetle plays a subtle yet crucial role in the ecosystem as a recycler of organic matter. Thriving in temperate woodlands, this species is remarkably adapted to locating and decomposing carrion, a testament to its specialized sensory capabilities. With a diet that changes from carnivorous larvae to more opportunistic adults, it contributes to nutrient cycling and disease control by efficiently breaking down decaying tissues.
This iridescent blue or green beetle has a sturdy body adapted to its life spent largely in woodlands. It matures by undergoing complete metamorphosis, starting as a larva that feeds ravenously on carcasses before transforming into a less voracious adult. With chemoreceptors fine-tuned to detect the faintest whiff of decay, it plays a critical role in the ecosystem by recycling nutrients from the deceased organisms it consumes. As an adult, its diet shifts to include more vegetative matter and fewer carrion-based meals.
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.
