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Tibellus oblongus is a spider with Holarctic distribution.
The slender, elongated body of tibellus maritimus is highly adapted for stealth and speed, an embodiment of efficiency in its coastal grassland habitat. This adept hunter cleverly camouflages itself amid foliage, employing remarkable bursts of speed to capture prey, typically smaller insects, in a strategy that does not rely on webs, unlike many of its relatives.
The prosoma often has a broad bright median band, which is plain. The legs are yellowish grey or brown with dark spots. The opisthosoma is very variably coloured, brown or yellowish brown, mostly spotted with bright median band and often with a dark cardiac mark that reaches the second pair of sigillae, and with dark chevrons. The male often more intensely patterned, although sometimes males may be plain dark brown. The body length of a male is 3.5-6.5 mm, that of females 4-8.5 mm.
Philodromus margaritatus is a species of philodromid crab spiders. It is found in New Jersey, Europe, Turkey, Caucasus, Russia to Kazakhstan, Korea and Japan.
With an innate agility that belies its diminutive form, philodromus fuscomarginatus is well adapted to swiftly navigating the intricate terrains of its habitat, relying on speed rather than web-trapping to capture prey. Sporting a propensity for varied hues that allow for adept camouflage, this arachnid is a master of stealth, often evading detection entirely by both predators and prey. Its life cycle comprises a transformation from a predacious youth, feasting primarily on smaller arthropods, to a mature adept hunter exhibiting finesse and precision.
The running crab spider (Philodromus dispar) hunts small flies, but it doesn't build a web like other spiders. It often searches for its prey near houses. The female spiders lay their eggs into cocoons that are attached to leaves. Then, they guard those eggs until they hatch in the fall.
Adorned with a muted palette that camouflages adeptly amidst foliage, metallic crab spider boasts exceptional agility, which enables it to deftly capture prey by sprinting rather than spinning the intricate webs typical of its order. As an adept hunter, it consumes a varied diet, making it an integral component of its ecosystem by regulating insect populations. During its transformation from juvenile to adult, metallic crab spider exhibits significant morphological changes but retains its distinctive speed and hunting prowess throughout its lifecycle.
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.
