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A species of Leaf-mouthed trigs, Also known as Red headed bush cricket
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The carolina ground cricket (Eunemobius carolinus) is an insect known for having an unusual mating ritual that involves the female chewing on the male's specialized spurs. It is considered to be a costly activity for males, as they tend to lose some of their mass during the mating period.
The dianemobius fascipes is a nocturnal creature known for its melodic chirping, produced by the males as a mating call at night. The sound is made by rubbing its wings together, a process termed stridulation. Different from many of its relatives, the dianemobius fascipes thrives in humid environments, where its nymphs feed on decaying plant matter, while adults often consume fresh vegetation, showcasing their dietary versatility.
The columbian trig (Cyrtoxipha columbiana) is a bush cricket under the trig category, meaning it has a sword-like structure on its rear end. Otherwise, this trig is unique in its colorization. It is mostly green, which is not common for those in its area. It also has eyes that vary from red to yellow.
Allonemobius fasciatus, commonly known as the striped ground cricket, is an omnivorous species of cricket that belongs to the subfamily Nemobiinae. A. fasciatus is studied in depth in evolutionary biology because of the species ability to hybridize with another Allonemobius species, A. socius.
The wood cricket (Nemobius sylvestris) is a flightless cricket known to sing with other crickets during warm weather. They lack the controlled direction of a choir, so it can be hard to pinpoint where the noise is coming from sometimes. They also have powerful back legs that can be used to escape those who approach them.
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.
