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Euricania facialis is a species of insect in the family Ricaniidae. It is found in China (Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Henan, Shanxi), Taiwan and Japan.
It is moth-like in appearance, with green and brown coloration.
Sporting a flared pronotum that extends past its abdomen, ricanula sublimata is a master of disguise, artfully mimicking decaying foliage. It thrives in a habitat rich with plant diversity, sipping sap from a variety of host species. During its nymph stages, ricanula sublimata is a voracious predator, using piercing mouthparts to subdue small insects, while adults transition to a herbivorous diet. This remarkable dietary shift illustrates the complexity of its ecological interactions and adaptive survival strategies.
The striking ricania guttata displays a pair of transparent wings dotted with a distinctive pattern of speckles, which serves as a natural camouflage within its arboreal habitat. Adapted to a diet primarily consisting of plant sap, this species employs a specialized proboscis for piercing and sucking nutrients from a variety of host flora, showcasing a peculiar life cycle that dramatically transforms from a nymph with pronounced antennae and differing dietary preferences to an adept adult flyer.
The black planthopper is a remarkable species, known for its striking, often reflective wings that dazzle in the sunlight. These wings are not merely for display; they also play a role in thermoregulation. As an adult, it possesses a sophisticated proboscis designed for piercing and sucking nutrients from plant hosts, showcasing a specialized feeding mechanism that is both efficient and vital for its survival. It undergoes a series of metamorphoses, from a nymph that resembles a miniature version of its future self to a fully developed adult with amplified features and capabilities.
The passionvine hopper( Scolypopa australis) may looks sweet, but it is a pest that can cause great damage to a wide variety of plants. These small, slightly moth-like brown insects damage plants by feeding on plant sap, and laying eggs in plant tissues. When they are disturbed they can hop immediately and fly away.
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.
