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A species of Centipede, Also known as Texas redheaded centipede, Giant arizona desert centipede, Giant black-tailed centipede, Blue-tailed centipede, Texas black-tailed centipede, Sonoran centipede
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Cormocephalus aurantiipes is a medium-sized centipede, capable of reaching lengths of up to 14 cm, but more commonly found around 10 cm.
The eastern bark centipede (Hemiscolopendra marginata) is known for being accidentally caught by surprise, as it tends to live under chunks of bark. Regardless of their frightening appearance, they don't want anything to do with you. If you leave them alone, they are more likely to run around and eat dead bugs rather than ruin your day by stinging you.
Head and body length 3.00 to over 6.25 in. The body is long and flattened. Coloration is dark or greenish-brown to orange or orange-yellow with black bands, with yellow legs and antennae; southern specimens tend to have blue or dark antennae.
The vibrant florida keys centipede is known for its robust, segmented body displaying a dynamic range of color variations that serve as a warning for its potent venomous capability. This creature adapts to a carnivorous diet, preying upon insects, arthropods, and even small vertebrates with impressive precision. Its two modified legs, evolved into venomous forcipules, strike with remarkable speed and accuracy to subdue targets. Primarily nocturnal, this arthropod emerges under the shroud of darkness to assert its role as a formidable predator in its habitat.
Scolopendra gigantea, also known as the Peruvian giant yellow-leg centipede or Amazonian giant centipede, is one of the largest centipedes of the genus Scolopendra with a length up to 30 centimetres (12 in). This species is found in various places in South America and the Caribbean, where it preys on a wide variety of animals, including other sizable arthropods, amphibians, mammals and reptiles.
The tiger centipede (Scolopendra polymorpha) has a combination of orange and black stripes which make them pretty easy to compare with a tiger. However, the size difference is pretty notable. They like to hang out under rocks but have been seen digging underground and hiding under logs.
The pacific giant centipede (Scolopendra subspinipes) is often kept as a pet due to its beautiful appearance. It has a reddish-brown body, which is longer than most human hands. However, they shouldn't be handled because they can deliver a painful bite, which could cause serious swelling. Deaths from these bites are rare though.
The minor blue leg centipede may be interesting to look at, with its colorful legs and body, but just like other centipedes, it's a venomous insect that can cause harm if it bites. Some insect lovers keep this unique centipede as a pet, usually in a terrarium. This species is found in many tropical locations in the Americas, Asia, and Africa.
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.
