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Endemic to special niches of the ecosystem, the fascinating iragaodes nobilis undergoes a remarkable transformation throughout its life cycle. As a larvae, it feeds predominantly on plants, acquiring nutrients essential for its metamorphosis. Upon reaching adulthood, it exhibits nocturnal behavior, carrying out the important task of pollination under the veil of night. With intricately patterned wings, it navigates the darkness, demonstrating an evolved adaptation to its environment and playing a crucial role in the biodiversity of its habitat.
Baileya ophthalmica is a butterfly from the fish tail family (Nolidae). The scientific name of the species was first validly published in 1852 by Guenée.
The wingspan is 2 - 3 cm. The forewings are shiny grey, with silvery or whitish shading in the median area. The subterminal line is heavy and almost straight near the costa and the basal patch is white. The reniform spot is obscure and the postmedial line is sinuate.
Baileya dormitans, the sleeping baileya, is a nolid moth (family Nolidae). The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It is found in North America. The MONA or Hodges number for Baileya dormitans is 8971.
Baileya doubledayi, or Doubleday's baileya, is a nolid moth (family Nolidae). The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It is found in North America. The MONA or Hodges number for Baileya doubledayi is 8969.
Meganola albula, the Kent black arches, is a moth of the family Nolidae. The species was first described by Michael Denis and Ignaz Schiffermüller in 1775. It is found in the Palearctic realm (Europe, Asia Minor, Iran, Caucasus, Russian Far East, Japan). The wingspan is 18–24 mm. The length of the forewings is 10–11 mm. The moth flies in one generation from mid-June to August . The larvae feed on Rubus, Fragaria vesca and Vaccinium species. Since the 19th-century, it has spread north being first recorded in England in 1859, Denmark 1938, Schleswig-Holstein 1945 and Gotland 1949
Meganola minuscula, the confused meganola, is a nolid moth (family Nolidae). The species was first described by Philipp Christoph Zeller in 1872. It is found in North America. The MONA or Hodges number for Meganola minuscula is 8983.
Meganola phylla, the coastal plain meganola moth, is a moth of the family Nolidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. The wingspan is 18–24 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from January to October, but are mainly found between April and August. The larvae feed on Quercus species.
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.
