Incredibly Awesome-Looking Garden and Most Sought Collection and Pet Insects
A collection of the most beautiful creatures in the kingdom of insect. Some of these insects can be found in the garden and the others are sought somewhere else by hobbyists.
An insect can be beautiful, creepy and scary. It could be cute or ugly. Insects are the most diverse group of animals on the planet. There are approximately more than 1 million species described to date. Beetle species is the most numerous with about 360,000 species. Species not yet known to science ranges about six to ten million.
Imperial Moth Caterpillar (Eacles Imperialis)
I think this creature is creepy. It can be cute also but a bit scary. The Imperial Moth Caterpillar tends to wander before settling down to eat. This species will sometimes eat the old exoskeleton for protein nutrition and like many other Saturniidae caterpillars, it has five instars.
Shield-backed Bug (Scutelleridae)
Shield-backed Bug which is closely related to Stink Bugs got its informal name based on the fact that its shield is continuous and not divided. It belongs to a family of bugs called Scutelleridae which are usually brightly colored and are also known as Jewel Bugs.
Candy-striped Leafhopper (Graphocephala coccinea)
This leafhopper is probably one of the most brightly colored insects in the world. It dwells in meadows and woodland and endemic to North and Central America. It is also informally called Red-and-blue Leafhopper and grows up to 5 mm long.
Lantern Fly (Pyrops candelarius)
This Lantern Fly is not only colorful but unique in appearance as well. It is native to Thailand and Laos and other parts of Southeast Asia. Although its name is Lantern Fly, it does not emit light. It is a planthopper so it is vegetarian. It feeds on the sap from longan and lychee trees, among others. Its long, needle shaped mouth piece is used to pierce tree bark to reach the sap. They are often sought out by collectors.
Crab Spider (Diaea dorsata)
Some species of spiders are colorful too like this small Crab Spider which grow up to 6 mm. The male is smaller. One very interesting trait of this spider is its ability to change color to fit its surrounding; however, this takes several days. This spider can be found on oak leaves. The males have an extended non-damaging combat ritual: They stand opposed, stretch their front legs and dance around each other. This can go on for hours. This behavior is highly unusual for crab spiders but common for jumping spiders.
Goldenrod Crab Spider (Misumena viata)
At a single glance, you will not be able to locate immediately where the Goldenrod Crab Spider is but you’ll see the wasp right away. It is the largest and best-known flower spider in North America. It is called the Goldenrod Crab Spider because it is commonly found hunting in goldenrod sprays in the autumn. Females reach a length of 10 mm excluding the legs and males reach 5 mm. It may change color “at will”. It change color by secreting a liquid pigment into the outer cell layer of the body.
Jeweled Flower Mantis (Creoboter gemmatus)
The lovely-looking Jeweled Flower Mantis is also commonly called Indian Flower Mantis. It is a praying mantis native to Asia. Like many species of mantis, the males are much smaller and grow to about 1.5 inches while females are slightly larger. This beautiful insect prefers a humid environment and lives about 9 months in captivity.
Spiny Flower Mantid (Pseudocreobotra Wahlbergii)
The pretty Spiny Flower Mantis is one of the most famous celebrity insects in the world. It is native Africa; hence, it is also commonly called African Flower Mantis.
The Spiny Flower Mantis is a beautiful and wonderful species for any hobbyist. It is easy to care for even for the beginner.
Cuckoo Wasp (Hedychrum rutilans)
The brilliantly colored Hydechrum rutilans of desert regions belongs to Chrysidinae that contains species that are most commonly recognized as Cuckoo Wasps. The group contains some 3000 species in 48 genera in 4 tribes worldwide. They are highly sculptured, with bright colored metallic bodies and capable of folding their bodies over as a defensive mechanism.
Cuckoo Wasp (Chrysis ignita)
This colorful insect is also commonly known as Cuckoo Wasp. It belongs to the Hymenopteran family. Other common names include Jewel Wasp, Gold Wasp and Emerald Wasp. Like the Hydechrum rutilans, they are most diverse in desert regions of the world.
Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa)
This creature doesn’t looks like a cockroach but the word ‘cockroach’ is part of its common name. The Emerald Cockroach Wasp or Jewel Wasp lives in solitude and can be found in South Asia Africa and the Pacific Islands. It is known for its unusual reproductive behavior, which involves disabling a live cockroach and using it as a host for its larvae. That’s how it got its informal name. The female is about 22 mm long and the male is smaller and lacks a stinger.
Gulf Fritillary Caterpillar (Agraulis vanillae)
This small fellow here is a bit scary. Looking at its numerous and long thorny spines, one will surely think twice whether to hold it or not. The Gulf Fritillary Caterpillar grows to approximately 4 cm in length. The spines are soft to the touch and do not sting. However, the larva is poisonous if eaten. Its toxic flesh is an excellent protection from predators.
Hope you enjoyed this. Thank you!
See also
World’s Most Colorful and Unique Jellies
Amazingly Unique Pets, Insects and Other Animals
Fantastic and Unique Shapes of Caterpillars
Weirdest and Freakiest Insects in Your Yard, Garden, Orchard and Pond
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36 Responses to “Incredibly Awesome-Looking Garden and Most Sought Collection and Pet Insects”
On May 17, 2009 at 5:56 am
Interesting piece as usual.
On May 17, 2009 at 6:37 am
Awesome article nobert, they are beautiful the read was excellent
On May 17, 2009 at 8:23 am
Some of those insects are pretty cool looking.
On May 17, 2009 at 11:45 am
great article. SU
On May 17, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Wow x Amazing critters
On May 17, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Photoshopped.
On May 17, 2009 at 6:58 pm
I think the leaf hopper is partial to America with it’s red, white, and blue. Wherever do you come up with these things at?
On May 17, 2009 at 8:39 pm
that was indeed incredible norbert
On May 17, 2009 at 9:17 pm
Interesting read.
On May 17, 2009 at 9:32 pm
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On May 17, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Ahhhhhhhhhhhmazing!
On May 18, 2009 at 12:13 am
Very beautiful creatures I liked Imperial Moth Caterpillar
On May 18, 2009 at 1:45 am
Outstanding article. Nobert, you never cease to amaze me with your work.
On May 18, 2009 at 6:20 am
Some of these are so pretty!! Another informative read.
On May 18, 2009 at 12:01 pm
A great article with beautiful pictures.
On May 18, 2009 at 3:01 pm
great article!
On May 18, 2009 at 4:14 pm
Informative article and wonderful photography!Well done.
On May 18, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Amazingly brilliant creatures.
On May 18, 2009 at 7:41 pm
Wow, very cool
On May 19, 2009 at 12:27 am
great collection once again!
On May 19, 2009 at 1:32 am
nice!
On May 19, 2009 at 5:24 am
A nice tribute to God’s magnificent creation.
On May 19, 2009 at 10:30 am
wonderful collection
On May 19, 2009 at 4:57 pm
I liked it very interesting
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On May 19, 2009 at 4:58 pm
Colourful article Nobert
On May 19, 2009 at 6:56 pm
These are certainly bright and colorful.
On May 19, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Judy Sheldon! We should present the English language as something to be admired. Something to strive for. What kind of example is: Wherever do you come up with these things at?
AT?!!!!! Who told you it was okay to end a sentence with the word “AT”?
Ahem. Intriguing article. Well researched. There’s enough bad writing out there by people speaking American English, who butcher the language.
Next time you write an article, Nobert, send me a copy BEFORE you hit the SUBMIT button and I’ll help you with the American English thing. Do not use certain people’s sentences as an example of good old Americanese. I’d be happy to edit your copy so it’s Americanized.
Just so you know, Nobert, you should never, ever end a sentence with the word AT.
My email address is rmendricks@yahoo.com. I’ll be happy to take a look before you publish.
On May 20, 2009 at 1:03 am
Wow. How did you collect all these pictures ? They seem very nice and colorful but I believe that some of them have poison.
On May 22, 2009 at 5:10 am
Thank u!
On May 22, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Whoa………… thanks for sharing*
Blessings.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
On May 23, 2009 at 9:05 pm
Indeed colorful bugs and I had a beetle similiar to the first one on my shed a few years ago.
On May 29, 2009 at 7:53 pm
very nice…
On June 3, 2009 at 8:16 pm
And we think we’re so special.
On June 7, 2009 at 10:53 am
nice one, i like their colors… very colorful!
On August 18, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Well researched and amazing insects.
On August 18, 2009 at 8:23 pm
Cool
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