Sunset Moth
The Sunset Moth possesses the resplendent beauty of a living kaleidoscope! Out of all the 174,250 known species of Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths ) this is considered the […] The post Sunset...
View ArticleKarner Blue Butterfly
The Karner Blue Butterfly is a highly endangered species of Lepidoptera. The species was originally endemic to specific regions of the United States and Canada. The Karner Blue Butterfly is now […]...
View ArticleBlack Witch Moth
The Black Witch Moth is a large species of moth. This lovely Lepidoptera is found throughout Central America, Mexico, and into the southern United States. The Black Witch Moth may attain […] The post...
View ArticleTurnip Moth
The Turnip Moth is a Lepidoptera in the family of Noctuidae. This insect species endemic to various portions of Europe. However, through international trade it has now become common […] The post...
View ArticleRegal Moth
The Regal Moth is one of the largest species of Lepidoptera in North America. Their distinctively shaped caterpillar form is known as the Hickory Horned Devil. In terms of […] The post Regal Moth...
View ArticlePlume Moth
Plume Moth is the collective name for any of the approximately 1,000 Lepidoptera species within a uniquely evolved family. Each of these possesses uniquely and distinctively shaped wings. Their […]...
View ArticleAporia crataegi
The Aporia crataegi is a large Lepidoptera in the family Pieridae. This beautiful and unique insect is one of 30 butterfly species in its genus. This species is by […] The post Aporia crataegi...
View ArticleCabbage White Butterfly
Just look at the delicate, lacy wings of the Cabbage White Butterfly! These little beauties have quite often been referred to as “flying balls of cotton!” The Cabbage White Butterfly […] The post...
View ArticleClouded Sulphur Butterfly
The Clouded Sulphur Butterfly looks like a little bundle of yellow cotton, doesn’t it? But they have a dark secret. This little “Beauty” is also a bit of a […] The post Clouded Sulphur Butterfly...
View ArticleWestern Pygmy Blue
The Western Pygmy Blue is living proof that beauty can thrive amidst great desolation! This diminutive beauty inhabits environments most consider desolate. This delicate insect species has the...
View ArticleQueen Alexandra Birdwing
The Queen Alexandra Birdwing is not only one of the rarest species of butterfly found on earth, it is also the largest known butterfly. Long live the Queen! The […] The post Queen Alexandra Birdwing...
View ArticleCeylon Rose
The beautiful Ceylon Rose is one of the most endangered insects on earth (proof that beauty is no protection against man’s devastation of the environment). The greatest threats to […] The post Ceylon...
View ArticleEmperor of India Butterfly
The Emperor of India Butterfly (now THERE is a regal name!) is an extremely rare species of swallowtail butterfly. Sadly, their beauty is also their curse. This stunning insect […] The post Emperor...
View ArticleFall Webworm
This unassuming (yet still “cuddly” looking) insect is the caterpillar form of the Fall Webworm. The species is better known for this stage than the adult. Though endemic to […] The post Fall Webworm...
View ArticleBhutan Glory
The rare (and beautiful!) Bhutan Glory is a species of swallowtail butterfly. This delicate Lepidoptera is currently listed as “Status Unknown” by the IUCN. This lovely insect was first […] The post...
View ArticleWallaces Golden Birdwing
The Wallaces Golden Birdwing ( now THERE is a name to live up to!) is a lovely species of Lepidoptera. Sadly, they are now listed as Endangered by the […] The post Wallaces Golden Birdwing appeared...
View ArticleWhite Spotted Agrias
The White Spotted Agrias is a beautiful (and distinctive!) species of Lepidoptera. Unlike most butterflies, their colors vary greatly between individuals. But WHAT colors they are! There are […]...
View ArticleOrnithoptera Chimaera
The Ornithoptera Chimaera is an insect so are that it HAS no common name! This beautiful (and it IS… isn’t it?) butterfly is a member the birdwing family. The […] The post Ornithoptera Chimaera...
View ArticleLuzon Peacock Swallowtail
The Luzon Peacock Swallowtail is a uniquely beautiful species of Lepidoptera. This butterfly is also (sadly!) extremely rare and is rarely photographed. The Luzon Peacock Swallowtail was not even […]...
View ArticleSunset Moth
The Sunset Moth possesses the resplendent beauty of a living kaleidoscope! Out of all the 174,250 known species of Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths ) this is considered the […] The post Sunset...
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