Thrips (Thysanoptera)

Thrips are small hemimetabolic insects with a distinct elongated, cigar-shaped body. Their asymmetrical mouth sets them apart. Surprisingly, the right mandible is minimized and may even be absent in some species.

Earwig (Dermaptera)

Earwigs are abundant creatures spread across the Americas and Eurasia. Their elongated bodies squeeze into tight crevices, like those found under bark.

Silverfish (Lepisma saccharinum)

Silverfish, a nocturnal insect known for its fish-like shape, lives mostly in the dark. This insect transforms from a white hatchling to a metallic, grayish adult. Key features include two long cerci, a terminal filament, and, in a few species, small eyes.

Mayfly (Ephemeroptera)

Mayflies populate the globe in clean freshwater habitats. The adult insects, characterized by their large compound eyes and short antennae, lack functional mouthparts or digestive tracts and hence do not feed in their winged stages.

Glowworm beetle (Phengodidae)

The Glowworm beetle is an interesting creature. The females exhibit bioluminescence, resembling their larval stage. They cast light through photic organs on each body segment and sometimes from luminous bands extending across the body. These females are spotted more frequently than the larvae.

Tiger beetle (Cicindelinae)

Tiger beetles thrive in sandy habitats across many continents, notably the United States. They're nimble creatures, quick to take flight and have a near-perfect vision. Their bright hues adorn their bodies, earning them the label "butterflies of the beetle world."

Small pond in the middle of a grassy field

Flooded karst field after heavy spring rain.

Published on January 15, 2023 (UTC)
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Winding rivers and meadows. Photo in Bayinbuluke Grassland in Xinjiang, China. Pro Photo

Winding rivers and meadows. Photo in Bayinbuluke Grassland in Xinjiang, China. Pro Photo

Panoramic top view of a winding river surrounded by dense forest and spacious fields with green grass - image Pro Photo

Panoramic top view of a winding river surrounded by dense forest and spacious fields with green grass - image Pro Photo

Grassy field with a mountain in the background, clouds in the sky

Grassy field with a mountain in the background