Invertebrates > Insects
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Brazilian Giant AntScientific Name: Dinoponera quadricepsCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: InsectsSize: Total length: 1.2–1.6 in (3.0–4.0 cm); among the largest extant ants in the worldWeight: 0.03–0.06 oz (0.8–1.6 g)Lifespan: Workers live...
Invertebrates > Insects
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Feather-winged FairyflyScientific Name: Megaphragma mymaripenneCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: InsectsSize: Body length: 0.007–0.009 in (170–230 µm / 0.2 mm); smaller than a single-celled ParameciumWeight: 0.0000001 oz (approx. 0.003...
Invertebrates > Insects
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Timberman BeetleScientific Name: Acanthocinus aedilisCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: InsectsSize: Body length: 0.5–0.8 in (12–20 mm); Male antennae length: up to 3.5–4.0 in (up to 5x body length)Weight: 0.02–0.05 oz (0.5–1.5 g)Lifespan:...
Invertebrates > Insects
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Helicopter DamselflyScientific Name: Megaloprepus caerulatusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: InsectsSize: Wingspan: up to 19 cm (7.5 in); Abdomen length: 8–10 cm (3.1–3.9 in); world’s greatest damselfly wingspanWeight: 1.5–2.5 g...
Invertebrates > Insects
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Javanese Leaf InsectScientific Name: Phyllium bioculatumCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: InsectsSize: Body length: Females 3.0–3.8 in (7.5–9.5 cm); Males 2.4–2.8 in (6.0–7.0 cm)Weight: 0.15–0.35 oz (4–10 g)Lifespan: 8–12 months through...
Invertebrates > Insects
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Coronis FritillaryScientific Name: Speyeria coronisCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: InsectsSize: Wingspan 65 to 85 mm (2.6 to 3.3 in)Weight: 0.3 to 0.6 gLifespan: Adults live 4 to 8 weeks (undergo summer reproductive diapause)Diet: Adults...
Invertebrates > Insects
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Weidemeyer’s AdmiralScientific Name: Limenitis weidemeyeriiCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: InsectsSize: Wingspan 65 to 90 mm (2.6 to 3.5 in)Weight: 0.3 to 0.7 gLifespan: Adults live 2 to 4 weeks; single to double annual broodDiet:...
Invertebrates > Insects
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Variable CheckerspotScientific Name: Euphydryas chalcedonaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: InsectsSize: Wingspan 38 to 55 mm (1.5 to 2.2 in)Weight: 0.2 to 0.5 gLifespan: Adults live 1 to 2 weeks; annual generationDiet: Nectarivore (adults...
Invertebrates > Insects
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Anise SwallowtailScientific Name: Papilio zelicaonCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: InsectsSize: Wingspan 55 to 75 mm (2.2 to 3.0 in)Weight: 0.4 to 0.8 gLifespan: Adults live 1 to 2 weeks; multiple broods per seasonDiet: Nectarivore (adults...
Invertebrates > Insects
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Violin MantisScientific Name: Gongylus gongylodesCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: InsectsSize: Total body length: females 8 to 11 cm (3.1 to 4.3 in); males 7 to 9 cmWeight: 3 to 6 g; extremely slender, papery body architectureLifespan: 9 to...
