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10 Most Disturbing BugsPublished on Today 4/23/2009 underScience

Lymantrid moth (Dasychira pudibunda)

The Lymantrid moth (Calliteara pudibunda) is widespread in Danish beech (Fagus

sylvatica) forests. The species has one generation in Denmark, with the dull grey moth

flying during June. Each female can lay 300-400 eggs which she normally does very near

the place where she emerged from the pupae. The small caterpillar is very hairy and can

easily be transported by the wind. In late autumn the caterpillar is fully grown, is about 5

cm long and is very beautifully coloured. Pupation takes place among leaves on the ground

where a silken cocoon is made. (Photo by:Malgorzata Tomkowicz)
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Devil's Flower Mantis (Idolomantis Diabolica)

The Idolomantis Diabolica is sometimes known as the "King of all mantids" for the obvious

reason: it's beauty, size and rarity, is one of the largest species of praying mantis that mimic

flowers. (Photo by:Scott Thompson)

Damselfly(Ischnura heterosticta)
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Damselfly is the common name for any of the predaceous insects comprising the suborder

Zygoptera of the order Odonata, characterized by an elongated body, large multifaceted

eyes that are widely separated, and two pairs of strong transparent wings, which at rest

typically are held folded together above the abdomen or held slightly open above the

abdomen. They commonly fly in tandem during mating. For humans, they are a popular

subject of art and culture in various nations, and their grace, often striking colors, andunique mating behaviors add to the beauty of nature. (Photo by:Opo Terser)

Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia)
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Also known as the "Robin Moth", Cecropia moths are the largest moth found in North

America, often achieving a wingspan of six inches. They range across the entire eastern two-

thirds of the continent to the Rocky Mountain range. They are a member of the Saturniidae

family, or giant silk moths. Females with a wingspan of 130 mm or more have been

documented. The larvae of these moths are most commonly found on Maple trees, but they

have been known to feed on Wild Cherry and Birch trees among many others. (Photo by:Jay

Cossey)

Calleta Silkmoth (Eupackardia calleta)
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The Calleta Silkmoth (Eupackardia calleta) is a moth of the Saturniidae family. Found in

Mexico, Guatemala and the southernmost part of the United States, its the only species in

the Eupackardia genus. The larvae mainly feed on Fraxinus species, Leucophyllum

frutescens, Sapium biloculare and Fouquieria splendens. (Photo by:Igor Siwanowicz)

Orchid mantis (Hymenopus coronatu)
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The Hymenopus coronatu, aka Orchid mantis, is a variety of flower mantis usually found in

Malaysia and Indonesia. Doesnt the mantis pictured look just like an orchid? They hide in

the flowers they resemble, waiting for other delicious insects to alight. (Photo by:Paul F. Wagner)

Hercules Beetle (Dynastes Hercules)

A species of rhinoceros beetle that lives in South America, the Hercoles Beetle can grow to

over 6 inches in length (counting its horns), but its claim to fame is its strength: it can

support 850 times its own weight on its shell! This beetles eats only vegetation and is not

aggressive, except to other Hercules beetles, when males fight each other over females. (Photo

by:Tomas Libich)
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Giant Camel Spider (Arachnid Solifugae)

Perhaps we would never --or rarely-- have heard of such a creature if it was not because of

the tales and photos the United States Servicemen in the Persian Gulf War and afterwards

the Iraq War carried back home. It was said that a giant camel spider crawled into the

sleeping bag of a soldier, biting the man while he was asleep. Fortunately, the giant desert

camel spiders native to Iraq aren't venomous. It uses its claws to catch its prey, which is

never bigger than the arachnid itself. They are also known for being fast. Giant Camel

Spiders have been known to run around 10 MPH. This creature real name is Arachnid

Solifugae. "Solifugae" means, in Latin, "flee from the sun". (Photo by:brs)

Giant Water Bug (Belostomatidae)
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Belostomatidae is a family of insects better known as "giant water bugs" or "toe-biters."

Most species in the Belostomatidae family are relatively large and nearly reaching the

dimensions) of some of the larger beetles in the world. All of them are fierce predators

which stalk, capture and feed on aquatic crustaceans, fish and amphibians. They often lie

motionless at the bottom of a body of water, attached to various objects, where they wait for

prey to come near. They then strike, injecting a powerful digestive saliva and suck out the

liquefied remains. Yum! Their bite is considered one of the most painful that can be

inflicted by any insect. The saliva liquefies muscle tissue. In rare instances, their bite can do

permanent damage to humans. So don't get drunk and pass out with your face near one ofthese guys. Occasionally when encountered by a larger predator, such as a human, they

have been known to "play dead" and emit a fluid from their anus to make them look less

appetizing.

Leopard Moth (Hypercompe scribonia)


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The Giant Leopard Moth or Eyed Tiger Moth (Hypercompe scribonia) has a distinct patternof black rings, reminiscent to those found in its namesake the leopard. The mothsunmistakable colorings is aposematic, meaning that they are actually "advertising" thebugs unpalatability to potential predators. (Photo by:Normanack)
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