Commonly known as the devil’s flower mantis, the idolomantis diabolica is one of the largest species of mantis, possibly…
Idolomantis Diabolica
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Stag Beetle
Stag beetles are named for their impressive set of mandibles which resemble a stag’s antlers. They’re a group of about 1,200 species of beetle in the family…
Happy Face Spider
Here’s another Hawaiian species. I don’t believe it’s endangered. This is theridion grallator, also known by it’s common name…
Hawaiian Tomato Hornworm
The Hawaiian Tomato Hornworm or Hawaiian Tobacco Hornworm, is also known as Blackburn’s Sphinx Moth. At one time, they could be found on all of the main islands. But now they’re…
Malaysian Orchid Mantis
Malaysian orchid mantises like all mantises, are masters of camouflage and are usually colored pink or yellow to match the coloration of orchid flowers in their region…
Cecropia Moth
Cecropia moths is north America’s largest moth with a wingspan of 6″. The are found as far west as the Rocky Mountains and north into…
Snail
Are you lookin’ at me? Are you lookin’ at ME?? LOL Just kidding folks. It must be late…
Devils Flower Mantis
Like all flower mantis species, the Devil’s Flower Mantis climbs to the top of a flower stalk and…
Snail
Whew! Almost didn’t make this one in time. But…it’s a snail…
Bee
Well, here’s a first! I’ve never drawn an insect before…
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