This gallery includes 949 illustrations of other orders of insects.

Stagmomantis Carolina, the male.

Carolina Mantis

Stagmomantis Carolina, the male.

The praying mantis is so called from the attitude which it assumes when it is watching for its prey. These insects are extremely voracious.

Praying Mantis

The praying mantis is so called from the attitude which it assumes when it is watching for its prey.…

"Probably no other insect has been the subject of so many and widespread legends and superstitions as the common "praying mantis," Mantis religiosa. The ancient Greeks endowed it with supernatural powers; the Turks and Arabs hold that it prays constantly with its face turned towards the mecca; the Provencals call it Prega-Diou; and numerous more or less similar names —preacher, saint, nun, medicant, soothsayer, etc., widely diffused throughout southern Europe. Children ask it to show them the way, and Mouffet assures us that it rarely or never deceives them; and it is even recorded that one specimen, which aligted on the hand of St. Francis Xavier, and which he commanded to sing the praise of God, loudly intoned a very beautiful canticle." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1903

Praying Mantis

"Probably no other insect has been the subject of so many and widespread legends and superstitions as…

Mantodea or mantises is an order of insects which contains approximately 2,200 species in 9 families worldwide in temperate and tropical habitats.

Praying Mantis

Mantodea or mantises is an order of insects which contains approximately 2,200 species in 9 families…

"The Mantis is one of the most voracious of its class, and only assumes this solemn and devout appearance for the beguilement of its unsuspecting victims; it is also exceedingly quarrelsome.: — Goodrich, 1859

Praying Mantis

"The Mantis is one of the most voracious of its class, and only assumes this solemn and devout appearance…

Showing the legs and body from the side.

Mantispa

Showing the legs and body from the side.

"Young may-fly or ephemerid. Showing tracheal gills, and wings appearing in front of them." -Thomson, 1916

Mayfly

"Young may-fly or ephemerid. Showing tracheal gills, and wings appearing in front of them." -Thomson,…

The common mayfly (Ephemera vulgata) named for its short life span.

Mayfly

The common mayfly (Ephemera vulgata) named for its short life span.

Adult Mayfly

Mayfly

Adult Mayfly

A mealy bug of the Dactylopius destructor species.

Mealy Bug

A mealy bug of the Dactylopius destructor species.

The winged male mealy bug of the Dactylopius longifilis species.

Mealy Bug

The winged male mealy bug of the Dactylopius longifilis species.

The larva of a mealy bug of the Dactylopius longifilis species.

Mealy Bug

The larva of a mealy bug of the Dactylopius longifilis species.

Mesograpta polita species; larva.

Mesograpta

Mesograpta polita species; larva.

Mesograpta polita species; pupa.

Mesograpta

Mesograpta polita species; pupa.

Mesograpta polita species; adult.

Mesograpta

Mesograpta polita species; adult.

This species frequent marshy places and resemble gnats.

Midge

This species frequent marshy places and resemble gnats.

The pear-midge, Diplosis pyrivora species; pupa.

Pear Midge

The pear-midge, Diplosis pyrivora species; pupa.

The pear-midge, Diplosis pyrivora species; female adult.

Pear Midge

The pear-midge, Diplosis pyrivora species; female adult.

Most mites live as external parasites sucking the blood of their host..

Mite

Most mites live as external parasites sucking the blood of their host..

An insect closely related to the aphid that feeds off the sap found in grapevines.

Mite

An insect closely related to the aphid that feeds off the sap found in grapevines.

Pictured are mite galls on maple. The galls are malformations or swellings caused by the insect.

Mite Galls on Maple

Pictured are mite galls on maple. The galls are malformations or swellings caused by the insect.

A common mite.

Parasitic Mite

A common mite.

<I>Hoplophora arctata</I>.

Shielded Phylloxera-mite

Hoplophora arctata.

A Phylloxera-mite (<I>Hoplophora arctata</I>), closely related to the aphid, that feeds off the sap of grapevines.

Shielded Phylloxera-mite

A Phylloxera-mite (Hoplophora arctata), closely related to the aphid, that feeds off the sap of grapevines.

The mole cricket has a smoky brown color above and a yellowish red below. The cricket has a velvety gloss on the surface. The name mole cricket is derived from the resemblance in form of the front pair of legs to those of a mole.

Mole Cricket

The mole cricket has a smoky brown color above and a yellowish red below. The cricket has a velvety…

They use their foremost legs as shovels to hollow out underground areas to hide and lay eggs. They are detrimental to agriculture.

Mole Cricket (Gryllo Talpa Vulgaris)

They use their foremost legs as shovels to hollow out underground areas to hide and lay eggs. They are…

When the common mosquito is first hatched in the water it is called a wriggler. After developing to its full size, the back opens and the winged insect emerges.

Mosquito

When the common mosquito is first hatched in the water it is called a wriggler. After developing to…

Metamorphosis of the mosquito, larva

Mosquito

Metamorphosis of the mosquito, larva

Metamorphosis of the mosquito, pupa

Mosquito

Metamorphosis of the mosquito, pupa

Adult harmless mosquito.

Mosquito

Adult harmless mosquito.

Adult harmful mosquito

Mosquito

Adult harmful mosquito

A mosquito.

Mosquito

A mosquito.

The mosquito sucks the germs of the sick and transmits germs to healthy individuals.

Mosquito

The mosquito sucks the germs of the sick and transmits germs to healthy individuals.

"A small two-winged fly, Culex pipiens, of the family Culicidae, suborder Nemocera, and order Diptera, called in America mosquito." -Whitney, 1911

Mosquito

"A small two-winged fly, Culex pipiens, of the family Culicidae, suborder Nemocera, and order Diptera,…

Mosquitos are parasitic insects that suck blood from humans and other mammals. They are known to spread malaria and other diseases.

Mosquito

Mosquitos are parasitic insects that suck blood from humans and other mammals. They are known to spread…

The eggs and larvae of the mosquito.

Mosquito Eggs and Larvae

The eggs and larvae of the mosquito.

The full-grown larva of the harmful mosquito.

Mosquito Larva

The full-grown larva of the harmful mosquito.

"Two stages in the metamorphosis of the Mosquito. A, larva; B, pupa; C, ventral view of the oar-like appendages of the last segment of the pupa." -Galloway, 1915

Mosquito Metamorphosis

"Two stages in the metamorphosis of the Mosquito. A, larva; B, pupa; C, ventral view of the oar-like…

"Mouth-parts of mosquito. a., Antennae; lxe., labrum and epipharynx; mn., mandibles; hp., hypopharynx; mx., first maxillae; li, labium; m.p., maxillary palps; cl., clypeus; cs., head scales." -Thomson, 1916

Mosquito Mouth Parts

"Mouth-parts of mosquito. a., Antennae; lxe., labrum and epipharynx; mn., mandibles; hp., hypopharynx;…

When the common mosquito is first hatched in the water it is called a wriggler.

Mosquito

When the common mosquito is first hatched in the water it is called a wriggler.

An adult yellow fever mosquito, magnified nine times.

Adult Yellow Fever Mosquito

An adult yellow fever mosquito, magnified nine times.

Larva of the yellow fever mosquito.

Larva of the Yellow Fever Mosquito

Larva of the yellow fever mosquito.

"The Mosquitos, <em>Colex musquito</em>, which are very nearly allied to the gnats, are still greater pests than gnats." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Mosquitos

"The Mosquitos, Colex musquito, which are very nearly allied to the gnats, are still greater…

Also known as Sesia apiformis. A large moth with a striking imitation of a hornet. They are, however, harmless.

Hornet Moth

Also known as Sesia apiformis. A large moth with a striking imitation of a hornet. They are, however,…

A water bug that is able to stand on the surfce tension of the water.

Needle Bug

A water bug that is able to stand on the surfce tension of the water.

"An insect among the Neuroptera, which undergo incomplete metamorphoses. These flutter about the banks of rivers and settle on stones, shrubs and aquatic plants."

Larva of Nemoura

"An insect among the Neuroptera, which undergo incomplete metamorphoses. These flutter about the banks…

"One of the two principal types [of water bugs] is called the Oval-bodied Water-scorpion, or Water-spider."

Nepa Cinerea

"One of the two principal types [of water bugs] is called the Oval-bodied Water-scorpion, or Water-spider."

"It is a blood-thirsty insect, and one of the most carnivorous. Those which it attacks die very soon after being hurt by it."

Notonecta Glauca

"It is a blood-thirsty insect, and one of the most carnivorous. Those which it attacks die very soon…

Passive nymph or "pupa" of male scale insect.

Passive Nymph

Passive nymph or "pupa" of male scale insect.

This picture shows the hinder rings of the abdomen and the ovipositor. The ovipositor serves to pierce the plant tissues.

Oak Gall Fly

This picture shows the hinder rings of the abdomen and the ovipositor. The ovipositor serves to pierce…

The oak-pruner, Elaphidiun parallelum species; larva.

Oak Pruner

The oak-pruner, Elaphidiun parallelum species; larva.

The larva of the onion fly are maggots or footless grubs. Many live in the interior of roots, stems, or leaves of plants.

Larva and Chrysalis of the Onion Fly

The larva of the onion fly are maggots or footless grubs. Many live in the interior of roots, stems,…

Onion flies are similar to common houseflies in appearance. The larva burrow into onions and eat near the base, destroying the onion.

Onion Fly, Larva, and Pupa

Onion flies are similar to common houseflies in appearance. The larva burrow into onions and eat near…

Pictured is a section of an onion attacked by the larvae of the onion fly. The burrow of the larva is towards the base of the onion. The entire development of an onion fly attack is four to six weeks.

Larvae of Onion Fly

Pictured is a section of an onion attacked by the larvae of the onion fly. The burrow of the larva is…

These are large or very large creatures, black or honey-yellow in color, and the bodies are transversely flattened and squarly cut off at the posterior extremity.

Long-Tailed Ophion

These are large or very large creatures, black or honey-yellow in color, and the bodies are transversely…

The orange dog, caterpillar of Papilio cresphontes, with osmateria, or scent-organs.

Orange Dog

The orange dog, caterpillar of Papilio cresphontes, with osmateria, or scent-organs.

The orange dog, caterpillar of Papilio cresphontes, with osmateria, or scent-organs; showing anterior segments normally retracted.

Orange Dog

The orange dog, caterpillar of Papilio cresphontes, with osmateria, or scent-organs; showing anterior…

A Panorpa or Scorpion fly.

Panorpa

A Panorpa or Scorpion fly.

A parasite of the chalcidid&aelig; family.

Parasite

A parasite of the chalcididæ family.

Parktown prawn is the familiar term South Africans use for Libanasidus vittatus, a monotypic king cricket species found in South Africa, belonging to the Anostostomatidae family. It is not considered a true cricket. Adults are usually around 4 to 5 centimeters in length, with an antennae of 2 cm. Parktown is an affluent suburb in Johannesburg, where these crickets are commonly found, hence the name.

Partown Prawn

Parktown prawn is the familiar term South Africans use for Libanasidus vittatus, a monotypic king cricket…