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The Puss Moth (Cerura vinula) is a lepidoptera from the family Notodontidae. The puss moth is stinging caterpillar, Megalopyge opercularis, commonly called an asp. This is one of the most toxic caterpillars in North America. The mature larva is 1 to 1½ inches long with seven pairs of prolegs (suction-cup like claspers on the rear of the body). This larva of the puss moth shows as it appears when disturbed and ready to sting. Intense, throbbing pain develops almost immediately witnin contact with the caterpillar.

Puss Moth

The Puss Moth (Cerura vinula) is a lepidoptera from the family Notodontidae. The puss moth is stinging…

"Figure 9- Anthrenus scrofulariae, enlarged; the short line shows natural size. a, b, larvae; c, pupa; d, imago" Elliot Coues, 1884 Carpet beetles are very small more oval to rounded shape. Their bright colorful scales vary in shades of tan, brown, red, gray, and white.

Various Stages of a Carpet Beetle

"Figure 9- Anthrenus scrofulariae, enlarged; the short line shows natural size. a, b, larvae; c, pupa;…

"Figure 10- Dermestes lardarius (Larder beetle) enlarged. a, larva; b, an enlarged hair; c, imago." Elliot Coues, 1884. The Larder beetle is small, black to brown in color with a light yellow spotted band around its abdomen. The legs and undersides are covered with yellow hairs.

Larder Beetle Larvae and Imago

"Figure 10- Dermestes lardarius (Larder beetle) enlarged. a, larva; b, an enlarged hair; c, imago."…

"Figure 11- Sitodrepa panicea enlarged. a, imago; b, its antenna, more enlarged" Elliot Coues, 1884

Brown Beetle

"Figure 11- Sitodrepa panicea enlarged. a, imago; b, its antenna, more enlarged" Elliot Coues, 1884

An illustration of a young girl holding a butterfly net.

Girl with Butterfly Net

An illustration of a young girl holding a butterfly net.

"Bee, the common name given to a large family of hymenopterous or membranous-winged insects, of which the most important is the common hive or honey bee." -Vaughan, 1906

Bee Pollinating a Flower

"Bee, the common name given to a large family of hymenopterous or membranous-winged insects, of which…

An illustration of ants playing croquet with hair pins.

Ants Playing Croquet with Hair Pins

An illustration of ants playing croquet with hair pins.

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…

"Ox Botfly. a.-- larva, full grown, natural size; b,-- pupa; c.-- perfect insect. Botfly, Gadfly, and Warble-fly, names common to many insects of the family OEstridae, the genus OEstrus of Linnaeus." -Vaughan, 1906

Ox Botfly

"Ox Botfly. a.-- larva, full grown, natural size; b,-- pupa; c.-- perfect insect. Botfly, Gadfly, and…

The House Martin (Delichon urbicum), sometimes called the Northern House Martin or Common House Martin, is a migratory passerine bird of the swallow family which breeds in Europe, north Africa and temperate Asia; and winters in sub-Saharan Africa and tropical Asia. It feeds on insects which are caught in flight, and it migrates to climates where flying insects are plentiful. It has a blue head and upperparts, white rump and pure white underparts, and is found in both open country and near human habitation.

House Martin

The House Martin (Delichon urbicum), sometimes called the Northern House Martin or Common House Martin,…

Mealworms are the larva form of the mealworm beetle, Tenebrio molitor, a species of darkling beetle. Like all holometabolic insects, they go through four life-stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Larvae typically measure about 2.5 cm or more, whereas adults are generally between 1.25 and 1.8 cm in length.

Mealworm Beetle

Mealworms are the larva form of the mealworm beetle, Tenebrio molitor, a species of darkling beetle.…

Mealworms are the larva form of the mealworm beetle, Tenebrio molitor, a species of darkling beetle. Like all holometabolic insects, they go through four life-stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Larvae typically measure about 2.5 cm or more, whereas adults are generally between 1.25 and 1.8 cm in length.

Mealworm Larva

Mealworms are the larva form of the mealworm beetle, Tenebrio molitor, a species of darkling beetle.…

"a, first or trungulin larva ( line shows natural size)." - Century, 1889

Male Blister Beetle

"a, first or trungulin larva ( line shows natural size)." - Century, 1889

An illustration of a female blister beetle.

Female Blister Beetle

An illustration of a female blister beetle.

Flies in the family Syrphidae are commonly known as hoverflies, flower flies, or syrphid flies.As their common names suggest, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen, while the larvae (maggots) eat a wide range of foods. In some species, the larvae are saprotrophs, eating decaying plant and animal matter in the soil or in ponds and streams. In other species, the larvae are insectivores and prey on aphids, thrips, and other plant-sucking insects.

Hoverfly

Flies in the family Syrphidae are commonly known as hoverflies, flower flies, or syrphid flies.As their…

This is a print that is part of an illustrated Bible that was created by German printmaker Virgil Solis in 1563. It has a border that is richly decorated with fruits, leaves and insects.

Virgil Solis Print

This is a print that is part of an illustrated Bible that was created by German printmaker Virgil Solis…

A sequenced illustration of the cabbage butterfly undergoing metamorphosis. The butterfly starts out as a caterpillar (bottom), then forms pupa to develop wings to become a butterfly.

Three Stages of Cabbage Buterfly

A sequenced illustration of the cabbage butterfly undergoing metamorphosis. The butterfly starts out…

Screen to keep insects from entering a building through the open window

Window Screen

Screen to keep insects from entering a building through the open window

Screen to keep insects from entering a building through the open window

Window Screen

Screen to keep insects from entering a building through the open window

An image of a strawberry plant in flower. There are numerous short Stamens that are readily accessible to insects.

Strawberry Plant

An image of a strawberry plant in flower. There are numerous short Stamens that are readily accessible…

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,…

"The larvae of [Saperda populena] live in gall-like swellings in the branches [of poplar]."—Nicholson, 1884

Saperda Populena

"The larvae of [Saperda populena] live in gall-like swellings in the branches [of poplar]."—Nicholson,…

Also known as Doryphora decemlineata. It is approximately 10 millimeters in length, with a bright yellow body and bold brown stripes along the length of each of its elytra.

Potato Beetle

Also known as Doryphora decemlineata. It is approximately 10 millimeters in length, with a bright yellow…

"The [potato beetle larva] is pale yellow, or, rather, dusky-yellow, or freckled with minute black dots on the back; and there are two rows of larger black dots along each side; the legs are black."—Nicholson, 1884

Larva of Potato Beetle

"The [potato beetle larva] is pale yellow, or, rather, dusky-yellow, or freckled with minute black dots…

Also known as Pieris brassicae. It is commonly found throughout Europe, Asia, and north Africa. The wings are white with black tips, with the females having two black spots on each forewing.

Large White Cabbage Butterfly

Also known as Pieris brassicae. It is commonly found throughout Europe, Asia, and north Africa. The…

Also known as Pieris brassicae. An image of the larva and pupa of the large white cabbage butterfly.

Larva and Pupa of a Large White Cabbage Butterfly

Also known as Pieris brassicae. An image of the larva and pupa of the large white cabbage butterfly.

Also known as Nematus ribesii. A common pest of gooseberries.

Gooseberry Sawfly

Also known as Nematus ribesii. A common pest of gooseberries.

A parasite which feeds as larvae in rose-twigs or upon the leaves. Some species are confined to roses for their food, while others can also feed on other plants.

Larvae of Rose Sawfly

A parasite which feeds as larvae in rose-twigs or upon the leaves. Some species are confined to roses…

A tool used in washing the dust off plants. It can also wash the eggs of insects off the leaves before they have a chance to hatch.

Fountain Pump

A tool used in washing the dust off plants. It can also wash the eggs of insects off the leaves before…

A tree cricket that lives in trees and shrubs. They feed on plant parts, other insects, and fungi.

Snowy Tree Cricket

A tree cricket that lives in trees and shrubs. They feed on plant parts, other insects, and fungi.

Beetles are one of the most extensive orders of insects. The beetle is recognized by its front wings which from a tough case protecting the real wings.

Common Garden Beetle

Beetles are one of the most extensive orders of insects. The beetle is recognized by its front wings…

This insect can be beneficial to gardens. This insect eats other insects and snails.

Devil's Coach Horse

This insect can be beneficial to gardens. This insect eats other insects and snails.

The grub of the beneficial ladybird. This insect is beneficial to gardens because it eats aphides.

Grub of Ladybird

The grub of the beneficial ladybird. This insect is beneficial to gardens because it eats aphides.

The bean fly is found on many herbaceous plants. This fly is harmful to beans but is not easy to exterminate.

The Bean Fly

The bean fly is found on many herbaceous plants. This fly is harmful to beans but is not easy to exterminate.

The female gipsy moth is larger than the male. The wings are a dingy or yellowish white with darker markings. There is a distinct black mark near the center of the fore wing.

Female Gipsy Moth

The female gipsy moth is larger than the male. The wings are a dingy or yellowish white with darker…

The Gooseberry or Magpie moth is often mistaken for a butterfly. The moth usually appears in the middle of the summer and continues until autumn. The wings of the moth have a white background with patches of black. At the base of the forewings is a yellow patch and near the middle there is a band of yellow between two rows of black spots.

Gooseberry or Magpie Moth

The Gooseberry or Magpie moth is often mistaken for a butterfly. The moth usually appears in the middle…

Ichneumon flies have slender bodies, veined wings with the veins enclosing several spaces or cells, and long vibratile antennae of numerous joints. Ichneumon flies lay their eggs on the bodies of other insects.

Ichneumon Fly

Ichneumon flies have slender bodies, veined wings with the veins enclosing several spaces or cells,…

Ladybirds and their larva are beneficial to gardens because they eat other insects as food.

Larva of a Ladybird

Ladybirds and their larva are beneficial to gardens because they eat other insects as food.

Ichneumon flies deposit their eggs upon the bodies of other insects and larva. The larva live on the interior of their host.

Ichneumon Fly

Ichneumon flies deposit their eggs upon the bodies of other insects and larva. The larva live on the…

The common ground beetle feeds mostly on insects, though some of them are partly vegetarian.

Common Ground Beetle

The common ground beetle feeds mostly on insects, though some of them are partly vegetarian.

Thrips are very small insects that live in flowers. Thrips gnaw the surface of petals.

Magnified Thrips

Thrips are very small insects that live in flowers. Thrips gnaw the surface of petals.

Gall flies make galls on oak, maple and roses.

Galls and Insects of Rhodites Rosae

Gall flies make galls on oak, maple and roses.

Frog hoppers belong to the order Heteroptera. This order is also known as plant bugs. These insects are very small.

Larva, Frothy Section, and Perfect Insect of the Frog Hopper

Frog hoppers belong to the order Heteroptera. This order is also known as plant bugs. These insects…

Grape or vine louse are wingless. These insects are very small.

Grape or Vine Louse

Grape or vine louse are wingless. These insects are very small.

Millipedes are usually cylindrical. The origins of the legs are usually brought very close to the middle line of the body below. These insects feed on decaying vegetable tissue.

Millipede

Millipedes are usually cylindrical. The origins of the legs are usually brought very close to the middle…

Galls are structures budded out from stems, leaves, or other pats of plants. Galls are made by insects for the protection of their young or immature larvae. Pictured is the oak apple gall, about two thirds its natural size. Also pictured is the young root of oak bearing galls.

Oak Galls

Galls are structures budded out from stems, leaves, or other pats of plants. Galls are made by insects…

Galls are structures budded out from stems, leaves, or other pats of plants. Galls are made by insects for the protection of their young or immature larvae. Pictured is a cluster of galls and an oak twig with two galls.

Oak Galls

Galls are structures budded out from stems, leaves, or other pats of plants. Galls are made by insects…

Illustrated are the four stages in an insects' life: egg, larva, pupa, imago. The insect pictured is the codlin moth.

Insect Life Stages

Illustrated are the four stages in an insects' life: egg, larva, pupa, imago. The insect pictured is…

The ground beetle is one of the most common predatory insects.

Ground Beetle

The ground beetle is one of the most common predatory insects.

Illustrated is a spreading board for drying soft winged insects.

Spreading Board

Illustrated is a spreading board for drying soft winged insects.

Illustrated is the cross section of a spreading board used for drying soft winged insects.

Spreading Board Section

Illustrated is the cross section of a spreading board used for drying soft winged insects.

Enlarged end of the female, showing oviposition: the oviduct, the egg guide, and the egg issuing from horny valves.

Locust Anatomy

Enlarged end of the female, showing oviposition: the oviduct, the egg guide, and the egg issuing from…

The egg of the Rocky mountain locust.

Locust egg

The egg of the Rocky mountain locust.

The Flory-locust machine was a horse-drawn implement used by farmers to exterminate locust populations. This device was employed with moderate effect. Locusts would be startled into jumping as it rolled over them, and crushed in the moving belts.

The Flory-Locust Machine

The Flory-locust machine was a horse-drawn implement used by farmers to exterminate locust populations.…

Galeopithecus is the generic name of certain mammals from the Malayan region, commonly (incorrectly) referred to as flying lemurs. The two species of Galeopithecus are now placed in a sub-order of Insectivora, and regarded as the vegetarian analogues of the insect-eating bats. The common species, G. volans, is about the size of a cat and has a flying-membrane. The teeth are remarkable, the lower incisors being comb-like, while the upper outer incisor at each side has two roots. Galeopithecus primarily inhabit forests. They feed upon leaves, fruit, eggs, insects, and even small birds. They are nocturnal. Though incapable of true flight, they can take long, flying leaps.

Galeopithecus

Galeopithecus is the generic name of certain mammals from the Malayan region, commonly (incorrectly)…

Gooseberry Caterpillar is the name applied to the larvæ of two different insects, both injurious to gooseberry and currant bushes. (1) the Magpie Moth (Abraxas grossulariata), appearing about midsummer, has usually a black head, yellow body, and white wings spotted with black. (2) More destructive than the above is the larva of the Gooseberry Sawfly (Nematus ribesii), which plays havoc with the leaves of bushes. The larva is bluish green, with lack head, feet, tail, and spots, with twenty feet, and a length of about 3/4 of an inch when full grown.

Gooseberry Caterpillar (Nematus ribesii) and Sawfly

Gooseberry Caterpillar is the name applied to the larvæ of two different insects, both injurious to…

Its color is olive-gray or brown above, with black bands and spots, and checkered black and white beneath. The usual length is three feet. It is nearly related to the American water-snake, and haunts moist places, feeding on frogs, fish, and insects. The soft eggs are about one inch long, and are laid in manure heaps, in rich soil, or on heaps of weeds.

Grass Snake

Its color is olive-gray or brown above, with black bands and spots, and checkered black and white beneath.…

A handsome plover-like bird of Northern Europe and Asia (Vanellus cristatus), also known in Great Britain as peewit, or green plover, the lapwing is greenish above, with a black breast and white abdomen and cheeks, and erectile plumes in the crest. The four eggs (known in British markets as 'plover eggs') are laid in a depression of the ground without any nest; but the watchful care of the parents, and the artifices by which they seek to divert attention from the eggs or young, are so familiar as to be often referred to in poems and homilies. The food consists of worms, insects, and slugs.

Lapwing (or Peewit)

A handsome plover-like bird of Northern Europe and Asia (Vanellus cristatus), also known in Great Britain…

The Settler's Clock <i>('Dacelo gigs')</i>, is a very large kingfisher found in Australia, where it receives its popular name from the peculiar gurgling cry uttered with great regularity at dawn and dusk. It is one of the wood kingfishers, the food consisting of of reptiles, birds, insects, and even small mammals. The name is also applied to other species of the same genus found in Australia and New Guinea, and possessing similar habits. The coloring is not brilliant, consisting of a mixture of brown, black, and white, but the male has the lower part of the back of a greenish-blue color.

Kingfisher, Dacelo gigas

The Settler's Clock ('Dacelo gigs'), is a very large kingfisher found in Australia, where it receives…

This illustration shows a Bladderwort, some of whose leaves have converted into traps for insects.

Bladderwort

This illustration shows a Bladderwort, some of whose leaves have converted into traps for insects.