1. Lymantrid Moth (Dasychira Pudibunda)
Lymantrid Moth (Calliteara pudibunda) is a moth that many live in Denmark beech forest (Fagus sylvatica). Each female can lay 300-400 eggs. And when a small caterpillar will very easily blown by the wind. And in late autumn the caterpillar has become fully mature until about 5 cm in length and very beautifully colored.
2. Devil's Flower Mantis (Idolomantis Diabolica)
Idolomantis Diabolica which is sometimes known as the "King of Locusts worship", the reason is because: the beauty, size and rarity, and is one of the largest species of praying mantis that mimic flowers.
3. Damselfly (Ischnura Heterosticta)
Damselfly is the common name for any of the Predaceous insects of the Order Odonata Zygoptera, have a long body, large multifaceted eyes, and two pairs of strong transparent wings, which at rest typically be folded together on her stomach.
They usually fly together for mating. They are insects with the most striking colors, and unique mating behaviors add to the beauty of nature.
4. Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora Cecropia)
Also known as the "Robin Moth", Cecropia moths are the largest moth found in North America, which has reached a six-inch wing. They are members of the family Saturniidae species, or giant silk moths.
Females have wings with a width of up to more than 130 mm. This moth larvae are most commonly found on Maple trees, and have been known to eat the Wild Cherry and Birch trees.
5. Calleta Silkmoth (Eupackardia Calleta)
Calleta Silkmoth (Eupackardia calleta) is a silk moth of the Saturniidae family. Found in Mexico, Guatemala and the southern United States, this is the only species in the genus Eupackardia.
6. Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus Coronatu)
The Hymenopus Coronatu, aka Orchid mantis, is the flower mantis usually found in Indonesia and Malaysia. In the picture above looks like an orchid mantis. Actually, they hide in the flowers and they really, really like it, while waiting for prey to other insects that are ready for the meal.
7. Hercules Beetle (Dynastes Hercules)
Is a kind of rhinoceros beetle that lives in South America, Hercules beetles can grow to more than 6 inches long (which is calculated from the tip of its horns), and the best known of him is his power that is able to push 850 times its own weight. These beetles eat only plants and are not aggressive, except to fight with other Hercules beetles.
8. Giant Camel Spider (Arachnid Solifugae)
Perhaps we will never or rarely hear the stories of U.S. soldiers in the Gulf War. In telling that a giant camel spider crawled into the sleeping bag of a soldier, biting the man while he was sleeping. Fortunately, camel spiders native giant Iraqi desert is not venomous.
The spider uses its claws to catch prey, which is no larger than himself. They are also known for being fast. Camel Spider giants have been known to walk with a speed of 10 MPH. This creature is the real name Solifugae Arachnids. "Solifugae" means, in Latin, "flee from the sun".
9. Giant Water Bug (Belostomatidae)
Belostomatidae is a family of insects commonly known as "giant water bug". Most of these species are still in the family Belostomatidae which is the largest beetles in the world. This insect is the most agile predator, catching and eating fish and frogs.
They often lie motionless at the surface of the water, waiting for prey to come closer. Their bite is considered one of the most painful that can be caused by insects.
In some cases, their bites can cause permanent damage in humans. Sometimes when faced with larger predators, like humans, they will "play dead" and emit a fluid from their anus to make it disgusting.
10. Leopard Moth (Hypercompe scribonia)
Giant Leopard Moth or Eyed Tiger Moth (Hypercompe scribonia) has a similar pattern with leopard. The butterfly is aposematic, meaning that they are actually insect predators.
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