Insect Species in Focus
Small, diverse, and often easy to miss: The world of insects is worth a closer look. In the insect profiles, you can discover different species and their special features. You will learn more about their appearance, their way of life, and their importance to nature.
Insects perform important tasks in their habitats. The profiles explain what makes each species special and why even these small animals play an important role. Click directly on the insect profile that interests you. Whether you want to learn more about a certain species or simply look at the photos, this section offers different profiles and interesting views into the world of insects.
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Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)
Small Copper: The Glowing Jewel of the Meadows The small copper (Lycaena phlaeas) is a brilliantly orange day-flying butterfly of Central Europe. Discover everything about its appearance, diet,…
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Small white (Pieris rapae)
Small White (Pieris rapae): The Classic White Butterfly of Our Gardens The small white is one of Europe’s most familiar butterflies. Discover everything about its appearance, diet, lifestyle,…
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Meadowhawk (Sympetrum darwinianum)
Summer Meadowhawk (Sympetrum darwinianum): The Red Beauty of East Asia The summer meadowhawk (Sympetrum darwinianum, ナツアカネ) is a striking red dragonfly native to East Asia. Learn all about…
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Green huntsman spider (Micrommata virescens)
Green Huntsman Spider (Micrommata virescens): The Emerald Hunter of the Meadows The green huntsman spider is a strikingly green and agile hunter. Learn all about its appearance, behavior,…
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Common Snouted Grasshopper (Acrida ungarica)
Snouted Grasshopper (Acrida ungarica): The Master of Camouflage on Dry Meadows The common snouted grasshopper (Acrida ungarica) is a perfectly camouflaged specialist of dry grasslands. Discover everything about…
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Wasp Spider (Argiope bruennichi)
Wasp Spider: The Striped Hunter in the Grass The wasp spider is a striking orb-weaver with black, yellow, and white stripes. Learn all about its appearance, lifestyle, reproduction,…
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Japanese Grasshopper (Patanga japonica)
Japanese Grasshopper: A Winter Survivor The Japanese grasshopper (Patanga japonica) survives winter as an adult. Learn everything about its appearance, behavior, diet, and distribution. Key Facts Table of…
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Graptopsaltria nigrofuscata
Large Brown Cicada: The Summer Voice of Japan The large brown cicada defines Japanese summers with its loud calls. Learn everything about its appearance, lifestyle, reproduction, and distribution.…
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Hummingbird Hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum)
Hummingbird Hawk-moth: The Hummingbird Among Moths The hummingbird hawk-moth is a day-flying migratory moth that hovers in place to sip nectar. Discover everything about its appearance, diet, lifestyle,…
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Beautiful Demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo)
Beautiful Demoiselle: Shimmering Hunter by the Water The beautiful demoiselle is a dazzling hunter of our streams and rivers. Learn everything about its appearance, behavior, diet, and distribution.…