Ponerine ant (Ponerini)

The Mordellidae are a family of beetles commonly known as Tumbling Flower Beetles for the typical irregular movements they make when escaping predators. These black beetles are small, usually between 3 and 7 mm (0.1 to 0.3 inch) in length and are most often seen on flowers. They are covered with fine hairs and are…

This pretty yellow moth began it’s life as a caterpillar feeding on tree leaves for months. However, this fuzzy adult doesn’t have a mouth, and will quickly starve to death in a week or so. Many moths have camouflaged forewings, and warning coloration on the hind wings. This io moth uses eyespots as its warning…