Nature`s Most Colorful Insects
Rosy Maple Moth
This moth’s soft pink and yellow hues look like cotton candy in flight. A true pastel wonder of North America.
Stalk-Eyed Flies
With their eyes perched on long stalks, they’re as bizarre as they are bold. A master of eccentric looks in the insect world.
Thorn Bug
Camouflaged like a plant thorn, this bug flaunts quirky colors and spiky style. Blends in yet stands out.
Orchid Mantis
Its petals disguise a deadly ambush—this mantis is beauty and beast in one. A floral illusionist of Southeast Asia.
Venezuelan Poodle Moth
Covered in fuzzy scales, it looks more like a plush toy than a real insect. Discovered only in 2009.
Golden Tortoise Beetle
With a mirror-like gold shell, this beetle shines like a tiny living coin. Nature’s own metallic marvel.
Lanternflies
Known for their colorful wings and spotted bodies, they light up the forest with flair. Looks delicate, but often invasive.