Invertebrates
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African
Acherontia atropos
The African death's-head hawkmoth, scientifically known as Acherontia atropos, is a remarkable and enigmatic species of moth that belongs to the family Sphingidae. This species is one of the three species in the genus... -
Alderfly
Sialis lutaria
The Alderfly, scientifically known as Sialis lutaria, is a fascinating insect that belongs to the order Megaloptera and the family Sialidae. This intriguing species can be found near freshwater habitats across various... -
Alpine emerald
Somatochlora alpestris
The Alpine Emerald (Somatochlora alpestris) is a captivating species of dragonfly belonging to the family Corduliidae, often found in the cooler, high-altitude environments of Europe, including parts of the Alps and the... -
American tadpole shrimp
Triops longicaudatus
The American tadpole shrimp, scientifically known as Triops longicaudatus, is a fascinating species of freshwater crustacean belonging to the order Notostraca. This prehistoric creature, often dubbed a "living fossil,"... -
Apollo
Parnassius apollo
The Apollo butterfly, scientifically known as Parnassius apollo, is a captivating species that belongs to the Papilionidae family, which is renowned for its large and colorful members. This species stands out due to its... -
Argentine ant
Linepithema humile
The Argentine ant, scientifically known as Linepithema humile, is a small yet remarkably adaptable and resilient species of ant originally native to Argentina, as its name suggests. This species has successfully spread to... -
Asian clam
Corbicula fluminea
The Asian clam, scientifically known as Corbicula fluminea, is a species of freshwater clam native to Asia, Australia, Africa, and parts of Europe. This bivalve mollusk has garnered attention for its remarkable... -
Asian giant hornet
Vespa mandarinia
The Asian giant hornet, scientifically named Vespa mandarinia, is a remarkable species of hornet native to East Asia and parts of the Russian Far East and the Indomalayan region. This species has garnered attention due to... -
Asian hornet
Vespa velutina
The Asian hornet, scientifically known as Vespa velutina, is an invasive species of hornet that is native to Southeast Asia. This species has garnered significant attention due to its expansion into new territories,... -
Australian box jelly
Chironex fleckeri
The Australian box jellyfish, scientifically known as Chironex fleckeri, is an aquatic marvel and one of the most fascinating yet formidable creatures inhabiting the waters of the Pacific Ocean, particularly around the... -
Banded demoiselle
Calopteryx splendens
The Banded Demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) is a strikingly beautiful species of damselfly that graces the waterways of Europe and into parts of Asia. This enchanting insect is part of the Calopterygidae family, known... -
Barn funnel weaver
Tegenaria domestica
The Barn Funnel Weaver, scientifically known as Tegenaria domestica, is a fascinating species of spider that belongs to the Agelenidae family, commonly referred to as funnel weavers due to the distinctive shape of their... -
Barrel jellyfish
Rhizostoma pulmo
The Barrel Jellyfish, scientifically known as Rhizostoma pulmo, is a captivating marine creature that belongs to the phylum Cnidaria, a group known for their stunning yet potentially perilous jellyfish species. This... -
Beautiful demoiselle
Calopteryx virgo
The Beautiful demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo) is a captivating species of damselfly that graces various freshwater habitats across Europe and into parts of Asia. This enchanting insect is a member of the broad-winged... -
Beef tapeworm
Taenia saginata
The Beef tapeworm, scientifically known as Taenia saginata, is a parasitic flatworm belonging to the class Cestoda. It is one of the most common tapeworms infecting humans, primarily transmitted through the consumption of...
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