American Cockroach (Periplanta americana) [4]

“This insect is a member of the cockroach family and is found worldwide in dark, warm, moist areas. The American cockroach came to North America on ships from Africa. In fact, its worldwide distribution can be blamed on extensive ship traffic a few hundred years ago.”

Asian Hercule Beetle (Dicronocephalus Shimomura) [7]

“This insect is a member of the scarab beetle family and can be found in the tropical rain forests of Mexico, Central and South America. There are many types of other Hercules beetles around the world. Some have one horn, and others have two. Some of them can lift 850 times their own weight!”

Asian Millipede (Julus sp) [11]

“This insect is a member of the millipede family and can be found in dark, damp places in Asia. When faced with a predator, millipedes curl up into a tight spiral so their hard shell will protect them. Some millipedes also release a bad-smelling discharge to keep enemies away.”

Blister Beetle (Mylabris variabilis) [9]

“This insect is a member of the beetle family and can be found in dry areas of North America. Watch out for the blister beetle! It secretes a toxic chemical that can cause your skin to blister. The chemical is so harsh that it’s used to remove warts.”

Brush-footed Butterfly (Vidula sapor)

This insect is a member of the butterfly family and can be found in New Guinea. They are named for their characteristically reduced forelegs, which are hairy and resemble brushes. This artifact is a gift from the founder’s father, Ricardo Rodriguez.

Butterfly Cicada (Becquartina)

This insect is a member of the cicada family and can be found throughout Southeast Asia. They are called Butterfly cicadas due to their colorful wings. 

China Nawab (Polyura narcaa)

This insect is a member of the butterfly family and can be found in the forests of Southeast Asia. This artifact is a gift from the founder’s father, Ricardo Rodriguez.

Chinese Peacock (Papilio bianor)

This insect is a member of the butterfly family and is native to the Asian and Australia. It is the state butterfly of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. This artifact is a gift from the founder’s father, Ricardo Rodriguez.

Common Bluebottle (Graphium sarpedon)

This insect is a member of the swallowtail butterfly family and can be found in South and Southeast Asia, as well as eastern Australia. This artifact is a gift from the founder’s father, Ricardo Rodriguez.

Common Tiger (Danaus genutia)

This insect is a member of the butterfly family and is one of the more common butterflies of India. Its range is distributed throughout India, Southeast Asia and Australia. It prefers to live in deciduous forests. This artifact is a gift from the founder’s father, Ricardo Rodriguez.

Common Windmill (Byasa polyeuctes termessa)

This insect is a member of the swallowtail butterfly family and can be found in India. It is most active between April and September and has a foul odor which wards off predators. This artifact is a gift from the founder’s father, Ricardo Rodriguez.

Curculionid Beetle (Eupholus) [18]

“This weevil is a member of the Eupholus insect family and can be found in warm areas of New Guinea and surrounding islands. Curculionid beetles are some of the most colorful weevils. Their color may be a warning to predators that they are toxic when eaten.”

Deep Mountain Longhorn Beetle (Massicus raddei) [22]

“This insect is a member of the beetle family and is found in wooded areas of Asia and Europe. Longhorn beetles can infest hardwood trees. For that reason, they are considered both great recyclers for breaking down nutrients in forests, as well as pests for destroying trees.”

Dragonfly Larva (Libellulidae) [15]

“This insect is classified as a skimmer and can be found in water worldwide. The dragonfly larvae get oxygen from sucking water up their rectums. But that’s not all. When they expel the water, it thrusts them forward.”

Giant Bee (Megachile sculpturalis) [6]

“This insect is classified as a leaf-cutter/mason bee and is found in warm areas of North America and Asia. These bees have large jaws, but they’re not used as weapons. They’re used to carry bits of leaves and other material necessary for building a nest.”

Golden Birdwing (Troides aeacu)

This insect is a large tropical butterfly belonging to the swallowtail family and can be found throughout Southeast Asia. This artifact is a gift from the founder’s father, Ricardo Rodriguez.

Great Purple Emperor (Sasakia charonda)

This insect is a member of the butterfly family and is native to Japan, the Korean Peninsula, and China. They are common in the upper canopies of forests, only coming down to feed or to find salt sources. This artifact is a gift from the founder’s father, Ricardo Rodriguez.

Green veined charax (Charaxes candiope)

This insect is a member of the butterfly family and can be found in sub-Saharan Africa. They are most often found in gardens and agricultural areas. They are most active from October to June.

Hewitson Olivewing (Nessaea hewitson)

This insect is a member of the butterfly family. It is common in a broad range of the Amazon basin including the eastern slopes of the Andes Mountain range. This artifact is a gift from the founder’s father, Ricardo Rodriguez.

Howqua Butterfly (Stichophthalma howqua)

This insect is a member of the butterfly family and can be found in Southeast Asia and China. This artifact is a gift from the founder’s father, Ricardo Rodriguez.

Japanese Emperor (Sasakia charonda)

This insect is a member of the butterfly family and is native to Japan, the Korean Peninsula and Southeast Asia. This is Japan’s national butterfly and is considered a national treasure. This artifact is a gift from the founder’s father, Ricardo Rodriguez.

Japanese Shield Bug (Parastrachia japonensis) [10]

“This insect is a member of the stink bug family and lives in the forests of Japan. Young adult Japanese shield bugs don’t eat for up to two years. When they do eat, their food of choice is available for only two weeks.”

Kumbang Padang Jewel Beetle (Chrysochroa fulminans) [13]

“This insect is a member of the beetle family and lives in the woods and forests of Indonesia. The iridescence these beetles show off on their shells is not the result of pigments but the reflection of light, the effect being similar to the color reflection of a compact disc.” 

Lantern Bug (Pyrops candelaria) [5]

“This insect is classified as a leafhopper and can be found in the tropical forests and rain forests of Australia, Asia, and South America. The lantern bug got its name long ago because people thought its snout gave off light. It doesn’t, but the name stuck.”

Man-Faced Bug (Catacanthus incarnatus) [14]

“This insect is a member of the family of shield bugs. They can be found in wooded areas throughout Southeast Asia. The bright markings on this bug look like a human face. Their real purpose, though, is to look like a poisonous bug’s eyespots and scare enemies away.”

Ox beetle (Strategus aloeus)

This insect is a member of the rhinoceros beetle family and is native to the Americas. This is an adult female. It does not have a horn but rather a small bump (called tubercles) which it uses for digging in the ground. 

Polyphaga Cockroach (Polyphaga sp) [12]

“This insect is a member of the cockroach family and is found worldwide in warm areas of Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Cockroaches lived during the times of the dinosaurs. Some experts believe that the cockroach could survive such catastrophic events as a nuclear war.”

Praying Mantis (Mantis religiosa)

This insect is a member of the mantid family and are distributed worldwide in temperate and tropical habitats. They have triangular heads with bulging eyes supported on flying necks. They have forelegs that are greatly elongated and adapted for catching and gripping prey. 

Purple Emperor (Apatura iris)

This insect is a member of the butterfly family and can be found throughout Japan, the Korean peninsula and Southeast Asia. This artifact is a gift from the founder’s father, Ricardo Rodriguez.

Red Helen (Papilio helenus)

This large insect is a member of the swallowtail butterfly family and found in the forests of Southeast Asia and southern India. This artifact is a gift from the founder’s father, Ricardo Rodriguez.

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