Beautiful Insect In The World

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Insects (from Latin insectum) are by far the largest class (insecta) of hexapod invertebrates within the arthropod phylum, they have a chitinous exoskeleton, a three part body (head, thorax and abdomen), three pairs of jointed legs, compound eyes and one pair of antennae. They are the most diverse group of animals on the planet, including more than a million described species and representing more than half of all known living organisms.

Insects have never really been associated with beauty. They are often known as the annoying little creatures that cause disturbance in a garden and ruin our pristine existence. But when we look at them a little closer, you will surely be fascinated by its variety of colors and shapes. They can be in fact be among the world’s most beautiful critters. Here are ten of the most beautiful insects discovered.

Many insects spend at least part of their lives under water, with larval adaptations that include gills, and some adult insects are aquatic and have adaptations for swimming. Some species, such as water striders, are capable of walking on the surface of water. Insects are mostly solitary, but some, such as certain bees, ants and termites, are social and live in large, well-organized colonies. Some insects, such as earwigs, show maternal care, guarding their eggs and young. Insects can communicate with each other in a variety of ways. Male moths can sense the pheromones of female moths over great distances. Other species communicate with sounds: crickets stridulate, or rub their wings together, to attract a mate and repel other males.