Arthropods | Arthropoda

Arthropods | Arthropoda

Description
Description

Arthropods, belonging to the phylum Arthropoda, are invertebrates distinguished by their exoskeletons, segmented bodies, and jointed appendages. This diverse group includes insects, arachnids, crustaceans, and myriapods. Occupying virtually every habitat on Earth, from deep sea vents to tropical forests, arthropods are evolutionary pioneers, existing for over 500 million years. They've adapted to myriad environments through exoskeletons, which provide protection and support. Arthropods play vital ecological roles: pollinators, decomposers, and as a part of the food web. Their metamorphosis and molting processes are unique evolutionary traits that have contributed to their incredible diversity and success as a phylum.

Anatomy
Anatomy

Arthropods are characterized by their hard exoskeletons made of chitin, which they periodically shed in a process called molting. Their bodies are segmented and often divided into parts like the head, thorax, and abdomen. They possess jointed limbs, which facilitate a range of movements, from the delicate flight of a butterfly to the precise scuttle of a crab. Many arthropods have compound eyes, offering a broad field of vision, and antennae for touch and smell. While they don't speak, they can communicate through sounds, like the chirping of crickets, or through chemical signals. Their diversity reflects a wide array of adaptations for survival.

Human Interaction
Human Interaction

Humans have a complex relationship with arthropods. Throughout history, we've admired their beauty, as in the case of butterflies, or utilized them, like bees for pollination and silk moths for silk production. In agriculture, arthropods like ladybugs are valued as pest controllers. Conversely, others are seen as pests themselves, threatening crops or spreading diseases like mosquitoes. In pop culture, they often appear as monstrous villains or superheroes, like Spider-Man.

Conservation efforts focus on habitats critical for arthropod survival, recognizing their essential role in ecosystems. Ecotourism and citizen science projects also encourage public engagement in arthropod conservation.

Common Questions
Common Questions
What is the largest group of arthropods?

The largest group of arthropods are insects, and they can be distinguished from other arthropods through specific characteristics. These characteristics include them having 3 body regions, 3 pairs of legs, as well as a pair of antennae. Most insects also have the ability to fly, which other arthropods lack.

How do arthropods grow?

The arthropods grow through the process of forming new segments near their tail. The growth of an arthropod is very similar to the growth of annelids. Arthropods like mollusks have a tough exoskeleton, but this exoskeleton does not grow along with the rest of the animal and they have to shed their exoskeleton periodically.

Why are arthropods important?

Arthropods are considered because they carry out a different number of roles and tasks. Arthropods can help with pest control or weed control, they also carry an important ecological role due to their large number of species and diversity. Arthropods also serve as food for other species within the food chain.

.91”-1.14” | 23-29 mm
11”-11.8” | 28-30 cm
8-15 years
Amazonian Giant Centipede
2.900
30.000
15.00
15000
GUIDE
3D
Amazonian Giant Centipede
.2”-.39” | 5-10 mm
.43”-.79” | 11-20 mm
1.18”-2.09” | 30-53 mm
1-2 years
American Cockroach
1.000
2.000
5.300
2.00
68000
GUIDE
3D
American Cockroach
.35”-.51” | 9-13 mm
3.9”-5.1” | 10-13 cm
.07-.09 oz | 2-2.5 g
5-11 years
American Giant Millipede
1.300
13.000
0.003
11.00
2500
GUIDE
3D
American Giant Millipede
.2”-.28” | 5-7 mm
.2”-.28” | 5-7 mm
2”-2.4” | 5-6 cm
.03-.07 oz | 1-2 g
2-6 years
Antarctic Krill
0.700
0.700
6.000
0.002
6.00
6100
GUIDE
3D
Antarctic Krill
.55”-.67” | 1.4-1.7 cm
.51”-.63” | 1.3-1.6 cm
3.1”-3.9” | 7.9-9.9 cm
.02-.17 oz | .5-5 g
3-8 years
Arabian Fat-Tailed Scorpion
1.700
1.600
9.900
0.005
8.00
900
GUIDE
3D
Arabian Fat-Tailed Scorpion
.16”-.22” | .4-.55 cm
.39”-.51” | 1-1.3 cm
2.56”-3.15” | 6.5-8 cm
2 oz | 57 g
5-7 years
Arizona Bark Scorpion
0.550
1.300
8.000
0.057
7.00
10800
GUIDE
3D
Arizona Bark Scorpion
.24”-.47” | 6-12 mm
.28”-.51” | 7-13 mm
.98”-1.77” | 25-45 mm (Worker); 1.57”-1.97” | 40-50 mm (Queen)
3-5 months (Worker); 1 year (Queen)
Asian Giant Hornet
1.200
1.300
4.500
0.42
75000
GUIDE
3D
Asian Giant Hornet
.22”-.26” | 5.5-6.5 mm
.2”-.24” | 5-6 mm
.79”-.94” | 20-24 mm (Worker); 1.18” | 30 mm (Queen)
2-3 weeks (Worker); 1 year (Queen)
Asian Hornet
0.650
0.600
2.400
0.06
52000
GUIDE
3D
Asian Hornet
.1”-.16” | 2.5-4 mm
.16”-.26” | 4-6.5 mm
.22”-.33” | 5.5-8.5 mm
2-3 years
Asian Lady Beetle
0.400
0.650
0.850
3.00
64000
GUIDE
3D
Asian Lady Beetle
.03”-.09” | .7-2.3 mm
.02”-.06” | .5-1.5 mm
.12”-.39” | 3-10 mm
30-40 days
Asian Tiger Mosquito
0.230
0.150
1.000
0.11
47000
GUIDE
3D
Asian Tiger Mosquito
.63”-.79” | 16-20 mm
9.84”-12” | 25-30.5 cm (Wingspan)
2.13”-2.64” | 54-67 mm
2-3 months
Atlas Moth
2.000
30.500
6.700
0.25
90000
GUIDE
3D
Atlas Moth
.035”-.05” | .9-1.3 mm
.04”-.06” | 1-1.5 mm
.14”-.2” | 3.5-5 mm (Worker); .31”-.35” | 8-9 mm (Queen)
1-2 years (Worker); 10-15 years (Queen)
Black Garden Ant
0.130
0.150
0.500
2.00
29000
GUIDE
3D
Black Garden Ant
.14”-.24” | 3.5-6 mm (Male); .18”-.28” | 4.5-7 mm (Female)
.12”-.2” | 3-5 mm (Male); .16”-.24” | 4-6 mm (Female)
.95”-1.54” | 24-39 mm (Male); 1.22”-1.85” | 31-47 mm (Female)
1-2 years
Black House Spider
0.700
0.600
4.700
2.00
41600
GUIDE
3D
Black House Spider
.18”-.22” | 4.5-5.5 mm
2.64”-3.5” | 67-89 mm (Wingspan)
.79”-1.1” | 20-28 mm
2-3 months
Black Swallowtail
0.550
8.900
2.800
0.25
20600
GUIDE
3D
Black Swallowtail
.08”-.2” | 2-5 mm
.98”-2.56” | 25-65 mm
.39”-.91” | 10-23 mm
1-3 years
Bold Jumping Spider
0.500
6.500
2.300
3.00
28000
GUIDE
3D
Bold Jumping Spider
.05”-.09” | 1.2-2.4 mm
.06”-.12” | 1.5-3 mm
.16”-.31” | 4-8 mm
17-21 days
Boll Weevil
0.240
0.300
0.800
0.06
27800
GUIDE
3D
Boll Weevil
.12”-.18” | 3-4.5 mm
.15”-.21” | 3.7-5.3 mm
.43”-63” | 11-16 mm
1 year
Boxelder Bug
0.450
0.530
1.600
1.00
39400
GUIDE
3D
Boxelder Bug
.03”-.04” | .7-1 mm
.04”-.07” | 1.1-1.7 mm
.17”-.24” | 4.2-6.2 mm
3-18 months
Brown Dog Tick
0.100
0.170
0.620
1.50
24000
GUIDE
3D
Brown Dog Tick
.14”-.22” | 3.5-5.5 mm
.26”-.42” | 6.7-10.7 mm
.47”-.75” | 12-19 mm
6-8 months
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
0.550
1.070
1.900
0.66
80000
GUIDE
3D
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
.09”-.16” | 2.2-4 mm
.08”-.16” | 2-4 mm
.83”-1.46” | 21-37 mm
2-4 years
Brown Recluse Spider
0.400
0.400
3.700
4.00
139000
GUIDE
3D
Brown Recluse Spider
.12”-.18” | 3-4.5 mm (Male); .28”-.37” | 7-9.5 mm (Female)
.12”-.16” | 3-4 mm (Male); .22”-.3” | 5.5-7.5 mm (Female)
.98”-1.38” | 25-35 mm (Male); 2.05”-2.72” | 52-69 mm (Female)
1-3 years
Brown Widow
0.950
0.750
6.900
3.00
61300
GUIDE
3D
Brown Widow
.12”-.2” | 3-5 mm
.16”-.28” | 4-7 mm
.71”-1.18” | 18-30 mm
2-3 months (Worker); 1-2 years (Queen)
Bullet Ant
0.500
0.700
3.000
0.25
77400
GUIDE
3D
Bullet Ant
.43”-.67” | 11-17 mm
.35”-.55” | 9-14 mm
5.51”-8.07” | 14-20.5 cm
1-1.5 years
Camel Spider
1.700
1.400
20.500
1.50
247060
GUIDE
3D
Camel Spider
1.4”-3.9” | 3.5-10 cm
1.2”-3.1” | 3-8 cm
2”-6” | 5.1-15.2 cm (Overall)
.22-1 lb | .1-.45 kg
15-30 years
Caribbean Hermit Crab
10.000
8.000
15.200
0.450
30.00
1650
GUIDE
3D
Caribbean Hermit Crab
.05”-.12” | 1.3-3 mm
.06”-.14” | 1.5-3.5 mm
.24”-.55” | 6-14 mm (Worker); .63”-.71” | 16-18 mm (Queen)
4-7 years (Worker); 10-15 years (Queen)
Carpenter Ant
0.300
0.350
1.400
7.00
50300
GUIDE
3D
Carpenter Ant
.02”-.04” | .6-1 mm
.02”-.04” | .6-1 mm
.08”-.12” | 2-3 mm
4-25 days
Cat Flea
0.100
0.100
0.300
0.07
25600
GUIDE
3D
Cat Flea
.24”-.28” | 6-7 mm
.2”-.28” | 5-7 mm
1.25”-1.5” | 3.2-3.8 cm
.1-.2 oz | 3-5 g
1-2 years
Cherry Shrimp
0.700
0.700
3.800
0.005
2.00
37700
GUIDE
3D
Cherry Shrimp
.6”-1.7” | 1.4-4.4 cm
1.2”-3.9” | 3-10 cm (Carapace)
1”-3” | 2.5-7.5 cm (Carapace)
1.6-5.6 oz | 45-160 g
2-5 years
Chinese Mitten Crab
4.400
10.000
7.500
0.160
5.00
6150
GUIDE
3D
Chinese Mitten Crab
.013”-.016” | .34-.4 mm
.018-.02” | .45-.5 mm
.055”-.063” | 1.4-1.6 mm
2-3 weeks
Clover Mite
0.040
0.050
0.160
0.06
9400
GUIDE
3D
Clover Mite
2.4”-5.9” | 6-15 cm
3”-8” | 7.6-20.3 cm (Carapace)
5.9”-15.75” | 15-40 cm (Carapace)
8.8-11 lb | 4-5 kg
40-60 years
Coconut Crab
15.000
20.300
40.000
5.000
60.00
256900
GUIDE
3D
Coconut Crab
.11”-.21” | 2.7-5.3 mm
.14”-.28” | 3.5-7 mm
.24”-.47” | 6-12 mm
2-12 months
Colorado Potato Beetle
0.530
0.700
1.200
1.00
7100
GUIDE
3D
Colorado Potato Beetle
.06”-.12” | 1.5-3 mm (Male); .14”-.22” | 3.5-5.5 mm (Female)
.05”-.1” | 1.2-2.5 mm (Male); .12”-2” | 3-5 mm (Female)
.33”-.67” | 8.5-17 mm (Male); .79”-1.3” | 20-33 mm (Female)
1-2 years
Common House Spider
0.550
0.500
3.300
2.00
30000
GUIDE
3D
Common House Spider
.12”-.26” | 3-6.5 mm
.16”-.33” | 4-8.5 mm
.35”-.71” | 9-18 mm
2-4 years
Common Potato Bug
0.650
0.850
1.800
4.00
125000
GUIDE
3D
Common Potato Bug
.28”-.43” | .7-1.1 cm
.43”-.71” | 1.1-1.8 cm
2.75”-4.33” | 7-11 cm
.035-.09 oz | 1-2.5 g
4-12 years
Deathstalker
1.100
1.800
11.000
0.003
12.00
17200
GUIDE
3D
Deathstalker
Deer Tick
129000
.01”-.024” | .2-.6 mm
.02”-.06” | .5-1.5 mm
.08”-.24” | 2-6 mm
2-3 years
Deer Tick
0.060
0.150
0.600
3.00
129000
GUIDE
3D
Deer Tick
.43”-.71” | 11-18 mm
.35”-.59” | 9-15 mm
1.97”-3.15” | 5-8 cm
3-12 months
Desert Locust
1.800
1.500
8.000
1.00
7100
GUIDE
3D
Desert Locust
.2”-.43” | 5-11 mm
3.9”-5.9” | 10-15 cm
7-10 years
Desert Millipede
1.100
15.000
10.00
1150
GUIDE
3D
Desert Millipede
.04”-.07” | 1-1.8 mm
.03”-.04” | .8-1 mm
.12”-.16” | 3-4 mm
2-3 weeks
Dog Flea
0.180
0.100
0.400
0.06
25500
GUIDE
3D
Dog Flea
.2”-.35” | 5-9 mm
1.18”-1.97” | 30-50 mm (Wingspan)
.67”-1.14” | 17-29 mm
6-8 weeks
Domestic Silk Moth
0.900
5.000
2.900
0.15
58300
GUIDE
3D
Domestic Silk Moth
.05”-.07” | 1.3-1.8 mm
.06”-.1” | 1.5-2.5 mm
.12”-.2” | 3-5 mm
21-27 days
Drain Fly
0.180
0.250
0.500
0.07
21500
GUIDE
3D
Drain Fly
2.1”-3.5” | 5.4-8.9 cm
5.9”-9.8” | 15-25 cm (Carapace)
3.9”-6.5” | 10-16.5 cm (Carapace)
2-4.4 lb | .9-2 kg
8-13 years
Dungeness Crab
8.900
25.000
16.500
2.000
13.00
103060
GUIDE
3D
Dungeness Crab
.2”-.39” | 5-10 mm
3.15”-5.51” | 80-140 mm (Wingspan)
.87”-1.54” | 22-39 mm
2-3 months
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
1.000
14.000
3.900
0.25
11900
GUIDE
3D
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
.07”-.11” | 1.8-2.8 mm
.08”-.12” | 2-3 mm
.31-.47” | 8-12 mm
3-5 weeks
Emerald Ash Borer
0.280
0.300
1.200
0.10
28300
GUIDE
3D
Emerald Ash Borer
.75”-1.02” | 1.9-2.6 cm
1.02”-1.46” | 2.6-3.7 cm
5.9”-7.9” | 15-20 cm
1-2 oz | 28-57 g
5-8 years
Emperor Scorpion
2.600
3.700
20.000
0.057
8.00
24400
GUIDE
3D
Emperor Scorpion
1”-1.7” | 2.6-4.3 cm
2.5”-4” | 6.4-10.2 cm (Carapace)
2.1”-3.3” | 5.3-8.5 cm (Carapace)
2.6-3 oz | 75-85 g
3-5 years
European Green Crab
4.300
10.200
8.500
0.085
5.00
5500
GUIDE
3D
European Green Crab
.07”-.17” | 1.8-4.3 mm
.08”-.18” | 2-4.5 mm
2.64”-6.18” | 6.7-15.7 cm
1 year
European Harvestman
0.430
0.450
15.700
1.00
4250
GUIDE
3D
European Harvestman
.18”-.28” | 4.5-7 mm
.16”-.26” | 4-6.5 mm
.71”-.94” | 18-24 mm (Worker); .98”-1.38” | 25-35 mm (Queen)
2-6 weeks (Worker); 1 year (Queen)
European Hornet
0.700
0.650
2.400
0.12
74000
GUIDE
3D
European Hornet
.03”-.07” | .7-1.9 mm
.03”-.07” | .7-1.9 mm
.12”-.31” | 3-8 mm
2-3 months (Worker); 2-7 years (Queen)
Fire Ant
0.190
0.190
0.800
0.25
63000
GUIDE
3D
Fire Ant
Firebug
29800
.06”-.12” | 1.6-3 mm
.11”-.21” | 2.7-5.3 mm
.26”-.47” | 6.5-12 mm
1-2 years
Firebug
0.300
0.530
1.200
2.00
29800
GUIDE
3D
Firebug
2.6”-3” | 6.5-7.5 cm
5.1”-5.7” | 13-14.5 cm (Carapace)
3”-3.4” | 7.6-8.7 cm (Carapace)
3-6 oz | 85-170 g
6-8 years
Florida Stone Crab
7.500
14.500
8.700
0.170
8.00
2560
GUIDE
3D
Florida Stone Crab
.12”-.18” | 3-4.5 mm
.16”-.24” | 4-6 mm
.43”-.63” | 11-16 mm
3-9 months
German Cockroach
0.450
0.600
1.600
0.75
103600
GUIDE
3D
German Cockroach
.26”-.43” | 6.5-11 mm
.26”-.39” | 6.5-10 mm
1.77”-2.36” | 45-60 mm
4-8 months
Ghost Mantis
1.100
1.000
6.000
0.66
18300
GUIDE
3D
Ghost Mantis
.6”-.75” | 15-19 mm
11”-13.4” | 28-34 cm
6.4-9.6 oz | 181-272 g
7-10 years
Giant African Millipede
1.900
34.000
0.272
10.00
4600
GUIDE
3D
Giant African Millipede
.28”-.55” | 7-14 mm
3”-6.3” | 7.5-16 cm
3-5 years
Giant Centipede
1.400
16.000
5.00
29040
GUIDE
3D
Giant Centipede
.47”-.63” | 12-16 mm
6.7”-7.9” | 17-20 cm
3-6 years
Giant Desert Centipede
1.600
20.000
6.00
7600
GUIDE
3D
Giant Desert Centipede
.39”-.67” | 1-1.7 cm
.75”-1.25” | 1.9-3.2 cm
3.94”-7.1” | 10-18 cm
.14-.25 oz | 4-7 g
7-10 years (wild); 15-20 years (captivity)
Giant Hairy Scorpion
1.700
3.200
18.000
0.007
20.00
4000
GUIDE
3D
Giant Hairy Scorpion
.24”-.39” | 6-10 mm
2.24”-3.58” | 57-91 mm (Wingspan)
1.18”-1.89” | 30-48 mm
2-3 years
Giant Leopard Moth
1.000
9.100
4.800
3.00
13600
GUIDE
3D
Giant Leopard Moth
.35”-.55” | .9-1.4 cm
.47”-.71” | 1.2-1.8 cm
1.57”-2.36” | 4-6 cm (Body)
.035-.07 oz | 1-2 g
4-7 years
Giant Whip Scorpion
1.400
1.800
6.000
0.002
7.00
1800
GUIDE
3D
Giant Whip Scorpion
1.57”-2.24” | 4-5.7 cm
1.57”-2.24” | 4-5.7 cm
8.07”-11.42” | 20.5-29 cm
5-6.2 oz | .14-.18 kg
3-6 years (Male); 10-20 years (Female)
Goliath Birdeater
5.700
5.700
29.000
0.180
20.00
120000
GUIDE
3D
Goliath Birdeater
.22”-.39” | 5.5-10 mm
.33”-.59” | 8.5-15 mm
.59”-1.06” | 15-27 mm
1 year
Green June Beetle
1.000
1.500
2.700
1.00
12800
GUIDE
3D
Green June Beetle
.12”-.14” | 3-3.5 mm (Male); .13”-.24” | 3.2-6 mm (Female)
.11”-.13” | 2.8-3.3 mm (Male); .12”-.22” | 3-5.5 mm (Female)
1.02”-1.18” | 26-30 mm (Male); 1.1”-2.05” | 28-52 mm (Female)
1 year
Green Lynx Spider
0.600
0.550
5.200
1.00
6950
GUIDE
3D
Green Lynx Spider
.16”-.24” | 4-6 mm
.28”-.39” | 7-10 mm
.51”-.75” | 13-19 mm
30-45 days
Green Stink Bug
0.600
1.000
1.900
0.12
13350
GUIDE
3D
Green Stink Bug
.08”-.1” | 2-2.5 mm
.7”-.9” | 1.8-2.3 cm
4-7 years
Greenhouse Millipede
0.250
2.300
7.00
5800
GUIDE
3D
Greenhouse Millipede
.14”-.2” | 3.5-5 mm
2.56”-3.74” | 65-95 mm (Wingspan)
.79”-1.14” | 20-29 mm
2-3 months
Gulf Fritillary
0.500
9.500
2.900
0.25
7340
GUIDE
3D
Gulf Fritillary
.16”-.31” | 4-8 mm
1.38”-2.75” | 35-70 mm (Wingspan)
.55”-1.1” | 14-28 mm
11-12 months
Gypsy Moth
0.800
7.000
2.800
1.00
91000
GUIDE
3D
Gypsy Moth
.47”-1.42” | 12-36 mm
.67”-2.09” | 17-53 mm
2.36”-7.09” | 6-18 cm
1.5-3 years
Hercules Beetle
3.600
5.300
18.000
3.00
52500
GUIDE
3D
Hercules Beetle
.14”-.26” | 3.5-6.5 mm
1”-1.5” | 2.5-3.8 cm
3-7 years
House Centipede
0.650
3.800
7.00
148000
GUIDE
3D
House Centipede
.16”-.22” | 4-5.5 mm
.2”-.24” | 5-6 mm
.63”-.83” | 16-21 mm
2-3 months
House Cricket
0.550
0.600
2.100
0.25
14100
GUIDE
3D
House Cricket
.06”-.11” | 1.4-2.9 mm
.05”-.1” | 1.3-2.5 mm
.16”-.31” | 4-8 mm
15-30 days
Housefly
0.290
0.250
0.800
0.08
68000
GUIDE
3D
Housefly
.043”-.07” | 1.1-1.8 mm
.04”-.06” | .9-1.4 mm
.1”-.16” | 2.5-4 mm
14-16 days
Human Flea
0.180
0.140
0.400
0.13
11500
GUIDE
3D
Human Flea
.12”-.2” | 3-5 mm
.2”-.3” | 5-7.5 mm
.35”-.55” | 9-14 mm
1 year
Japanese Beetle
0.500
0.750
1.400
1.00
84000
GUIDE
3D
Japanese Beetle
4.1”-6.5” | 10.5-16.6 cm
7.9”-15” | 20-38 cm (Carapace)
9.25”-14” | 23.5-35.5 cm (Carapace)
28.7-44.1 lb | 13-20 kg
50-100 years
Japanese Spider Crab
16.600
38.000
35.500
20.000
100.00
85100
GUIDE
3D
Japanese Spider Crab
2”-3” | 5.1-7.7 cm
5.9”-8.7” | 15-22 cm (Carapace)
3.7”-5.6” | 9.5-14.3 cm (Carapace)
.75-1.2 lb | .34-.54 kg
1-5 years
Jonah Crab
7.700
22.000
14.300
0.540
5.00
7050
GUIDE
3D
Jonah Crab
.006”-.01” | .15-.3 mm
.008”-.016” | .2-.4 mm
.04”-.08” | 1-2 mm (Worker); .16”-.2” | 4-5 mm (Queen)
3-4 months (Worker); 1 year (Queen)
Little Black Ant
0.030
0.040
0.200
0.33
4800
GUIDE
3D
Little Black Ant
.03”-.04” | .8-1.1 mm
.07”-.09” | 1.7-2.3 mm
.22”-.31” | 5.5-8 mm
.66-2 years
Lone Star Tick
0.110
0.230
0.800
2.00
57500
GUIDE
3D
Lone Star Tick
Luna Moth
170500
.22”-.33” | 5.5-8.5 mm
2.95”-4.13” | 75-105 mm (Wingspan)
.94”-1.3” | 24-33 mm
2-3 months
Luna Moth
0.850
10.500
3.300
0.25
170500
GUIDE
3D
Luna Moth
1.6”-5.5” | 4-14 cm
2”-5.9” | 5-15 cm
7.9”-23.6” | 20-60 cm
9-44 lb | 4-20 kg
50-140 years
Maine Lobster | American Lobster
14.000
15.000
60.000
20.000
140.00
32400
GUIDE
3D
Maine Lobster | American Lobster
1.8”-2.4” | 4.5-6 cm
5.1”-7.1” | 13-18 cm
11.8”-15.75” | 30-40 cm
2.2-10 lb | 1-4.5 kg
12-20 years
Mangrove Horseshoe Crab
6.000
18.000
40.000
4.500
20.00
230
GUIDE
3D
Mangrove Horseshoe Crab
.12”-.18” | 3-4.5 mm
.16”-.24” | 4-6 mm
.49”-.71” | 12.5-18 mm
3-5 months
Mealworm Beetle
0.450
0.600
1.800
0.42
17500
GUIDE
3D
Mealworm Beetle
.2”-.24” | 5-6 mm
2.75”-3.94” | 70-100 mm (Wingspan)
.98”-1.38” | 25-35 mm
8-9 months
Monarch Butterfly
0.600
10.000
3.500
0.75
253000
GUIDE
3D
Monarch Butterfly
.35”-.85” | 9-21.5 mm
.3”-.75” | 7.5-19 mm
.98”-2.44” | 25-62 mm
2-3 months
Mormon Cricket
2.150
1.900
6.200
0.25
7600
GUIDE
3D
Mormon Cricket
.14”-.26” | 3.5-6.5 mm
2.24”-3.94” | 57-100 mm (Wingspan)
.79”-1.38” | 20-35 mm
11-12 months
Mourning Cloak Butterfly
0.650
10.000
3.500
1.00
11300
GUIDE
3D
Mourning Cloak Butterfly
.12”-.28” | 3-7 mm
.2”-.5” | 5-12.5 mm
1.18”-2.75” | 3-7 cm
5-9 months
Orchid Mantis
0.700
1.250
7.000
0.75
90500
GUIDE
3D
Orchid Mantis
.18”-.26” | 4.5-6.5 mm
2”-2.87” | 51-73 mm (Wingspan)
.79”-1.18” | 20-30 mm
11-12 months
Painted Lady Butterfly
0.650
7.300
3.000
1.00
44000
GUIDE
3D
Painted Lady Butterfly
.3”-1” | .8-2.5 cm
.5”-2” | 1.3-5 cm
2”-7” | 5.1-17.8 cm
.4-3.2 oz | 12-90 g
4-6 years
Peacock Mantis Shrimp
2.500
5.000
17.800
0.090
6.00
24200
GUIDE
3D
Peacock Mantis Shrimp
.055”-.07” | 1.4-1.8 mm
.06”-.08” | 1.5-2 mm
.28”-.35” | 7-9 mm
1 year
Peacock Spider
0.180
0.200
0.900
1.00
43000
GUIDE
3D
Peacock Spider
.12”-.24” | 3-6 mm
1.38”-2.44” | 35-62 mm (Wingspan)
.55”-.98” | 14-25 mm
8-12 months
Peppered Moth
0.600
6.200
2.500
1.00
14200
GUIDE
3D
Peppered Moth
.16”-.35” | 4-9 mm
.3”-.8” | .8-2 cm
5-11 years
Pill Millipede
0.900
2.000
11.00
1700
GUIDE
3D
Pill Millipede
.18”-.35” | 4.5-9 mm
2.75”-5.12” | 70-130 mm (Wingspan)
.94”-1.77” | 24-45 mm
30-45 days
Pipevine Swallowtail
0.900
13.000
4.500
0.13
10300
GUIDE
3D
Pipevine Swallowtail
.31”-.51” | 8-13 mm
3.9"-5.9” | 100-150 mm (Wingspan)
.79”-1.18” | 20-30 mm
2-3 months
Polyphemus Moth
1.300
15.000
3.000
0.25
46000
GUIDE
3D
Polyphemus Moth
.11”-.13” | 2.7-3.4 mm (Male); .17”-.22” | 4.2-5.6 mm (Female)
.14”-.19” | 3.6-4.7 mm (Male); .22”-.26” | 5.7-6.7 mm (Female)
1.57”-1.97” | 40-50 mm (Male); 2.48”-3.27” | 63-83 mm (Female)
1-2 years
Rabid Wolf Spider
0.560
0.670
8.300
2.00
13900
GUIDE
3D
Rabid Wolf Spider
.2”-.24” | 5-6 mm
1.97”-2.36” | 50-60 mm (Wingspan)
.75”-.94” | 19-24 mm
8-10 months
Red Admiral Butterfly
0.600
6.000
2.400
0.83
21400
GUIDE
3D
Red Admiral Butterfly
3.9”-6.5” | 9.8-16.4 cm
5.9”-11” | 15-28 cm (Carapace)
5.1”-10” | 13-25.3 cm (Carapace)
24-28 lb | 10.9-12.7 kg
20-30 years
Red King Crab
16.400
28.000
25.300
12.700
30.00
11300
GUIDE
3D
Red King Crab
.24”-.33” | 6-8.5 mm
.24”-.33” | 6-8.5 mm
.94”-1.26” | 24-32 mm
12-22 days (Worker); 1 year (Queen)
Red Paper Wasp
0.850
0.850
3.200
0.06
8500
GUIDE
3D
Red Paper Wasp
.8”-1.4” | 2-3.5 cm
2”-3.4” | 5-8.7 cm (Carapace)
1.8”-3.1” | 4.6-8 cm (Carapace)
.8-2 lb | .36-.91 kg
8-12 years
Red Rock Crab
3.500
8.700
8.000
0.910
12.00
3800
GUIDE
3D
Red Rock Crab
.006”-.008” | .15-.2 mm
.008”-.01” | .2-.3 mm
.04”-.05” | 1-1.3 mm
2-4 weeks
Red Spider Mite
0.020
0.030
0.130
0.08
12000
GUIDE
3D
Red Spider Mite
.16”-.26” | 4-6.7 mm
.18”-.31” | 4.5-8 mm
.59”-.98” | 15-25 mm
1 year
Red Velvet Ant
0.670
0.800
2.500
1.00
14500
GUIDE
3D
Red Velvet Ant
.07”-.09” | 1.8-2.4 mm (Male); .19”-.24” | 4.7-6 mm (Female)
.06”-.09” | 1.6-2.2 mm (Male); .17”-.21” | 4.3-5.4 mm (Female)
.43”-.55” | 11-14 mm (Male); 1.1”-1.34” | 28-34 mm (Female)
1-3 years
Redback Spider
0.600
0.540
3.400
3.00
61300
GUIDE
3D
Redback Spider
.35”-.55” | 9-14 mm
.59”-.94” | 15-24 mm
.98”-1.5” | 25-38 mm
1-3 years
Sacred Scarab
1.400
2.400
3.800
3.00
1600
GUIDE
3D
Sacred Scarab
.016”-.024” | .4-.6 mm
.008”-.01” | .2-.3 mm
.03”-.04” | .8-1 mm
4-6 weeks
Sand Flea
0.060
0.030
0.100
0.12
37000
GUIDE
3D
Sand Flea
Giant Leopard Moth (Hypercompe scribonia)
Comparison illustration of the size of a Giant Leopard Moth to other species of insects

The Giant Leopard Moth (Hypercompe scribonia) is a moth that is distributed through North America- from south Ontario and southern and eastern United States through New England, Mexico, and Panama. The species have bright white wings with a pattern of neat black blotches, some that are solid and others that are hollow. The overside of the abdomen is dark blue with orange markings, and the underside is white with solid black spots. Their legs have black and white bands. Adult Giant Leopard Moths are nocturnal, and they do not fly before nightfall.

The Giant Leopard Moth has a total wingspan in the range of 2.24”-3.58” (57-91 mm). The body of the Giant Leopard Moth has an overall length between 1.18”-1.89” (30-48 mm), body width of .39”-.63” (10-16 mm), and body height of .24”-.39” (6-10 mm). The typical lifespan of the Giant Leopard Moth is between 2-3 years.

Scaled collection of drawings of Giant Leopard Moth in various poses with dimensions
The Giant Leopard Moth (Hypercompe scribonia) is a moth that is distributed through North America- from south Ontario and southern and eastern United States through New England, Mexico, and Panama. The species have bright white wings with a pattern of neat black blotches.

The Giant Leopard Moth has a total wingspan in the range of 2.24”-3.58” (57-91 mm). The body of the Giant Leopard Moth has an overall length between 1.18”-1.89” (30-48 mm), body width of .39”-.63” (10-16 mm), and body height of .24”-.39” (6-10 mm). The typical lifespan of the Giant Leopard Moth is between 2-3 years.

Scaled collection of drawings of Giant Leopard Moth in various poses with dimensions
Giant Leopard Moth (Hypercompe scribonia)
Height:
.24”-.39” | 6-10 mm
Width:
2.24”-3.58” | 57-91 mm (Wingspan)
Length:
1.18”-1.89” | 30-48 mm
Depth:
Weight:
Area:

Body Width: .39”-.63” | 10-16 mm

Scientific Name
Hypercompe scribonia
Lifespan
2-3 years

Drawings include:

Giant Leopard Moth top view, side

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Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus)
Comparison illustration of the size of a Asian Tiger Mosquito to other species of insects

The Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is a mosquito species native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia; however, it has spread to many countries through the transport of goods and international travel. Its name references the white bands on its legs and body that give it a striped appearance. A female Asian Tiger Mosquito requires a blood meal for the development of the eggs, but it also feeds on nectar and sweet plant juices like the males. Depending on region and biotype, the species search for hosts inside and outside of human dwellings, but they most often bite in forests during the day.

The Asian Tiger Mosquito has an overall body length between .12”-.39” (3-10 mm), body width of .02”-.06” (.5-1.5 mm), and body height of .03”-.09” (.7-2.3 mm). The wingspan of the Asian Tiger Mosquito is in the range of .16”-.53” (4-13.5 mm). The typical lifespan of the Asian Tiger Mosquito is between 30-40 days.

Scaled collection of drawings of Asian Tiger Mosquito in various poses with dimensions
The Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is a mosquito species native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia; however, it has spread to many countries through the transport of goods and international travel. Its name references the white bands on its legs and body.

The Asian Tiger Mosquito has an overall body length between .12”-.39” (3-10 mm), body width of .02”-.06” (.5-1.5 mm), and body height of .03”-.09” (.7-2.3 mm). The wingspan of the Asian Tiger Mosquito is in the range of .16”-.53” (4-13.5 mm). The typical lifespan of the Asian Tiger Mosquito is between 30-40 days.

Scaled collection of drawings of Asian Tiger Mosquito in various poses with dimensions
Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus)
Height:
.03”-.09” | .7-2.3 mm
Width:
.02”-.06” | .5-1.5 mm
Length:
.12”-.39” | 3-10 mm
Depth:
Weight:
Area:

Wingspan: .16”-.53” | 4-13.5 mm

Scientific Name
Aedes albopictus
Lifespan
30-40 days

Drawings include:

Asian Tiger Mosquito top view, side

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Lone Star Tick (Amblyomma americanum)
Comparison drawing of the Lone Star Tick compared to other arachnids

Every conversation on fearsome ticks and the Lone Star Tick (Amblyomma americanum) will feature because of its painful bite that can make one develop an alpha-gal meat allergy. This generalist feeder is also called Turkey Tick or Northeastern Water Tick and fits in the family Ixodidae, taking on separate hosts in each stage of its life. They are found in the eastern USA and Mexico and derive its name from the silvery-white star-shaped spot close to the nucleus of the female's dorsal. Adult males may have varying white spots surrounding the edges of their shields and all love to attach to prey by questing.

The Lone Star Tick has an overall length between .22”-.31” (5.5-8 mm). Lone Star Ticks have a body length of .12”-.16” (3-4 mm), body width of .07”-.09” (1.7-2.3 mm), and body height of .03”-.04” (.8-1.1 mm). The typical lifespan of the Lone Star Tick is between .66-2 years.

Set of scaled top and elevation drawings of the Lone Star Tick
Every conversation on fearsome ticks and the Lone Star Tick (Amblyomma americanum) will feature because of its painful bite that can make one develop an alpha-gal meat allergy. This generalist feeder is also called Turkey Tick or Northeastern Water Tick and fits in the family Ixodidae.

The Lone Star Tick has an overall length between .22”-.31” (5.5-8 mm). Lone Star Ticks have a body length of .12”-.16” (3-4 mm), body width of .07”-.09” (1.7-2.3 mm), and body height of .03”-.04” (.8-1.1 mm). The typical lifespan of the Lone Star Tick is between .66-2 years.

Set of scaled top and elevation drawings of the Lone Star Tick
Lone Star Tick (Amblyomma americanum)
Height:
.03”-.04” | .8-1.1 mm
Width:
.07”-.09” | 1.7-2.3 mm
Length:
.22”-.31” | 5.5-8 mm
Depth:
Weight:
Area:

Body Length: .12”-.16” | 3-4 mm

Scientific Name
Amblyomma americanum
Lifespan
.66-2 years

Drawings include:

Lone Star Tick top view, side

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Red Rock Crab (Grapsus grapsus)
Comparison drawing of the Red Rock Crab compared to other crustaceans

It may be more delicious than the Dungeness Crab, however, the Red Rock Crab (Cancer productus) is less meaty. If you are a sport or commercial fisherman, you can locate it on or near harder substrates like rock and pilings in the eastern Pacific coast in North America. But be warned that the Red Rock Crab is very agile, hence hard to catch. The Red Rock Crab fits in the family Cancridae with teeth set between the eyes, both of which have equal size and shape. Juveniles can assume different colors but adults are brick-red, possessing large distinctive pincers with black tips and a lack of projection or serration on their claws.

The Red Rock Crab has a carapace length between 1.8”-3.1” (4.6-8 cm), carapace width of 2”-3.4” (5-8.7 cm), body height of .8”-1.4” (2-3.5 cm), and weight between .8-2 lb (.36-.91 kg). The typical lifespan of the Red Rock Crab is between 8-12 years.

Set of scaled top and elevation drawings of the Red Rock Crab
It may be more delicious than the Dungeness Crab, however, the Red Rock Crab (Cancer productus) is less meaty. If you are a sport or commercial fisherman, you can locate it on or near harder substrates like rock and pilings in the eastern Pacific coast in North America.

The Red Rock Crab has a carapace length between 1.8”-3.1” (4.6-8 cm), carapace width of 2”-3.4” (5-8.7 cm), body height of .8”-1.4” (2-3.5 cm), and weight between .8-2 lb (.36-.91 kg). The typical lifespan of the Red Rock Crab is between 8-12 years.

Set of scaled top and elevation drawings of the Red Rock Crab
Red Rock Crab (Grapsus grapsus)
Height:
.8”-1.4” | 2-3.5 cm
Width:
2”-3.4” | 5-8.7 cm (Carapace)
Length:
1.8”-3.1” | 4.6-8 cm (Carapace)
Depth:
Weight:
.8-2 lb | .36-.91 kg
Area:
Scientific Name
Grapsus grapsus
Lifespan
8-12 years

Drawings include:

Red Rock Crab top view, side

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House Centipede (Scutigera coleoptrata)
Scale illustration of an average House Centipede compared to other myriapod species

The House Centipede (Scutigera coleoptrata) is a centipede that originated in the Mediterranean region, but it has spread to other parts of the world where it can live in human homes. Physically, it is yellow-gray with up to 15 pairs of long legs. There are three dark dorsal stripes running down the length of its body, and unlike most other centipedes, the House Centipede has well-developed faceted eyes. In the outdoors House Centipedes prefer cool and damp places, and within the home they are commonly encountered in basements and bathrooms. As insectivores, the House Centipede feeds on spiders, bed bugs, termites, cockroaches, and other household arthropods.

The House Centipede has an overall length between 1”-1.5” (2.5-3.8 cm) and width of .14”-.26” (3.5-6.5 mm). The typical lifespan of the House Centipede is between 3-7 years.

Series of top view illustrations of the House Centipede
The House Centipede (Scutigera coleoptrata) is a centipede that originated in the Mediterranean region, but it has spread to other parts of the world where it can live in human homes. Physically, it is yellow-gray with up to 15 pairs of long legs.

The House Centipede has an overall length between 1”-1.5” (2.5-3.8 cm) and width of .14”-.26” (3.5-6.5 mm). The typical lifespan of the House Centipede is between 3-7 years.

Series of top view illustrations of the House Centipede
House Centipede (Scutigera coleoptrata)
Height:
Width:
.14”-.26” | 3.5-6.5 mm
Length:
1”-1.5” | 2.5-3.8 cm
Depth:
Weight:
Area:
Scientific Name
Scutigera coleoptrata
Lifespan
3-7 years

Drawings include:

House Centipede top view, side

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