Insects are members of the phylum Anthropoda and are characterized by their three pairs of jointed legs, segmented bodies, exoskeleton, one pair of antennae, and usually one or two pairs of wings. One million different species of insects have been named and discovered, but scientists estimate that at least 4 million others have yet to be named. Insects live in every habitat on earth, although very few live in water, with the oceans and lakes being dominated by other anthropods, the crustaceans. Insects are vital to every ecosystem, by being responsible for important roles such as pollination, decomposing plant and animal matter, and providing a source of food. With currently 10 quintillion insects on the globe, it is estimated that insects make up 90% of all animal life on earth.

What do insects eat?

Insects are able to eat a wide variety of food. About half of insect species are vegetarians and eat leaves, roots, seeds, nectar, or wood. Other species like praying mantises are predators and hunt other small insects. Fleas and lice are parasites and are able to feed on the flesh and blood of larger animals without killing them.

How many legs do insects have?

Insects have 6 legs in total – 3 pairs of jointed legs. Each pair of legs is attached to a body segment. One pair of legs is attached to the prothorax, another pair is attached to the mesothorax, and the last pair to the metathorax.

Why are insects attracted to light?

Insects that are attracted to light are considered positively phototactic. Although it is not known exactly why insects are attracted to light, it is believed that lights act as a navigational guide. Many insects guide themselves by keeping a natural light source such as the sun or moon at a constant angle, and get confused by any artificial light source.

Insects Guides
Browse through our curated Insects Guides for additional categorizations, tips, details, variations, styles, and histories of Insects. Guides provide additional insights into the unique properties and shared relationships between elements.
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.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
.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
.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
.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
.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
.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
.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
.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
.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
.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
.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”-.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
.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
.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
.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
.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
.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
.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
.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
.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
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
.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
.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
.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
.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
.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
.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
.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
.1”-.14” | 2.5-3.5 mm
.16”-.22” | 4-5.5 mm
.24”-.31” | 6-8 mm
1-2 years
Seven-Spot Ladybug
0.350
0.550
0.800
2.00
14015
GUIDE
3D
Seven-Spot Ladybug
.06”-.11” | 1.5-2.7 mm
.12”-.2” | 3-5 mm
.47”-.75” | 12-19 mm
2-8 years
Silverfish
0.270
0.500
1.900
8.00
525000
GUIDE
3D
Silverfish
.87”-1.26” | 22-32 mm
1.65”-2.32” | 42-59 mm
4.72”-6.57” | 12-16.7 cm
1.5-2.1 years
Titan Beetle
3.200
5.900
16.700
2.10
11200
GUIDE
3D
Titan Beetle
.04”-.08” | 1-2 mm
.04”-.08” | 1-2 mm
.07”-.16” | 1.7-4 mm
1-2 years
Varied Carpet Beetle
0.200
0.200
0.400
2.00
20900
GUIDE
3D
Varied Carpet Beetle
.14”-.22” | 3.5-5.5 mm
2.09”-3.39” | 53-86 mm (Wingspan)
.75”-1.26” | 19-32 mm
10-12 months
Viceroy Butterfly
0.550
8.600
3.200
1.00
12100
GUIDE
3D
Viceroy Butterfly
.13”-.17” | 3.3-4.3 mm
.2”-.28” | 5-7 mm
.59”-.79” | 15-20 mm
1 year
Western Conifer Seed Bug
0.430
0.700
2.000
1.00
19700
GUIDE
3D
Western Conifer Seed Bug
.12”-.2” | 3-5 mm
.12”-.2” | 3-5 mm
.39”-.59” | 10-15 mm (Worker); .71”-.79” | 18-20 mm (Queen)
21-60 days (Worker); 1-2 years (Queen)
Western Honey Bee
0.500
0.500
1.500
0.16
46000
GUIDE
3D
Western Honey Bee
.24”-.35” | 6-9 mm
.35”-.49” | 9-12.5 mm
1.1”-1.5” | 28-38 mm
3-4 months
Wheel Bug
0.900
1.250
3.800
0.33
35800
GUIDE
3D
Wheel Bug
Varied Carpet Beetle (Anthrenus verbasci)
Scale illustration of an average Varied Carpet Beetle compared to other insect species

The Varied Carpet Beetle (Anthrenus verbasci) is a common beetle that is considered a pest in domestic houses and particularly in natural history museums. The species is characterized by the rounded body, fine scales of different colors that cover the elytra and pronotum, and 11-segmented antennae. The Varied Carpet Beetle is found in most of Europe, in the eastern Palearctic realm, in the Near East, in North Africa and in North Asia, and in the Neotropics. The larvae consumes keratin and chitin of natural fibers, and adults eat the pollen and nectar of flowering plants.

The Varied Carpet Beetle has an overall body length between .07”-.16” (1.7-4 mm), body width of .04”-.08” (1-2 mm), and body height of .04”-.08” (1-2 mm). The typical lifespan of the Varied Carpet Beetle is between 1-2 years.

Series of measured illustrations of the Varied Carpet Beetle
The Varied Carpet Beetle (Anthrenus verbasci) is a common beetle that is considered a pest in domestic houses and particularly in natural history museums. The species is characterized by the rounded body, fine scales of different colors that cover the elytra and pronotum, and 11-segmented antennae.

The Varied Carpet Beetle has an overall body length between .07”-.16” (1.7-4 mm), body width of .04”-.08” (1-2 mm), and body height of .04”-.08” (1-2 mm). The typical lifespan of the Varied Carpet Beetle is between 1-2 years.

Series of measured illustrations of the Varied Carpet Beetle
Varied Carpet Beetle (Anthrenus verbasci)
Height:
.04”-.08” | 1-2 mm
Width:
.04”-.08” | 1-2 mm
Length:
.07”-.16” | 1.7-4 mm
Depth:
Weight:
Area:
Scientific Name
Anthrenus verbasci
Lifespan
1-2 years

Drawings include:

Varied Carpet Beetle top view, side

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Red Velvet Ant (Dasymutilla occidentalis)
Comparison illustration of the size of a Red Velvet Ant to other species of insects

The Red Velvet Ant (Dasymutilla occidentalis) is a parasitoid wasp species that is native to the eastern United States. The species is commonly mistaken for an ant due to their appearance and common name. Adult Red Velvet Ants display aposematic coloration with a black overall coloring with an orange-red pattern on the dorsal surface of the thorax and abdomen. Their bodies are covered in a dense, velvet-like hair. The species earned the nickname ”cow killer” for their extremely painful sting, and other defense mechanisms include the ability to run fast and evasively, warning coloration, warning sounds, a chemical secretion, and venom.

The Red Velvet Ant has an overall body length between .59”-.98” (15-25 mm), body width of .18”-.31” (4.5-8 mm), and body height of .16”-.26” (4-6.7 mm). The typical lifespan of the Red Velvet Ant is around 1 year.

Scaled collection of drawings of Red Velvet Ant in various poses with dimensions
The Red Velvet Ant (Dasymutilla occidentalis) is a parasitoid wasp species that is native to the eastern United States. The species is commonly mistaken for an ant due to their appearance and common name. Adult Red Velvet Ants display aposematic coloration with a black and red pattern.

The Red Velvet Ant has an overall body length between .59”-.98” (15-25 mm), body width of .18”-.31” (4.5-8 mm), and body height of .16”-.26” (4-6.7 mm). The typical lifespan of the Red Velvet Ant is around 1 year.

Scaled collection of drawings of Red Velvet Ant in various poses with dimensions
Red Velvet Ant (Dasymutilla occidentalis)
Height:
.16”-.26” | 4-6.7 mm
Width:
.18”-.31” | 4.5-8 mm
Length:
.59”-.98” | 15-25 mm
Depth:
Weight:
Area:
Scientific Name
Dasymutilla occidentalis
Lifespan
1 year

Drawings include:

Red Velvet Ant top view, side

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Mealworm Beetle (Tenebrio molitor)
Comparison drawing of the Mealworm Beetle compared to other insects

The Mealworm Beetle (Tenebrio molitor) is a darkling beetle species. Mealworms are the larval form. They are a native species of Africa, but they have become naturalized in North America. The species is considered a pest as they infest stored grains or grain products. They will also consume rotting and decaying plants, and fresh fruits and vegetables like cabbage, lettuce, potatoes, oranges, and applies. Physically the Mealworm Beetle has a spherical shaped abdomen that forms a sharper tip at its end with a thinner thorax. They are dark brown or almost black in color.

The Mealworm Beetle has an overall body length between .49”-.71” (12.5-18 mm), body width of .16”-.24” (4-6 mm), and body height of .12”-.18” (3-4.5 mm). The typical lifespan of the Mealworm Beetle is between 3-5 months.

Set of scaled top and elevation drawings of the Mealworm Beetle
The Mealworm Beetle (Tenebrio molitor) is a darkling beetle species. Mealworms are the larval form. They are a native species of Africa, but they have become naturalized in North America. The species is considered a pest as they infest stored grains or grain products.

The Mealworm Beetle has an overall body length between .49”-.71” (12.5-18 mm), body width of .16”-.24” (4-6 mm), and body height of .12”-.18” (3-4.5 mm). The typical lifespan of the Mealworm Beetle is between 3-5 months.

Set of scaled top and elevation drawings of the Mealworm Beetle
Mealworm Beetle (Tenebrio molitor)
Height:
.12”-.18” | 3-4.5 mm
Width:
.16”-.24” | 4-6 mm
Length:
.49”-.71” | 12.5-18 mm
Depth:
Weight:
Area:
Scientific Name
Tenebrio molitor
Lifespan
3-5 months

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Mealworm Beetle top view, side

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Luna Moth (Actias luna)
Comparison illustration of the size of a Luna Moth to other species of insects

The Luna Moth (Actias luna) is a Nearctic moth that is found in North America, from east of the Great Plains in the United States, and from Saskatchewan eastward through central Quebec to Nova Scotia in Canada. Adult moths have green wings, eyespots on both their forewings and hind wings, and long, twisted tails that extend from the back edge of the hindwings. Their bodies are white and hairy, and they do not feed. Luna Moth larvae will eat different species of broadleaf trees, and other suitable tree species for the larvae include American persimmon, American sweet gum, and several hickory, walnut, and sumac trees.

The Luna Moth has a total wingspan in the range of 2.95”-4.13” (75-105 mm). The body of the Luna Moth has an overall length between .94”-1.3” (24-33 mm), body width of .28”-.37” (7-9.5 mm), and body height of .22”-.33” (5.5-8.5 mm). The typical lifespan of the Luna Moth is between 2-3 months.

Scaled collection of drawings of Luna Moth in various poses with dimensions
The Luna Moth (Actias luna) is a Nearctic moth that is found in North America, from east of the Great Plains in the United States, and from Saskatchewan eastward through central Quebec to Nova Scotia in Canada. Adult moths have green wings and eyespots on both their forewings and hind wings.

The Luna Moth has a total wingspan in the range of 2.95”-4.13” (75-105 mm). The body of the Luna Moth has an overall length between .94”-1.3” (24-33 mm), body width of .28”-.37” (7-9.5 mm), and body height of .22”-.33” (5.5-8.5 mm). The typical lifespan of the Luna Moth is between 2-3 months.

Scaled collection of drawings of Luna Moth in various poses with dimensions
Luna Moth (Actias luna)
Height:
.22”-.33” | 5.5-8.5 mm
Width:
2.95”-4.13” | 75-105 mm (Wingspan)
Length:
.94”-1.3” | 24-33 mm
Depth:
Weight:
Area:

Body Width: .28”-.37” | 7-9.5 mm

Scientific Name
Actias luna
Lifespan
2-3 months

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Luna Moth top view, side

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European Hornet (Vespa crabro)
Scale illustration of an average European Hornet compared to other insect species

The European Hornet (Vespa crabro) is a eusocial wasp native to Europe. They occupy paper nests that have a paper comb on the inside, an envelope, and a single entry hole on the outside. These are constructed by workers with materials like twigs, branches, and other available plant resources. The European Hornet is often mistaken for the Asian Giant Hornet for their coloration and abdomen pattern which is striped brown and yellow. They are carnivores that hunt large insects like beetles, wasps, large moths, dragonflies, and mantises, but they will also eat fallen fruit and other sugary foods.

The European Hornet has an overall body length between .71”-.94” (18-24 mm) for workers and .98”-1.38” (25-35 mm) for the Queen. The body width is .16”-.26” (4-6.5 mm) and the body height is between .18”-.28” (4.5-7 mm). The wingspan of the European Hornet is in the range of .43”-.63” (11-16 mm). The typical lifespan of the European Hornet is between 2-6 weeks for workers and around 1 year for the Queen.

Series of measured illustrations of the European Hornet
The European Hornet (Vespa crabro) is a eusocial wasp native to Europe. They occupy paper nests that have a paper comb on the inside, an envelope, and a single entry hole on the outside. These are constructed by workers with materials like twigs, branches, and other available plant resources.

The European Hornet has an overall body length between .71”-.94” (18-24 mm) for workers and .98”-1.38” (25-35 mm) for the Queen. The body width is .16”-.26” (4-6.5 mm) and the body height is between .18”-.28” (4.5-7 mm). The wingspan of the European Hornet is in the range of .43”-.63” (11-16 mm). The typical lifespan of the European Hornet is between 2-6 weeks for workers and around 1 year for the Queen.

Series of measured illustrations of the European Hornet
European Hornet (Vespa crabro)
Height:
.18”-.28” | 4.5-7 mm
Width:
.16”-.26” | 4-6.5 mm
Length:
.71”-.94” | 18-24 mm (Worker); .98”-1.38” | 25-35 mm (Queen)
Depth:
Weight:
Area:

Wingspan: .43”-.63” | 11-16 mm

Scientific Name
Vespa crabro
Lifespan
2-6 weeks (Worker); 1 year (Queen)

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European Hornet top view, side

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