Insects and Arachnids

Painted Lady Butterfly (Vanessa cardui)

Painted Lady Butterfly (Vanessa cardui)

The Painted Lady Butterfly (Vanessa cardui) is one of the most widespread and fascinating species of butterfly, often called the "cosmopolitan" butterfly due to its…
Sagebrush Checkerspot (Chlosyne acastus)

Sagebrush Checkerspot (Chlosyne acastus)

The Sagebrush Checkerspot (Chlosyne acastus) is a medium-sized butterfly belonging to the brush-footed family, well-adapted to arid environments in western North America. Sagebrush Checkerspot (Chlosyne…
White-lined sphinx moth (Hyles lineata)

White-lined sphinx moth (Hyles lineata)

The white-lined sphinx moth (Hyles lineata), also commonly known as the hummingbird moth or hawk moth due to its rapid, hovering flight and nectar-feeding behavior,…
Desert Tarantula (Aphonopelma iodius)

Desert Tarantula (Aphonopelma iodius)

Aphonopelma iodius, commonly known as the Desert Tarantula (also called Great Basin blonde, Mojave Desert tarantula, northern blonde, or similar regional names in the pet…