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Insects
Any of numerous usually small arthropod animals of the class Insecta, having an adult stage characterized by three pairs of legs and a body segmented into head, thorax, and abdomen and usually having two pairs of wings.
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Nectar scarab
Animals; Insects
Nectar Scarabs are small brown and black beetles that are active during the day. They are a similar colour to Lycid beetles, but are recognised by their stocky scarab beetle shape. Nectar Scarabs ...
Rust red flour beetle
Animals; Insects
The rust red flour beetle is an introduced pest species that attacks stored food products in cereal mills, food processing plants, grocery stores, households, and ships. It does not feed on or damage ...
Silverleaf whitefly
Animals; Insects
The silverleaf whitefly is a small bug with white powdery wings held at an angle like the roof of a house. The wings do not meet at the centre, so from above the body can be seen between the wings. ...
Salt and pepper moth
Animals; Insects
This moth is very similar to utetheisa pulchelloides (the heliotrope moth). Both species have brightly coloured have white wings with red, brown and black spots and markings. Some have orange yellow ...
Silverfish
Animals; Insects
Domestic silverfish are common inhabitants of houses and are often found in dark sheltered areas. They are wingless with a long soft body covered in silvery-grey scales. They have long antennae and ...
Scarab beetle
Animals; Insects
Scarab Beetles have stocky bodies, and some species are brightly coloured. They have strong legs for digging and prominent fan-shaped antennae. Some species are night flying and are often attracted ...
