Top 20 Most Common Insects in Volsk
Insects: fascinating creatures with remarkable variety, especially in Volsk. Due to Volsk's diverse geographic landscapes, insects found here have adapted uniquely, enriching the local biodiversity. Insects play key roles in the ecosystem, from pesky pests to beneficial pollinators. Our forthcoming list will explore the '20' most common insects in Volsk, demonstrating the intricate relationship between environment and insect life.
Most Common Insects
1. Lygistopterus sanguineus
2. Slender ground hopper
The saber-spine-bug (Tetrix subulata) belongs to the family of spiny-throats (Tetrigidae) in the order of the short-term terrors (Caelifera).
3. Goldenrod crab spider
Rather than for its coloring, goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia) is named for its tendency to hunt within sprays of goldenrod. This species is capable of catching and consuming prey several times larger than itself, such as dragonflies or grasshoppers. Loyal parents, the females will guard their eggs until they hatch and the tiny spiders disperse, after which the female will die.
4. Rustic sailor beetle
Rustic sailor beetle is a predatory insect that spends most of its adult life hunting for prey on flowers. It also inhabits grasslands and open woodlands. The best time to spot the beetle is from spring through early summer. It is common throughout most of England into Wales. Its large size and orangish-colored head and legs make the beetle easy to identify.
5. White-legged damselfly
The white-legged damselfly or blue featherleg (Platycnemis pennipes) is a damselfly of slow-flowing, muddy waters. It occurs from the Atlantic to Siberia and is often abundant throughout its range.
6. Ornate cow tick
Dermacentor reticulatus, also known as the ornate cow tick, ornate dog tick, meadow tick, and marsh tick, is a species of tick from the family Ixodidae. It is the type species for the genus Dermacentor. D. reticulatus is an ornate tick. The female varies in size from 3.8–4.2 mm (unfed) to 10 mm when engorged after feeding. The unfed male is 4.2–4.8 mm long. D. reticulatus is found in Europe and Western Asia, generally in wooded areas.
7. Red-eyed damselfly
The Great Pomegranate (Erythromma najas) is a dragonfly of the family of the Slate (Coenagrionidae). From its distribution, it is considered as a Euro-Siberian Faunenelement.
8. German cockroach
Although the german cockroach has wings, it is not a strong flier and will exhibit a gliding motion when threatened. It prefers warmer environments and can commonly be found in human dwellings, restaurants, and hotels. It feeds on a wide range of food sources ranging from meat, starches, and sugary foods, to household items such as toothpaste and soap.
9. Napoleon spider
The adult males reach 2 - 4 mm in length, while females are 7 - 8 mm long. The two pairs of the front legs, used for hunting the flower-feeding insects, are more developed than the rear ones, which have a predominant motor function. Mature males have a black abdomen with two white marks. In mature females, the background colour of the abdomen can be red, yellow or white, with a black pattern which has been noted for a certain resemblance to the silhouette of Napoleon. Prosoma and legs are black or dark brown.
10. Gypsy moth
The gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar) spends nearly its entire life on the same host tree, stripping leaves off of it. However, they will occasionally fly as a colony from one host tree to another. They are commonly recognized by their fuzzy larvae, which have dark bodies with red and blue spots. The adults are usually a pale brown color though.
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