#wild insect

The common red soldier beetle is sometimes nicknamed the “bonking beetle” for its romantic enthusiasm—often spotted in pairs on flowers mid-summer.

The peacock butterfly flashes its bold eye spots when threatened—startling predators with a sudden "stare" they won’t soon forget.

The small dusty wave may look plain, but its soft speckled wings are perfect camouflage against lichen-covered walls—proof that blending in sometimes beats standing out.