Pictures of Insects
. Luna Moth The full-grown luna moth has transparent circles bordered by light yellow and blue rings on its light green wings. Luna moths reproduce twice a year and eat the leaves of trees in the deciduous forests they inhabit. Now endangered because of contaminated food sources and pesticides, the luna moth is found only in North America. Peacock Butterfly The conspicuous eyespot markings of the peacock butterfly, Inachis io, make the insect unmistakable. The butterfly uses its patterning in self-defense, opening its wings if threatened by a bird and attempting to alarm the attacker by turning the pattern towards it. The butterfly also rubs its wings together to make a noise that helps scare off predators. Praying Mantis The praying mantis is so named for the prayerlike posture it assumes while waiting for its prey. Although the praying mantis generally eats insects and small tree frogs, the female will devour part of her own mate. Commonly found in tropical and warm temperate climate