super cool creatures

© Patrick Coin © Martie Rheeder © Kim Winkeler Habitat:worldwide, especially in the tropics and subtropics. Only 5 species of Mantispa occur in Europe Status: No Conservation Concerns I couldn’t help but think of Ellie Goulding’s son “Starry Eyed” when I first saw photos of these Mantidflies (Mantispa sp.) Just look at those kaleidoscope eyes! […]

★ thought it was an isopod but might be a Millipede★

Haploa Clymene Moth http://dangerousminds.net/comments/hail_haploa_clymene_the_upside_down_cross_moth

Paris Swallowtail Butterfly, Papilio paris, photography by: Darrell Gulin

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This was possibly the highlight of my entire trip. It is an endemic butterfly and all the carias are superb (though small) butterflies. I might have missed this one if Steve had not pointed it out as though it had been around some time I was in a different area when it was first seen.