Insects

Insects • October 31, 2022

38 Different Types of Moths

There are around 160,000 different types of moths, and many of them have vibrant traits comparable to those of their near relative, the butterfly. In the world of entomology, moths belong to the order Lepidoptera. The butterflies and skippers are the most well-known members of its extended family. There are various types of moths, ranging […]

Kehinde Ikpea • August 19, 2024

Insects • October 31, 2022

50 Types of Beetles in North Carolina

There are plenty of different types of beetles in North Carolina, many of which you’ve probably seen before. But you may not know what they are called or what they’re doing there. North Carolina has one of the most diverse beetle faunas in the country, with more than 7,000 species identified so far and more […]

Imoroa Victor • August 19, 2024

Insects • October 31, 2022

43 Types of Beetles in Virginia

Certain beetles in Virginia are either rare or threatened because of their proximity to natural habitat loss and pollution. While beetles are typically considered a pest in the home, some beetle species can benefit our ecosystem.  There are more than 300,000 beetle species in the world! Below are the types of beetles in Virginia and […]

Imoroa Victor • August 20, 2024

Insects • October 31, 2022

45 Different Types of Beetles in Washington State

You should know by now that many types of beetles exist in Washington State. Oh, wait! Let’s talk a little about beetles themselves. You’ve never heard of beetles before, but what do you know about these creatures?  You may be surprised that there are over 350,000 different types of beetles today! One in every four […]

Imoroa Victor • May 16, 2025

Insects • October 31, 2022

12 Types of Purple Butterflies

If you come across different types of Purple butterflies, you should count yourself lucky because Purple butterflies are extremely rare and can only be found in very small numbers. As a result of their solitary lifestyles, these are uncommonly seen, with a few exceptions. As no butterfly species are entirely purple, you will often see […]

Kehinde Ikpea • August 20, 2024

Insects • October 31, 2022

How Many Types of Butterflies Are There?

How many types of butterflies are there? Well, there are over 3,000 types of butterflies, but most of them have yet to be discovered or classified, so the exact number isn’t entirely known.  For example, out of all the butterfly species in the United States, only about 350 have been identified! If you want to […]

Joy Oyelakin • August 20, 2024

Insects • October 31, 2022

How Many Types of Moths Are There?

How many types of moths are there? The answer might surprise you, and it’s far more than you might realize! Most people think that moths are just dull, not-so-pretty brown bugs, but the truth is that there are around 10,000 different species of moths in the world.  That’s more than all of the known bird […]

Joy Oyelakin • August 20, 2024

Insects • October 31, 2022

How Many Types of Beetles Are There?

As one of the world’s most diverse groups of insects, beetles are found in nearly every habitat, from snowy mountains to deserts and everything in between. But just how many types of beetles are there? Well, it turns out it’s not an easy question to answer!  It depends on how you define the word beetle […]

Joy Oyelakin • August 20, 2024

Insects • October 30, 2022

47 Different Types of Beetles in Colorado

While Colorado is full of stunning natural scenery, there are also different types of beetles (over 850 and counting!). These beetles can be found anywhere in Colorado, though some species are found more frequently in certain locations. Meanwhile, most of the beetles in Colorado are nocturnal or crepuscular. This means they only come out at […]

Oluwatosin Urel • August 20, 2024

Insects • October 30, 2022

44 Types of Beetles in Oregon

Oregon is known as the Beaver State, but did you know there are also different types of beetles in Oregon? Oregon has some amazing and diverse habitats, which means they have an equally diverse number of beetles.  Oregon has more than 250 different species or types of beetles, and it is unlikely that anyone will […]

Oluwatosin Urel • August 20, 2024