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Chyphotes is a wingless nocturnal wasp often mistaken for a velvet ant. In fact, this rare insect belongs to its own group of wasps (Chyphotidae). California, USA
A crab spider (Thomisidae), blending in among the goldenrod flowers, feasts on a fly. Urbana, Illinois
Male stick insects are often much smaller than their female counterparts. Minas Gerais, Brazil
Wolf spider. Urbana, Illinois, USA
A leafhopper (Cicadellidae: Ledrinae) is perfectly colored for camouflage against Eucalyptus bark. Harrietville, Victoria, Australia
Battus philenor - Pipevine Swallowtail, pupa. Tucson, Arizona, USA
Diapheromera femorata - Northern Walking Stick, female perched on an oak branch. Illinois, USA
Diapheromera femorata - Northern Walking Stick, female perched on an oak branch. Illinois, USA
Parabacillus hesperus - Western Short-Horned Walking Stick. Nevada, USA
Chyphotes is a wingless nocturnal wasp often mistaken for a velvet ant. In fact, this rare insect belongs to its own group of wasps (Chyphotidae).

California, USA
Chyphotes is a wingless nocturnal wasp often mistaken for a velvet ant. In fact, this rare insect belongs to its own group of wasps (Chyphotidae). California, USA
Chyphotes is a wingless nocturnal wasp often mistaken for a velvet ant. In fact, this rare insect belongs to its own group of wasps (Chyphotidae).

California, USA
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