Damsel flies, stone flies, dragonflies, dobson flies and butterflies are not true flies at all, in spite of their names. They all have four wings – an anterior, or front, pair and a posterior or hind, pair. The true flies differ from these insects and from almost all other insects for hat matter because…
Tag: Life Cycle
Discovering the Secret World of Rhopalocera
Rhopalocera – scientific name for butterfly. The beautiful insects we call butterflies appeal to almost anyone, even to those who fear or dislike other kinds of insects, such as wasps, bees or beetles. Small children often start their insect collection with butterflies and please, you know how many adults delight in collecting them, sometimes exploring…