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10 Most Disturbing Bugs. Lymantrid moth (Dasychira pudibunda) The Lymantrid moth (Calliteara pudibunda) is widespread in Danish beech (Fagus sylvatica) forests.

10 Most Disturbing Bugs

The species has one generation in Denmark, with the dull grey moth flying during June. An Ant Diversity Sampler. [the following is a repost from Scienceblogs] With 12,000 described species, ants dominate global terrestrial ecosystems.

An Ant Diversity Sampler

Here are a few of them. Name: Nothomyrmecia macrops Distribution: Australia Famous for: The story of its rediscovery (As told by Bill Bryson) Slavemaker ants bend only the strongest rivals to their will.