Owlfly (Libelloides macaronius)
Day 15 of #invertober #invertober2023
Adult owlflies are fast-flying, aerial predators, capturing and feeding on other insects in flight.
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Devastating grasshopper (Melanoplus devastator)
Day 13 of #invertober #invertober2023
The devastating grasshopper is a species primarily found in North America, known for its potential to wreak havoc on agricultural lands. This grasshopper's appetite for crops can lead to significant yield reductions, making it a major pest for farmers. Intriguingly, their population explosions, or outbreaks, are often cyclical, with significant increases in numbers happening every several years, followed by sharp declines, which remains a subject of scientific investigation.
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