"Larvae"

#13352668

22 February 2026

A female Rhodothemis rufa, also known as the Rufous Marsh Glider or Redbolt, perches on a forest weed leaf in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on February 21, 2026. The species, widespread across tropical and subtropical Asia, is known for its reddish-brown body with a pale mid-dorsal stripe and for its aquatic nymphs, which prey on mosquito larvae and serve as indicators of healthy wetland ecosystems.

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#13352672

22 February 2026

A female Rhodothemis rufa, also known as the Rufous Marsh Glider or Redbolt, perches on a forest weed leaf in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on February 21, 2026. The species, widespread across tropical and subtropical Asia, is known for its reddish-brown body with a pale mid-dorsal stripe and for its aquatic nymphs, which prey on mosquito larvae and serve as indicators of healthy wetland ecosystems.

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#13352678

22 February 2026

A female Rhodothemis rufa, also known as the Rufous Marsh Glider or Redbolt, perches on a forest weed leaf in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on February 21, 2026. The species, widespread across tropical and subtropical Asia, is known for its reddish-brown body with a pale mid-dorsal stripe and for its aquatic nymphs, which prey on mosquito larvae and serve as indicators of healthy wetland ecosystems.

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#13352679

22 February 2026

A female Rhodothemis rufa, also known as the Rufous Marsh Glider or Redbolt, perches on a forest weed leaf in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on February 21, 2026. The species, widespread across tropical and subtropical Asia, is known for its reddish-brown body with a pale mid-dorsal stripe and for its aquatic nymphs, which prey on mosquito larvae and serve as indicators of healthy wetland ecosystems.

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#13352683

22 February 2026

A female Rhodothemis rufa, also known as the Rufous Marsh Glider or Redbolt, perches on a forest weed leaf in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on February 21, 2026. The species, widespread across tropical and subtropical Asia, is known for its reddish-brown body with a pale mid-dorsal stripe and for its aquatic nymphs, which prey on mosquito larvae and serve as indicators of healthy wetland ecosystems.

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#13352686

22 February 2026

A female Rhodothemis rufa, also known as the Rufous Marsh Glider or Redbolt, perches on a forest weed leaf in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on February 21, 2026. The species, widespread across tropical and subtropical Asia, is known for its reddish-brown body with a pale mid-dorsal stripe and for its aquatic nymphs, which prey on mosquito larvae and serve as indicators of healthy wetland ecosystems.

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#13352689

22 February 2026

A female Rhodothemis rufa, also known as the Rufous Marsh Glider or Redbolt, perches on a forest weed leaf in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on February 21, 2026. The species, widespread across tropical and subtropical Asia, is known for its reddish-brown body with a pale mid-dorsal stripe and for its aquatic nymphs, which prey on mosquito larvae and serve as indicators of healthy wetland ecosystems.

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#13313298

13 February 2026

Guppy fish swim in a container after being released to feed on Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) larvae in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on January 14, 2026, as part of efforts to curb the spread of mosquito-borne diseases including dengue and chikungunya.

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#13313299

13 February 2026

Guppy fish swim in a container after being released to feed on Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) larvae in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on January 14, 2026, as part of efforts to curb the spread of mosquito-borne diseases including dengue and chikungunya.

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#13313300

13 February 2026

Guppy fish swim in a container after being released to feed on Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) larvae in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on January 14, 2026, as part of efforts to curb the spread of mosquito-borne diseases including dengue and chikungunya.

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#13313303

13 February 2026

Guppy fish swim in a container after being released to feed on Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) larvae in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on January 14, 2026, as part of efforts to curb the spread of mosquito-borne diseases including dengue and chikungunya.

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#13269807

3 February 2026

A blow fly (Calliphora vicina) is in Markham, Ontario, Canada, on August 9, 2025.

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#13247998

28 January 2026

Parotis Marginata (Hampson) Is A Significant Pest Of Ornamental And Forest Plants, Particularly Alstonia Scholaris (Devil Tree), Tabernaemontana (Tagar), And Jasmine, Found Across South-East Asia, Including India, Bangladesh And China, As Well As Fiji, Japan And Australia. The Larvae Act As Leaf Folders/rollers, Creating Silk-lined Shelters That Cause Severe Defoliation, Scorching Effects, And Can Kill Plants In Nursery Or Garden Settings. The Adults Are A Deep Green Colour, With A Crenulated Brown Line Around The Edges Of Each Wing. The Male Parotis Marginata Possesses Coremata, Which Are Tufts Of Hair-like Scales, Typically Black Or Brown, Located At The End Of The Abdomen, Looking Like A Stretchable Broom. These Are Scent-dispersing Organs Used To Release Pheromones, Likely During Mating Rituals. Here, A Moth Is Hiding Behind A Leaf, Wiggling Its Coremata At Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On January 27, 2026.

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#13247999

28 January 2026

Parotis Marginata (Hampson) Is A Significant Pest Of Ornamental And Forest Plants, Particularly Alstonia Scholaris (Devil Tree), Tabernaemontana (Tagar), And Jasmine, Found Across South-East Asia, Including India, Bangladesh And China, As Well As Fiji, Japan And Australia. The Larvae Act As Leaf Folders/rollers, Creating Silk-lined Shelters That Cause Severe Defoliation, Scorching Effects, And Can Kill Plants In Nursery Or Garden Settings. The Adults Are A Deep Green Colour, With A Crenulated Brown Line Around The Edges Of Each Wing. The Male Parotis Marginata Possesses Coremata, Which Are Tufts Of Hair-like Scales, Typically Black Or Brown, Located At The End Of The Abdomen, Looking Like A Stretchable Broom. These Are Scent-dispersing Organs Used To Release Pheromones, Likely During Mating Rituals. Here, A Moth Is Hiding Behind A Leaf, Wiggling Its Coremata At Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On January 27, 2026.

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#13248000

28 January 2026

Parotis Marginata (Hampson) Is A Significant Pest Of Ornamental And Forest Plants, Particularly Alstonia Scholaris (Devil Tree), Tabernaemontana (Tagar), And Jasmine, Found Across South-East Asia, Including India, Bangladesh And China, As Well As Fiji, Japan And Australia. The Larvae Act As Leaf Folders/rollers, Creating Silk-lined Shelters That Cause Severe Defoliation, Scorching Effects, And Can Kill Plants In Nursery Or Garden Settings. The Adults Are A Deep Green Colour, With A Crenulated Brown Line Around The Edges Of Each Wing. The Male Parotis Marginata Possesses Coremata, Which Are Tufts Of Hair-like Scales, Typically Black Or Brown, Located At The End Of The Abdomen, Looking Like A Stretchable Broom. These Are Scent-dispersing Organs Used To Release Pheromones, Likely During Mating Rituals. Here, A Moth Is Hiding Behind A Leaf, Wiggling Its Coremata At Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On January 27, 2026.

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#13248001

28 January 2026

Parotis Marginata (Hampson) Is A Significant Pest Of Ornamental And Forest Plants, Particularly Alstonia Scholaris (Devil Tree), Tabernaemontana (Tagar), And Jasmine, Found Across South-East Asia, Including India, Bangladesh And China, As Well As Fiji, Japan And Australia. The Larvae Act As Leaf Folders/rollers, Creating Silk-lined Shelters That Cause Severe Defoliation, Scorching Effects, And Can Kill Plants In Nursery Or Garden Settings. The Adults Are A Deep Green Colour, With A Crenulated Brown Line Around The Edges Of Each Wing. The Male Parotis Marginata Possesses Coremata, Which Are Tufts Of Hair-like Scales, Typically Black Or Brown, Located At The End Of The Abdomen, Looking Like A Stretchable Broom. These Are Scent-dispersing Organs Used To Release Pheromones, Likely During Mating Rituals. Here, A Moth Is Hiding Behind A Leaf, Wiggling Its Coremata At Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On January 27, 2026.

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