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28 November 2025

The Asian Tiger Mosquito or Forest Mosquito (Aedes albopictus or Stegomyia albopicta) larvae lay their eggs in water, but they typically deposit them on the sides of containers like buckets or tires just above the standing water's surface. The eggs hatch into larvae when they are flooded by rain or other water sources, and the larvae then develop in the water. The Asian Tiger Mosquito is a member of the Culicidae family and a known vector for yellow fever, dengue, chikungunya, Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), West Nile virus, and Zika viruses. This photo is taken in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on November 1, 2025

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28 November 2025

The Asian Tiger Mosquito or Forest Mosquito (Aedes albopictus or Stegomyia albopicta) larvae lay their eggs in water, but they typically deposit them on the sides of containers like buckets or tires just above the standing water's surface. The eggs hatch into larvae when they are flooded by rain or other water sources, and the larvae then develop in the water. The Asian Tiger Mosquito is a member of the Culicidae family and a known vector for yellow fever, dengue, chikungunya, Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), West Nile virus, and Zika viruses. This photo is taken in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on November 1, 2025

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#12759964

15 September 2025

Mud dauber wasps soften nests using water to take them over and lay their eggs. They carry water in their mandibles to moisten the mud for nest repairs or modifications. In this instance, a mud dauber wasp is collecting water from waterlogged leaves during the rainy season in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on 15 September 2025.

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#12713286

4 September 2025

Housefly larvae, or maggots, are seen on rotten potatoes in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on September 1, 2025. Flies are drawn to decaying organic matter such as spoiled vegetables, where they lay eggs. The eggs hatch into maggots that feed on the decay and can carry pathogens, before pupating and developing into adult flies.

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4 September 2025

Housefly larvae, or maggots, are seen on rotten potatoes in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on September 1, 2025. Flies are drawn to decaying organic matter such as spoiled vegetables, where they lay eggs. The eggs hatch into maggots that feed on the decay and can carry pathogens, before pupating and developing into adult flies.

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#11773769

13 November 2024

An Indo-Pacific Gecko (Hemidactylus garnotii), also known as Garnot's House Gecko or the Fox Gecko, is seen attempting to enter a switchboard in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on November 13, 2024. This nocturnal species, found across India, the Philippines, Southeast Asia, Australia, and Polynesia, is unique for its parthenogenic reproduction, as all individuals are female and lay eggs that hatch without male fertilization. Geckos entering electrical systems can pose risks, potentially causing electrical faults, appliance failures, and even fires.

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#11773771

13 November 2024

An Indo-Pacific Gecko (Hemidactylus garnotii), also known as Garnot's House Gecko or the Fox Gecko, is seen attempting to enter a switchboard in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on November 13, 2024. This nocturnal species, found across India, the Philippines, Southeast Asia, Australia, and Polynesia, is unique for its parthenogenic reproduction, as all individuals are female and lay eggs that hatch without male fertilization. Geckos entering electrical systems can pose risks, potentially causing electrical faults, appliance failures, and even fires.

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#11529896

31 August 2024

The Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil (Polydrusus formosus) is a species of broad-nosed weevil belonging to the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae. This weevil feeds on the leaves and buds of many hardwood and fruit trees, including birch, beech, oak, poplar, hawthorn, various shrubs, and Prunus species. The Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil is reddish-green in color, with a narrow face and a lined pattern on its back. It measures about 0.2-0.27 inches (5.3-6.8 mm) in length. This species is also considered a pest, as it feeds on crops like strawberries and raspberries. Adults are most commonly observed from April through August. These beetles lay their eggs in the bark or leaves of host plants. On August 31, 2024, a pair of Green Immigrant Leaf Weevils (Polydrusus formosus) was observed mating on a leaf in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India.

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#11529897

31 August 2024

The Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil (Polydrusus formosus) is a species of broad-nosed weevil belonging to the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae. This weevil feeds on the leaves and buds of many hardwood and fruit trees, including birch, beech, oak, poplar, hawthorn, various shrubs, and Prunus species. The Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil is reddish-green in color, with a narrow face and a lined pattern on its back. It measures about 0.2-0.27 inches (5.3-6.8 mm) in length. This species is also considered a pest, as it feeds on crops like strawberries and raspberries. Adults are most commonly observed from April through August. These beetles lay their eggs in the bark or leaves of host plants. On August 31, 2024, a pair of Green Immigrant Leaf Weevils (Polydrusus formosus) was observed mating on a leaf in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India.

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#11529898

31 August 2024

The Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil (Polydrusus formosus) is a species of broad-nosed weevil belonging to the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae. This weevil feeds on the leaves and buds of many hardwood and fruit trees, including birch, beech, oak, poplar, hawthorn, various shrubs, and Prunus species. The Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil is reddish-green in color, with a narrow face and a lined pattern on its back. It measures about 0.2-0.27 inches (5.3-6.8 mm) in length. This species is also considered a pest, as it feeds on crops like strawberries and raspberries. Adults are most commonly observed from April through August. These beetles lay their eggs in the bark or leaves of host plants. On August 31, 2024, a pair of Green Immigrant Leaf Weevils (Polydrusus formosus) was observed mating on a leaf in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India.

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#11529899

31 August 2024

The Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil (Polydrusus formosus) is a species of broad-nosed weevil belonging to the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae. This weevil feeds on the leaves and buds of many hardwood and fruit trees, including birch, beech, oak, poplar, hawthorn, various shrubs, and Prunus species. The Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil is reddish-green in color, with a narrow face and a lined pattern on its back. It measures about 0.2-0.27 inches (5.3-6.8 mm) in length. This species is also considered a pest, as it feeds on crops like strawberries and raspberries. Adults are most commonly observed from April through August. These beetles lay their eggs in the bark or leaves of host plants. On August 31, 2024, a pair of Green Immigrant Leaf Weevils (Polydrusus formosus) was observed mating on a leaf in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India.

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#11529900

31 August 2024

The Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil (Polydrusus formosus) is a species of broad-nosed weevil belonging to the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae. This weevil feeds on the leaves and buds of many hardwood and fruit trees, including birch, beech, oak, poplar, hawthorn, various shrubs, and Prunus species. The Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil is reddish-green in color, with a narrow face and a lined pattern on its back. It measures about 0.2-0.27 inches (5.3-6.8 mm) in length. This species is also considered a pest, as it feeds on crops like strawberries and raspberries. Adults are most commonly observed from April through August. These beetles lay their eggs in the bark or leaves of host plants. On August 31, 2024, a pair of Green Immigrant Leaf Weevils (Polydrusus formosus) was observed mating on a leaf in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India.

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#11529901

31 August 2024

The Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil (Polydrusus formosus) is a species of broad-nosed weevil belonging to the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae. This weevil feeds on the leaves and buds of many hardwood and fruit trees, including birch, beech, oak, poplar, hawthorn, various shrubs, and Prunus species. The Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil is reddish-green in color, with a narrow face and a lined pattern on its back. It measures about 0.2-0.27 inches (5.3-6.8 mm) in length. This species is also considered a pest, as it feeds on crops like strawberries and raspberries. Adults are most commonly observed from April through August. These beetles lay their eggs in the bark or leaves of host plants. On August 31, 2024, a pair of Green Immigrant Leaf Weevils (Polydrusus formosus) was observed mating on a leaf in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India.

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#11529902

31 August 2024

The Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil (Polydrusus formosus) is a species of broad-nosed weevil belonging to the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae. This weevil feeds on the leaves and buds of many hardwood and fruit trees, including birch, beech, oak, poplar, hawthorn, various shrubs, and Prunus species. The Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil is reddish-green in color, with a narrow face and a lined pattern on its back. It measures about 0.2-0.27 inches (5.3-6.8 mm) in length. This species is also considered a pest, as it feeds on crops like strawberries and raspberries. Adults are most commonly observed from April through August. These beetles lay their eggs in the bark or leaves of host plants. On August 31, 2024, a pair of Green Immigrant Leaf Weevils (Polydrusus formosus) was observed mating on a leaf in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India.

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#11529903

31 August 2024

The Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil (Polydrusus formosus) is a species of broad-nosed weevil belonging to the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae. This weevil feeds on the leaves and buds of many hardwood and fruit trees, including birch, beech, oak, poplar, hawthorn, various shrubs, and Prunus species. The Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil is reddish-green in color, with a narrow face and a lined pattern on its back. It measures about 0.2-0.27 inches (5.3-6.8 mm) in length. This species is also considered a pest, as it feeds on crops like strawberries and raspberries. Adults are most commonly observed from April through August. These beetles lay their eggs in the bark or leaves of host plants. On August 31, 2024, a pair of Green Immigrant Leaf Weevils (Polydrusus formosus) was observed mating on a leaf in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India.

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31 August 2024

The Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil (Polydrusus formosus) is a species of broad-nosed weevil belonging to the family Curculionidae, subfamily Entiminae. This weevil feeds on the leaves and buds of many hardwood and fruit trees, including birch, beech, oak, poplar, hawthorn, various shrubs, and Prunus species. The Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil is reddish-green in color, with a narrow face and a lined pattern on its back. It measures about 0.2-0.27 inches (5.3-6.8 mm) in length. This species is also considered a pest, as it feeds on crops like strawberries and raspberries. Adults are most commonly observed from April through August. These beetles lay their eggs in the bark or leaves of host plants. On August 31, 2024, a pair of Green Immigrant Leaf Weevils (Polydrusus formosus) was observed mating on a leaf in a forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India.

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