What's the most beautiful bug/insect you've ever seen?

Question

I want your opinions. and please post a link to pictures of that insect/bug.

Answer 1

One of these mantids.

http://gallery.photo.net/photo/6446153-l...

http://jafproject.net/images4/mantid.jpg

Answer 2

I like predatory katydids. They're almost alien like. Each species make their own unique chirping noise. They're easy to take care of for those who dont have the time and money. They can be easily bred. The only problem is that you have to travel south to warmer areas to catch them..

I've caught this guy before.. I like the color.. One of the strongest in Japan and It's known to eat anything including frogs.. A very docile species..

Tettigonia orientalis (Yabukiri), Japan

http://www.insects.jp/kon-kirigiyabukiri...

http://roki.nce.buttobi.net/kontyuu/tyok...

Another omnivore. Not very friendly when I encountered him. He would chase you, jump on you and bite you!

Prosopogryllacris japonica (Korogisu), Japan

http://www.insects.jp/kon-korogisu.htm

http://roki.nce.buttobi.net/kontyuu/tyok...

http://kemonozine.blogzine.jp/.shared/im...

Never seen this guy but I'm planning to go down there someday.. He looks like someone you dont want to mess with..

Neobarrettia spinosa (Red-eyed Devil), Texas, USA

http://www.lostsprings.com/photos.aspx?c...

http://bugguide.net/node/view/30808

These beetles are fun to catch. It's almost like hunting for treasure. They fly away if they feel threatened so you better catch them quick..

Rhomborrhina unicolor (Kanabun), Japan

http://roki.nce.buttobi.net/kontyuu/kout...

http://www.insects.jp/kon-koganeaokanabu...

Chrysochroa fulgidissima (Tamamushi), Japan

http://www.insects.jp/kon-tamatama.htm

This is going to be my goal in the future.. To capture this 7 inches of spiny katydid.. My trophy..

Unknown, Costa Rica

http://www.bidabug.org/Forum/index.php?s...

Answer 3

butterfly