The Arthropods' Daily

No. 1010 | May 24, 2026

Closterotomus biclavatus

Closterotomus biclavatus is a species of plant bugs belonging to the family Miridae, subfamily Mirinae.

No. 1009 | May 23, 2026

Oedemera lurida

Oedemera lurida is a species of beetle belonging to the family Oedemeridae subfamily Oedemerinae.

No. 1008 | May 22, 2026

Privet Leafhopper

Fieberiella florii, known generally as privet leafhopper, is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae. Other common names include the Flor's leafhopper and cherry leafhopper.

No. 1007 | May 21, 2026

Oedemera lurida

Oedemera lurida is a species of beetle belonging to the family Oedemeridae subfamily Oedemerinae.

No. 1006 | May 20, 2026

Garden Hammock Spider

No. 1005 | May 19, 2026

Oedemera virescens

No. 1004 | May 18, 2026

Black Garden Ant

The black garden ant (Lasius niger), also known as the common black ant, is a formicine ant, the type species of the subgenus Lasius, found all over Europe and in some parts of North America, South America, Asia and Australasia. The European species was split into two species; L. niger is found in open areas, while L. platythorax is found in forest habitats. It is monogynous, meaning colonies have a single queen.

No. 1003 | May 17, 2026

22-spot Ladybird

Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata (often abbreviated to Psyllobora 22-punctata), the 22-spot ladybird, is a 3–5 mm long ladybird commonly found in Europe . Unlike most other ladybirds which feed on aphids, P. 22-punctata eats mildew — especially from umbellifers and low-growing shrubs .

No. 1002 | May 16, 2026

handsome plant bug

Harpocera thoracica is a species of bugs from Miridae family.

No. 1001 | May 15, 2026

common grammoptera

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No. 1000 | May 14, 2026

Rough-haired Lagria Beetle

Lagria hirta is a species of beetles in the family Tenebrionidae. The species name hirta comes from the Latin hirtus meaning rough hair or rough wool, referring to the coarse, fuzzy appearance of the beetle.

No. 999 | May 13, 2026

Two-spotted Carpet-beetle

Attagenus pellio, the fur beetle or carpet beetle, is an important pest damaging stored products such as furs, skins, textiles and grain.

No. 998 | May 12, 2026

European fire ant

Myrmica rubra, also known as the European fire ant or common red ant, is a species of ant of the genus Myrmica, found all over Europe and in some parts of North America and Asia. They are mainly red in colour, with slightly darker pigmentation on the head. The ants live under stones, fallen trees, and in soil. They are aggressive ants, often attacking rather than running away, and are equipped with a sting, though lack...

No. 997 | May 11, 2026

Cantharis pellucida

Cantharis pellucida is a species of soldier beetles native to Europe....

No. 996 | May 10, 2026

Mile End Jumping Spider

Macaroeris nidicolens is a species of jumping spider that occurs from Europe to Central Asia.

No. 995 | May 9, 2026

Cabbage seed Weevil

Ceutorhynchus obstrictus is a species of weevil native to Europe....

No. 994 | May 8, 2026

European fire ant

Myrmica rubra, also known as the European fire ant or common red ant, is a species of ant of the genus Myrmica, found all over Europe and in some parts of North America and Asia. They are mainly red in colour, with slightly darker pigmentation on the head. The ants live under stones, fallen trees, and in soil. They are aggressive ants, often attacking rather than running away, and are equipped with a sting, though lack...

No. 993 | May 7, 2026

Ant Damselbug

Himacerus mirmicoides, common name ant damsel bug, is a species of damsel bugs belonging to the family Nabidae, subfamily Nabinae.

No. 992 | May 6, 2026

European fire ant

Myrmica rubra, also known as the European fire ant or common red ant, is a species of ant of the genus Myrmica, found all over Europe and in some parts of North America and Asia. They are mainly red in colour, with slightly darker pigmentation on the head. The ants live under stones, fallen trees, and in soil. They are aggressive ants, often attacking rather than running away, and are equipped with a sting, though lack...

No. 991 | May 5, 2026

Hawthorn Shield Bug

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No. 990 | May 4, 2026

Hawthorn Shield Bug

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No. 989 | May 3, 2026

Hawthorn Shield Bug

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No. 988 | May 2, 2026

European fire ant

Myrmica rubra, also known as the European fire ant or common red ant, is a species of ant of the genus Myrmica, found all over Europe and in some parts of North America and Asia. They are mainly red in colour, with slightly darker pigmentation on the head. The ants live under stones, fallen trees, and in soil. They are aggressive ants, often attacking rather than running away, and are equipped with a sting, though lack...

No. 987 | May 1, 2026

Common candy-striped spider

Enoplognatha ovata is a species of spiders belonging to the family Theridiidae.