Mainly found in Central and South America, the glasswinged butterfly is a brush-footed butterfly famous for its transparent wings that can be as long as 61 mm (2.4 in). The tissue between the veins of its wings looks like glass, as it lacks the colored scales found in other butterflies.
Native to rain forests of Southeast Asia, the orchid mantis is characterized by brilliant coloring and a structure finely adapted for camouflage, mimicking parts of the orchid flower. The mantis can also change its color between pink and brown, according to the color of the background.
Native to the Americas, the golden tortoise beetle is a species of beetle in the leaf beetle family. The beetle consumes foliage of bindweeds, morning glories, and sweet potato. It is variable in color from reddish-brown with black spots through gold, and it is often metallic, earning it the nickname, “the goldbug.”
Also known as the Zulu Hud bug, the Picasso bug can reach a length of about 8 mm (0.31 in). Its basic color is green, with eleven ring-shaped spots on the elytra. The colors and the design of these bugs represent a warning to predators. They also emit a noxious odor when disturbed.