The forests and meadows in Transylvania are absolutely buzzing with insect life. It just seems that every flower has an insect on it just waiting to be photographed! Because these environments are not exposed to weed killers and insecticides there are many species that I have not seen before. We are looking for assistance in identifying these insects, so if you have a special interest then please join in with our project!
1. Latin name: Aculepeira ceropegia
Common name: Oak Spider
Information supplied by: Craioveanu Cristina
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2. Latin name: Zygaena purpuralis
Common name: Transparent Burnet moth
Information supplied by: Debi Heath
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3. Latin name: Melitaea Athalia
Common name:Heath Fritillary
Information supplied by: Dale Sutton
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4. Latin name: Melanargia Galathea
Common name: Marbled White
Information supplied by: Dale Sutton
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6. Latin name: Polyomattus Icarus
Common name: Common Blue
Information supplied by: Dora Anderson - Matt Rowlings - Cristina Craioveanu
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7. Latin name: Argynnis pandora
Common name: Cardinal
Information supplied by: İnanc Doganay
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8. Latin name: Stictoleptura rubra
Common name: Red Longhorn Beetle (Female)
Information supplied by: Adrian Ruicanescu
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9. Latin name: Mantis religiosa
Common name: Praying Mantis or European Mantis
Information supplied by: Ginny Battson
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10. Latin name: Simyra albovenosa
Common name: Reed Dagger
Information supplied by: Marc Bulte
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11. Latin name: Meloe ?specie
Common name: Oil or blister beetle
Information supplied by: Lisa Stuart
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12. Latin name: Scarabaeus melolontha
Common name: Cockchafer or May bug
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13. Latin name: Lucanus cervus
Common name: Stag Beetle
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14. Latin name: Zygaena trifolii
Common name: Five-spot Burnet moth
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