Ants are eusocial insects of the familyFormicidae and, along with the related waspsand bees,

belong to the order Hymenoptera. Antsevolved from wasp-like ancestors in

theCretaceous period, about 99 million years ago and diversified after the rise of flowering
plants. More than 12,500 of an estimated total of 22,000species have been classified.[4][5] They
are easily identified by their elbowed antennae and the distinctive node-like structure that forms
their slender waists.
Bees are flying insects closely related to waspsand ants, known for their role in pollination and,
in the case of the best-known bee species, theEuropean honey bee, for
producing honey andbeeswax. Bees are a monophyletic lineage within the superfamily Apoidea,
presently considered as a clade Anthophila. There are nearly 20,000 known species of bees in
seven to nine recognized families,[1] though many are undescribed and the actual number is
probably higher. They are found on every continent exceptAntarctica, in every habitat on the
planet that contains insect-pollinated flowering plants.
Beetles are a group of insects that form the orderColeoptera. The word "coleoptera" is from
theGreek , koleos, meaning "sheath"; and, pteron, meaning "wing", thus "sheathed
wing", because most beetles have two pairs of wings, the front pair, the "elytra", being hardened
and thickened into a shell-like protection for the rear pair and the beetle's abdomen. The order
contains more species than any other order
Butterflies are insects in the clade Rhopalocera from the order Lepidoptera, which also
includesmoths. Adult butterflies have large, often brightly coloured wings, and conspicuous,
fluttering flight. The group comprises the large superfamilyPapilionoidea, along with two smaller
groups, the skippers (superfamily Hesperioidea) and the moth-butterflies
(superfamily Hedyloidea). Butterfly fossils date to the Palaeocene, about 56 million years ago.
Caterpillar /ktrplr/ is the common namefor the larvae of members of
the orderLepidoptera (the insect order comprisingbutterflies and moths).
As with most common names, the application of the word is arbitrary and the larvae
of sawfliescommonly are called caterpillars as well.
Crickets (also known as "true crickets"), of the family Gryllidae, are insects related to bush
crickets, and, more distantly, to grasshoppers. The Gryllidae have mainly cylindrical bodies,
round heads, and long antennae. Behind the head is a smooth, robust pronotum. The abdomen
ends in a pair of long cerci (spikes); females have a long, cylindrical ovipositor. The hind legs
have enlarged femora (thighs),
Damselflies are insects of suborder Zygopterain the order Odonata. They are similar
todragonflies, which constitute the other odonatan suborder, Anisoptera, but are smaller, have
slimmer bodies, and most species fold the wings along the body when at rest. An ancient group,
damselflies have existed since at least the Lower Permian, and are found on every continent
except Antarctica.

A dragonfly is an insect belonging to the

orderOdonata, suborder Anisoptera (from Greek anisos "uneven" and pteron,
"wing", because the hindwing is broader than theforewing). Adult dragonflies are characterized
by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, sometimes with coloured
patches and an elongated body.
True flies are insects of the order Diptera, the name being derived from the Greek di = two,
andptera = wings. Insects of this order use only a single pair of wings to fly, the hindwings being
reduced to club-like balancing organs known ashalteres.
Belostomatidae is a family of freshwaterhemipteran insects known as giant water bugs or
colloquially as toe-biters, Indian toe-biters, electric-light bugs, alligator ticks, or alligator
fleas (in Florida). They are the largest insects in the order Hemiptera, and occur worldwide, with
most of the species in North America, South America, Northern Australia, and East Asia.
Grasshoppers are insects of the orderOrthoptera, suborder Caelifera. They are sometimes
referred to as short-horned grasshoppers to distinguish them from thekatydids (bush
crickets) which have much longerantennae. They are typically ground-dwelling insects with
powerful hind legs which enable them to escape from threats by leaping vigorously.
The geometer moths are moths belonging to thefamily Geometridae of the
insect orderLepidoptera, the moths and butterflies. Their scientific name derives from the
Ancient Greekgeo or 'the earth' and metron 'measure' in reference to the way
their larvae, or inchworms, appear to "measure the earth" as they move along in a looping
fashion.
Insects in the family Tettigoniidae are commonly called katydids or bush crickets. More than
6,400 species are known. Part of the suborderEnsifera, Tettigoniidae is the only family in the
superfamily Tettigonioidea.
The whirligig beetles are a family (Gyrinidae) ofwater beetles that usually swim on the surface
of the water if undisturbed, though they swim actively underwater when threatened. They get
their common name from their habit of swimming rapidly in circles when alarmed, and are also
notable for their divided eyes which are believed to enable them to see both above and below
water.
The family Phylliidae (often misspelledPhyllidae) contains the extant true leaf
insectsor walking leaves, which include some of the most
remarkably camouflaged leaf mimics in the entire animal kingdom. They occur from South
Asia through Southeast Asia to Australia.
Mantises are an order (Mantodea) of insectsthat contains over 2,400 species and about 430
genera in 15 families. The largest family is theMantidae ("mantids"). Mantises are distributed
worldwide in temperate and tropical habitats. They have triangular heads with bulging eyes
supported on flexible necks.

Midges are a group of insects that include many kinds of small flies. They are found (seasonally
or otherwise) on practically every land area outside permanently arid deserts and the frigid
zones. The term "midge" does not define any particular taxonomic group, but includes species.
Moths comprise a group of insects related tobutterflies, belonging to the order Lepidoptera.
Most lepidopterans are moths; and there are thought to be approximately 160,000 species of
moth,[1] many of which are yet to be described. Most species of moth are nocturnal, but there are
also crepuscular and diurnal species.
Cockroaches are insects of the orderBlattodea, which also includes termites. About 30
cockroach species out of 4,600 are associated with human habitats. About four species are well
known as pests.
The Coreidae are a large family of predominantly sap-sucking insects in
the Hemipteran suborderHeteroptera.[1] The name "Coreidae" derives from the Ancient
Greek meaning bedbug.[2]
As a family, the Coreidae are cosmopolitan, but most of the species are tropical or subtropical.

Unidentified Fossilized Insects can be traded forAmbrite Fossilized

Insects from Gentt at Restoration Refuge, in order to be able to craft ambrite weapons.
The Mutillidae are a family of more than 3,000 species of wasps (despite the names) whose
wingless females resemble large, hairy ants. Their common name velvet ant refers to their dense
pile of hair, which most often is bright scarlet or orange, but may also be black, white, silver, or
gold.
The Phasmatodea (also known as Phasmida orPhasmatoptera) are an order of insects, whose
members are variously known as stick insects(in Europe and Australasia), stick-bugs orwalking
sticks (in the United States andCanada), phasmids, ghost insects and leaf insects (generally the
family Phylliidae).
A wasp is any insect of the order Hymenopteraand suborder Apocrita that is neither a bee nor
anant. This means that wasps are paraphyletic with respect to bees and ants, and that all three
groups are descended from a common ancestor; the Apocrita form a clade.
The Gerridae are a family of insects in the order Hemiptera, commonly known as water
striders, water bugs, pond skaters, water skippers, or jesus bugs. Consistent with the
classification of the Gerridae as true bugs (i.e., suborder Heteroptera), gerrids have mouthparts
evolved for piercing and sucking, and distinguish themselves by having the unique ability to
walk on water.
Yellow jacket is the common name in North America for predatory wasps of
the generaVespula and Dolichovespula. Members of these genera are known simply as "wasps"

in otherEnglish-speaking countries. Most of these are black and yellow like the eastern
yellowjacketVespula maculifrons and the Saxon waspDolichovespula saxonica;