Abu-dhabi invertebrates - terrestrial and freshwater
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African babul blue (Azanus jesous)
A finely-marked, beautiful butterfly of Africa and Asia, the male African babul blue (Azanus jesous)…
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Arabian cicada (Platypleura arabica)
A common sight on trees and bushes in summer months, the Arabian cicada (Platypleura arabica) is…
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Arabian fat-tailed scorpion (Androctonus crassicauda)
The Arabian fat-tailed scorpion (Androctonus crassicauda) is a formidable predator, with a thick…
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Asian dwarf honey bee (Apis florea)
Information on the Asian dwarf honey bee is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Black pennant (Selysiothemis nigra)
A small and graceful dragonfly, the black pennant (Selysiothermis nigra) is distinguished by its…
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Blue pansy (Junonia orithya)
Information on the blue pansy (Junonia orithya) is currently being researched and written and will…
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Blue-spotted arab (Colotis phisadia)
Information on the blue-spotted arab is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Caper white (Belenois aurota)
Information on the caper white is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Caterpillar hunting wasp (Delta dimidiatipenne)
Named for its habit of hunting caterpillars to feed its young, the caterpillar hunting wasp (Delta…
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Common pond-damsel (Ceriagrion glabrum)
A small, yet striking red and yellow damselfly with bright green eyes, the common pond-damsel…
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Common scarlet-darter (Crocothemis erythraea)
Information on the common scarlet-darter is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Crimson speckled footman (Utetheisa pulchella)
Information on the crimson speckled footman is currently being researched and written and will…
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Death’s-head hawkmoth (Acherontia styx)
Information on the death’s-head hawkmoth is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Desert babul blue (Azanus ubaldus)
A finely-marked, beautiful butterfly of Africa and Asia, the male desert babul blue (Azanus ubaldus)…
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Desert black tip (Elphinstonia charlonia)
Information on the desert black tip is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Desert mantis (Eremiaphila braueri)
Information on the desert mantis is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Desert runner ant (Cataglyphis niger)
Information on the desert runner ant is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Desert white (Pontia glauconome)
A beautiful, striking white butterfly of arid regions of North Africa and Asia , the desert white…
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Diadem butterfly (Hypolimnas misippus)
Information on the diadem butterfly is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Domino beetle (Anthia duodecimguttata)
The domino beetle (Anthia duodecimguttata) is a member of the Carabidae family, an insect group…
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Elegant rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes elegans)
Information on the elegant rhinoceros beetle is currently being researched and written and will…
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Elegant sprite (Pseudagrion decorum)
Information on the elegant sprite is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Epaulet skimmer (Orthetrum chrysostigma)
Information on the epaulet skimmer is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Fairy mantis (Oxyothespis nilotica)
Information on the fairy mantis is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Giant skipper (Coeliades anchises)
Information on the giant skipper is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Grass jewel (Freyeria trochylus)
Information on the grass jewel is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Grasshopper (Anacridium melanorhodon)
Information on Anacridium melanorhodon is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Grasshopper (Pseudosphingonotus savignyi)
Information on Pseudosphingonotus savignyi is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Grasshopper (Scintharista notabilis)
Information on Scintharista notabilis is currently being researched and written and will appear here…
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Hajar Wadi damsel (Arabineura khalidi)
For a desert region, southern Arabia has a remarkable range of dragonfly and damselfly species…
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