13 Rarest Insects in the World
The Lord Howe Island Stick Insect: Also known as the tree lobster, this species was thought to be extinct until a small population was discovered on a remote island in Australia.
The Gooty Sapphire Ornamental Tarantula: This brightly colored tarantula is found only in a small area of India and is highly sought after by collectors.
The Queen Alexandra's Birdwing:This butterfly is one of the largest in the world and is found only in a small region of Papua New Guinea. Habitat loss and poaching have severely threatened.
The Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly: This fly is found only in a small area of California and is threatened by habitat loss and degradation.
The Cleveland Bay Bastard Cabbage Bug: This rare bug is found only in the northeastern region of England and is threatened by habitat loss.
The San Bruno Elfin: This butterfly is found only in a small area of California and is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation.
The Miami Blue: This butterfly is found only in a small area of southern Florida and is critically endangered due to habitat loss and degradation.
The Madagascar Sunset Moth: This moth is highly prized by collectors for its striking coloration, but its population is threatened by habitat loss and poaching.
The Karner Blue: This butterfly is found only in a small area of the eastern United States and is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation.
The Large Blue: This butterfly is found only in a few sites in the United Kingdom and is highly endangered due to habitat loss and changes in land management practices.
The Santa Cruz Long-toed Salamander: This amphibian is found only in a small area of California and is threatened by habitat loss and degradation.
The Rusty Patched Bumblebee: This bee is found only in a few areas of the eastern United States and is critically endangered due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and disease.
The Devil's Hole Pupfish: This fish is found only in a small pool in Nevada and is considered one of the rarest fish in the world, with only a few hundred individuals remaining.