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glitterus_aurorae
Glitterus aurorae
Lepidoptera
Medium-sized butterfly with iridescent wings that shimmer in the sunlight. Wing coloration varies from sky blue to deep violet. Antennae have fine, hair-like extensions. Prefers open fields and gardens, often seen near flowering lavender bushes.
luminastrum_nocturnalis
Luminastrum nocturnalis
Hemiptera
Small, oval-shaped bug with translucent wings and a greenish body that emits a faint glow at night. Antennae resemble delicate filaments. Typically found on the underside of leaves in dense forests.
prismaticus_geminus
Prismaticus geminus
Odonata
Dragonfly species with metallic, multicolored wings resembling stained glass. The body is slender, and eyes have a shimmering, rainbow-like hue. Commonly seen near ponds and slow-moving streams.
cryptocicada_mysticus
Cryptocicada mysticus
Hemiptera
Medium-sized cicada with transparent wings that have intricate, cryptic patterns resembling tree bark. Body coloration varies from brown to gray. Echolocation calls are rare, making them challenging to locate in deciduous forests.
polypoda_fireflyensis
Polypoda fireflyensis
Coleoptera
Firefly with a bioluminescent abdomen that emits a steady, warm orange glow. Wing covers are brown with intricate patterns, resembling autumn leaves. Often found near rivers and marshes in late summer.
iridesca_chrysaloides
Iridesca chrysaloides
Lepidoptera
Small moth with wings resembling a holographic display, featuring shifting colors and patterns. Body is slender, and antennae have fine, feathery filaments. Frequents gardens and urban areas.
phosphora_rubellus
Phosphora rubellus
Coleoptera
Beetle with deep red elytra and black spots. The body is oval-shaped, and antennae are short and serrated. Active during twilight hours, often seen on tree trunks in temperate forests.
euphonyra_serenitatis
Euphonyra serenitatis
Hymenoptera
Graceful wasp with translucent wings and an opalescent, pearl-white body. Delicate, thread-like antennae and a slender, elongated abdomen. Builds intricate nests in garden shrubs.
lumidraconia_polychroma
Lumidraconia polychroma
Odonata
Large dragonfly with wings displaying a spectrum of vibrant colors. Body is stout, and eyes have a mosaic-like pattern. Frequents fast-flowing rivers and streams.
camouflagephila_terrarium
Camouflagephila terrarium
Hemiptera
Leaf-mimicking bug with a flat, broad body resembling a dead leaf, complete with realistic veining and mottled colors. Antennae are short and inconspicuous. Found in deciduous forests and thickets.
neonymphalis_radiatus
Neonymphalis radiatus
Lepidoptera
Butterfly with wings adorned in neon-bright, radiant patterns. Body is robust, and antennae feature small, glowing tips. Prefers sunny meadows and fields.
prunuscarabus_rufescens
Prunuscarabus rufescens
Coleoptera
Ground beetle with a reddish-brown exoskeleton and prominent, sharp mandibles. Elytra have fine, grooved lines. Often discovered beneath fallen leaves in temperate woodlands.
diamantis_glittoris
Diamantis glittoris
Lepidoptera
Small, jewel-like butterfly with wings that sparkle like diamonds in sunlight. The body is slender, and antennae are short and clubbed. Spotted in flowery gardens and coastal habitats.
biolumis_nocturnalis
Biolumis nocturnalis
Coleoptera
Beetle with bioluminescent spots on its segmented body, emitting a soft green glow in the dark. Elytra are dark brown with subtle, luminescent patterns. Found in caves and underground chambers.
cryptoclytra_mirabilis
Cryptoclytra mirabilis
Hemiptera
Hemipteran bug with wings resembling ancient parchment scrolls, complete with cryptic inscriptions. The body is elongated, and antennae are long and slender. Inhabits old libraries and historic buildings.
phyllodes_mimica
Phyllodes mimica
Hemiptera
Leaf-mimicking bug with broad, flat wings resembling a vibrant, green leaf with veins and serrated edges. Antennae are short and inconspicuous. Found in lush rainforests.
iridescorhina_elytrosa
Iridescorhina elytrosa
Coleoptera
Beetle with iridescent, metallic-blue elytra and a shiny, emerald-green body. Antennae are long and segmented. Spotted in tropical jungles, often on colorful flowers.
polychroma_archaica
Polychroma archaica
Lepidoptera
Moth with wings displaying intricate, ancient hieroglyphic-like patterns in various earthy tones. Body is stout, and antennae are feathery. Occurs in archeological sites and ruins.
glacialis_borealis
Glacialis borealis
Odonata
Arctic dragonfly with transparent wings and a frosty, ice-blue body. Eyes have a frosty hue. Thrives in icy tundra regions near glacial streams.
psilodermis_spectrus
Psilodermis spectrus
Coleoptera
Beetle with transparent wings and a spectral, ghostly appearance. Body is slender and colorless, except for faint, shifting colors on its back. Frequently found in haunted forests and eerie swamps.
anthroptila_punctatus
Anthroptila punctatus
Lepidoptera
Delicate wings with a wingspan of 3 inches. Predominantly white with tiny blue specks spread throughout. Long, feather-like antennae. Larvae feed on pine needles. Active during twilight hours.
hexaplectra_azurea
Hexaplectra azurea
Odonata
Bright blue body, wings edged with a golden hue. Often seen hovering above ponds and lakes during springtime. Characteristic double-wing beat.
zephyrella_albis
Zephyrella albis
Hymenoptera
Small, pale white body. Thin waisted with translucent wings. Frequents gardens, especially drawn to roses. Packs a mild sting.
crysochila_luminis
Crysochila luminis
Coleoptera
Bioluminescent spots on a dark carapace. Active at night, using its light to attract prey. Found primarily in humid regions.
phantasma_mirus
Phantasma mirus
Phasmida
Perfectly mimics small, dry twigs. Brown and rigid, will often remain motionless when approached. Found in deciduous forests.
plumafera_aerius
Plumafera aerius
Orthoptera
Long, grasshopper-like body, but with feathery appendages that resemble bird plumes. Green with white markings. Can produce a melodic chirping sound.
stelladorum_lunatus
Stelladorum lunatus
Lepidoptera
Moth with a crescent-shaped white mark on each wing against a starry black background. Only seen during full moons.
terraformica_argilla
Terraformica argilla
Hymenoptera
Ant species that constructs intricate, multi-layered mud nests. Dark brown, with a slightly metallic sheen. Workers are aggressive when nest is threatened.
aquarapis_gemma
Aquarapis gemma
Coleoptera
Iridescent blue beetle often found near water sources. Appears to 'dance' on water surfaces using hydrophobic leg hairs.
coronarachne_diadem
Coronarachne diadem
Araneae
Spider with a crown-like structure on its abdomen. Silver and gold patterns. Weaves webs with a unique hexagonal pattern.
rubroptera_rosetta
Rubroptera rosetta
Odonata
Ruby-red dragonfly with black-tipped wings. Fast flyer, and can often be seen darting between flowers on sunny days.
nectarimbellis_florum
Nectarimbellis florum
Lepidoptera
Butterfly with translucent wings showcasing veins filled with nectar-like fluid. Found in meadows, especially around daisies.

32 made-up insect descriptions with Latin name and order (well, there's a spider, too), as one would find in a field guide.

These were created with ChatGPT 3.5 / ChatGPT 4 for the purpose of running example applications such as a "entomology field guide helper". It was chosen to use entirely fictional material to avoid inadvertently using the LLM's implicit knowledge from pretraining in the demos.

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