Question: The giant mesquite bug Thasus neocalifornicus is an insect found in Arizona Baja California Sur and New Mexico. It is known for its interesting chemical ecology large size and bright color. Given a list of categories: company, educational institution, artist, athlete, office holder, mean of transportation, building, natural place, village, animal, plant, album, film or written work, what category does the paragraph belong to?
Answer:
Animal