10 Most Colourful and Rare Insects in the World

10 Most Colourful and Rare Insects in the World

By Sheetal Kumari | July 2, 2025 

Pink and yellow fuzzy moth, commonly referred to as the “cotton candy moth”, found in North America.

Rosy Maple Moth

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Madagascan butterfly imitation with gleaming iridescent greens, blues, and burning orange colors.

Sunset Moth

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Appears like a flowering orchid. The predator deploys pink and white petals to attract prey.

Orchid Mantis

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Vibrant green shell with black round patterns. Appears like an abstract art painting in motion.

Picasso Bug

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Pale green wings with long tails. One of the largest and most stunning silk moths.

Madagascan Moon Moth

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Shiny electric blue beetle that occurs in Papua New Guinea. A small rainforest jewel.

Blue Weevil Beetle

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Metallic bug with flashing greens, golds, and purples. Occurs in Australia’s grasslands.

Rainbow Shield Bug

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North America’s largest moth. Bold red, white, and brown markings with large eye spots.

Cecropia Moth

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Not a fly, its namesake notwithstanding. Soars with colourful spotted wings in its brilliant reds and blues.

Lanternfly

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Small jumping spider with dazzling blue, red, and yellow fans employed in entrancing mating dances.

Peacock Spider

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