Eyelash-winged wasp

Eyelash-winged wasp
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Tinkerbella, aptly named after the pert fairy in Peter Pan, is a species of wasp known for its distinct wings, which resemble eyelashes. According to ScienceDaily.com, a group of scientists exploring Costa Rica identified the tiny wasp in 2013.

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Stick insect

Stick insect
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The stick bug is over 30 centimetres, which makes it the second-biggest living insect ever found. It was discovered in 2014 in Vietnam. Okay! Enough with the gross animals!

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