The most beautiful insect in Japan (1) = Yamado worm
When it comes to beautiful insects in Japan, many people immediately think of Yamado worm. In Japanese parks, this big and beautiful insect is a "miracle". Some people might say, "Well, I've never seen it," However, even in the Tokyo metropolitan area, large parks such as Meiji Shrine, Shinjuku Gyoen, and Yoyogi Park are home to a considerable number of Yamado bugs.
The easiest way to find the Yamado worm is to visit the big fallen trees and logging sites around late July to August (summer vacation). You will find some Yamado worms laying eggs, or they are looking for places to lay eggs. The species of trees are considered to be such as wild trees, Kaiyaki, cherry blossom , etc.
Yamado worms often fly around in the summer sky and fly around near the canopy of trees. Just a few days ago, I saw it in the pheasant forest in Tokyo Harbor Wild Bird Park in Ota District. The adults of Yamado insects eat leaves. There seem to be many branches of cypress at the mating location. Why is it so bright? Many birds, natural enemies of insects, hate the glittering metallic luster. The effect of glittering is very obvious when the light is sufficient. Perhaps because of this, when the sun turns dark, you can't see the flying insects suddenly. Not only does it have a bright front, but it also has a beautiful back. It seems unusually clean, but the reason for the glitter is that it avoids birds.
