In the insect world "out-sized", extra large, or otherwise
oversize examples exist. Naturally, we collectors are keen
to finding such unusual examples whether we collect it
ourselves, purchase it, or bid on it in earnest at auction.
I suppose its just part of human nature to strive for bigger
and better especially if you have an affinity for collecting
something.
Thought this could make for an interesting thread.
So, if any hobbist of insects out there has ANY "unusual-sized"
insect in their collection to show us for ooh's and aah's sake
then feel free to post it here on this thread (along with any
pertinent background info. on how you came across it).
My initial entry to this topic revolves around a couple of
common Colias species (here in the eastern US).
Pictured below are 2 sets of (male) Colias eurytheme
and Colias philodice. Both males at the top are typical
sized examples for their respective species. The considerably
larger males at the bottom are something one only runs
across (here and there) in the field.
In fact, if I had to compare "apples to oranges" here I would
have to say from experiance that super-size males of C. philodice
are MUCH less often encountered between the two.
Both oversized specimens were collected by me in the same field
recently on Sept.03. 2024
