The insect commonly referred to as a bug with long wings is called a "beetle."
The long skinny black bug with wings is commonly known as a "cockroach."
The name of the green insect with long legs commonly found in gardens is a grasshopper.
The long skinny bug with wings commonly found in gardens is called a "caterpillar."
The insect you are describing sounds like a type of stick insect, commonly found in Australia. Stick insects have long, narrow bodies with long antennae and six legs. They are known for their ability to camouflage themselves among plants.
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The key features of an insect that make it look like a dragonfly are its long, slender body, large transparent wings, and big compound eyes.
Tarantula Hawk - hunts tarantulas
A slender, black flying insect with transparent wings, a long ovipositor and red legs sounds like a banded caterpillar parasite wasp. It is also known as the Ichneumon wasp.
It sounds like a hornet
A long period of time is commonly referred to as an era or epoch.
The flying black insect with a hard shell is called a beetle. Beetles have a hard exoskeleton and a pair of forewings called elytra. They have a second pair of wings called the alae or hind wings and this pair is what they use to fly.
The insect you are describing is likely a female dobsonfly. Female dobsonflies are known for their long wingspan, brownish-black color, and distinctive appearance that can resemble a small fruit. They are commonly found near water sources like bathrooms due to their preference for moist environments.