#insectart — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #insectart, aggregated by home.social.
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I've just learned about #Smaugust and was disappointed to learn that of the many (so many) animals named for Tolkien characters, only one (1!) insect is named for Smaug.
So here it is, Planois smaug, a shield bug from Patagonia. Although it was "discovered" in 2015, the discovery came from specimens that had been gathering dust in a collection for about 60 years. Luckily, awakening this sleeping dragon had no ill consequences for the scientists who went on to describe them.
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I've just learned about #Smaugust and was disappointed to learn that of the many (so many) animals named for Tolkien characters, only one (1!) insect is named for Smaug.
So here it is, Planois smaug, a shield bug from Patagonia. Although it was "discovered" in 2015, the discovery came from specimens that had been gathering dust in a collection for about 60 years. Luckily, awakening this sleeping dragon had no ill consequences for the scientists who went on to describe them.
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I've just learned about #Smaugust and was disappointed to learn that of the many (so many) animals named for Tolkien characters, only one (1!) insect is named for Smaug.
So here it is, Planois smaug, a shield bug from Patagonia. Although it was "discovered" in 2015, the discovery came from specimens that had been gathering dust in a collection for about 60 years. Luckily, awakening this sleeping dragon had no ill consequences for the scientists who went on to describe them.
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I've just learned about #Smaugust and was disappointed to learn that of the many (so many) animals named for Tolkien characters, only one (1!) insect is named for Smaug.
So here it is, Planois smaug, a shield bug from Patagonia. Although it was "discovered" in 2015, the discovery came from specimens that had been gathering dust in a collection for about 60 years. Luckily, awakening this sleeping dragon had no ill consequences for the scientists who went on to describe them.
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I will forgive you if you thought this drone fly was just a honeybee - I certainly did, when I saw one hovering around my flowers this morning!
Apparently these guys are extremely durable. Their infamous rat-tailed larvae can withstand the acidity of stomach acid if accidentally ingested. Adults can tolerate highly alkaline solutions and have survived researchers cutting off their heads, abdomens, legs, and wings... Is that researchers, plural, or just one guy who has dedicated their life to torturing drone flies?
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I will forgive you if you thought this drone fly was just a honeybee - I certainly did, when I saw one hovering around my flowers this morning!
Apparently these guys are extremely durable. Their infamous rat-tailed larvae can withstand the acidity of stomach acid if accidentally ingested. Adults can tolerate highly alkaline solutions and have survived researchers cutting off their heads, abdomens, legs, and wings... Is that researchers, plural, or just one guy who has dedicated their life to torturing drone flies?
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I will forgive you if you thought this drone fly was just a honeybee - I certainly did, when I saw one hovering around my flowers this morning!
Apparently these guys are extremely durable. Their infamous rat-tailed larvae can withstand the acidity of stomach acid if accidentally ingested. Adults can tolerate highly alkaline solutions and have survived researchers cutting off their heads, abdomens, legs, and wings... Is that researchers, plural, or just one guy who has dedicated their life to torturing drone flies?
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I will forgive you if you thought this drone fly was just a honeybee - I certainly did, when I saw one hovering around my flowers this morning!
Apparently these guys are extremely durable. Their infamous rat-tailed larvae can withstand the acidity of stomach acid if accidentally ingested. Adults can tolerate highly alkaline solutions and have survived researchers cutting off their heads, abdomens, legs, and wings... Is that researchers, plural, or just one guy who has dedicated their life to torturing drone flies?
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Hemipenthes maura is a hyperparasite, meaning its larvae are parasites of parasitic wasp larvae.
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Hemipenthes maura is a hyperparasite, meaning its larvae are parasites of parasitic wasp larvae.
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Hemipenthes maura is a hyperparasite, meaning its larvae are parasites of parasitic wasp larvae.
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Hemipenthes maura is a hyperparasite, meaning its larvae are parasites of parasitic wasp larvae.
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Reading about cave insects (very important research and *definitely* not a distraction from my writing) and found this adorable beetle (adorabeetle).
Graciliella apfelbeckie
The Wikipedia article says they obtained fame for their spider-like appearance but I think they're more ant-like imho.
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Reading about cave insects (very important research and *definitely* not a distraction from my writing) and found this adorable beetle (adorabeetle).
Graciliella apfelbeckie
The Wikipedia article says they obtained fame for their spider-like appearance but I think they're more ant-like imho.
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Reading about cave insects (very important research and *definitely* not a distraction from my writing) and found this adorable beetle (adorabeetle).
Graciliella apfelbeckie
The Wikipedia article says they obtained fame for their spider-like appearance but I think they're more ant-like imho.
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Reading about cave insects (very important research and *definitely* not a distraction from my writing) and found this adorable beetle (adorabeetle).
Graciliella apfelbeckie
The Wikipedia article says they obtained fame for their spider-like appearance but I think they're more ant-like imho.
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This charming little dude is an alpine longhorn beetle (Rosalia alpina). I particularly like the Wikipedia description: "It is a captivating and endangered species that graces the Euro-Caucasian region with its presence"
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This charming little dude is an alpine longhorn beetle (Rosalia alpina). I particularly like the Wikipedia description: "It is a captivating and endangered species that graces the Euro-Caucasian region with its presence"
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This charming little dude is an alpine longhorn beetle (Rosalia alpina). I particularly like the Wikipedia description: "It is a captivating and endangered species that graces the Euro-Caucasian region with its presence"
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This charming little dude is an alpine longhorn beetle (Rosalia alpina). I particularly like the Wikipedia description: "It is a captivating and endangered species that graces the Euro-Caucasian region with its presence"
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It's #InsectWeek! Have some Orthopteran art to celebrate :)
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It's #InsectWeek! Have some Orthopteran art to celebrate :)
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It's #InsectWeek! Have some Orthopteran art to celebrate :)
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It's #InsectWeek! Have some Orthopteran art to celebrate :)
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It's #InsectWeek! Have some bumblebee art to celebrate.
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It's #InsectWeek! Have some bumblebee art to celebrate.
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It's #InsectWeek! Have some bumblebee art to celebrate.
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It's #InsectWeek! Have some bumblebee art to celebrate.
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Happy #InsectWeek! Today, have some #beetle art to celebrate.
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Happy #InsectWeek! Today, have some #beetle art to celebrate.
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Happy #InsectWeek! Today, have some #beetle art to celebrate.
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Happy #InsectWeek! Today, have some #beetle art to celebrate.
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More #InsectArt for #InsectWeek, today I present: Moths!
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More #InsectArt for #InsectWeek, today I present: Moths!
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More #InsectArt for #InsectWeek, today I present: Moths!
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More #InsectArt for #InsectWeek, today I present: Moths!
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It's #InsectWeek! I mean, every week is insect week on my feed, but now it's *officially* insect week (https://www.insectweek.org/)
Have some cicada paintings to celebrate.
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It's #InsectWeek! I mean, every week is insect week on my feed, but now it's *officially* insect week (https://www.insectweek.org/)
Have some cicada paintings to celebrate.
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It's #InsectWeek! I mean, every week is insect week on my feed, but now it's *officially* insect week (https://www.insectweek.org/)
Have some cicada paintings to celebrate.
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It's #InsectWeek! I mean, every week is insect week on my feed, but now it's *officially* insect week (https://www.insectweek.org/)
Have some cicada paintings to celebrate.
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In addition to #PrideMoths I can also offer some lovely IDIC beetles. Infinite diversity in infinite combinations is a phrase from Star Trek, the foundation of Vulcan philosophy, used as a celebration of diversity. With around 400,000 known species (and at least 3 or 4x that yet to be described), Coleopterans (aka beetles) are the most diverse order on the planet! They make up 40% of known arthropods, or 25% of all known animal species.
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In addition to #PrideMoths I can also offer some lovely IDIC beetles. Infinite diversity in infinite combinations is a phrase from Star Trek, the foundation of Vulcan philosophy, used as a celebration of diversity. With around 400,000 known species (and at least 3 or 4x that yet to be described), Coleopterans (aka beetles) are the most diverse order on the planet! They make up 40% of known arthropods, or 25% of all known animal species.
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In addition to #PrideMoths I can also offer some lovely IDIC beetles. Infinite diversity in infinite combinations is a phrase from Star Trek, the foundation of Vulcan philosophy, used as a celebration of diversity. With around 400,000 known species (and at least 3 or 4x that yet to be described), Coleopterans (aka beetles) are the most diverse order on the planet! They make up 40% of known arthropods, or 25% of all known animal species.
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In addition to #PrideMoths I can also offer some lovely IDIC beetles. Infinite diversity in infinite combinations is a phrase from Star Trek, the foundation of Vulcan philosophy, used as a celebration of diversity. With around 400,000 known species (and at least 3 or 4x that yet to be described), Coleopterans (aka beetles) are the most diverse order on the planet! They make up 40% of known arthropods, or 25% of all known animal species.
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Happy #PrideMoths to all who celebrate!
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Happy #PrideMoths to all who celebrate!
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Happy #PrideMoths to all who celebrate!
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Happy #PrideMoths to all who celebrate!
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Happy #WorldTurtleDay! Here's a watercolor of a tortoise beetle, Physonota alutacea, and its spiky little larva. The larvae use their tails to carry feces as a deterrent against predators.
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Happy #WorldTurtleDay! Here's a watercolor of a tortoise beetle, Physonota alutacea, and its spiky little larva. The larvae use their tails to carry feces as a deterrent against predators.
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Happy #WorldTurtleDay! Here's a watercolor of a tortoise beetle, Physonota alutacea, and its spiky little larva. The larvae use their tails to carry feces as a deterrent against predators.
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Happy #WorldTurtleDay! Here's a watercolor of a tortoise beetle, Physonota alutacea, and its spiky little larva. The larvae use their tails to carry feces as a deterrent against predators.
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Happy World Bee Day! 🐝
Celebrate your local #pollinators today! <3
#worldbeeday #watercolor #gouache #traditionalart #art #insect #insectart #mastoART
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Happy World Bee Day! 🐝
Celebrate your local #pollinators today! <3
#worldbeeday #watercolor #gouache #traditionalart #art #insect #insectart #mastoART
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Happy World Bee Day! 🐝
Celebrate your local #pollinators today! <3
#worldbeeday #watercolor #gouache #traditionalart #art #insect #insectart #mastoART
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Happy World Bee Day! 🐝
Celebrate your local #pollinators today! <3
#worldbeeday #watercolor #gouache #traditionalart #art #insect #insectart #mastoART
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Happy World Bee Day! 🐝
Celebrate your local #pollinators today! <3
#worldbeeday #watercolor #gouache #traditionalart #art #insect #insectart #mastoART
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Happy #MothersDay! Here are some mamas of the invertebrate world.