Entomology

Insects are my life.

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invert-science:

Owlflies (family Ascalaphidae) are one of my favorite insects. They look like a mix between a dragonfly and a butterfly. They belong in the order Neuroptera with lacewings and antlions. The owlfly larvae are very similar to antlion larvae.

Posted May 25, 2012 at 11:04 pm 2 notes

aw0lnation: BEES LOVE YELLOW by Betsy J… on Flickr.

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aw0lnation:

BEES LOVE YELLOW by Betsy J… on Flickr.

Posted May 25, 2012 at 11:04 pm 1 notes

fatchance: Scenes from Sandy Bottom: This dragonfly just emerged from its nymphal skin, and its wings have not yet hardened. The exuvium can be seen clinging to the top of the reed stem. In Newport News, Virginia. 

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fatchance:

Scenes from Sandy Bottom: This dragonfly just emerged from its nymphal skin, and its wings have not yet hardened. The exuvium can be seen clinging to the top of the reed stem. In Newport News, Virginia. 

Posted May 24, 2012 at 11:42 pm 151 notes

somewhereinthisuniverse: Nemesis by Fab. B on Flickr.

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somewhereinthisuniverse:

Nemesis by Fab. B on Flickr.

Posted May 23, 2012 at 11:20 pm 15 notes

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endless-ecdysis:

This beautiful green gem is a Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle (Cicindela sexguttata). These little beetles are voracious predators of other insects, spiders, and really any other small arthropod they get their mandibles on. Their shiny, metallic-green appearance and rather prominent and sharp looking jaws make them easily recognizable.

Photos by myself

Posted May 23, 2012 at 11:19 pm 12 notes

animals-animals-animals: The Banded Demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) (by ComputerHotline)

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animals-animals-animals:

The Banded Demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) (by ComputerHotline)

Posted May 23, 2012 at 11:19 pm 43 notes

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(Source: weheartit.com)

Posted May 23, 2012 at 11:19 pm 24 notes

Clad in gem-like emerald colors, Cucko Wasps are some of the most radiant insects you’ll find. They get their name from slipping their eggs into another bee’s nest tricking it into raising their young for them. i caught one of these before

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Clad in gem-like emerald colors, Cucko Wasps are some of the most radiant insects you’ll find. They get their name from slipping their eggs into another bee’s nest tricking it into raising their young for them.

i caught one of these before

Posted May 23, 2012 at 11:18 pm 5 notes

"did i really just find my favorite blog ever? holy crap i love biology and the study of arthropods"

Asked by thomasbangalter

why thank you!

Posted May 23, 2012 at 11:15 pm

earthlynation: Wasp Moth by Jorge

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earthlynation:

Wasp Moth by Jorge

Posted May 23, 2012 at 8:21 pm 258 notes