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[coolbugs]

Bug of the Day

I was coming back in after a disappointing night at the lights last week, and came across this glorious chonkbeast on some Virginia creeper growing under my porch. This is a Pandora sphinx moth caterpillar (Eumorpha pandorus). Look at its squishy little donut feeties!!

#Pandora sphinx #Eumorpha pandorus #Eumorpha #Sphingidae #Lepidoptera #moth #caterpillar #chonkbeast #insect #sphinx moth #sphinx #bug of the day #BotD

[bugmuncherr]

BUG OF THE DAY

BotD 12 - 04/02/24 It's not tomorrow yet!!

This is the Southern African Slug moth!

These gorgeous insects are a prime example of why you shouldn't touch strangers. Coming into contact with the larvae of these fascinating moths can leave you with sharp, brittle spikes in your skin that administer a poison that causes itchy welts all over your skin. But besides the horrors, they really are quite lovely! These moths can be found across Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe, and usually show up in Spring, though they tend to flourish in mid-summer. These insects don't have much information about them, but their colors speak volumes!

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[aussiebuggirl]

Striped Hawk Moth - Hyles livornicoides

Bowral, Australia 1.3.24

#bug posting #insects #entymology #my photography #bug girl #bugs #insect #insecta #bug #lepidoptera #moth #hawkmoth #bug of the day #striped hawk moth #white lined hawk moth #whitelined hawkmoth

[chaibunnybear]

My stepmom posted my bug art earlier and people really liked them, so I thought I’d put them up here too! I just felt like drawing bugs 🤷🏼‍♀️

#cool bugs #cute bugs #tumblr bugs #bug of the day #digital art #animals #artists on tumblr #cute #nature #acrylic #my art #artwork #onenicebugaday

[ask-louis-bonnet]

happy valentines day everyone 🐝 🌼

#ask louis bonnet #ofmd #louis bonnet #valentines day #bug of the day #bee

[halltastic]

Walnut Sphinx

#i love moths #moth #moths #moth post #insectsofinstagram #insect pictures #insectphotography #insect photography #insects #insectlife #bug photography #tumblr bugs #bugs life #bugs #bug of the day #buglife #bug lover #bugs of tumblr #sphinx

[artcorvid]

Bug Of The Day: RHINOCEROS BEETLE

Been hyperfixating on insects recently because i`m drawing them for my school project. I've always loved bugs but this just started a whole ass obsession, they bring me so much joy ^^ What beetle should i draw next?

Edit: Only now realized the typo in the name. Will have to fix that if i want to turn it into stickers :/

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#insects #bugs #bug of the day #entomology #bugblr #beetles #invertober #cute bugs #invertibrates #stickers #digital art #art #artist on tumblr #hyperfixation #rhinoceros beetle #goblincore #insect art #insectober

[oddman-the-oldman]

Potter Wasp.

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#oddman-the-oldman #wasp #wasps #potter wasp #bug scouts #bug of the day

[onebugeverysooften]

10/13/23: Large Milkweed Bug (Oncopeltus fasciatus)

#bug of the day #large milkweed bug #Oncopeltus fasciatus #done with graphite and orange highlighter on a sticky note #saw a lot of these guys while doing my research project! #been meaning to get back on here and I thought an orange and black bug would be perfect for the spooky season #especially with todays date!

[kyannnite]

bug of the day (inspired by the friend i found chilling on one of my walls last night):

the giant house spider!

although they’re all called by one common name, the giant house spider contains three species of spiders under the genus Eratigena: E. atrica, E. duellica, and E. saeva.

the giant house spider is found in europe, central asia, and northern africa, and after an unintentional introduction (as most introductions of non-native species are) the spiders are now also found in the US’s pacific northwest region.

these spiders can reach up to ~3 inches (75mm) in length including legs, and are the fastest species of true spiders, reaching speeds of 1.7 ft/s (0.53 m/s)!

their bite is very rare, as they are a skittish species, and much prefer to snack on insects than go after humans. they also are though to be a deterrent of hobo spiders (Eratigena agrestis) which some consider to be more likely to bite unprovoked.

pictures of these (true to name) giant friends are pictured below, for those that choose to sneak a peek :-) (plus some funny news captions from the UK featuring these big little guys)

E. duellica, and size comparison to a human arm

some of my favorite news captions i’ve found on my hunt for photos :-)

my discovery of the little friend on my wall last night, and the position i found him in this morning

#of course i am not an entomology expert— just a little guy with a big passion #so if i missed anything that should be included please let me know :-) #i’ll be tagging this with the tags: #bugs #insects #spiders #cw bugs #cw insects #cw spiders #and if there are more i should include please please please let me know #entomology #bug of the day #insects/spiders

[screaminnsoxx]

Bug of the Day:

(Heterocampa Biundata)

Caterpillars feed on the leaves of a variety of deciduous trees like apple, willow, birch, and hickory as well as on woody shrubs. The Moss like coloration pattern on the adults makes it easy for them to blend into their environment (they’re typically found on the North American East Coast)

They’re just neat lil guys

#bug of the day #bug art #bug doodles #moth art #bug nerd #digital art #I’m new to digital art be gentle #lil guy #moth #cute bugs #mossy moth

[coolbugs]

Bug of the Day

I have posted several of these pistachio emeralds (Hethemia pistasciaria) already but OMG THE GREEN 💚💚💚💚💚💚

#pistachio emerald #💚 #Hethemia pistasciaria #Hethemia #Geometridae #moth #Lepidoptera #insect #bug of the day #BotD #its not easy being green #kermie #green #emerald

[bugmuncherr]

BUG OF THE DAY

BotD 6 - 03/27/24

Am I late this time? No way!!! This is the Gaudy Sphinx Moth!

These fluttery fellas are anything but gaudy, bearing beautiful emerald coloring. As with most Hawkmoths, these moths have a splash of red lining their underwings. That, along with their sharp, angular wings make these moths an absolutely stunning species! These moths can usually be found in North, Central, and South America, but commonly fly long distances, and can occasionally be found in strange places. The larvae of this species have distinct eyespots, meant to resemble that of snake eyes. Their disproportionately large, shiny "eyes" make them look almost like a Pokémon in their larval state. Truly an amazing creature!

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[aussiebuggirl]

Sleepy boi

#dragon fly #insect #entomology #bug of the day #bug posting #insects #entymology #my photography #bugs #insecta #bug #bug girl

[doneknitting]

#bug of the day #auntie made a thing

[ask-louis-bonnet]

always love to see my monarch babies all grown up too!

i have been saving this ask for a very special occasion.

Fun Fact: did you know that these monarchs have now officially grown up with me?

#it is my birthday #:) #ask louis bonnet #ofmd #louis bonnet #bug of the day #our flag means death