Bug Girl Jax

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INTRO POST :D

Name: Jackie

Pronouns: she/her

Age: 20

I’m Jackie. I’m a 20 year old from the United States with a hyper fixation on anything bug and animal related.

I currently have:

1 dog

2 cats

3 rats

2 species of isopod

Oh! And let’s not forget, my dog’s name is Bug!

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Rat Genetics: Silvermane

Silvermane rats are basically what happens when genetics decides to mess with light itself instead of color.

they’re still their normal base color (black, blue, etc.),

but the hairs are structured weird—so light scatters and makes them look frosty/sparkly. And when I say the hairs are weird- the hair shafts are hollow or irregular in nature.

they also change over time:

baby = normal

Adult = ✨moonlit cryptid✨

not fading like roan/husky—just straight up optical illusion fur.

(Please enjoy pictures of my new Silvermane lad- Monte, and his friend, Cristo!)

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bb gresshopper

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a magic potion isopod

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The grinning goop

[greenlabcoat]

can you let me in pleeeeeaase. i promise i wont use my raptorial limbs to attack and kill you

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Wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria), GIVEN EM THE OL RAZZLE DAZZLE!!!, family Tichodromidae, Bulgaria

photograph by Dimiter Georgiev

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Floof Lump, if needed

(Hamataliwa grisea)

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beetle is writing you a love letter 💌

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BONUS GOOBER ALERT !!!

Bocydium globulare

Bocydium globulare, or the Brazilian tree hopper looks like an alien tried to draw an ant and I am all for it. Known for its weird little helmet- which is empty and just hairy, some scientists believe it has this as a defense mechanism. They are related to cicadas, and they like to indulge in the consumption of sap. They are native to rain forests of Brazil and South America. They are not considered endangered however they are rare.

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Daily goober day 3

Chorthippus parallelus

Chorthippus parallelus, also known as the pink meadow grass hopper is the direct result of a genetic mutation called erythrism. Erythrism essentially is the overproduction of red pigmentation. Due to this mutation it’s a double edged sword. On one hand, it makes it more visible for us, humans, to observe. However, on the other hand because it’s more visible it’s in turn more visible and vulnerable to predators. Geographically they can be found in Asia and Europe, as well as sometimes in North America.

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Um 🥺not my usual post but do you like my worms 🥺🥺🥺

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Hello!

Slight content warning: mental health/ vent

I would like to dive into another interest of mine, apart from insects. I’m a homebody. This is because I am chronically ill and it’s not always feasible for me to leave! With that being said, I wanted to tell you all about who the dog in my profile picture is.

Introducing: Bug!

Bug is my service dog in training. I struggle with mobility. Some days are easier than others but on those bad days, I need a little bit of help. I also struggle with C-PTSD and he helps provide extra support when I need it. He has been an absolute LIFE saver.

But what bugs me (no pun intended) is the fact that I am YOUNG. I am 20! I feel embarrassed sometimes that I need mobility aids. That I’m slower than my peers. That there’s so many things I can’t do at my age. Yes, Bug gives me a sense of hope; but it also bothers me and makes me feel incompetent.

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Bugs 110%