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Longhorn Shoot Borer

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Some fancy stink bugs (Pentatomidae) for your viewing pleasure~

1. Catacanthus punctus by wurruma

2. Antestiopsis cruciata by karthik_83

3. Catacanthus incarnatus by anil_kumar_verma

4. Graphosoma rubrolineatum by vvolkotrub

5. Chlorocoris distinctus by eduardo_axel

6. Brachystethus rubromaculatus by Thomas Shahan

7. Graphosoma semipunctatum by simongrove

8. Edessa guyanensis by pedrocabellomaleno

9. Olbia elegans by tedhenderson

10. Edessa rufomarginata by pedrodyuitmex

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I want to eat them.

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I wouldn’t! Here’s a description from someone who (accidentally) ate a stink bug: “Horrific! Imagine a mouthful of rancid oil mixed with the numbing sensation of Novocain.” Yum!

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Novitates Zoologicae

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Cyana sp., Lithosiini, Arctiinae, Erebidae

This striking group of moths is known by several names including the generalized Tiger moths, Lichen moths and, appropriately, Red-striped moths. Caterpillars are generally very hairy and feed on moss and lichen (hence the name) and these long hairs (setae) are incorporated in the cocoon at pupation. In some species, this takes the form of a woven basket surrounding the pupa (pictured).

Pu'er, Yunnan, China

Pictured are some representatives of the local Yunnan Cyana genus and a pupal cocoon. Click the images to see identifications……

See more Chinese moths on my Flickr site HERE.

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I believe this glorious bee is an Oil-Digger, like this. I was out walking by myself, so I probably watched it for half an hour. Cochise County, Arizona, July 2020.

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Wasp-Mimic Mantisfly (Euclimacia sp., Mantispinae, Mantispidae) by Sinobug (itchydogimages) on Flickr. Pu'er, Yunnan, China See more Chinese insects and spiders on my Flickr site HERE…

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https://www.flickr.com/photos/rainforests/albums/72157625349930585/page2

THIS INSECT IS NOT A WEEVIL ITS WINGS AND TAIL JUST FORM A FAKE WEEVIL FACE WITH FAKE EYES AND FAKE ANTENNAE AND A FAKE SNOOT, ITS FACE IS ON THE RIGHT, IT’S A PLANTHOPPER

Not even the only astonishing thing under the link either, it’s a whole gallery of sometimes barely documented rainforest mimicy for page after page

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An absolutely gorgeous tropical earwig, couldn’t find a species name anywhere. Earwigs have always been some of my favorite insects, it’s really unfair how much people loathe them when they really can’t harm people at all, nor are they significant household or garden pests.

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Really cool! Maybe something in Allodahlia?

It’s a great time for some great news and an original post. This summer seems to have been good for the endangered Rusty-Patched Bumble Bee (Bombus affinis). It has been sighted at several locations where it hasn’t been spotted since its decline was established. This photo was taken at Illiniwek Forest Preserve in Hampton, Illinois. The good folks at this preserve have converted dozens of acres of mowed grass into pollinator friendly prairie recreations in hopes of helping these besieged beauties. I’m so happy to report that it’s working! Conservation matters. Conservation works.

#insects #entomology #bugs #save the bees #bees #bombus #bumblebee #conservation #endangered #nature #neature

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Winged Tapestries: Moths at Large, a special exhibition of oversized prints by Canadian artist Jim des Rivière

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I had to move my wasp collection into a bigger box finally! All of those tarantula hawks are the same species except for the smallest one. I also have three Megarhyssa (two female, one male).