Most people say that creepy crawlies are ugly, nasty things. But this is not true! To prove this, I give you Hymenopus coronatus
Also known as the Orchid Mantis, for obvious reasons, just look at that thing. It's a goddamn flower. At least, it pretends to be so that it can catch it's prey, which includes other insects, small lizards, and the occasionall banana. Apprently, despite being almost purely carnivourus, they just like bananas.
Before following any advice, opinions, or thoughts I may have expressed in the above post, be warned: I found Keven Costners "Waterworld" to be a very entertaining film.
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Binary SquidWe all make choicesRegistered Userregular
Different species of wasps target different prey to lay their eggs in, so it varies somewhat. But typically the prey is left alive but paralyzed.
Oh definitely, like the tarantula hawks.
But are there any other species that use that particular method of incredibly precise brain damage and then riding their crippled victim back to the burrow?
Again, varies by species. But my point is that the general idea of a parasite driving the behavior of a host through either chemical means or physically attacking particular parts of the nervous system isn't unique to this particular species of wasp.
Oh yeah, it's undoubtably not unique in that respect.
But I wanted to pick one specific wasp to show the horrifying reproductive behavior and I thought I'd go with the one that's very interesting, in that it has an unusual method of attacking its victims when compared to other wasps.
It is my sworn goal to deliver only the finest nightmare bugs when we're so close to halloween.
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Raijin QuickfootI'm your Huckleberry YOU'RE NO DAISYRegistered User, ClubPAregular
How about Hugboy...just hugging everyone all of the time...until it gets kind of weird and we stop talking to him because he starts getting handsy with his hugs.
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Donovan PuppyfuckerA dagger in the dark isworth a thousand swords in the morningRegistered Userregular
Not enough spiders in this thread yet - I want to hear @Gatsby screaming from all the way over here on the other side of the country!
This is the biggest spider in the world, the Goliath Bird Eating Spider.
Despite it's name it doesn't usually eat birds. They prefer to gather into small packs and hunt the most dangerous game of all.
This is the biggest spider in the world, the Goliath Bird Eating Spider.
Despite it's name it doesn't usually eat birds. They prefer to gather into small packs and hunt the most dangerous game of all.
This is the biggest spider in the world, the Goliath Bird Eating Spider.
Despite it's name it doesn't usually eat birds. They prefer to gather into small packs and hunt the most dangerous game of all.
A local pet store had one of these. For some reason they could never find anyone to buy it.
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Clint EastwoodMy baby's in there someplaceShe crawled right inRegistered Userregular
@BugBoy I got some awesome pictures of a mystery arachnid I'll post when I'm back at home.
I don't think he/she liked the attention, given how much it kept raising it's front legs higher and wider. Sorry buddy, it's art. You'll never make it in this small town if you can't take a camera in your face.
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BugBoyboy.EXE has stopped functioning.only bugs remainRegistered Userregular
I'm looking forward to this!
speaking of arachnids, the windy weather's knocked a bunch of old spiderwebs and debris down from some nooks and crannies
it's a good chance to see what they eat
the large amount of discarded bodyparts indicates lacewings
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Bugboy I think you would like the area under my veranda.
Webs of every variety in every corner of every joist and bearer, just above head height.
I always feel a little bad when I move a door down there which has a switch behind it, because there are always at least three spiders spider-manning away on broken webs as I go to turn on the light.
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BugBoyboy.EXE has stopped functioning.only bugs remainRegistered Userregular
don't worry too much about it
spiders are really great at constructing their webs, and they can rebuild them really quickly
some species rebuild them on a regular basis anyway
speaking of webs though
my labyrinth orbweaver has been sitting outside her tent recently, which is unusual for her
it's been rainy and I think it ruined her hideaway
I'm happy to have the chance to see her but a little sad about her tiny house
Lets talk about craneflies:
What is their secret? They're shit at flying and their legs come off more frequently than my shoes. What are they doing right that they still exist and are as common as they are?
Bugboy! I saw an awesome snail the other day and I thought of you and took a photo! I'll post it in here on the weekend when I get a chance to upload photos from my phone.
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hopefully I can get a second chance at some carrion beetles from that
I can only imagine most of them as tiny cold-blooded killers with no remorse, sympathy, or fear
Crunch Crunch! Munch Munch! Chomp Chomp! Gulp!
and have a healthy obsession with iceberg lettuce
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Because romaine is superior.
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I am quite fond of pugs
they're not as good at parasitizing things in unusual ways though
Look, if we're gonna talk about bugs
let's include more crabs
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Most people say that creepy crawlies are ugly, nasty things. But this is not true! To prove this, I give you Hymenopus coronatus
Also known as the Orchid Mantis, for obvious reasons, just look at that thing. It's a goddamn flower. At least, it pretends to be so that it can catch it's prey, which includes other insects, small lizards, and the occasionall banana. Apprently, despite being almost purely carnivourus, they just like bananas.
Oh yeah, it's undoubtably not unique in that respect.
But I wanted to pick one specific wasp to show the horrifying reproductive behavior and I thought I'd go with the one that's very interesting, in that it has an unusual method of attacking its victims when compared to other wasps.
It is my sworn goal to deliver only the finest nightmare bugs when we're so close to halloween.
Despite it's name it doesn't usually eat birds. They prefer to gather into small packs and hunt the most dangerous game of all.
This is an old forum favourite!
A local pet store had one of these. For some reason they could never find anyone to buy it.
I don't think he/she liked the attention, given how much it kept raising it's front legs higher and wider. Sorry buddy, it's art. You'll never make it in this small town if you can't take a camera in your face.
3DS FC: 4699-5714-8940 Playing Pokemon, add me! Ho, SATAN!
speaking of arachnids, the windy weather's knocked a bunch of old spiderwebs and debris down from some nooks and crannies
it's a good chance to see what they eat
the large amount of discarded bodyparts indicates lacewings
lots and lots of lacewings
I also wish I could fine a jumping spider. Wanna squish those cute widdle cheekers.
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Yup yup let's get some crabs in here.
Since it's Halloweiner time here's a g-g-g-ghost crab.
Webs of every variety in every corner of every joist and bearer, just above head height.
I always feel a little bad when I move a door down there which has a switch behind it, because there are always at least three spiders spider-manning away on broken webs as I go to turn on the light.
spiders are really great at constructing their webs, and they can rebuild them really quickly
some species rebuild them on a regular basis anyway
speaking of webs though
my labyrinth orbweaver has been sitting outside her tent recently, which is unusual for her
it's been rainy and I think it ruined her hideaway
I'm happy to have the chance to see her but a little sad about her tiny house
because they are adorable
What is their secret? They're shit at flying and their legs come off more frequently than my shoes. What are they doing right that they still exist and are as common as they are?
in their appearance always seems to lead to someone yelling about giant mosquitos
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They just keep dying everywhere
Why are they so bad at living?
Among most cranefly species, the adult form exists only for breeding and often aren't equipped to even feed.
does this count
d'aww look at that momma scorpion
seriously I love big scorpions
still no carrion beetles
or anything else, on the outside anyway
I'd be surprised if flies hadn't gotten eggs in there by now
I'm on to you.
the only thing I ever killed was a bug for science class, and I still feel guilty about it