Hand paired two different species of automeris, Io & metzli. Will they create viable offspring?

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/ko72vz/hand_paired_two_different_species_of_automeris_io/

Can anyone ID this phasmid? found a little east of perth, western australia.

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Another Grizzled Mantis... had no idea what it was but so obvious now that someone pointed it out.

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/ko4a0v/another_grizzled_mantis_had_no_idea_what_it_was/

Cool moth art

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/knzddc/cool_moth_art/

My favorite Dorcus species! Guess the type ;)

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/knyo1m/my_favorite_dorcus_species_guess_the_type/

Grizzled Mantis that I found in the backyard. Super pretty!

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/knwzba/grizzled_mantis_that_i_found_in_the_backyard/

Help with ID - Brazil

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/knli8u/help_with_id_brazil/

Can anybody help identify my mysterious visitor?

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/knl1b3/can_anybody_help_identify_my_mysterious_visitor/

Help with moth ID, Northeast US

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kni7lr/help_with_moth_id_northeast_us/

ANTS VS CHICKEN!!

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kni62c/ants_vs_chicken/

What size pin would you use for a paper wasp?

I'm pinning my first insect (a paper wasp i found on my porch, theres a lot of them there and they die off in the winter), and I don't know what size pins to get for this project.

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Insects in flight | 11 incredible species in SLOW MOTION

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/knbyom/insects_in_flight_11_incredible_species_in_slow/

Not an insect, but I just discovered Psuedocentipedes today and they are the cutest thing

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kn1e12/not_an_insect_but_i_just_discovered/

Flashy little fella!

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kn7zpo/flashy_little_fella/

Always see these near my garden in florida

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kn5oi9/always_see_these_near_my_garden_in_florida/

Does anyone know what these are. They were found next to a window but a vent is also nearby

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kn6df0/does_anyone_know_what_these_are_they_were_found/

Isopods during winter(West Slovakia)

I create closed ecosystem and I need to find some small bugs. I trying find centipedes or isopods. But we are in mid of winter. We don't have snow only about 10 C ° and weather is rainy(sometimes)

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kn2o5w/isopods_during_winterwest_slovakia/

Future job

Hello all. I just graduated College with a BA in Communication. I know that my BA has next to nothing in relation with this field but I have recently gotten into it. A close friend has a company where he sells reptiles. I work in the “clean up” section of this company. This entails taking care of various Isopod species and springtails. I enjoy this very much and I’m curious if anybody knows a way that I can continue working in this type of field and or where I can apply to. Thanks!

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kmqz95/future_job/

Working on a habitat enclosure for my wife’s year 4 class room. Need ideas for inhabits.

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kmvswn/working_on_a_habitat_enclosure_for_my_wifes_year/

I made this plump little bee. It stress bakes. Note the scientifically accurate oven mitt. Any help with species ID?

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kmvm3p/i_made_this_plump_little_bee_it_stress_bakes_note/

A friend found this in a computer. Any idea what it is?

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kmqqqk/a_friend_found_this_in_a_computer_any_idea_what/

I acquired some Giant Walking Stick eggs today. Any care tips for before and after they hatch?

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kmqo0h/i_acquired_some_giant_walking_stick_eggs_today/

Discord server about Invertebrates!

Hello there! Are you an invertebrate Enthusiast? Then you should join Exotic Zone! It's an active little Discord community looking to share pictures, facts and everything Invert related! So what are you waiting for, come and become a member of this community :D

https://discord.gg/Ad7aUVr

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kmoyew/discord_server_about_invertebrates/

found this tiny guy snuggled up in my airplant /:

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kmoxmy/found_this_tiny_guy_snuggled_up_in_my_airplant/

Do the claws of scorpions and crustaceans have a common origin or are they convergent evolution?

I read somewhere that scorpion claws evolved not from legs but from mouth parts. That left me wondering... what does that mean for the evolution of crustaceans and arachnids?

All crustaceans (that I can think of) have some sort of claws: crabs, lobsters, even shrimps, and I know that crustaceans and arachnids are related, but then spiders have no claws while scorpions do so here are the options I see:

• The common ancestor of arachnids and crustaceans had claws but spiders lost them for some reason

• The common ancestor of arachnids and crustaceans did NOT have claws, instead it evolved into two species, the common ancestors of crustaceans and the common ancestor of arachnids. The one of crustaceans had claws and the one of arachnids didn't, but then the common ancestor of scorpions developed claws in a case of convergent evolution

Is any of those options correct?, if not, what is the correct explanation?

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kmjt3j/do_the_claws_of_scorpions_and_crustaceans_have_a/

Since you guys like my beetle collection So much, I present you to (most of) my current collection !

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kmgo6r/since_you_guys_like_my_beetle_collection_so_much/

Keeping insects without central ac.

I recently moved into a new apartment and I have been looking into getting a pet insect, but my apartment doesn’t have central a/c and heating. I’ve been looking at care for lots of beginner insects and I see things that say they are normally fine at room temperature. I live in southern Louisiana so it’s only cold for like two months of the year, but I was curious if anyone else has had experience with this.

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kmguhb/keeping_insects_without_central_ac/

Can anyone tell me what this is? Saw in southern florida, very small about 10mm.

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kmfkeo/can_anyone_tell_me_what_this_is_saw_in_southern/

Progress on the swallowtails

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kmfxum/progress_on_the_swallowtails/

Fresca is such a sweetie I love his little doggie paddle and butt wiggles. Sub-adult.

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kmf5j1/fresca_is_such_a_sweetie_i_love_his_little_doggie/

Blue Dasher Dragonfly

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kmdkid/blue_dasher_dragonfly/

My first painted lady digital drawing.

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kmdgfc/my_first_painted_lady_digital_drawing/

Need help with identification! I found them in my Kangkong and Okra plants. White head, white and brown thorax, and abdomen with white appendages coming out of it.

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kmblot/need_help_with_identification_i_found_them_in_my/

What is the use of fruit flies, drain flies and fungus flies?

Like I really want to know. To me, in my life, they are stupid, useless pieces of sh!t that don't do anything but fly in your face, constantly annoying you, evaded your space and have no benefit to being in your house, around you or just existent in general. They are small and insignificant. They have no benefit to nature and the world outside of annoying creatures and eating pieces of food. They aren't even beneficial in protein or food-wise for other creatures since they are so small and almost nonexistent. I hate them and I am very spiteful towards these little stupid SOB mfers. Nothing I do gets rid of them and I'm tired of their ugly, stupid, annoying a$$es flying into my face and food every day for literally no reason and no benefit other than to annoy me and have me kill them.

What are the "uses" of these insects other than watching them buzz around stupidly in science experiments?

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kmb1ez/what_is_the_use_of_fruit_flies_drain_flies_and/

What is this small fly? (location: Germany; about 50 sitting on a window all of a sudden; Drosophila-sized)

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kmaqyy/what_is_this_small_fly_location_germany_about_50/

A seller claims that these are young acladocricus sp. Is anyone able to confirm this before I purchase 2?

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/km9e1c/a_seller_claims_that_these_are_young_acladocricus/

What is this?

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/km6sf9/what_is_this/

northeast coast, found in soapy water but they're everywhere. thought they were fungus gnats or fruit flies but not so sure now? sorry for photo quality

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/km6hbr/northeast_coast_found_in_soapy_water_but_theyre/

Mantis HQ

A discord community of mantis keepers offering a place to chat with other keepers and advice to newcomers. We feature a large community with 250+ members, a marketplace category to search and sell/trade with other users, fun events to participate in, and more.

Hop in today!

https://discord.gg/CJyvG9Q

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/km5vjx/mantis_hq/

mantis moult

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/km40sw/mantis_moult/

Today's encounters

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/km1ce5/todays_encounters/

Orb-web spider happy

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/klzk6l/orbweb_spider_happy/

Anyone want to guess what species these are? I'll answer if correct or not :) I mounted them myself so they are in the pet trade, the tarantula is just a molt btw.

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/klzjga/anyone_want_to_guess_what_species_these_are_ill/

Steatoda bipunctata, northern Vermont.

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/klycnu/steatoda_bipunctata_northern_vermont/

My first attempt at pinning! Excuse the missing limbs, I did this with a broken wrist

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kluaoo/my_first_attempt_at_pinning_excuse_the_missing/

I found this inside a picture in my wall, and it was moving at first, but after a couple of weeks, it's not moving. Never seen a bug like this. Any ideas?

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kln1fu/i_found_this_inside_a_picture_in_my_wall_and_it/

What will this grow to be? Picture taken in TamilNadu, South India.

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/klkzvs/what_will_this_grow_to_be_picture_taken_in/

A colorful mayfly (Ephemeroptera) near a pond in Hanover, New Hampshire [oc]

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/klhz1s/a_colorful_mayfly_ephemeroptera_near_a_pond_in/

Honest question about the pinned bug boxes

Why does entomology have a focus on specimen collection of widely known animals, where other animal study and fan groups frown upon it?

A pinned bug box in an educational setting, like a museum or a biology classroom makes perfect contextual sense; my last biology class also featured a huge number of animals preserved in formaldehyde jars to classify.

But it seems that the fandoms for arthropods are different than say, birds or mammals. A fan of cats, for example, might get banned from related subreddits for sharing a picture of 50 taxedermized cats nailed to a board. Likewise, you wouldn't post a chinchilla fur coat to the chinchilla subreddit. I can't think of another phylum that's raised to be killed for decoration by its fans; its usually the opposite. They're cared for and rehabilitated wherever possible. They're loved.

When I see a bunch of pinned bugs as a part of a personal collection, it makes me a little sad. Even having to kill the ones that try to invade my kitchen is a somber experience. I'm not trying to be judgemental, just wanting to understand the fundamental difference.

Thanks in advance, and have a lovely night.

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Look at this mantid I found whilst clearing brush

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/klgvhz/look_at_this_mantid_i_found_whilst_clearing_brush/

Field Entomology in Ecuador (U of Guelph)

Made this short doc a year ago. New to reddit, thought I'd share :)

https://youtu.be/OcuLEeYAzgs

Can't wait to go back in the field and shoot more videos !!

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/klfj2g/field_entomology_in_ecuador_u_of_guelph/

Rusty tussock moth caterpillar (Orgyia antiqua) with its pretty ove-the-top design

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kle11j/rusty_tussock_moth_caterpillar_orgyia_antiqua/

Monarch photo I took last week

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kld48z/monarch_photo_i_took_last_week/

Are locusts considered the superimago of the grasshopper, or is the locust the imago and the grasshopper a sexually mature subimago?

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Woke up to these two bloodstains on pillow. One looks like the literal shape of a bedbug to me. No other signs of infestation except welts on back but I have had them on and off for years with no bedbugs. What do you guys think?

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/klakga/woke_up_to_these_two_bloodstains_on_pillow_one/

Finally completed a box of beetles, all raised by me

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kl9fmi/finally_completed_a_box_of_beetles_all_raised_by/

Can anyone identify this? Found it stuck in my Terro ant bait.

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kl8e4m/can_anyone_identify_this_found_it_stuck_in_my/

Closeup of a Tiger Beetle | Philippines

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kl278z/closeup_of_a_tiger_beetle_philippines/

Various lycaenidae drawn to scale

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kl5uz2/various_lycaenidae_drawn_to_scale/

Black crazy ants carry away a bispinous ant

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kl46z0/black_crazy_ants_carry_away_a_bispinous_ant/

Cyclommatus metallifer finae - so hard to take a good picture when framed :D

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kl2lxh/cyclommatus_metallifer_finae_so_hard_to_take_a/

Butterfly rescue

So I woke up this morning to find a medium sized butterfly in my room. Basically I want to know if its OK to let it outside in winter or will it just freeze. UK temperature is about 4 Celsius to minus 2/3

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How to preserve a female giant prickly insect

I have four beautiful female extatosoma tiaratum (I have males but I don’t think those will give me much of an issue when pinning), and they will start dying soon. They have been wonderful to me and I would like to preserve them in some way. But I’m not sure how to go about it. I’ve pinned different insects before but these have bodies that are so thick, and so soft. I fear I will do it wrong and they will rot. Any tips or ideas?

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kkv661/how_to_preserve_a_female_giant_prickly_insect/

Spiny cleaning day!

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kktr92/spiny_cleaning_day/

A male Yellow Flower Wasp (Agriomyia sp.) carrying a wingless female Yellow Flower Wasp during mating. Qld, Australia.

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kktkvg/a_male_yellow_flower_wasp_agriomyia_sp_carrying_a/

Pinning and Preservation Questions

I got my first pinning products the other day, and i’m looking forward to learning the process. But some of the stuff is a bit unclear, so let me set up a hypothetical. Let’s say i have a butterfly. I put it in the prepared kill jar, and once it’s dead i take it out and pin it. Once it’s pinned and put up in a frame, how can i keep it from decomposing? Does the ethyl acetate + air tight frames/boxing help? Most of what i’m reading is just “kill, pin, frame” and i’d like some clarity. Thank you!

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Small glass display dome recommendations (or where to buy from)/display tips

I received an absolutely beautiful Phanaeus demon scarab beetle today, but it sadly didn't come in any display case. I want to get a nice little glass dome to display this little guy in, but I can't find any real good ones anywhere. I'd love to get one with a glass knob at the top (preferably) and a wood base. Does anyone know where I can find a good cheap display dome for my little beetle? Or does anyone have any different display options I should look into? This will be the first insect I'll be displaying myself, so any tips would be awesome as well!

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kk7tl1/small_glass_display_dome_recommendations_or_where/

Saw this on my walk this morning (while looking for mantis ooths). Located in Maryland USA, can anyone ID?

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kknodl/saw_this_on_my_walk_this_morning_while_looking/

I joined this group purely for jumping spiders, look at this cute little guy with his feets

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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Entomology/comments/kkikhs/i_joined_this_group_purely_for_jumping_spiders/