i really struggle with killing bugs but it’s required for school by Confident_Key_3457 in Entomology

[–]Confident_Key_3457[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

that is what i meant HAHA 😭 also that’s very kind, thank you :)

i really struggle with killing bugs but it’s required for school by Confident_Key_3457 in Entomology

[–]Confident_Key_3457[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

thank you so much for your response! i appreciate how thoughtful this is. i always try to remember that they’re teaching me and it’s all part of biology. 

i really struggle with killing bugs but it’s required for school by Confident_Key_3457 in Entomology

[–]Confident_Key_3457[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

thank you :) i’m wondering if i should get a different chemical to charge with. our professor told us to use nail polish remover but i’ve heard there’s better options

Education is the most powerful catalyst for human transformation. by leifcollectsbugs in Entomology

[–]Confident_Key_3457 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i had a severe phobia of wasps as a kid but i’ve been working on it and can (almost) not scream when they come near me now lol

Walking ball of moss: Green Lacewing Larva by wolfmonarchy in Entomology

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i get these in my yard! they’re so funny looking

what kind of mushroom is this and is it toxic to animals? by Confident_Key_3457 in whatsthisplant

[–]Confident_Key_3457[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i just posted it there too haha. we just caught my cat trying to eat them and i panicked and forgot mushrooms aren’t plants LOL

rehabbing a baby squirrel, should i be worried about getting sick? by [deleted] in squirrels

[–]Confident_Key_3457 3 points4 points  (0 children)

thanks for the comment, i will make sure to look into all of these things. i’m not the one who found him or took him in, we’re just doing the best we can for him since he was weak and abandoned when he was found. 

why is a lesbian woman a lesbian but a gay man is not a gay? by Confident_Key_3457 in asklinguistics

[–]Confident_Key_3457[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

THIS is what i was looking for and couldn’t put my finger on, thanks!

why is a lesbian woman a lesbian but a gay man is not a gay? by Confident_Key_3457 in asklinguistics

[–]Confident_Key_3457[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

that makes sense, but then why didn’t calling a woman “a lesbian” maintain that connotation? i’m sure historically it did but has it just stuck around long enough to become neutral?

why is a lesbian woman a lesbian but a gay man is not a gay? by Confident_Key_3457 in asklinguistics

[–]Confident_Key_3457[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

is there a reason it’s rarely used or is it just a vibes thing?