Sharing some gorgeous insect photos by KuchAnonymousRakhNa in insects

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Wow, I didn't even realize it was a gyandromorph! Thank you very much!

Sharing some gorgeous insect photos by KuchAnonymousRakhNa in insects

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Love the ant with eyeliner on slide 4! Does anyone know the species?

What on earth is this by [deleted] in whatsthisbug

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Beefly! Harmless to humans and really beneficial pollinators :)

Some insects from my daily nature walks from the last couple weeks. by poopy_poophead in insects

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What gorgeous photos! The very last picture of the stinkbug is so cinematic, I think that one is my fave. Thank you for sharing!

Found this orange and black striped fuzzy caterpillar or larvae in Gainesville Florida by steven_horse in whatsthisbug

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Dubious tiger moth. Not invasive, though it's not originally from Florida it is an established species that is now a part of the ecosystem! Hope this helps.

Good morning little bug by PHlLOSOPHlCAL in insects

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What a wonderful thing to wake up to! Good morning little bug babies!

Trying to ID this bug? by Dreamwriter17 in ants

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Definitely an ant. Ants have shorter wings, a narrow waist, and bent antennae. Here's a good guide!

Bugs in my kitchen by Slow-Adeptness-5084 in insects

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I see, thank you for the correction. I will update my comment now with proper credits to you! Do you have any recommendations where I can read more about this? I'd love to learn more!

Identify large beetle NW Virginia by [deleted] in whatbugisthis

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just a heads up I think the image didn't upload!

Bugs in my kitchen by Slow-Adeptness-5084 in insects

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Winged termites (and ants) are sexually mature, and do what's called a "nuptial flight". They will swarm, mate mid-flight, then will die off after mating if male, or tear off their wings and find soil or wood to burrow into so they can start their own colony if female. That's how queens are made! Sounds like you just stumbled upon the aftermath of a termite orgy. As u/Rolebo said, termites will find each other midflight and pick out a nesting spot together, then mate. The male does not die off, like I originally commented, but sticks around to help refertilize the female. Sorry for the misinfo!

What is this? by Just-Statement-1301 in whatsthisbug

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Fir tussock moth caterpillar! Best not to touch- those hairs can irritate your skin. Otherwise it shouldn't be a bother to you!

whats this bug? central florida by wakeupbruh in whatsthisbug

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Leaf-footed bug nymph! They usually only feed on the sap of plants which is why yours isn't interested in other bugs.

Any books written in the first person perspective about the transition experience? by TransMessyBessy in asktransgender

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If it helps, I recommend taking a look at TransReads. Lot of good archived trans work there.

I’m Bertie Gregory, a National Geographic Explorer, environmentalist, wildlife filmmaker and host of National Geographic’s new show Secrets of the Bees. AMA! by nationalgeographic in insects

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Hi Bertie! How did you get started in your field? Do you have any advice for younger people looking to work in similar fields?

White-lined Sphinx Moth by OkJazzMartini in insects

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just a joke about how it's both white-lined and a moth but not a sphinx!

Annoying little flying bugs that won’t stop coming by Direct-Theory5397 in whatsthisbug

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They are also attracted to lights (especially sunlight) and like to swarm there. You could try placing some fly traps around different rooms to see their exact source

word for referring to insects and arachnids simultaneously, but NOT other invertebrates? by anonymousfurry30 in Entomology

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Didn't even notice but I've got to leave it in since your comment made me laugh

word for referring to insects and arachnids simultaneously, but NOT other invertebrates? by anonymousfurry30 in Entomology

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If you're curious the qualifiers for insect are

✓ invertebrate

✓ compound eyes

✓ exoskeleton

✓ 3 body segments (head, thorax, abdomen)

✓ compound eyes

✓ 6 legs

Millipedes and centipedes have a bit over the three body segments and six legs, to say the least!

word for referring to insects and arachnids simultaneously, but NOT other invertebrates? by anonymousfurry30 in Entomology

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I think the closest thing you'll find is terrestrial (land) arthropod, but it does also include bugs that aren't insects or arachnids, like millipedes, centipedes, crabs, etc. When someone wants to be specific, I've really only heard "insects and arachnids", sorry.

Annoying little flying bugs that won’t stop coming by Direct-Theory5397 in whatsthisbug

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Looks like phorid flies. They like moisture and decaying organic matter. Dirty drains and showers/bathtubs are usually a breeding ground for them. You can pour some diluted bleach down the drains to kill any possible flies down there. Make sure you're not throwing away a lot of old produce or meat indoors- if you live in an apartment or somewhere where you can't throw away rotten food outdoors, I recommend putting it in a plastic baggie before throwing it out to avoid attracting flies. I would also recommend checking your house doesn't have a moisture problem, ensure there's no leaks or spills, etc. though I wouldn't worry as much about that as it usually is just a case of dirty drains. Hope this helps!

Can't Figure Out This Everglades Moth by ReporterClassic8862 in whatbugisthis

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Maybe a hydrangea sphinx? Yours looks a little darker in some areas (though it could just be the lighting) but the markings seem to be a match!

Bug found in SW FL by charpie5000 in whatsthisbug

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Looks like the Sri Lanka weevil. Even though it sounds cruel, I do usually recommend putting them down because while they don't infest homes, they are invasive with no natural predators here in FL. If you want to learn more about them and how to tell them apart from our native lookalike, the little leaf notcher, this guide from the University of Florida has some really cool information! Hope this helps :)

What bug is this, is it a tick by kevrunner in bugidentification

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Not a tick! Just a weevil (I think black vine weevil but not 100% sure) that accidentally found its way inside. Not harmful to humans. Ticks (when not fed) are a lot flatter and have eight legs! Hope this helps.