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It's #WorldWildlifeDay. Remember that insects & other arthropods are just as important & deserving of our care & attention as are sharks, eagles, giraffes & tortoises.
Here's a rhinocerous beetle (Golofa sp.) Males have horns to shove around other males to compete for females.
Glitter spider! Mirror spiders are really neat. Using structural color to make their golden hue, the plates can expand and contract. From far away they look like glistening droplets.
I'd updated to Syssphinx molina by @WAtlFish. Thanks! An ID characteristic is the black hind wing spots
Omg. Guys. @Lycomorpha's new insecta-deck is live on @kickstarter & it's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen and have already sent all my money.
Every. single. insect. was hand drawn.
So - if you like, art, bugs, or both - get them! obviously. https://t.co/WCIlbJSyDV