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If you have Entomophobia* look away now!

We have some beautiful birds and insects for you in our jigsaws this week. Play now 🧩 https://t.co/917cQs5RFg


*an extreme and persistent fear of insects.

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2020-06-22

The curiosity of the first African American entomologist Charles Henry Turner—a scientist who studied bugs—shines in this nonfiction picture book, which showcases his ideas and discoveries about ants, bees, and other insects. Order today: https://t.co/YGbOvk9TKQ

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2020-06-13

Our paper was published today! It describes the Dancing Leaf Insects (Walaphyllium subgen. nov.) from Australia and PNG. When given the opportunity to name the subgenus, I wanted to incorporate the indigenous peoples who may have first appreciated these insects. A thread 1/4

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2020-06-10

I drew the she-ra persona I made! I added an insect net, because I like insects.

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2020-06-05

Physician and naturalist Giovanni Antonio Scopoli was born 1723 in Cavalese (today's Trentino). He spent much of his time collecting plants and insects. He wrote many works, described Amanita Caesarea for the 1st time and corresponded with Carl Linnaeus.

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2020-06-03

John Steele explains how attracting bats into our gardens can provide a natural solution to controlling insects.
https://t.co/Uqao5io4ja

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2020-05-31

It reminds me of Leaf Insects... it's interesting to look at, but hard to memorize. Too complex.

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2020-05-30

"I had an insatiable appetite for rolling in mud when I was your age. Grandpop's farm had plenty of it," Mama said, her eyes lighting up the room. "The secret to happiness is being you—& avoiding man-made insects."

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2020-05-29

Over on the blog, John Steele explains how attracting bats into our gardens can provide a natural solution to controlling insects.
https://t.co/Uqao5io4ja

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2020-05-24

On the blog, John Steele explains how attracting bats into our gardens can provide a natural solution to controlling insects.
https://t.co/Uqao5io4ja

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2020-05-21

I see you’ve crawled onto my profile!

Call me bug! I’m:

- Female
- A fursuiter
- Artist
- Bisexual
- Obsessed with insects. Seriously.

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2020-05-17

Check it out, and read 's important and beautiful books! We are all interrelated. We are all part of the same ecosystem. Plants, animals, humans, insects... we all have a critical role in this world!
You have the power to create change!
https://t.co/MjiWpAQoJP

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2020-05-16

I got tag by to pick four of my favorite insects. It was a bit difficult and there's probably a cuter (or sexier) insect that I know but I'm gonna call it with these four now https://t.co/QzvkiNHNqo

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2020-05-12

Weerm are a peculiar species that Scholars have been baffled as to their origins, with debate often being centered around whether they descended from dragons or insects. These creatures are quite popular with young Keepers.

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2020-05-11

🎼 Welkyn Kresford, the Conductor of Souls.

"Mysteries are like open doors in towns infested with insects. You've no choice but to close them"

Drawn by:

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2020-05-08

Jacob Marrel (1613-1681) and Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717). Stepfather and daughter. Jacob (left) was a Dutch flower artist who taught Maria (right) how to paint. He was good. She was outstanding, a pioneering naturalist and traveller, who specialised in insects.

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2020-05-07

I love insects. If you aked me my favorite insect, it'd be
Allomyrina dichotoma, or the Japanese rhinoceros beetle.

So I tried to make an anthro of one. I'm not 100% happy with him yet, but it's one of those 'I spent so much time on it I may as well show it to people' things.

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2020-05-02

Barroth are insectivores, meaning they prey upon insects. In the Wildspire Waste and Wildspire Region of the Guiding Lands, Barroth can be seen digging into ant mounds to feed on Carrier Ants. In the Old World, Barroth have been seen eating Altaroth.

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2020-05-01

💦 Aid to the identification of insects. v.1.
London: E.W. Janson, 1880-90.
https://t.co/vEk23PONLg

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2020-04-25

Jacob Christian Schäffer's "Icones insectorvm circa Ratisbonam" contains 280 hand-colored copper engravings illustrating approximately 3,000 insects.

It's also the 1,000th book from our collection uploaded to 's Flickr stream 🎉: https://t.co/MYRd52NDAX

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2020-04-24