August 2011
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Anonymous asked: Hey! I heard about this blog from a friend of mine and I think its totally cool! I didn't think a clogging site would have something that interests me, haha. I don't know how you stand on the topic of keeping wild bugs as pets, but I found a woody bear caterpillar today, and im thinking of raising it into an isabella tiger moth. Do you know what a good habitat setup for them would be?
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Work Bug!
“Found this guy at work… yesterday. I never did get a good look at them, just this not-so-great photo on my phone.
Are they a beetle? They look like a beetle of some kind.”
Hi Toby!! I knew right away that your guest bug was a Blister Beetle and I am fairly certain that I have identified him correctly as a Margined Blister Beetle using my Kaufman guide. My guide says: ...
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A Change in Perspective
“I have been terrified of bugs for a long time. It’s been a little difficult to deal with. Though I’ve always been fascinated by how they work. Everything about them, especially colonized bugs, like ants or wasps. Recently, I’ve been a lot more comfortable with them, being around them and even being in physical contact with them in some cases. Still having trouble with...
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Today's Guest Bug!
http://donotpressrepeat.tumblr.com/post/9266116170/oh-my-god-it-is-so-cute
“I don’t know what this spider is doing, but I don’t like it. “
Aw, I like it 994days, I think this is a Huntsman burying itself. I want one!
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Another Guest bug!
“Found this little guy wandering on the porch and he’s so generic that I can’t figure out what he is. He’s some kind of sphinx moth for sure, but I can’t find any pictures of this instar. If it helps I’m located in Missouri, and I’d really like to find some food for him.”
Oh geez, Idiggiantorbots I can try but I’m sure you searched bugguide...
tothedarktower asked: Do all roaches creep you out?
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Anonymous asked: Were you ever freaked out by bugs as a kid? Or have you always been comfortable handling them?
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Today's Guest-Bug is brought to you by...
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paratoxodera asked: Do you keep any bugs as pets? Have you ever raised mantids? I highly recommend it if you haven't. Well, even if you have.
whiterabbitseeker-deactivated20 asked: Hey, I live in the Kansas mid-west region, and I saw a dragonfly with black and white striped wings. I love black and white stripes and I find this particular bug beautiful!! I mean gorgeous! So my questions: What is this kind of dragon fly called? What makes them produce black and white strips? What do they eat? And, can you make pets out of them?
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