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onenicebugperday · 9 months

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Hi!! I'm trying to get over my overwhelming fear of crane flies, is there any way you could supply some fun facts about them? Specifically pedicia albivitta but there's so many species and not a lot of information I can find about them

Well for starters all crane flies are entirely harmless. They don't have mouthparts capable of biting and can't sting or pinch or anything. If they fly at you it's because they don't see you or register you as something to avoid, not because they're attacking or have any reason to land on you.

Despite common belief and sometimes being referred to as mosquito hawks or skeeter eaters, they do not eat mosquitoes, and are in fact incapable of eating them because they don't have the right mouthparts.

Most adults don't eat at all, but if they do, they eat nectar, pollen, or sap, or just drink water. They really only live long enough as adults to breed (1-2 weeks), so there's not much need to feed.

Some aquatic crane fly larvae are thought to eat mosquito larvae, but I'm not sure I've ever seen a reliable source on that. Larvae can be either aquatic, semiaquatic, or terrestrial and what they eat depends on their environment, but mostly I've seen that they're detrivores, so they help with soil health like other decomposers. They're also a big source of food for other animals like predatory insects, spiders, frogs, fish, and birds. Probably bats, too, I imagine. So they do play an important role in ecosystems!

Also they can be really beautiful! Some of them even mimic wasps with pretty black and yellow stripes. I'll show you my fav species, though, the eastern phantom crane fly:

What a beauty! Look at those stripey socks. Adorable.

Also they sometimes hang from foliage in the cutest way:

Lol. Silly.

Photos by ianmanning and germain_savard

#insects #bugs #fly #diptera #crane fly #eastern phantom crane fly #apho-sappho #the more you know #bug fear

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im-a-turtle-with-anger-issues · 2 months

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((Ooc: not Raph literally being bullied by cockroaches rn-))

Heeyyy!! uh..u good..?

0~0

What do you want! >:(

#people ask raph #raph talks #bug fear

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julijbee · 3 months

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enki dies of smoke inhalation in his sleep because he's using his left lung as extra parasite storage to get a +1 on his needle worm damage. moonless is fine she will probably eat him when she wakes up. 👍

#secret fear and hunger fanart for my tumblr only. <3 #enki ankarian #moonless #fear and hunger #art #if you poked him with a pin he would deflate with a comical squealing balloon sound and a million bugs would tumble out.#normalize eating not to sustain the flesh (selfish) but to sustain the colony of tapeworms in your small intestine (selfless act of service

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heartscrypt · 7 months

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the web - fear of manipulation and lost control made manifest

#twst #twisted wonderland #jamil viper #kalim al asim #twst tma au #tma #heartscribbles #dont tag as ship #honestly this piece stands alone w/o the tma au tag but i just want it there for context #but for the very niche audience of tma twst people im sure you all understand me when i say jamil is SOOOOO webcoded #i have a lot of thoughts on a twst tma au that will probably come out later #most of them center around web!jamil tbh #there is something incredibly funny about aligning (guy with horrid fear of all bugs ever) with (spider themed fear god)#i will keep doing it

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theotherhappyplace · 7 months

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Me: how could we inspire hate in a cosmic horror god if we are so small and insignificant?

Brain: how do people react to a spider in their bed. Or maggots in their fridge?

Me: oh

Me: OH NO

#cosmic horror #cosmic horror thoughts #the revulsion and absurd terror people feel #the fear i myself have felt #illogical repulsions #the bug can't even understand what i am what i do. how strong i am how long lived #if anything what am i to a creature so small? a form of terrible weather? a cataclysm?#a god looking at you and in terror shrieking DONT TOUCH ME GET OUT OF MY HOUSE

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rileyclaw · 1 year

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I think willows canon fear of ladybugs is hysterical

#i dont blame her though i am terrified of all bugs actually.#the owl house #toh #comic #my art #willow park #clover toh #human realm hijinks #she thought she was SAFE!! NO!!!!#amity blight #luz noceda #gus porter #vee noceda #hunter noceda #i imagine this is like. maybe 2 weeks or so after crashlanding in the HR #(we learn about her fear in enchanting grom fight! when she pokes some of the grom sludge a ladybug pops out and shes like HFSDFGHSDGH)

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livwritesstuff · 3 months

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hazel posts a tiktok captioned "true love i think?". the tiktok is literally just hazel giggling as she tries to narrate screenshots of texts between steve and eddie over the years.

here’s some of them:

Steve: I’m going to kill you.

Eddie: ?

Steve: How hard is it to shut a cabinet door?

Eddie: 💤💤💤

Eddie: think i should tell the girls about the wolf spider i found in the basement?

Steve: YES

Steve: I need two more years of hiding shit down there at least. I can sense the fear waning.

Eddie: 👍

*three minutes later*

Steve: Wait you killed the spider though right?

Eddie: *leaves Steve on read to torture him*

Steve: ?

Steve: Ed

Steve: ???

Eddie: now i did

Eddie: but if the ladies ask no i didn’t

Steve: wtf did you order from Amazon?

Eddie: don’t open it

Eddie: it’s for the girls

Steve: Yeah right.

Eddie: excuse me

Eddie: did you go to bed without me??

Steve: Dude I totally forgot Moe’s actual name again…

Steve: The school called asking to speak with "Lucy’s parent or guardian" and I said sorry wrong number and hung up.

Eddie: dude

Eddie: wait why’d the school call about moe

Steve: She got suspended from the basketball team.

Eddie: again?

#eddie is 100% a spam texter he’s firing off texts the second the thought enters his brain #steve does the opposite he's drafting novel-length texts while eddie's watches the endless text bubbles in total agony #steddie #liv’s steddie dads verse #steddie dads #hazel's tiktok page #steve harrington #eddie munson #if you are a spider-fearing person like myself DO NOT look up the aforementioned bug - all you need to know is that it is VERY big

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carnivalcarriondiscarded · 10 months

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and then everyone had nightmares for a month. the end

#caterpillar-butterfly metamorphosis is. Um. inch resting #fascinating! also horrifying! id like to Experience it!#oh to dissolve into soup and be radically transformed into something new. preferably with wings #also realistically. there would be a shed skin left behind #like watch a time lapse of a caterpillar forming the chrysalis #the chrysalis forms Inside the bug and then like... splits it open and the caterpillar's now empty skin just shrivels like a rolled sock #so like... whoever discovers howdy's chrysalis would have to deal with seeing his scooped-out body #UNLESS IM THINKING ABOUT IT TOO LITERALLY BECAUSE HES A MF PUPPET #still. something to think about #scribble salad #yassified howdy <3 #welcome home #welcome home puppet show #welcome home fanart #frank: never fear neighbors - ill ease your worries with detailed information! that way theres no room left for anxiety-inducing mysteries!#frank: why are you screaming

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nickeverdeen · 3 months

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Zuko and Sokka with reader who is deathly scared of bugs. Like they have a giant phobia of them and they run for their life if they see one- 😭

Zuko and Sokka x gn!reader who’s deadly scared of bugs

Zuko

Zuko is initially confused when he witnesses the your intense fear of bugs

He doesn’t fully understand the extent of your phobia but senses it's something serious

Your reaction to bugs is not just a mild discomfort; it's a full-blown panic which kidna catches off guard

Especially when you scream, jump, or even run away at the mere sight of a bug

Zuko, despite not fully comprehending the fear, feels a protective instinct kick in

He instinctively wants to shield you from anything that scares you, bugs included

Zuko takes on the responsibility of checking the surroundings for bugs before you enter a room

When planning dates or outings, Zuko makes a conscious effort to choose locations that are less likely to have bugs

Whether it's a secluded spot or an indoor setting, he wants you to feel safe

On occasions when bugs are unavoidable, Zuko uses his firebending to create a protective barrier

The controlled flames help keep bugs at a distance and provide comfort to you

Zuko encourages you to share your feelings about bugs, helping you confront and cope with your fear

He listens patiently, offering reassurance and support

In a somewhat unconventional twist, Zuko suggests training sessions where the reader learns basic firebending techniques

This serves both as a bonding activity and a way for the reader to feel more empowered

There might be times when you wake up in the middle of the night after a bug-related nightmare

Zuko is there for late-night conversations, providing comfort and a calming presence

Over time, Zuko observes you making progress in dealing with your fear

While it may not completely disappear, the reader becomes more resilient with Zuko's unwavering support

Despite the seriousness of the fear, Zuko and you find moments of shared laughter

You two develop inside jokes about bugs and turn potential scary situations into lighthearted moments

Sokka

Sokka, being the dumb warrior he is, actually initially misunderstood your fear of bugs

He perceived it as an overreaction or just a minor inconvenience

Once Sokka witnesses your intense fear of bugs, he can't help but find it both amusing and endearing

He teases you at first but realizes the genuine distress it causes

Sokka takes on the duty of inspecting areas for bugs before you enter

He waves his machete around or devises some grand, theatrical bug-checking routine to make you laugh

There are likely comical moments where you, upon spotting a bug, dash away, and Sokka, in an attempt to help, joins in the sprint, creating a series of hilarious escapades

Sokka, always the inventive warrior, tries to come up with creative solutions to ease your fear

Whether it's crafting bug-proof accessories or making up goofy bug-repelling songs, he's determined to help

While Sokka teases you about your bug fear, he also demonstrates compassion and understanding

He makes sure the teasing doesn't cross any boundaries and is always ready to comfort you afterward

There might be moments where Sokka's warrior instincts kick in, and he valiantly saves the day by getting rid of a bug threatening you

He turns the situation into a grand heroic act, much to your amusement

Sokka suggest taking on the role of a vigilant protector during nighttime, patrolling the area to ensure you can have bug-free sleep

It becomes a nightly routine filled with laughter

When you aee genuinely scared, Sokka drops the teasing and offers comforting cuddles

He becomes a source of reassurance, making sure you feel safe in his arms

Sokka, being the pragmatic warrior, attempts to educate you about different types of bugs, hoping that knowledge could somehow alleviate your fear

These lessons, however, usually end up in laughter

Despite the fear, Sokka and you find moments of shared laughter and joy

Your relationship becomes a source of light-heartedness, turning bug-related incidents into amusing anecdotes

#request #headcanons #zuko x you #zuko x reader #atla zuko #zuko #prince zuko #fire lord zuko #sokka x reader #atla sokka #sokka #sokka avatar the last airbender #sokka x y/n #fear of bugs

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momijigari · 6 months

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The zine is getting printed right now, can't wait to have it in my hands ! I'm still not sure of when I will make it available on my shop but will try to make it as soon as possible.

To receive a mail when the zine will be available on my shop, don't forget to fill this google form :)

#fear and hunger #funger #shit become real #I printed a lot of fanzines I hope most of the people planning to buy it will actually buy it lol #I believe in you bugs

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beanghostprincess · 6 months

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luffy asking zoro the "would you still love me if i was a worm?" thing and zoro at first being confused af bc "what kind of question is that?" but instantly saying that yeah, he would love him in any shape or form as long as he is still his captain.

sanji and usopp overhear everything, they're next to them. and sanji thinks it's the dumbest question ever, to which zoro replies with "you only say that because you're so fucking scared of bugs that you couldn't love your boyfriend if he turned into a worm one day, shitty cook". which directly offends him, like, to the damn core, because well- at least he would try, right? to love usopp no matter what! but it's just mosshead who says it, so it doesn't mean anything.

but usopp tells him that it's fine and that he understands if he didn't love him if he was a worm and that fears are often stronger than love and, y'know, it's just a stupid question.

sanji can't have that.

so he goes all the way to show usopp that he would still love him if he was a worm by trying to befriend the bugs he has in his little terrarium in his workshop.

he ends up crying and shaking and usopp has to shower with him and hug him for hours after one of the bugs ended up on his face.

moral of the story: "that question is bullshit and it's impossible to turn somebody into a worm and i fucking hate bugs and they hate me too but i love you a lot" — sanji to usopp, probably

#this is so stupid i'm sorry #but it's kind of cute #i support sanji's fear of bugs i cannot deal with them #one piece #sanji #black leg sanji #usopp #sanuso #zolu #roronoa zoro #monkey d luffy

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onenicebugperday · 5 months

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i love most insects/bugs/arachnids/etc., but i still can't stand the sight of earwigs and house centipedes. i was hoping you- or perhaps one of your followers- might have a pleasant story about them, or photos of pet earwigs or house centipedes with cute set-ups, so i could recontextualize these bugs and not get the heebie jeebies when i see them

I would recommend following @crevicedwelling for house centipede content! They keep one (several? idk) as pets and often post cute photos and videos.

As for earwigs, did you know females care for their eggs to keep them safe? They are excellent mothers. Maybe looking up photos of females with eggs might help you to find them cuter?

Look at her...