#elephant mosquitoes

[ljsbugblog]

a beautiful male Elephant Mosquito (genus Toxorhynchites), a group of very large mosquitoes that do not consume blood as adults (feeding instead on plant saps, juices, etc.), and who's larvae prey on those of other mosquito species!

this guy was wonderful to photograph on account of his lovely colouration, and being such a relatively large insect (at least 1cm body length, from memory) I could capture all his details.

Unknown Elephant Mosquito, male (genus Toxorhynchites).

#ljsbugblog #bugblr #entomology #macro #insects #diptera #flies #culicidae #mosquitoes #toxorhynchites #elephant mosquitoes #unconfirmed ID

[rattyexplores]

Very Large Mosquito

I guess that’s why they’re called ‘Elephant Mosquitoes’.

A different specimen is pictured below BTW.

Toxorhynchites speciosus

18/03/23

#Toxorhynchites speciosus #Culicidae #Mosquitoes #Toxorhynchites #Elephant Mosquitoes #Nematocera #Nematoceran Flies #Diptera #flies #invertblr #invertebrates #Arthropods #Arthropoda #bugs #bugblr #bugs tw #bug #insects #insecta #insectblr #insects tw #entomology

[onenicebugperday]

Elephant mosquitoes, genus Toxorhynchites, Culicidae

Found worldwide, elephant mosquitoes are among the largest species of mosquito (including the very largest known, Toxorhynchites speciosus) and do not consume blood. Adults feed on sap, nectar, and honeydew. The aquatic larvae are predaceous and feed on the larvae of other mosquitoes, including blood-drinking mosquitoes that feed on humans and are common vectors for disease.

Photos 1-4 by tshahan, 5 by hydaticus, 6 by ombeline_sculfort, 7 by carlosalexandreraposo, 8 by haileyleroy2003, 9 by djhiker, and 10 for scale by flipperg

#animals #curators on tumblr #insects #bugs #mosquito #fly #diptera #elephant mosquito #Toxorhynchites #one nice bug #the fuzzy antennae on the males are A+++

[uncharismatic-fauna]

Uncharismatic Fact of the Day

Don’t be intimidated by the Australian elephant mosquito- this species doesn’t bite! Like other members of the Toxorhynchites genus, Australian elephant mosquito larvae feed on the eggs and hatchlings of other insects, and as adults they consume primarily sap and nectar.

(Image: An Australian elephant mosquito (Toxorhynchites speciosus) by John Tann)

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#australian elephant mosquito #Diptera #Culicidae #mosquitoes #flies #insects #arthropods #uncharismatic facts

[mastomysowner]

My cofi

#rats #ratblr #cats #dogs #cockroach #mosquito #elephant #spirited away #my neighbor totoro #animal art #coffee art #coffee #<3

[ijsthee]

Sherlock&co tag

#sherlock & co #maybe for future episodes i just stay out of the tag lol #ill have my own fun #i think some of you are.. whats the saying? making a mountain out of a molehill? #my english is not englishing #in dutch we say make an elephant out of a mosquito

[a-book-of-creatures]

Al-Qazwini’s description of the mosquito is sending me. Like, into orbit.

The mosquito is an animal in the image of the elephant but on a much smaller scale, and every part that was created for the elephant, so the mosquito has, in addition to two wings...

Pictured: a flying elephant

#mosquitoes are just teeny tiny flying elephants #confirmed

[prodogg]

I just read a meta that included the fountain scene and it mentioned that Ty Lee was forced to stay complicit. BITCH WHERE, did we watch a different show or what. I'm just so baffled... jfc I know you want to turn Azula in that big bad that has to be overcome in life but chill out, Ty Lee thought it was cute and wasnt threatened with a pistol 24/7 by Azula, same goes for Mai btw.

#vent #pd talks #jfc #done with bs #people create an elephant from a mosquito #mai #ty lee #azula #dangerous ladies

[aliceisathome]

I've just finished Our Skyy 2 last 2 eps. I've seen a lot of people giving these ATOTS and BB crossovers an absolute hammering but i bloody loved them. Yes, it was lazy writing to have them lost in the forest TWICE but it was so they could set up each character to spend time with both of the other couple separately.

And what couples! The younger but more stable Pat and Pran (not that they're perfect but they seem to have more emotional maturity) and the new, older couple, one of whom feels like he's not good enough (and is set in his ways). They resonate with each other, recognising both their own and their partners' traits within the other couple's dynamic

And now I'm just going to ramble incoherently. I bloody loved it. LOVED IT. Loved all the parallels and call outs, the humour, and the growth of all of them. The asking for a score was just *chef's kiss* - especially after that ACTUAL kiss. And Chief in his new clothes, sunglasses and a sports car with the hood down? I would have fainted. Turns out that Yod is an even bigger shipper than we are. Did anyone else get a IRL EarthMix vibe when Tian was taking photos of himself and the dessert and Chief was taking pix of him? Just me? OK. I guessed Chief's conditions were that they play the parts but the fact that they switched the expected casting was genius. The PatPran kiss that kept not happening finally happening when they were Chief and Tian was fab.

And I was fine with the last half of this ep being heavy on the Chief and Tian because their relationship was the most unformed being only just properly established at the end of their series (unlike Pat and Pran who we know went on to be happy bunnies). The bedroom chase happening with our ATOTS boys was a funny final nod at the end of BB as well.

Random thoughts: Earth looks STUNNING in a suit. Wai and Korn kissing! Pat with his hair tied up! LAYS! Finger sucking! Pa interrupting the actual PatPran kiss AGAIN! White - bleurgh. Approving parents - yay! Rooftop tears and kisses! Proposal!

Was it perfect? No. But Aof did a fabulous job and I am positively giddy.

#Do I want a Nong Nao eye mask? Yes - yes I do. #Nipple acknowledgement AND pinching from GMMtv! Has the world gone mad? #Tian wears elephant pants as pjs. I am delighted by this. #The mosquito net kiss was EVERYTHING #EarthMix #OhmNanon #PatPran #PhuphaTian #a tale of thousand stars #1000 stars #a tale of a thousand stars #bad buddy the series #ATOTS x BB #Our Skyy 2 #Aof Noppharnach

[feral-babe]

The Ace of Antennae (wands) card emerges as a beacon of raw potential, an untamed surge of creative energy that beckons us to seize the moment and harness our inner fire. It embodies inspiration, new beginnings, and the spark that ignites the flame of innovation within us. In this dynamic card, we find the embodiment of our own essence as creative beings, encouraged to embark upon new ventures with the fervor of pioneers.

Drawing parallels to the elephant mosquito, we find a remarkable reflection of these themes in nature's own design. As adults, they delicately sip nectar, symbolizing the sustenance of dreams and ideas that fuel our aspirations. Their elegance in feeding reminds us to nurture our creative sources with gentle appreciation, infusing our actions with purpose. However, it's their larval stage that echoes the card's most profound essence. As voracious predators, they engage in the art of control, devouring the larvae of disease-bearing mosquitoes. This duality signifies the power of creative energy, where it can both feed upon and curtail harmful influences, much like the elephant mosquito curbs disease vectors. This juxtaposition imparts a potent lesson—the Ace of Antennae urges us to harness our potential to transform circumstances. These insects illustrate how creative power, when channeled wisely, can not only nurture our visions but also bring about positive change. Just as the larvae exert their prowess against disease, we can utilize our creative spark to catalyze transformative shifts in our lives and surroundings.

Just as the Ace of Antennae card invites us to grasp the wand of untapped potential, the elephant mosquito stands as a living testament to the duality of creation and transformation. They teach us that to fully embrace our creative energy, we must be both nurturers and challengers, drawing inspiration from life's sweetness while boldly confronting obstacles. The intricate dance of this mosquito mirrors our own journey, urging us to explore, innovate, and harmonize the contrasting forces within us, ultimately unlocking the boundless potential that lies within. It signifies the spark that sets transformative journeys in motion, urging us to grasp opportunities with fervor.

Ultimately, this duo beckons us to embrace the multifaceted nature of our creative force. By tapping into this energy, we can amplify our endeavors, cultivate change, and inspire growth in ways that ripple through our existence, much like the intricate interplay of predator and protector in nature's balance.

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#artists on tumblr #illustration #insects #tara jillian art #nature #bugs #redbubbleartist #bug tarot #tarot cards #tarot art #mosquito #elephant mosquito #invertebrates #entomology #big bug gospel #bugblr

[benjisays]

#Mosquitos #Death Toll #Crocodiles #Elephants #Sharks #Humans

[basingamer]

In condolences for my friend @ajarofpickledtears getting attacked by mosquitoes, I would like to offer some emotional medicine in the form of trivia of this wonderful insect pictured above.

This is the elephant mosquito. It is among the largest species in the US, being around 18mm in length. They sport an elegant bluish hue, making them far easier on the eyes than their more annoying relatives.

Elephant mosquitoes are among the species of mosquito that do not take blood from humans. Their diet instead consists of honeydew, fruit and nectar. The best part? Unlike the commonly misnomered crane fly, these beauties actually eat other mosquitoes! As larvae, they hunt down that of the blood sucking species.

In conclusion, elephant mosquitoes are a vibe.

Cylas, I hope your bites heal fast, and I hope you can find some level of comfort in knowing these big blue bugs put the little fuckers who stole your blood into an early grave.

#mosquito #elephant mosquito #these ones are good

[inkskinned]

i got rickrolled today but it didn't work because i have adblocker installed, so youtube just told me i violated the terms of service. yesterday i was trying to edit a picture as a joke for my girlfriend, and google made me check a box to prove i'm human because i wasn't "searching normally".

it isn't just that capitalism is killing fun and whimsy, it is that any element of entertainment or joy is being fed upon by this mosquito body, one that will suck you dry at any vulnerability.

do you want to meet new friends in your city? download this app, visit our website, sign up for our email list. pay for this class on making a terrarium, on candlemaking, on cooking. it will be 90 dollars a session. you can go to group fitness, but only under our specific gym membership. solve the puzzle, sign up for our puzzle-of-the-month-club. what is a club if not just a paid opportunity - you are all paying for the same thing, which makes you a community.

but you're like me, i know it - you're careful, you try the library meetings and the stuff at the local school and all of that. the problem is that you kind of want really specific opportunities that used to exist. you are so grateful for libraries and the publicly-funded things: they are, however, an exception - and everything they have, they've fought tooth-and-nail to protect. you read a headline about how in many other states, libraries have virtually nothing left.

do you want to meet up with your friends afterwards? gift your friends the discord app. you can choose to go to a cafe (buy a coffee, at least), a bar (money, alcohol) or you can all stay in and catch a movie (streaming) or you can all stay in bed (rent. don't get me started) and scream (noise complaint. ticket at least).

you want to read a new book, but the book has to have 124 buzzwords from tiktok readers that are, like, weirdly horny. you can purchase this audiobook on audible! your podcast isn't on spotify, it's on its own server, pay for a different site. fuck, at least you're supporting artists you like. the art museum just raised their ticket price. once, they had a temporary exhibit that acknowledged that ~85% of their permanent art galleries were from cis white men, and that they had thousands of works by women (even famous women, like frida! georgia o'keefe!) just rotting in their basement. that exhibit lasted for 3 months and then they put everything away again.

walmart proudly supports this strip of land by the street! here are some flowers with wilting leaves. its employees have to pay out-of-pocket for their uniforms. my friend once got fined by the city because she organized a community pick-up of the riverfront, which was technically private property.

no, you cannot afford to take that dance class, neither can i. by the way - i'm a teacher. i'm absolutely not saying "educators shouldn't be paid fairly." i'm saying that when i taught classes, renting a studio went from 20 bucks an hour to 180 in the span of 6 months. no significant changes to the studio were made, except they now list the place as updated and friendly. the heat still doesn't work in the building. i have literally never seen the landlord who ignores my emails. recently they've been renting it out at night as an "unusual nightclub; a once-in-a-lifetime close-knit party." they spent some of those 180 dollars on LEDs and called it renovating. the high heels they invite in have been ruining the marley.

do you want to experience the old internet? do you want to play flash games or get back the temporary joy of club penguin? you can, you just need to pay for it. i have a weird, neurodivergent obsession with occasionally checking in to watch the downfall and NFT-ification of neopets. if i'm honest with you all - i never got into webkins, my family didn't have the money to buy me a pointless elephant. people forget that "being poor" can mean literally "if i buy you that toy, i can't afford rent."

you and i don't have time to make good food, and we don't have the budget for it. we are not gonna be able to host dinner parties, we're not made of money, kid. do you want some kind of 3rd space? a space that isn't home or work or school? you could try being online, but - what places actually exist for you? tiktok counts as social media because you see other people on it, not because they actually talk to you.

there was a local winter tradition of sledding down the hill at my school. kids would use pizza boxes and jackets and whatever worked, howling and laughing. back in september, they made a big announcement that this time, rules were changing, and everyone must pay 10 dollars to participate. when im not scared shitless, i kind of appreciate the environmental irony - it hasn't gone below 40. so much for snow & joyriding.

i saw a bulletin for a local dogwalking group and, nervous about making a good first impression, showed up early. the first guy there grimaced at me. "sorry," he said. "there's a 30-dollar buy-in fee." i thought he was joking. wait. for what? the group doesn't offer anything except friendship and people with whom to walk around the city.

he didn't know the answer. just shrugged at me. "you know," he said. "these days, everything costs money."

#spilled ink #warm up #“why did u tag it warm up” bc i wrote it off the cuff while drinkin coffee lol #btw the 30 dollar buy in for the dog walking is bc they pay the organizer a small pittance so she can #run fb ads and stuff and like she does put in a lot of work i don't mind paying her #but that's exactly what im fucking talking about like. #ppl can't afford to volunteer their time anymore and we all understand it!!! everything costs money for everyone! #like we didn't have to use to say ''do you mind paying me back for the stuff we ate'' #we used to be able to afford to feed our friends once in a while!!!

[d33p-att1c-art]

~ 🌪️ Wildin Thoughts ⚡~

Sometimes we aren't able to handle and control anything that's going on inside our minds. It seems like mosquitos are flying around in our brains creating mess and disorder which makes us feel helpless and tired. The reason for that is that we turn those small insects into big elephants while we don't even recognize. Let the mosquitos stay mosquitos and then they'll be too small to fight you!

#mosquito #elephant #art #drawing

[darksilvania]

The Hybrid Fossils

This "fossils" pokemon are not revived from bones, but rather they are cloned from prehistoric blood samples, recovered from another fossil pokemon

This ancient Bug/Rock pokemon can be found and revived, to extract blood samples with which you can re-create the ancient pokemons, however, the blood samples recovered from the mosquito are usually deteriorated and to create a complete DNA sequence you will need to mix 2 samples. There are 4 diferente Blood samples: Mammal (Ice), Reptile (dragon), Bird (Rock) and Fish (Water)

Mammal/Reptile becomes Ice/Dragon, it is based on the inostrancevia alexandri the largest species of Gorgonopsid

Mammal/Bird becomes Ice/Rock, it is based on the Aepyornis maximus known as the "Elephant Bird", the largest terrestrial bird that ever existed

Fish/Reptile becomes Water/Dragon, it is basd on the shastasaurus sikanniensis, the largestest species of Ichtyosaurus

Fish/Bird becomes Water/Rock, it is based on the Palaeeudyptes klekowskii, the largest penguin to ever live

The man in charge of this experiment of prehistoric splicing is Professor Marrow, an expert on "Paleogenetic" and the one who discovered the whole process

Professor Marrow is based on a mix of John Hammond from "Jurassic Park" and Dr. Moreau from "The island of Dr. Moreau"

#Pokemon #fakemon #fake pokemon #prehistoric fakemon #fossils #fossil fakemon #amber #mutants #hybrid #pokemon professor #megafauna #dragon pokemon #dragon type #dragon fakemon #ice pokemon #ice type #ice fakemon #water pokemon #water type #water fakemon #rock type #rock pokemon #rock fakemon #bug pokemon #bug fakemon #bug type

[veenxys]

「Picnic date with BNHA Boys」

⤷ Bakugou

he didn't like the idea very much at first; the thought of mosquitoes and the heat of the sun irritated him. but, seeing how much you want to do this and how excited it makes you, he ends up accepting it, however, it is you who does everything in the beginning; prepare food and drinks and choose a good place. he pretends not to like it at first but the place you chose is perfect; under a big tree near a small lake. the sun is not so hot and for the first time in a long time he feels whole and happy and carefree. so he just surrenders in that moment; eating with you, smiling and stroking your hair as you lay in his lap while you talk about anything that comes to mind.

⤷ Deku

you and he make all the food you bring on the picnic: the little sandwiches, the cupcakes, even the lemonade. you spend the whole morning in the kitchen, laughing and messing around and exchanging kisses until everything is ready and packed in a basket so big you have to carry it along, one of your hands and one of his on either side of the handle.

it's a sunny day, the kind when the sky is so blue it hurts to look at it for too long. the two of you lie down on his blanket and feed on grapes as he tries to convince you that the cloud to your left looks like an elephant (you're not convinced).

⤷ Kirishima

he doesn't mind going to parks where there are a lot of people or in quiet places where it's usually just the two of you; he will go anywhere with you. he likes to peel an orange for you and he always asks something like "is it good?" looking at you for a few seconds with a smile on his face before returning his gaze to the orange he is peeling for himself. he also likes to play something with you or just listen to you talk, but at the end of the day he likes to lie on the blanket and close his eyes, using one arm as a pillow while the other he gently strokes your hair or your sides while you lay your head on his chest.

⤷ Todoroki

he likes to go to large, quiet places that are close to a river or lake; the noise of the water and the birds singing in the sky just makes the climate and atmosphere more perfect and pleasant. you two take everything you like; fruits, cakes, sweets, juices or soft drinks but if you see a fruit on a tree close to where you are, he won't think twice about putting you on his shoulders so you can reach and pick it up. he washes the fruit for you in the river or lake and then you spend the rest of the afternoon lying on the blanket looking at the clouds; your head on his chest as he gently caresses your sides, wishing this moment would never end.

⤷ Denki

having a picnic with you is one of his favorite things; he loves and appreciates every moment by your side and makes a point of keeping those moments deep in his heart and also on his phone. he likes to film and take pictures of the two of you preparing food, walking hand in hand, sitting on the grass, eating or talking.. he likes to record these moments so he can watch them again when he is sad or missing you , or to post on instagram.

⤷ Tamaki

you and he would have the most beautiful and aesthetically pleasing picnics ever. with delicious foods and sweets that you bought at your favorite bakery. and you also take a lot of pictures that you two post on instagram or just to keep for yourselves.

but it's not really about how pretty everything looks or the social media posts. picnics with your boyfriend are always so adorable because you get to relax and stop thinking about anything else. the two of you just sit and talk and eat for a while. it's a nice change of pace that makes your heart settle in your chest.

⤷ Shinsou

no one knows you better than he does, so when he suggested you guys go on a picnic on one of his rare days off, you knew it was his way of trying to relieve all the stress you two had been feeling lately. it's so sweet and soft the feeling of lying on a blanket in the sun with your favorite boy as he plays with your hair and the two of you share a tangerine. it's a healing time for the two of you to reconnect and de-stress from the week just passed. he tells you all the gossip from work and you tell him about your two coworkers who are secretly dating.

⤷ Hawks

you and he are always taking videos and pictures of you to watch when you're apart. he's so bubbly and sweet all the time because he finally gets to spend time with you without worrying about work (no matter how much he likes it) or anything else. he can just chill with his favorite person.

you usually have your picnics at the end of the day, almost like dinner; after eating you lie down on the blanket while looking at the sky, he turns his face and smiles slightly as he runs his finger along your jaw, enchanting you with how beautiful you are. and then you walk around the park, greeting all the ducks and squirrels you pass. and he also takes a lot of pictures of you and the animals because to him, that's the cutest thing in the world.

⤷ Dabi

he only agrees to go if it's in private places, where it's just the two of you. he doesn't talk much, he just eats while listening to you say whatever you want; he gives you advice or encourages you to talk more while looking for more candy in the basket you brought. he always says he won't stay long but seeing your smile and how calm the atmosphere is, he changes his mind. he leans against a tree and pulls you towards him, you lie on your back on his chest and he gently caresses your waist or belly while you are talking about anything or are silent; just sharing a soft, comfortable atmosphere that none of you want to leave.

⤷ Shigaraki

you're the kind of couple that brings games with you on your picnic. you spend a lot of time talking and eating and the other time you two spend a lot of time playing on your nintendo; relaxing games like animal crossing or competitive games like mario kart. it feels so good while you are sitting outside in your favorite park surrounded by all your favorite delicious foods in such a calm and pure atmosphere.

#bnha imagines #mha imagines #bakugou x reader #bakugou imagine #bakugou fluff #shigaraki x reader #shigaraki imagine #shigaraki fluff #dabi x reader #dabi imagine #dabi fluff #shinsou x reader #shinsou imagine #shinsou fluff #tamaki x reader #tamaki imagine #tamaki fluff #denki x reader #denki imagine #denki fluff #todoroki x reader #todoroki imagine #todoroki fluff #kirishima x reader #kirishima imagine #kirishima fluff #deku x reader #deku imagine #deku fluff #hawks x reader