these two are a bit old (specially Thalberg .)

but bugs where a bit tricky to make for me back then

now i wish i had time to make more 🥰

Cosy

🍂 need for pedes 🍂

Some old, Japanese insect paintings I found on an archive website. The artist wasn’t listed, but if you know who it is, please let me know!

Vegan taxidermy

HIM ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

Buy him

A book dedicated to a woman who cheerfully shared her home with lowly creatures who spin webs, leave slime trails, and scurry about on six or eight legs, even though she never professed a fondness for such types.  From Captive Invertebrates by Fredric Frye.

Some very weird vintage insects are collected here.

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nocturnal

[8/25/20] Complex Euodynerus foraminatus.

Potter/mason wasps have gotta be some of my favorite kinds of wasps.

Lacewing.

October 2021.

Nikon D3300

day 17 insect + metal the list

I just! Love my snail! So! Much!!!

Algernon 🐌♥️

Caria chrysame psittacus, a type of metalmark butterfly known for its shimmery green markings. Photo credit: Kim Garwood

Bestiary and wildlife.

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A general in her ceremonial attire and a noble girl in her ball gown.

Moths and butterflies tend to incorporate armor-like elements into their outfits even if they are not connected to the army, though these elements are significantly lighter and more ornate than their functional counterparts. Sometimes this decorative armor is made of porcelain.

Four brand new curio collection charm necklaces just added to my Etsy (9/1/21)! Grab one for yourself -- link in bio