#mating butterflies

[himekokosu]

The Large Shijimi Blue

#mating #nature #CR #butterfly #大瑠璃小灰蝶 #Shijimiaeoides divinus

[tofreezetime]

dancing that intimate dance

#butterflies #nature #photography #flowers #floral #lavender #summer #intimate #intimacy #white butterflies #natural #insects #butterfly #beauty #beauty of nature #procreate #procreation #mating #butterfly mating #beautiful #grass #green #purple #photographers on tumblr #nature photography #nature is beautiful #coitus #dizzy #white hot

[jokerislandgirl32]

So um, if I were to ask for Zeke to have a butterfly would you give him oneʔ I've just seen others ask and wanted to join in if that's ok

This is coming months later, it got lost in the recesses of my drafts! I am so so so sorry, but of course! I adore Zeke, and we need to give Chris’s special someone a special butterfly! In response to this post!

For Zeke we need a butterfly with some green in it to pay homage to Chris’s favorite color, and we need a butterfly with some cool creature powers that Zeke could replicate in some of his chemistry filled endeavors! So, Zeke has the….

Cairns birdwing (Ornithoptera euphorion)

See below the cut for some details on this amazing little insect!

1)As caterpillars the females have chemical receptors in their legs and abdomens that allow them to locate the most delectable leaves, as they prefer leaves that are softer. So, like Zeke, this species has a knack for chemistry, having learned how to manipulate their own bodies to better ensure their survival, but the chemically inclined behavior of this species does not end here!

2) The Cairns Birdwing’s lifespan after emerging as a butterfly is very short, usually only around a month. Therefore they must find mates soon after emerging from their cocoons. The mating patterns of the species is particularly interesting. The males fight with rival males to find a female, but once the male has found the female of his choice, the female takes control of the relationship and uses chemical methods to ensure the sustainability of the partnership.

3) The mating process of this butterfly can take nearly two days to complete. While this process is occurring, the female releases a sedative that helps to control her mate’s behavior through the courtship process. Therefore, the chemical components that the female releases helps to ensure that she and her mate are able to produce another generation of Cairns Birdwing’s butterflies. Perhaps Zeke could utilize or replicate this technique to ensure the survival of other species!

Again I apologize for the wait on this, but I hope you like Zeke’s butterfly!

I have one more request to fulfill, but if anyone would like to request additional characters for butterflies, feel free to! There is a “master list” of characters and their butterflies within the post linked above.

#wild kratts #wild kratts fandom #wild kratts oc #wk zeke #wk zeke solana #zeke solana #butterfly #butterflies #tw insects #tw bugs #bugs #insects #tw mating practices #animal facts #tw courtship behaviors

[s0nia246]

Welcome back to my 2am thoughts of Moth Shig x Butterfly Reader. Today where here to talk about Courtship displays between Moth and Butterfly hybrids.

But before we start I wanted to add more to my last post on the two:

Butterfly Y/N could stumble upon Tomura during their migration journey. They could find him in a weakened state, injured or separated from his own kind, and feeling a sense of compassion, they decide to offer him aid and companionship.( The real reason is he's hot, fuzzy, and warm)

Anyway back to Courting display. Courtship displays in Moth x Butterfly hybrids.

Courtship Displays: During the mating season, these hybrids engage in captivating courtship displays that combine elements from both moths and butterflies. They may perform intricate dances in the air, showcasing their colorful wings while emitting pheromones to attract potential mates. These displays often involve a delicate balance of grace and subtle fluttering movements, creating a mesmerizing spectacle.

Courtship displays in Moth x Butterfly hybrids are elaborate rituals performed by individuals seeking a mate. These displays serve multiple purposes, including attracting potential partners, establishing dominance, and signaling readiness for reproduction. Here are some additional details about courtship displays in these hybrids:

1. Wing Movements: The hybrids showcase their colorful and patterned wings during courtship displays. They engage in graceful flights, combining elegant gliding movements with agile flutters. Their wings create mesmerizing patterns as they twist, turn, and hover in the air.

2. Pheromone Release: Similar to moths, Moth and Butterfly hybrids emit pheromones to communicate their availability and desirability to potential mates. These chemical signals are often released by specialized scent glands located on the wings or the body. The pheromones can travel through the air, attracting individuals of the opposite sex from a distance.

3. Synchronized Dancing: The hybrids may engage in synchronized dances as part of their courtship display. They perform coordinated movements in the air, spiraling around each other and mirroring their partner's actions. These dances can be complex and involve precise timing and spatial awareness.

4. Vocalizations: In some cases, moth and butterfly hybrids may produce unique sounds during courtship displays. These sounds can range from soft vibrations or humming to delicate clicks or chirps. Vocalizations add an auditory element to the display, enhancing the overall sensory experience for potential mates.

5. Visual Signals: The hybrids utilize a combination of colors, patterns, and movements to attract and impress potential partners. They may open and close their wings in a rhythmic manner, revealing vibrant hues and intricate designs. Some hybrids might also possess iridescent scales that reflect light, creating a dazzling visual display.

6. Mate Selection: During courtship displays, both males and females assess potential mates based on various factors. These may include the quality of the display, the vibrancy of the wings, the strength and agility exhibited during flight, and the overall health and condition of the individual. Mates with the most impressive displays or the most desirable traits are more likely to be chosen.

7. Individual Variation: Just like in nature, courtship displays can vary among Moth and Butterfly hybrids. Different hybrids may have unique variations in their displays, incorporating elements from their specific genetic makeup and environmental influences. This individual variation adds diversity to the species and can lead to further hybridization.

Courtship displays are not only a means of attracting mates but also a way for hybrids to demonstrate their genetic fitness and compatibility. These displays showcase the beauty, agility, and adaptability of Moths and Butterflies hybrids, captivating observers with their enchanting performances.

Thank you and good night.

#2am thoughts #mothman shigaraki #mothman shig #butterfly Reader #mothman shigaraki x Butterfly reader #shigaraki x reader #bnha #I'm tired and my eye hurts #mating

[acanthus-literary]

Bakugou can feel his cheeks heat, but doesn’t fight his mate’s attentions. He likes the affection, and enjoys the idea of being marked up by his mate. When Shinsou leans back to look him deep in the eyes however, he finds himself flushing even brighter, which earns an amused grin from Shinsou.

“What are you laughing at.” Bakugou grumbles. Glaring up at his partner. Which rather loses its affect when you still have tears in your eyelashes and look generally well fucked.

- My Tits Will Go On

#my hero academia #boku no hero academia #bakugou katsuki #yaoi ships #shinsou hitoshi #shinbaku #it's supposed to be a pwp #i mean look at that title #but it gives me butterfly feelings instead #story snippet #omegaverse #abo verse #omega bakugou #alpha shinsou #fanfiction #mating #courting #smut #just realize it's multichapters #cries in joy #bless the writer 🙌

[chuchu666yay]

#bugs #insects #butterflies #bugblr #julia butterflies mating #science #biology #wildlife

[redrcs]

Worship

bowed over her, worshipping at the altar a penitent, pleasure seeking. and she, on hands and knees tonguing Me a priapic god that groaned, tumbled and fell Conquered by her worship.

Her oral communion, a blessing given touching his inmost being Desire clutching her empty womb homage to the god bloodlust driven to seminal confession upon his rod Held in hands that clasp at pray take hold

of lust

#original photographers #butterflies #butterfly #mating rituals #poetry #nature photography #insect photography

[whump-they-it-is]

The Butterfly Effect (2004)

#whump #whump gif #ashton kutcher #the butterfly effect #seizure #nose bleed #brain scan #i remember annoying the shit out of my mates to go see this in the cinema #3 times lol

[prettyblondguys]

Just saw three 🦋 butterflies fighting in the air

#Just think you should know #That or they are confused about how many butterflies it takes to mate #Or they're poly

[sapphireginger]

Stiles has to work on his thesis, but the green grass is calling to him like a siren to sailors.

#Steter #stiles x peter #peter x stiles #teen wolf #stiles stilinksi #peter hale #alpha peter hale #fox stiles stilinski #wolf peter hale #full shift wolves #full shift foxes #playful #fluff #oblivious stiles Stilinski #pining Peter hale #good peter hale #peter hale loves stiles Stilinski #Stiles’s fox loves Peter #mates peter hale/stiles stilinski #butterflies #summer #cute #peter hale is a softie #stiles stilinski is adorable

[todayisafridaynight]

THE MOLE SONG!!!!!!!!! PLEASE ENJOY I AM SO EXCITED TO TALK (ALWAYS AM BUT!!!!!)

HEY I SAVED OFF ON ANSWERING THIS UNTIL I FINISHED THE MOVIE AND IN THE SHORTEST REVIEW POSSIBLE

THAT WAS DEFINITELY A MOVIE™️

#snap chats #thicker review down here laLKAJLKJ #i dont have words i just have feelings- taking all my rings off just to type thisLAKJVKL #im not doing this cohesively im just. Stream of Cosciousness #RIGHT SO I DIDNT EXPECT TO SEE REIJI GETTING HIS INTESTINES EATEN OUT HIS ASS TEN MINUTES IN. REALLY SET THE TONE #it reminded me of 1000 Ways to Die though..... i remember loving that show growing up #OH BUT ON THAT NOTE I ACTUALLY REALLY LIKED THOSE LIL CUT AWAYS it was cute. esp at the police academy #where all the extra officers were just lil ( ._. ) mates ☠️ #this movie was damn ridiculous bro i loved it- BUT SPEAKING OF FUNNY #PLEAAASSEE PAPILLON'S MORAL COMPASS IS GUIDED BY THE BIT I LOVE THAT LAKVJLAEKJV just like me fr 😭☠️☠️ #crazy motherfucker putting a gun in his mouth TAKING HIS DICK OUT AT THE CLUB??? he's insane your honor. #FLYING A PLANE WITHOUT A LICENSE 'do you have a license to pilot this <:)' motherfucker said ':))))' ☠️☠️ #I Repeat he's so committed to the bit everything he got fuckin butterfly themed THE KNIFE'S A BUTTERFLY KNIFE i respect it.... #oh but on THAT note i actually really liked how reiji picked up on his type of humor. also gutterfly.... shut up that IS funny 😭 #reiji in general though was fun to watch. like he's a freak and coward initially but then watching him just go Balls Deep was nutso #taking papillon's word to heart... Commit To The Bit or whatever... he really ate the fuckin cup.... #AND THE SCENE WHERE HE HAD SEX WITH HIS GIRLFRIEND reiji...... the fuck going on upstairs... you wanna do some self reflection... #nekozawa crashing into the fuckin. police all 🧍‍♂️😭😭☠️☠️ NEKOZAWA IN GENERAL #NO WAIT THE ROBOT LEGS BIT STOP. dramatic-ass sequence just to say I Got Them Overseas :) The End :) #SHUT UP that DID make me laugh idc everything makes me laugh at this point #there's a joke to be made here about tsutsumi never being able to have wings without them breaking but. He Does Get Them Back In This #Metaphorically Speaking. toru went fuckin splat tho SORRY.☠️ #the fuckin dogs. wh. WHAT ELSE CAN I SAY BOUT THE DOGS and here i thought they put drugs /in/ the dogs #cause i know there were cases of drug trafficking that involved putting drugs in dogs but no them bitches just paddlin with em #the charade bit was so silly.... arguing with each other while watching a fight and reiji try to communicate this shit #and then reiji doesnt even have to sneak round anymore cause papillon really said Hey. Drugs Suck. Ok? :) LIKE BASED. COMMON GOAL #IM GONNA RUN OUT OF TAGS I KNOW IT SO LEMME SAY i see there are two more movies.... the third one i only found with jp subs tho... #DEFINITELY WANNA WATCH THE SECOND WHEN I GET TIME BUT I REALLY SHOULD FOCUS ON MY WORK OH NOOO #thank you so much for reccing this movie i swear to god. i'm still recovering. oh my god

[jokerislandgirl32]

waves waves waves

a butterfly request for phoenix and aviva? :]

thank you! ♡

Hello! Absolutely, the Tortuga’s Librarian needs a butterfly that she can research in her spare time! In response to this post!

I already completed two butterflies for Aviva! They are both very similar, and can be found at this and this link!

As soon as I saw this ask, I knew which butterfly would be a perfect fit for Phoenix! So we can now meet the…

Mourning Cloak (North American Name) or Camberwell Beauty (British Name) or Nymphalis antiopa

Since Phoenix is the knowledge keeper of the Tortuga HQ, I’m going to do this post a little differently and throw a bunch of awesome creature facts out there! See below the cut, but please note their is a non explicit description of mating behavior!

1)These are incredibly resilient butterflies, their lifespan is among the longest for any butterfly, ranging from 11 to 12 months long!

2) Another factor of their resiliency is that they have many defense mechanisms. The dark underside of their wings provides camouflage so they can blend into trees to escape predators. They also make loud clicking sounds, and they play dead when danger is near!

3) The name Mourning Cloak draws attention to the whitish/yellowish pattern on the tips of the butterfly’s wings. Some individuals have connected the coloration of this butterfly to a rebellious girl of the past who would shorten her mourning dress to show the colorful and vibrant colored dress that she wore underneath the mourning dress. Which also connects with Phoenix, because she gives off rebel vibes to me!

4) The Mourning Cloak hibernates during the winter, but it is one of the first butterflies to emerge each year, often doing so at the first sign of warmth, even before all the snow in their areas of habitation has melted. Meaning they are among the first butterflies flying in the spring!

5) The males of this butterfly exhibit polygynous mating behavior which means the males mate with multiple females during the mating season.

Feel free to request other butterflies for characters! Just know my response may be a bit late.

#wild kratts #wild kratts fandom #wild kratts oc #phoenix young {wild kratts oc} #butterfly #butterflies #tw bugs #bugs tw #tw insects #cw bugs #animal facts #tw mating patterns #tw mating mention

[jonnysinsectcatalogue]

Milkweed Beetle - Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Today we celebrate the Milkweed Beetles returning to the front yard having last seen them as autumn arrived. They’ve emerged from their overwinter to partake in the summer’s bounties of milkweed leaves and flowers as they do year after year. I’m thrilled to see them active again! Truth be told, they emerged a bit earlier than the photograph dates below, but with other species in the queue to upload, I gave these Beetles a bit of a backseat. This additional time allowed for the photography of more individuals, finding mating pairs and observing new behaviors (more on those in paragraphs 2 and 3). While these Longhorned insects have been seen time and again on the blog, there’s always more to learn about them the more they are found and studied. You may also find beautiful specimens like these, you’re likely to find that they share milkweed with other insects. Picture 9 shows a small moment between a shade-seeking Beetle and Red-Banded Leafhopper. The more observant of you may have noticed an egg on Pictures 1 and 10. I’m closely monitoring it to see if it will hatch into a certain regal and wriggly insect. 

We’ve previous learned much about these Beetles like their nasty taste, their 4 eyes, their life cycle and their territoriality, so what behaviors have I observed this time? Firstly, carefully observe Pictures 3 and 4! This individual is biting into the underside of a milkweed leaf and allowing sap to pool and escape from those nibbles. Why though? Well, the Milkweed Beetle’s diet is composed of leaves and flowers of the plant, and while the Beetle is tolerant of the sap that flows within, that doesn’t mean it’s easy to eat. The milky sap is viscous and sticky which can make eating a chore (while toxic as well, the Beetle is resistant to the toxicity). However, by creating channels to drain the sap from the leaf, the Beetle can begin eating the top of the leaf and work its way down with less sap getting in the way. How crafty!  Secondly, I’ve read that when threatened, Milkweed Beetles will make a squeaking noise using stridulations (similar to Orthopterans, only using their head and thorax rather than their legs). I’d never heard this before until recently. I gently picked up a Beetle from our pine bushes and was wearing gloves at the time (so I didn’t have a good grip) and in response the Beetle tucked in its limbs had begun to make a high-pitched shrill sound. 

This sound isn’t very loud, but is noticeable if things are relatively quiet. I don’t recommend inconveniencing every Beetle you find to try hearing this sound (they have things to do), but you might have some luck if you find one flipped over or in confrontation with another Beetle. This is something known as a disturbance stridulation and many insects have the ability to generate these shrill sounds in order to try and deter predators or similar confronting attacks. It’s clear from studies that this defense tactic works, but why does it work? The main suggestions I’ve found from research suggest that the sound may startle the attacker or make the defending insect more imposing. A little tiny squeak may not seem so threatening to us, but in the insect world it’s another story. Just an random thought from me, but maybe the shrill sound serves as an interruption for the attacker’s focus, delaying the landed strike. If you were trying to do something and a high pitched squeak kept happening at random intervals, I’m betting your focus would be scrambled a bit. Just an idea of course, though it’s gotten me thinking about insect attention span. While anecdotal, this is the application of encountering an insect year after year and learning more about it simply by watching it. There’s so much we can learn from them!

Pictures were taken on June 24, 29 and July 3, 2022 with a Google Pixel 4.

#jonny’s insect catalogue #ontario insect #beetle #milkweed beetle #longhorn beetle #coleoptera #insect #toronto #june2022 #july2022 #2022 #mating pair #monarch butterfly egg #red banded leafhopper #entomology #nature #invertebrates

[vampvore]

Just butterfly Sphinx things

#well… actually it’s just butterfly stuff #I was researching wing patterns and why they’re different back to front. #the dorsal side is for attracting mates. #the ventral side is for camouflaging. #vampvore art #vampchat #sphinx #my ocs #tabitha

[kariachi]

Realized I didn’t have an official list of daemons for the Plumber Brat parents, so may as well fix that. And add some grandparents where they’re still around and in the area, for reasons. And siblings in Alan’s case, again for reasons. In it’s own post because these fuckers are barely canon where they are at all.

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Mendevin- Jubilation (unnamed sea serpent of Osmosian origin) [they/them] Eva Jones- Rufus (Snowcap Hummingbird) [he/him]

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Marcela Wheels- Toni (Great Grey Owl) [he/his]

X10A Wheels- Adomi (unnamed ungulate of Kinet origin) [he/his] Tristan Wheels- April (Black Francolin) [she/her] Maria Wheels- Xavier (Malnad Gidda) [he/his] Kyxan Wheels- Thaia (unnamed predatory avian of Erinaen origin) [they/them]

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Ramona Armstrong- Seve (Broad-Snouted Caiman) [he/his]

Armando Armstrong- Rosalva (Lesser Roadrunner) [she/her] Oumbia Armstrong- Margiav (unnamed small mammal of Khoron origin) [he/his]

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Mercedes Validus- Pánfilo (Yellow-Headed Caracara) [he/his] Victor Validus- Miela (Tarantula Hawk) [she/her]

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Selan Albright- Lassi (unnamed chiton of Pyros origin) [she/her] Lamar Ellis- Ola (Bean Weevil) [she/her] Felicia Ellis- Chrys (Poodle) [he/his]

Jessica Albright- Silver (Klipspringer) [he/his] Kayzisk Albright- Nial (unnamed reptile of Pyros origin) [she/her]

Christopher Albright- Duchess (unsettled- settles as Barking Gecko) [she/her] Jason Albright- Prince (unsettled- settles as Bat Hawk) [he/his] Sarah Albright- Queen (unsettled- settles as Cockatrice) [she/her]

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Fiby- Jie (unnamed avian of Anodine origin) [they/them] Gabriel Morningstar- Serafina (Cape Fox) [she/her]

#daemon shit continues #no cooper parents because fuck his parents #jessie gave me so much fucking trouble you have no idea #because only she and her mom are on here you miss out on the fact that that entire line does theme naming for the daemons #forgot to plan ahead and named themselves into a corner with monarch #''fuck we gotta go for butterflies or royal titles... fuck it our mate is descended from royalty lets go'' #also the fact none o fhte wheels family has a non-avian reptile #yet helen and pierce both settle as lizards #love it

[jalapenobee]

My attempt at making a stim board (WITH my own pictures)

#this one’s for you squishy #I took almost every one of them #the house and water picture is random #the donkeys were at a farm #the butterfly’s name is Nell and I raised him last September #the beetles were mating on a bush outside last year #my brother took the pink one #the ones on the middle right are turkey tail mushrooms from our backyard #the next one is a bird’s nest #and a stripy apple my mom held #and a weasel was in the log pile outside #stim board #aesthetic