Favorite insects

[Øjeblikket]

another non-literal translation!

here's my this season's familiar:

that mantis chased me around a truck. anyone else like insects?

 

[nicosanchez]

Favourite insects? ehmmmmm Sammy The Mantis, from Ren & Stimpy....

 

[fragility]

The only insect I like is the SA one, that thing is horrible^^ *shudders*

 

[nicosanchez]

"little creatures of nature, they don't know that they're ugly" <- Another quote from R&S LOL!

 

[Occam's Razor]

you're all nuts, haha...

 

[nicosanchez]

I prefer to see myself as an almond rather than a nut .

 

[Øjeblikket]

what, no pictures?

here's another insect of honorary mentionings

I did not take that picture, but several individuals of a species similar to the one shown frequent my garden during spring, presumably in search of mates or good eating. I observed one such dragonfly exhibit the same tail lifting mannerism from atop one of my delphiniums. It perched on a bud, which was cool to see because a delphinium's buds are shaped in a way that could be seen as complementary to the dragonflies' perchings. The dragonfly allowed me to touch its wings, no kidding. Unfortunately I do not have any pictures of the event, but I'm ready for this coming spring...

 

[Øjeblikket]

The only insect I like is the SA one, that thing is horrible^^ *shudders*

Mantis(es?) are generally pretty curious and friendly insects -- no reason to squish them. I was making a poor pun on the SA song; although I'm not sure how many other meanings there are for insect, I'm almost certain the song is not about actual insects. Hence, my non-literal translation of what I assume was a non-literal
(perhaps metaphorical) usage employed the word's literal meaning. *scratches head*

 

[Dark Lord]

hey Ojeblikket, i'm assuming you're an Entomologist... or atleast really really into these disgusting little creatures to actually open a topic about them in a Spiral Architect Forum !!! (LOL)

by the way, I really loathe digusting little insects..... big ones too !!EEEWWW !!!

 

[esteban lobos d]

when i was a kid, i wanted to be an Entomologist.

well i ended up as a musician playing the double bass, so i became a very big insect....

 

[Øjeblikket]

hey Ojeblikket, i'm assuming you're an Entomologist... or atleast really really into these disgusting little creatures to actually open a topic about them in a Spiral Architect Forum !!! (LOL)

There's no science about it, I'm totally into the filthy monsters.

Ever seen this one?

Mantis makes meal of a hummer

http://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/site/backyardbirds/hummingbirds/mantis-hummer.aspx

 

[Riryoku]

That picture's amazing. Even though I like hummingbirds better than those little buggers...

 

[NK]

I like spiders and scorpions a lot, but they're not insects. I had about 20 scorpions in my house at one point.

 

[Øjeblikket]

I like spiders and scorpions a lot, but they're not insects. I had about 20 scorpions in my house at one point.

neither are centipedes, nor even sowbugs true insects. Although, depending on the source, the definition is inclusive of spiders, ticks, and even people.

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=insect

I'm not certain but I think dictionaries include common corruptions as a policy.


I also used to catch scorpions as a kid. Sadly, I tortured them.

 

[Wolfenstein]

Not techniqually a insect but a really creepy crawling thing with exoskeleton.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2f5gBFMMmGc

Back on topic: Bees are my favorite insects.

 

[Khaos_McDoom]

The Giant Weta is a pretty brutal bug http://www.kiwi-wildlife.co.nz/Images/Gallery/giant_weta.jpg , any form of mantis also rules. If only they were large enough to ride into battle, where's our genetic engineers, get to work!

 

[Øjeblikket]

Not techniqually a insect but a really creepy crawling thing with exoskeleton.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2f5gBFMMmGc

Back on topic: Bees are my favorite insects.

excellent video. I only have one bee picture in my repertoire

That Giant Weta thing is pretty creepy too.

By the way, for a really good time be sure to get your hands on this video
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/redroos/index.html. Unfortunately the entire video is available from that site for purchase only.

 

[progmetaldan]

Here in Australia we have an insane amount of insects, spiders, lizards, snakes and every other wierd and wonderful creatures...

 

[noble savage]

Here in Australia we have an insane amount of insects, spiders, lizards, snakes and every other wierd and wonderful creatures...

How about tasmainian Tigers?

 

[progmetaldan]

How about tasmainian Tigers?

Nope, not even in Tasmania... they've been extinct for quite a while now, and only exist in rumors and folklore... plenty of other cool creatures like marsupials (platypus and echidna) and my pet Kangaroo... joking, it seems everyone not from Australia thinks we all have a pet Kangaroo...uke: