Stonetribe Posted October 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 Okay then guys, what should my next highlight be on. I've noticed that arthropods with the word "Peacock" in them have been awfully interesting. Just throwing that out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starswirlthebearded Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linkhopper Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Watch your back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starswirlthebearded Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Another new discovery! Bees bite! Honey-bees found to have bite that stuns http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20080389 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconofChaos Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Haven't read the entire thread so I don't know if these have been posted, I just saw them and wanted to share:Meet Princess Rainbow Dew SpiderThe crown crab spider. Looks like it would fit right in with Pokemon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starswirlthebearded Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 the rainbow dew spider is merely a jumping spider with a dew drop on its head. A highlight has already been done on them. Cute little guys, aren't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonetribe Posted October 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Would it be coy of me to say that I have seen and enjoyed this picture and that mantises very rarely partake in cannibalism after/during mating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needlemouse Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 I don't think Iceland has any sort of unique insect life.. in fact, we have probably one of the lowest insect species counts in the world, with only about 1,300 species of insect here.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonetribe Posted October 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Alright, my sister has convinced our father to take us to the zoo the other day, and now I have a few highlight ideas in mind. Inspiration is a wonderful thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonetribe Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 A ways back, I mentioned that I had a pet Dark Brown Fishing spider by the name of Rosey. Well, I regret to inform you all that she has passed away last weekend due to old age. She has proved herself to be a great pet in the year and a half she spent under my care, and I am very grateful to have had her. My only regret is that I have never bothered to take any pictures of her.RIP Rosey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosewind Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Aww, I'm sorry to hear about your pet spider. May she find peace up in the big web in the sky (alongside Saucy, probably).Yay Spotlights! Keep'um coming, Bugmaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starswirlthebearded Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Aww, I'm sorry to hear about your pet spider. May she find peace up in the big web in the sky (alongside Saucy, probably).Yay Spotlights! Keep'um coming, Bugmaster!May rosey and saucy be spinning webs together, capturing many prey in the process together in the big spider atrium in the sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonetribe Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Aww, I'm sorry to hear about your pet spider. May she find peace up in the big web in the sky (alongside Saucy, probably).Yay Spotlights! Keep'um coming, Bugmaster!May rosey and saucy be spinning webs together, capturing many prey in the process together in the big spider atrium in the sky Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella-Song Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 This thread is amazing.I love all animals, insects and arachnids and other creepy crawlies included, and I'm so glad that there are people out there willing to help others understand them.I shall continue to lurk...Although...I would like to see something on maybe a Whiptail Scorpion/Spider or the Mexican Red-Kneed Tarantula.Also, RIP Rosey and Saucy.May the stars be the dew drops on your webs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonetribe Posted November 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 This thread is amazing.I love all animals, insects and arachnids and other creepy crawlies included, and I'm so glad that there are people out there willing to help others understand them.I shall continue to lurk...Although...I would like to see something on maybe a Whiptail Scorpion/Spider or the Mexican Red-Kneed Tarantula.Also, RIP Rosey and Saucy.May the stars be the dew drops on your webs. Thanks, I'm glad you think so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonetribe Posted November 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Okay guys, here's the deal. I took a glance at Rosey's vacant cage just now, and I noticed that there is a single one of her crickets still alive in there. I'm thinking I might keep the little guy. But what I want to know is if you guys think that the name "Leftovers" is too insensitive of a name or not. Also, I know I'm overdue for a bug highlight. Procrastination keeps a collar and leash around my neck, and will probably be making me learn some tricks soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TortoiseShell Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 I think "Leftovers" is a great name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonetribe Posted November 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I think "Leftovers" is a great name.Just to clarify, you do get the joke behind it, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haseo Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I like Leftovers as well. I mean heck, I named one of my chickens Rotisserie, why not right? Henshin a Go~Go Baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonetribe Posted November 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Welp, if you guys think it's cool. Now, my next post in this thread will absolutely, positively, be a bug highlight. Feel free to quote me on that as much as you'd like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linkhopper Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Welp, if you guys think it's cool. Now, my next post in this thread will absolutely, positively, be a bug highlight. Feel free to quote me on that as much as you'd like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TortoiseShell Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Just to clarify, you do get the joke behind it, correct?Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosewind Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 In the food biz, "leftovers" are referred to as "carry overs," but it doesn't have the same ring to it. I don't think our (rather fortunate) cricket friend will be offended!Speaking of pet insects, how is your pet bum, Tortoise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancre Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Hey this thread is still going strong I'm pretty sure the cricket won't be offended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonetribe Posted November 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Okay guys, remember back awhile back when I said something about the zoo giving me inspiration? No? Yeah me either. In any case, here's my latest bug highlight, The Japanese Giant Spider Crab!As the name implies, these guys can be found in the coasts of the far east from Tokyo Bay to Kagoshima Prefecture. With that out of the way, Let me tell you the thing about these guys. They are the largest known arthropods on this earth. Exactly how large are we talking? Have a look at this.As you can see,these things are Massive. Sporting a leg span reaching 3.8 meters (12 ft) from claw to claw and a body that can grow to a size of 16 inches, these guys can make some B horror movie giant spiders weep in shame. They also have an impressive lifespan that can chalk up to a hundred years or more. But despite their formidable size, these 10 legged bug giants are actually quite docile. Aside from the occasional small marine invertebrate, the Japanese Spider Crab is a omnivorous scavenger, eating dead and decaying animal and plant matter. This makes them greatly beneficial assets to the surrounding marine, as they keep it clean and orderly for the rest of the surrounding sea life. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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