BugNerdz
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An account that talks about bugs and posts bug facts daily!! Ran by nerds @theollie and @h4zzzy505
BUG FACT! -hazy
The Southern Flannel moth, or Megalopyge opercularis, is a species of moth native to Eastern United States and parts of Central America. The "fur" of the larva contains venomous spines that cause extremely painful reactions in human skin upon contact. The adult does not have venom.
The Southern Flannel moth, or Megalopyge opercularis, is a species of moth native to Eastern United States and parts of Central America. The "fur" of the larva contains venomous spines that cause extremely painful reactions in human skin upon contact. The adult does not have venom.
November 18, 2024 at 11:30 PM
BUG FACT! -hazy
The Southern Flannel moth, or Megalopyge opercularis, is a species of moth native to Eastern United States and parts of Central America. The "fur" of the larva contains venomous spines that cause extremely painful reactions in human skin upon contact. The adult does not have venom.
The Southern Flannel moth, or Megalopyge opercularis, is a species of moth native to Eastern United States and parts of Central America. The "fur" of the larva contains venomous spines that cause extremely painful reactions in human skin upon contact. The adult does not have venom.
BUG FACT -hazy
Pseudocreobotra wahlbergi, or the spiny flower mantis, is a species of mantis native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is about 40 millimeters, or 1.5 inches. Females tend to have slightly shorter antennae & longer wings, while males have shorter wings, longer antennae.
Pseudocreobotra wahlbergi, or the spiny flower mantis, is a species of mantis native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is about 40 millimeters, or 1.5 inches. Females tend to have slightly shorter antennae & longer wings, while males have shorter wings, longer antennae.
November 5, 2024 at 7:02 PM
BUG FACT -hazy
Pseudocreobotra wahlbergi, or the spiny flower mantis, is a species of mantis native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is about 40 millimeters, or 1.5 inches. Females tend to have slightly shorter antennae & longer wings, while males have shorter wings, longer antennae.
Pseudocreobotra wahlbergi, or the spiny flower mantis, is a species of mantis native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is about 40 millimeters, or 1.5 inches. Females tend to have slightly shorter antennae & longer wings, while males have shorter wings, longer antennae.
BUG FACT -hazy
Silverfish are one of the oldest living insects on the planet, dating back over 400 million years.
Silverfish are surprisingly fast, able to move quickly on horizontal surfaces. They can jump 2 feet vertically and can squeeze through tiny gaps to rooms
Silverfish are one of the oldest living insects on the planet, dating back over 400 million years.
Silverfish are surprisingly fast, able to move quickly on horizontal surfaces. They can jump 2 feet vertically and can squeeze through tiny gaps to rooms
November 3, 2024 at 2:24 PM
BUG FACT -hazy
Silverfish are one of the oldest living insects on the planet, dating back over 400 million years.
Silverfish are surprisingly fast, able to move quickly on horizontal surfaces. They can jump 2 feet vertically and can squeeze through tiny gaps to rooms
Silverfish are one of the oldest living insects on the planet, dating back over 400 million years.
Silverfish are surprisingly fast, able to move quickly on horizontal surfaces. They can jump 2 feet vertically and can squeeze through tiny gaps to rooms
BUG FACT OF THE DAY!!
- Ollie
Butterflies have tastebuds (chemoreceptors) on the back of their legs, they use these buds to taste, find mates, and to find salt (which is why they land on some people who are sweaty!). While they still have some taste buds on their antennae and proboscis, mostly legs
- Ollie
Butterflies have tastebuds (chemoreceptors) on the back of their legs, they use these buds to taste, find mates, and to find salt (which is why they land on some people who are sweaty!). While they still have some taste buds on their antennae and proboscis, mostly legs
October 30, 2024 at 6:55 PM
BUG FACT OF THE DAY!!
- Ollie
Butterflies have tastebuds (chemoreceptors) on the back of their legs, they use these buds to taste, find mates, and to find salt (which is why they land on some people who are sweaty!). While they still have some taste buds on their antennae and proboscis, mostly legs
- Ollie
Butterflies have tastebuds (chemoreceptors) on the back of their legs, they use these buds to taste, find mates, and to find salt (which is why they land on some people who are sweaty!). While they still have some taste buds on their antennae and proboscis, mostly legs
Bug fact: honey ants are cool bugs that store an unusually large quantity of honey in their social stomachs. they are native to arid ecosystems in southwestern British Columbia, Canada, the western United States, and Mexico.
October 25, 2024 at 9:54 PM
Bug fact: honey ants are cool bugs that store an unusually large quantity of honey in their social stomachs. they are native to arid ecosystems in southwestern British Columbia, Canada, the western United States, and Mexico.
magma bug doodles/studies + some fusions -haz
October 24, 2024 at 10:47 PM
magma bug doodles/studies + some fusions -haz
COOL BUG FACT 😎
Dolomedes, also known as Fishing spiders (for obvious reason), or Docking spiders, is a large genus of spider that are know for Fishing! They build their webs near or over rivers, using it to catch small fish and aquatic insects. They are harmless, except to those sensitive to bites
Dolomedes, also known as Fishing spiders (for obvious reason), or Docking spiders, is a large genus of spider that are know for Fishing! They build their webs near or over rivers, using it to catch small fish and aquatic insects. They are harmless, except to those sensitive to bites
October 23, 2024 at 10:02 PM
COOL BUG FACT 😎
Dolomedes, also known as Fishing spiders (for obvious reason), or Docking spiders, is a large genus of spider that are know for Fishing! They build their webs near or over rivers, using it to catch small fish and aquatic insects. They are harmless, except to those sensitive to bites
Dolomedes, also known as Fishing spiders (for obvious reason), or Docking spiders, is a large genus of spider that are know for Fishing! They build their webs near or over rivers, using it to catch small fish and aquatic insects. They are harmless, except to those sensitive to bites
BugNerdz is born!!! Hooray!
October 23, 2024 at 8:00 PM
BugNerdz is born!!! Hooray!