#emerald cockroach

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Emeraldl Cockroach (Pseudoglomeris magnifica)!

[little-creature-of-the-day]

little creature of the day: metallic emerald cockroach

would look wonderful on the lapel of a suit jacket

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[wonda-ch]

'Mirror Mirror on the wall, who is the shiniest bug of all?'

[thirdylosthisbirdy]

Hungry baby

[mayspicer]

Babies! (on their moms underside)

(and 3 adult males lol)

[feral-babe]

Emerald Roach

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Emerald cockroach wasp facts..?

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Did you know that the Emerald Cockroach Wasp or Jewel Wasp (Ampulex Compressa) is a parasitic wasp that targets cockroaches?

Only the female wasp has a stinger as it is used to paralyze the victim cockroach. The paralytic venom of this wasp isn't used to totally incapacitate the prey, but rather to control it.

After 2 very precise stings, the wasp walks the roach back to her nest by pulling on the antennae of the roach like a leash. Once in the wasp's burrow, she lays her eggs in between the roach's legs and leaves closing the burrow behind her.

The still living roach just sits there for a few days until the eggs hatch and the larvae eat the roach.

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Photo by Roman Prokhorov

[realuityisntreal]

if my life is spent in worship, then is it really mine?

[cedar-scars]

ok lowkey highkey I don’t understand the hate for cockroaches……. they very cute

I found one in the building I was in today and picked it up and he was very kind and sweet and we were straight chilling in fact

AND !!!! SO MANY PEOPLE DONT KNOW HOW MANY KINDS THERE ARE ?????? THEYRE SO UNDERRATED????

underrated and undervalued roaches are to me 😔

like look at this dude

[wondrous-art]

Finally finished my line up of my mob members, (which took forever btw). They are part of a miinuvian organized crime group known as the Mothia, and below I'll introduce everyone:

The Boss -

Princess Solen Flame, rogue Queen of the Fire Ant hive. She has had a grudge against the hive ever since her rightful place as Queen was usurped from her by Maculini, a Blue Alcon butterfly with the power to use her pheromones' to mind control the ants, tricking them into making her their new Queen

She started the Mothia as a means of enacting her revenge and creating her own army of loyal followers. However no one knows this truth about her. As far as everyone else knows, she is a mysterious figure whom everyone believes to be a Cinnabar moth, as she hides her identity from her former hive.

She runs her gang with the grace, intellect, and ruthlessness' of an ant queen, and goes to great lengths to make sure everyone in the gang knows their place and stays in line.

The Recruiter -

Arressa is a emerald cockroach wasp and Solen's right-hand woman. She's one of the few people that know the truth about Solen and shares an intimate relationship with her.

Arressa uses her beauty and charm to scout out fresh meat to recruit to the gang, and she has a knack for finding the down-trodden and desperate. If they say no, she also has a bad habit of taking people out for a one night stand they don't come back from.

The Bounty Hunter -

Tox is an elephant mosquito and a high ranking captain in the mothia. He is stoic and quiet, and is always willing to do what needs to be done with cold calculation. Normally he is managing drug runs and other missions in the mob, and making sure things get done and the mob gets paid, but if anyone breaks the rules and gets too far out of line, he's the one that's called to take care of things.

Tox is a flying sniper who does not rest until his target is a cold corpse on the ground. Very few have ever gotten away from him alive, and he never forgets their faces.

The Chemist -

Melle is a miller moth with an affinity towards chemistry. She is incredibly intelligent and is responsible for much of the chemical weapons and explosives that the mothia utilize. She is also responsible for processing the drugs that the mob peddles.

She is an introverted person, often demanding her personal space in her lab and getting frustrated when people interrupt her while working. She also has a bad habit of inhaling a lot of dangerous fumes from her work, resulting in her often having headaches and being physically weaker than the rest of the crew.

The Wild Card -

Scoros is a man who loves to be sent on a violent mission. He was once a private detective who was tracking down a murderer, who rigged his home with explosives, killing her girlfriend at the time and leaving him with severe head trauma and brain damage. When he recovered, he tracked the criminal down and beat him to death along with his family, and supposedly also cannibalized their bodies. He frequently makes morbid jokes about having 'eaten a baby.'

After this brutal crime, he found himself in the mothia, where he could release is new aggressive tendencies by killing people the mob wants dead. Often works alongside Tox on hit missions.

The Muscle -

Luc Pincer is a man who joined the mob to pull himself out of hardship and starvation. After witnessing a close family member being brutally beat by overzealous Fire Ant soldiers, he has had beef with them ever since.

In the Mothia, he acts as a body gaurd not just for Solen, but any other high ranking member. His sheer size and his massive pincers are enough to make anyone second guess trying anything stupid while he's around. While he doesn't enjoy killing, he'll do it if he has to.

The Decoy -

This little guy is actually my friend @lexezombie's beefly OC Bylie, so I can't speak for him entirely, but I wanted to include him in the picture. I imagine he uses his looks to trick people into letting their guard down around him, despite him being a ruthless killer. He is obsessed with Tox.

The Runner (The Traitor) - Cullen was at the time, one of the newer members of the mob. A mosquito down on his luck, he saw his first taste of truth power and respect when he joined the Mothia. He worked the frontlines, running drugs and selling them to earn money for the mob. He was good at it, but soon his crippling addictions got the better of him and he started skimming money and supply off the top of his sales. When he was caught, he was hunted down by Tox, who was able to shoot him in the eye, but somehow the bug survived and fled town and hasn't been seen since.

[rabbitcruiser]

National Reptile Awareness Day

Every October 21 is National Reptile Awareness Day. Godzilla. Reptar. Yoshi. The Geico Gecko. Those two lizards that always hang out around your back porch. These are just a few of the famous reptiles we love. But on October 21, we celebrate all of our cold-blooded friends. This day is observed to educate and raise awareness of  threats to the natural habitats that our reptilian companions rely on to survive.

History of National Reptile Awareness Day

While the history of reptiles may go hundreds of millions of years back, National Reptile Awareness Day has an unfortunately short history in comparison. Additionally, it wasn’t really until 1966 when the first Endangered Species Act was passed that awareness of the needs and threats facing reptiles (or any animal, for that matter) started to make its way into our cultural mainstream. 

With the passing of that act, a mid-century push toward conservation started taking the forefront. Updates were passed in 1967 and 1969. Additionally, in 1967, the Environmental Defense Fund created their historical efforts to ban DDT from usage in the United States. Much of this was movement was sparked by Rachel Carson’s seminal book, Silent Spring, which documented the adverse effects pesticides and other chemicals have on the environment. 

National Reptile Awareness Day wouldn’t exist without the efforts of that movement. In fact, many reptiles wouldn’t be around today without the help of the Endangered Species Act. While National Reptile Awareness Day may have a small history compared to its subjects, its still part of a historically important movement to help protect and conserve all species of animals.

National Reptile Awareness Day timeline

315 million years ago

Prehistoric Reptiles Evolve

Reptiles are considered to have evolved from amphibians around this time. While many have perished along the way due to mass extinction, many (such as crocodiles and sea turtles) still remain

66 million years ago

The End of the Reptilian Era

The end of "The Age of Reptiles," a period of time where dinosaurs and other massive reptiles roamed around as if it were Jurassic Park. This began "The Age of Mammals," while, despite the name, reptilian species continued to diversify and thrive but at a much, much, much smaller size. 

1978

The Loggerhead is Listed

The loggerhead sea turtle, one of the more famous reptiles, is listed as endangered, mostly due to bycatch in fishing gear but also because of loss of nesting habitats. 

1987

See Ya Later, Alligator

The American alligator is officially removed from the protected species list, making a remarkable comeback from near extinction after spending twenty years on the list.

National Reptile Awareness Day FAQs

When is National Reptile Awareness Day?

National Reptile Awareness Day is every year on October 21. 

How do I celebrate National Reptile Awareness Day?

There are many ways to celebrate National Reptile Awareness Day, such as donating to a reptile conservation, visiting a national park, or learning to identify reptiles. 

Is a turtle a reptile?

The placement of turtles within the reptile kingdom has historically been up for debate, but so far they are still considered to be reptiles.  

National Reptile Awareness Day Activities

Donate to a reptile conservation programThere are a lot of different organizations that want to continue educating the public about our reptilian friends. One way they do this is by also advocating for us to have the ability to keep reptiles as pets. Donate to your favorite organization to help them continue being the voice for reptiles.

Visit a National ParkRegardless of what part of the country you live in, reptiles play a major part in your ecosystem. By visiting your nearest national park, you're helping promote a place that is dedicated to preserving the natural habitats for all animals that live in that area - including, of course, the reptiles. Some notably reptilian parks are Joshua Tree, Big Bend, and the Everglades.

Identify a reptile (or two, or three)Consumer science is an important part of helping researchers understand where our cold-blooded friends live and their population densities. Many identification apps are created by institutions to help draw in that data. If you see a lizard or other reptile, use an app to ID it. This helps scientists understand where certain populations live and how well they're adapting among us. The Audubon Reptiles & Amphibians app is a great place to start.

Why We Love National Reptile Awareness Day

Their body armor: Reptiles are known for having thick skin, literally. Their armored body is made up of scales or boney plates (yes, some have their bones on the outside) to protect them from the daily wear and tear. How cool is that?!

Lizards, turtles, and snakes, oh my!: Because some of the most awesome characters/creatures on TV, or in the films we watch, are reptiles. They are sometimes dramatized to be huge and scary, like Godzilla, and other times are hilarious, like the Geico Gecko.

They make the best pets: No backyard to have a dog? No problem! Most reptiles can be kept indoors in naturally adorned tanks. They are easily maintained and make for an educational experience for kids learning about the environment.

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National Reptile Day

Not every person can look at a boa constrictor named Barbara or a toad named Frank and think lovable thoughts. However, National Reptile Day is the perfect day for the squeamish and admirers alike to appreciate the role these creatures play in our ecosystem. We celebrate these reptiles on October 21 — where fans take the time to educate others about habitat loss, conservation programs, and the importance of keeping reptiles off the endangered list. Below we share what you can do to celebrate this holiday — even from a distance.

National Reptile Day timeline

​400 BC

The beginning of recording reptiles

​The methodological study of reptiles dates back to the time of philosophers Aristotle and Pliny.

​1852

A prehistoric discovery was made ​

​Traces of the oldest known reptile, called the Hylonomus lyelli, were discovered in a fossilized tree stump in Nova Scotia.

​1998

​Saving the Galapagos

Ecuador enacted the Galapagos Special law, to create the Galapagos Marine Reserve and protect the island wildlife (including the Galapagos Tortoise), manage fisheries, and inspect quarantine measures.

National Reptile Day Activities

Reacquaint yourself with reptiles: Spend some time holding and interacting with reptiles — perhaps at a pet shop — where snakes, frogs, or lizards are just a short car ride away.

Donate to a conservation program: Contribute to programs designated to protecting endangered species. Many reptiles are still hunted for their use in leather or to meet consumer demands. In several regions, this type of hunting is a big problem due to the role most reptiles play in their specific ecosystems.

Read about reptiles: Spend a day at the library researching and learning new things about reptiles. You may even find your future pet in the process.

​5 Quirks Only Reptiles Could Have

​The Fantastic Four​: There are four orders of species: the Crocodilia (crocodiles, alligators, etc.), the Tuatara (lizard-like), the Squamata, (includes lizards and snakes), and the Testudines (turtles, tortoises, and terrapins).

​Baby it's cold inside​: The majority of all reptiles are considered ectothermic, meaning they rely on their environments to regulate their internal body temperature, reproductive health, immune system functioning, and daily stamina.

​Larger than Life: One of the largest reptiles on record is the salt water crocodile, which can measure over twelve feet long and weigh more than a thousand pounds.

​Circle of life: ​All reptiles play an important function in their ecosystem; for example, lizards control insects and pests in homes and gardens, while snakes keep rodents under control in urban life and in the countryside.

Survival! The way reptiles adapt to their environments allows them to create defensive behaviors in fights, to reproduce, hunt for their food, or anticipate a dangerous situation.

Why We Love National Reptile Day

A time to love our pets: Reptile owners get a special day to appreciate their best friends every year with this holiday. This day allows us to treat our buddies and give some never-ending love and care!

A day to relax with some reps: For those of us who don’t own a reptile, but are curious, this holiday allows us to take time to observe them in their natural element. For those who are very nervous or scared of anything slithery, this is the perfect day to face those fears.

We expand our knowledge: Taking the time to learn about these different species allows us to appreciate the environment we both share. This day is perfect to teach children about animals and nature.

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[thirdylosthisbirdy]

SILLIESSS, emerald cockroach nymphs, Thai rainbow millipedes, dairy cow isopods, crowned stick insects yayayyaya ecosystemmm

[cyborgraptor]

hey the new patch is pretty neat

[starryeyedscrawl]

Her Infernal Majesty

[innominaterifter]

My New Year's gift: an emerald cockroach! (Corydidarum magnifica or Pseudoglomeris magnifica)

Not just one, but a colony of 10 pieces!

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