#cockchafer

[akhuna01]

There was a friendly, big and fat Cockchafer (Maikäfer) in my garden this morning! Would you have guessed how hairy they are?

@onenicebugperday i forgot to submit the macro's!

[onenicebugperday]

@akhuna01 submitted: I met this sweet guy today! We call them Maikäfer in German, which means May Beetle.

Found in the bavarian alps in germany 😁✌

A beautiful and fuzzy little pal! Maikäfer is definitely a better name than what we call them in English, which is cockchafer :\ But I see that you knew that since you tagged it cockchafer! Anyway I love this friend and I see you tagged me in a post with more photos of them so I'll reblog that next :)

[jazz-dude]

this guy was chafing around in the driveway, so I took him inside for some pics :3

now hes outside again in the bush

[senorbouquet]

[chic-a-gigot]

La Mode illustrée, no. 1, 6 janvier 1878, Paris. Toilettes de Mme Bréant-Castel, r. du 4 Septembre, 19. Ville de Paris / Bibliothèque Forney

Description de toilettes:

Robe en faye nuance hanneton. Forme princesse avec lé de devant drapé, relevé de côté sous de larges agrafes de passementerie de môme couleur, avec mélange de jayet clair de lune. Sur le bord inférieur, frange assortie; sur le côté, une quille en dentelle noire mélangée de passementerie. Le corsage, ouvert en carré par devant, est à èpaulettes et ruche de crêpe lisse blanc voilée par une dentelle blanche. Manches longues en dentelle noire.

Robe décolletée en satin bleu ciel. Le dos est coulissé depuis l'encolure jusqu'au bas des hanches. Depuis les hanches jusqu'au bord inférieur de la traîne, volants plissés en même satin. L'encolure est garnie d'une double ruche de satin bleu ciel. Le devant est garni, depuis les hanches jusqu'au bord inférieur, de volants plissés en môme satin. Côtés (corsage et lés de côté) en neigeuse de soie semée dé petites perles colibri, encadrée d'une ruche de satin et doublée de satin olive. Sur le devant, écharpe en satin olive. Les pans de neigeuse sont repliés sous des touffes de roses reliées par des cordelières d'argent terminées par des glands. Les coulisses du dos sont séparées par des biais de satin olive.

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Faye dress in cockchafer shade. Princess shape with draped front length, raised on the side under wide staples of trimmings of the same color, with a mixture of jay and moonlight. On the lower edge, matching fringe; on the side, a quille in black lace mixed with trimmings. The bodice, open in a square in front, has shoulder pads and a frill of smooth white crepe voile with white lace. Long black lace sleeves.

Sky blue satin low-cut dress. The back is drawn from the neckline to the bottom of the hips. From the hips to the lower edge of the train, pleated flounces in the same satin. The neckline is trimmed with a double sky blue satin ruche. The front is trimmed, from the hips to the lower edge, with pleated flounces in the same satin. Sides (bodice and side lengths) in snowy silk strewn with small hummingbird pearls, framed with a satin ruffle and lined with olive satin. On the front, olive satin scarf. The snowy sections are folded under tufts of roses connected by silver cords ending in tassels. The slides on the back are separated by olive satin bias.

[lasloser-mc-useless]

OH MY GOD

He's real

[aswarmofbisexualbees]

Important question

[unhingedlesbear]

Found this goofy little picture of a goofy little bug I found 2 years ago. Look at this thing.

It is so silly.

[pogomcl]

White-spotted Rose Beetle, Oxythyrea funesta Canon 5D2 EF 100 2.8 f/7.1 1/400 iso: 320 Celakovice-Jirina, Czech Republic 5/27/2019

[angelsdream]

Photos i got printed on cool glittery paper and a card I made before my last day in Belgrade

[neanderthalfakemon]

#061 - Weevile

#062 - Vivinsect

[akhuna01]

Maikäfer (Cockchafer, according to google translate!?) On a ladies' slipper orchid. Taken in Austria. @onenicebugperday is that really what they're called in english???

[send-me-letters]

Folks, My mini zine, The Cockchafer: a Mini History is now available to buy on Ko-fi as a digital download for the low low price of 1 euro( Or pay what you want!) Please check it out and learn a little bit about one of Irelands largest beetles!

[feral-babe]

The Page of Antennae card embodies the themes of youthful curiosity, enthusiasm, and the exhilarating initiation of a passionate journey. He signifies the spark of new ideas and ventures, encouraging us to approach life with fresh, eager eyes and an unrelenting spirit. This card is a reminder that sometimes the most profound discoveries often begin with a single step and a heart full of curiosity and unwavering courage. It beckons us to overcome the inner turmoil that may hinder the expression of our true selves to the world.

In much the same way, the Cockchafer Beetle, also known as the May Bug, encapsulates these themes through their remarkable life cycle and behavior. These beetles are renowned for their brief but intense adult lives, often associated with the arrival of spring and the festivities of May Day celebrations. These animals, which spend years as larvae underground, embody the concept of patiently nurturing potential beneath the surface before breaking free and emerging into the world with a newfound vitality. In parallel to the Page of Antennae signifying the commencement of a new chapter, Cockchafer Beetles rise from the ground as adults, liberating themselves from the confines of the earth. During their short-lived, vibrant flights as adults, they epitomize the notion of seizing the present moment and making the most of their time in the sun. Their striking appearance adds an element of ephemeral beauty, underscoring the idea that some of life's most profound and unforgettable moments are fleetingly transient.

Overall, this card serves as a powerful reminder that life is punctuated by transformative moments when we shed old skins and welcome new identities. The cockchafer beetle, with their years spent in the darkness of the earth before emerging into the light, reminds us that sometimes our most profound transformations transpire when we wholeheartedly embrace life’s adventures with open arms and a youthful heart and spirit.

Prints available on Redbubble and Inprnt

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[blobee]

I saw a May bug today, I think it's a little early, considering it's April, poor fella

[vamdae]

snug as a bug