#montreal insectarium

[wumbologyandecology]

Some of my favorite showcases of insects arranged by color from the Montreal Insectarium

[rikki-tikkitavi]

Assorted displays of mounted insects  - Insectarium in Montreal, Quebec - August 2022

[drowster]

Mantis.

[bigdumbanimal]

So i accidentally stole a camera, or shall I say unwittingly borrowed it. When I was visiting my mom, she pulled out a Fuji DL1000 Zoom that belonged to my grandmother. There was a roll of film in there already, and I got some new batteries so it would work. We thought the roll was half done so I was gonna it while I was at the park but it was fully in the cassette so I dropped it off... It was blank. It happens. Anyway, it was in my camera backpack and stayed there until I got back to Montreal.

Curiosity got the better of me, so I loaded it with a roll of Superia 400 and we were off on a date day to the insectarium and botanical gardens... Also Violent Night which you said absolutely go see, anyway, here's how the best of them came out!

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[stillsofherlife]

Insectarium/Montréal

[psychicpsilocybin]

[brendonprime]

Montreal insectarium February 2023 #explorecanada #montreal #canada #insect #bugs #insectarium #montrealinsectarium #winter2023 #quebec (at Montreal Insectarium) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpA7PkIO3kH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[farcillesbian]

dream Montreal job (at least sans PhD) would be working at the insectarium. ohhhhhh that would be so fucking cool can u imagine!!!!!

[zoeyeen]

Chonky boi (atlas moth caterpillar) at the Montreal Insectarium 🐛

[myjunkisyuzuruhanyu]

I did not go to Shoma's practice in the practice rink today (19/03/2024), I was busy with a friend and we went to see the Insectarium and Biodom in Montreal. A break from the ice rink and to eat is just as important. Gonna watch the practice tomorrow in between the Pairs SP and Women SP.

The insectarium has some amazing colorful butterflies 😍

Just to give you an example.

[wumbologyandecology]

Insects that have a primary color of white, from the Montreal Insectarium

[isopode]

if anyone is visiting montreal this summer i have a bunch of free tickets for the 5 different science & nature museums in the city, & i have no use for them (since im employed there)

biodome 🐧 (1 ticket) <- expires soon!!

planetarium 🪐 (4 tickets)

insectarium 🦋 (4 tickets)

botanical garden 🌿 (3 tickets)

biosphere 🌎 (4 tickets)

they all expire on august 31st EXCEPT for the biodome, which expires on june 30th

hmu if ur interested i just dont wanna let them go to waste

[rikki-tikkitavi]

Just Like Bark Camouflage display and Eye Spots display - Insectarium in Montreal, Quebec - August 2022

[pillarsalt]

wello i got a question!! and sorry if this is really weird. but. i like bugs. i like bugs and used to collect them when i was younger. now im an adult who needs help connecting with her childself's mystical wonder. its winter time, wheres the best places to find bugs outside? in the safest way. I live in PA if that helps lol all I can find usually is ants. and then in the house, we have the house centipede roommate called "Jared". hes usually off to his own. theres also wasps that come in, idk how. and then ofc theres itty bitty spiders we see sometimes. idk if you know any tricks or hiding places where bugs congregate, especially in a town or in small parks. but id love to know if you do.

Hey there, I'm glad to hear you're getting back into bugs. Unfortunately, we find ourselves in the midst of the great bug drought season. Bugs and other such inverts need warmth to be active, so in our hellscape of a winter climate (hi from Canada), they have to hibernate (or gtfo like monarch butterflies). Most hide in leaf and wood debris or bury themselves in the ground, with others only eggs survive over winter and the new generation arrives with spring. Cherish every encounter with Jared, he and the spiders are pretty much all you're gonna get for now.

Depending on where you live, some science centres and natural history museums have live bug exhibits. If you're ever in Montreal, the Insectarium is life changing. There are a fair few decent documentaries on insects and other small invertebrates for free on Youtube, I'll try to compile a few when I get the chance. I don't have much advice otherwise, besides have patience :/ Sorry!

[girldewar]

2021-22 minnesota wild as bugs i saw at the montreal insectarium

1. kirill kaprizov

just a little guy. a little sturdy guy. this thing looks like it could pull a reverse hit on ryan oreilly and then score a goal through sheer force of will. he’s squat and he’s perfect

2. ryan hartman

he’s got a big stage presence which i think is a very important hartzy trait. he’s spiky. he looks like he’d probably bite u if he had a big enough mouth. also if you annoy him he will headbutt you unto death

3. mats zuccarello

he is a fancy little butterfly. very clean very crisp very elegant. he’s got the spots of red so u know he’s probably poisonous. he might kill you but at least he’s courteous about it

4. kevin fiala

very pretty very stupid looking probably could sink a lacrosse goal. also the tail things r for misleading predators (bats) as to where its body is so the bat eats the tail instead of the actual moth. the tails are also perfect for drawing tripping penalties.

5. freddy gaudreau

he’s both of them. also the kiwi. symbiosis. they r just vibing together in a peaceful way. i think they look like they would go mountain biking. i think the banana adds something to this too but idk what

6. matt boldy

beige. long. got some fancy wings. i think it would go to mass on sunday.

7. marcus foligno

big. pretty. could probably kill a man. also may i reiterate sooooo pretty. i am in love with this bug. and moose. but mostly this bug

8. joel eriksson ek

long arms for keeping enemies at bay as he uses his :| on them. kind of unassuming. still a better 2015 draft prospect than brock boeser

9. jordan greenway

sturdy. green(er). buff arms for loving and defending the homies. i would call this guy big rig if i had him as a pet.

10. nic deslauriers

Mother Fucker Unlimited

[todaysbug]

November 11th, 2023

Toe Biter (Lethocerus americanus)

Distribution: Native to southern Canada and the USA north of the 35th parallel.

Habitat: Found in muddy ponds, marshes, and on the edges of slow-moving streams and creeks.

Diet: Adults feed on insects, small crustaceans like crabs and crayfish, tadpoles, snails and small fish.

Description: These giant water bugs spend a good amount of their time swimming in the water, using their powerful front legs to latch onto prey. Like a mosquito, it has a retractable proboscis, which it uses to inject its prey with digestive toxins, allowing it to liquefy for 10 to 15 before consuming it.

Though their common name implies a rather violent nature, toe biters only attack when disturbed. In the water, they will quickly dart away and hide from any disturbances and on land, they usually prefer to escape or play dead. If bothered further, though, they will take on a defensive posture, before finally delivering a painful, toxic bite. The bite isn't dangerous to a human's health, but it may cause lesions on the skin.

(Images by the Montreal Insectarium and the Backyard Arthropod Project)