What amazing creatures insects are. Not only are they quite impressive to look at, but they are so very well adapted. Ants for example can carry 60 times their body weight.
Insects make up the most biomass of all creatures on earth, even though they are so small. In fact ants are likely the greatest success story in the history of creatures on earth besides maybe the cockroach. On average, ants make up 15-20% of the terrestrial animal biomass, and in tropical parts of the world, they make up 25% or more!
Thats just ants! It is estimated that there are over 10,000,000,000,000,000,000 insects on earth and make up 80% or more of all the biomass of living creatures on earth.
So with that being said here are 3 of my favorite bug photos that I have taken over the years!
Its just stunning and while not dominant like ants butterflies are without a doubt one of the most beautiful bugs and one of my favorite to photograph!
Dragon flies are truly amazing and without a doubt the most capable flyers on earth!
This bug is pretty boring haha, but its a reminder not to be scared of bugs, they are living creatures too and have been here longer than humans and deserve to be respected. Make a bug friend today!
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Your nice photos drive home how insects are so varied in what they do, and where they fit in the world around us. And they are beautiful, too.
Your post is also a good chance to remind folks to avoid planting seeds, or flower or vegetable starts, that have systemic insecticides in them, like the neonicotinoides. Many places treat their seed with the neonicotinoides, like Imidacloprid, to cut down on insect damage. But it's not just the seed that will have the insecticide in it. Because it's systemic, every part of the plant that grows from the seed will have that insecticide in it. Even the pollen. I think folks can figure out what that means for our wonderful pollinators, like bees and butterflies.
The big box stores know about the problem and are phasing out their use of the insecticides. But they are only partway through that process. Lowe's by 2019 and Home Depot by the end of the 2018 growing season. Walmart and Tru-Value Hardware, too, but I'm not sure of their target date. It's better to plant no flowers than killer flowers! Finding organic sources for seed and plant stock is the only reliable way to plant clean, from a major store, at this time. It may be worth asking someone in your local stores, if you think they really know!
Happy growing and appreciating all the insects! :D
Very good info, thanks for sharing. Thankfully there is some change happening humanity has a LONG way to go and even though its only a little step it is a step.
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I agree, & wonderful comment /explanation on HOW these doggone neonicotinoides are Harmful .. I don't Like how so many bees have been ELIMINATED from the Planet Earth.
SO ... Thank U for Bring This to Others' attention (I upvoted you ] ♥♥
Yes we need to respect all of life including the bugs, they are essential to our ecosystem on earth of which WE DEPEND ON!
now u have answered one of the biggest questions I thought i would never get an answer to! I feel sorry for the person that had to count them all, but now we know! ;-)
now heres a stat to blow Your mind Brotha..
Did u know that in your body there are 37 x 1021
(37 thousand billion billion) chemical reactions happening every SECOND!!!
no wonder im feeling tired today..
love your love of all animals.. a love that I share with you full power.. i was trying to pet a cockroach the other day.. i succeeded .. <3
Hahaha yea and I forget the exact stat about how long DNA is unraveled but thats also an awesome one!
To the sun and back! No joke ;))
Sounds about right ;-)>
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Bugs are such amazing creatures. It's amazing how prolific they are and how they stand the test of time. We have so many bugs at the @gardenofeden. We could take dozens of pics a day and still have fresh bugs to photograph the next. These are awesome shots and great reminders too of the value of their presence. Great post @quinneaker.
Yes what is exceptionally profound is that even after being here for 10 years there are still new never before seen bugs every year!
oooooo....and those bumblebees! Not to mention the fireflies!!!
Yes they are beautiful but plentiful and seen many times
Awesome shots! The butterfly is especially striking.
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The world is a miracle!
How bout a pic of giant Japanese Hornet? U have great pics!
I don't have a pic of that, but I do have some hornet pics.
I like the second picture to most. The focus is just prefect, plus the background doesn’t standout that much to distract your eyes from the main subject.
Great post!
Thanks for sharing your opinion. Grateful you like the photos!
Of course!
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Am a zoologist.
The dragon fly is my favourite.
Great photos
Glad you like them!
Thanks for the comment
Very cool photos of small world living beneath our feet. I feel some fear (phobia) to butterflies. So weird. I admire their beauty, but I can't bear them touching me. Their wings are sticky. I'm scared that I might accidentally hurt them. So I avoid them and fear. But insects undoubtedly have a certain charm.
Wow never heard of anyone with a butterfly phobia I wonder if there is even a name for that???
Most likely there's a name! Need googling it, ha ha. I wasn't interested in it earlier.
Ok let me know if you find out haha
This phobia is called LEPIDOPTEROPHOBIA
wow there is enough people scared of butterflies to have have phobia name???
Amazing!
Lovely photos... I love Dragon flies
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Amazing photography.. Love the butterfly.. You wrote interesting facts.. I never heard before.. So muchhhh ants in the world iwonder.. Thanx for sharing
Yea!
Great photos. I love insects too, they are really interesting. :) I enjoy taking pictures of insects as well.
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Very cool shoots! Thanks for share all the info
Your welcome
So beautiful...
Thanks!
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Without insects, the world would be a barren place. Literally.
hahaha yea!
Very nice photos! Most of all I love dragonfly.
Thanks for your input!
wow great post
Thanks!
This inspired me to improve my photography skill, I know I still really have to learn a lot of things.
Great to hear, my intention is to inspire and photography is a great aspiration!
nice post!!
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You are most welcome dear...
Ok dear...
Even though bugs weird me out, I know we have to appreciate every single one! They can be beautiful in their own special ways!
Yes, considering they creep you out that is a holistic perspective. Maybe one day you will begin to like them more. Thanks for sharing.
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Great photos!
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Magnificent photos of a butterfly and a dragonfly!
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I love insects too! They really are fascinating and so hardworking. I am mesmerised by the hive mind of ants and can literally sit and watch them for moments on end. Lovely pics, thank you for sharing them with all of us.
Yes it is quite amazing, just shows what can be accomplished with team work!
Amazing post! I love your approach towards fellow creatures no matter how small they are! If most people love and respect nature, the Mother Earth would not have to suffer so much like this!
Your photography skills are also fabulous!
Yes, its true, unfortunately humans don't care much about anything but them selfs!
Hope that we all can change for the better soon!
May it be so~*~
Wonderful photography I like your colors
Thanks!
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Also following you too,
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interesting and very good shoots!
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