Who would have know such a cute little flying insect could hold the key to preventing HIV transmission? Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have demonstrated that nanoparticles carrying a toxin found in bee venom can destroy human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) while leaving surrounding cells unharmed… which could lead to an
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Unpleasantly Fabulous Taxidermied LEGO Insect Collection
Slightly enthusiastic LEGO-maniacs Sean and Steph Mayo, created this amazingly “creepy crawly” collection of insects out of LEGO…cause what better way to learn about entomology than with tiny little brick toys? [Cheers laughingsquid]
Amazing Footage of Spiders Showering the Skies of Brazil – YES SPIDERS!
Looking like the beginning of Armageddon, Erick Reis captured this amazing terrifying footage of fat, juicy, creepy spiders showering the skies of the Brazilian town of Santo Antônio da Platina. G1 spoke with the local biologist who identified the spider as Anelosimus eximius — a “social spider” species known for its massive colonies and “sheet
A Bite from this Tick will Turn you into Vegetarian – Shoot me NOW!
A self proclaimed meat lover, I think I would rather get Lyme disease and die than have to go through an entire summer of not being able to eat a huge juicy grilled to perfection steak Before you go calling me an idiot… unlike other tick bites, which can spread diseases like Lyme disease, a
Cockroaches are so Dirty, Baby Wasp Disinfect them before Dining on them
Cockroaches are so dirty…how dirty are they? Cockroaches are so dirty baby wasps secrete antibacterial microbes inside cockroach carcasses to keep harmful bacteria out. TIL: Cockroach “meat” is covered in bacteria that begin to spoil their flesh if not eaten right away. This is the beautiful story of how a tiny parasitic wasp emerges from
Chinese Creepy Crawlies – Up Close and Personal
I freaking hate bugs, they scare the hell out of me, but I have to admit John Horstman’s Sinobug series makes them look kind of sexy…Yes sexy! John, an Australian that lives in China, takes macrophotography of the most bizarre looking Chinese insects and spiders that you will ever see. [Cheers notcot]
The Bizarre and Macabre Assassin Bug
As far as bizarre/creepy/WTF goes, this little critter takes the cake. After liquefying and consuming the innards of its latest victims, the half inch in size ‘assassin bug’ attaches the empty carcases on its back – not so much as a trophy or to show off, but more of a ploy in an attempt to
When Women and Insects Morph
Unfortunately I happen to know a few ladies with pinchers, claws and a tenacious appetite for tearing into things. ‘Insectes’ is a series of photo composites by photographer Laurent Seroussi brings us a visualy stunning morphology of creepy crawly insects and beautiful women. [Cheers hifructose]
Poor Little Spider Trapped in a Ball-point Pen Maze
Poor little spidey just didn’t want his new boots to get ink-stained…I wish I could do this to my dog so he would stop humping everything! [Cheers boingboing]
Just a few Insects covered in Drops of Water
As if bugs weren’t cute enough…it’s amazing what a little bit of water droplets can do for your image. Photographer Ondrej Pakan, who specialises in snatching insects seconds after a downpour, captures stunning macro photos of bugs covered in tiny diamond-like water droplets. Some of his shots include a hoverfly in dew and a blue
