#Cephidae

[subajelly]

For this VMetric Formal Issue, show off your Vtuber's formal attire! Available in gold and silver below!

[donuts4evry1]

lesson learned:

Don't search up Netrostoma nuda without turning on safe mode

[the-jellydex]

NATIONAL JELLYFISH DAY

HAPPY NATIONAL JELLYFISH DAY ALL!!

I nearly forgot about it, but today's a day to celebrate all jellies of the world <3

Now, how can one possibly celebrate national jellyfish day when it is almost over?... Uh, to be honest I don't really know, but boy do I have a jellyfish for you guys to feast your eyes on ^-^!

Don't let her appearance fool you- she's not a jelly of the Netrostoma or Cephea genus- she's on a bonne-fide genus of her own, the Margavia stellata (named for the star-like patterns on its bell)!

It lacks the raised bump(s) that the other jellyfish in its family (Cephidae) have, but other than that resemble the basic Cephidae body shape. It's also probably one of the cutest jellyfish out there, in my opinion

[donnycomics]

🍩All the art I've done of my vtuber friends recently!

Links to their Twitch in order: Tegru ▰ Jayla Cephidae ▰ Nalumia ▰ Astronomy Angel ▰ Dreamiee ▰ Angelo ▰ Stark Alchemy ▰ Yuki Angel

[rachelcarsoncenter]

For many of us, engaging with insects doesn’t extend much beyond swatting away flies and mosquitoes, or calling on bigger and braver friends to deposit unwanted “visitors” outside. And yet, as E.O. Wilson observed, it is we who are the visitors in “a primarily invertebrate world.” In fact, humankind “depends so completely on these little creatures that run the earth.” But recent evidence shows a startling decline in insect numbers, with some insects facing the threat of extinction. This paints a worrying picture given insects’ vital role in ecosystem services, such as decomposing matter, maintaining insect populations, or as a food source for other species.

Our new blog series, “A World without Insects?,” reflects on the importance of our winged and multi-legged companions, and the bleak prospect of an existence without them. Scholars and practitioners from diverse fields, as well as engaged members of the public, share stories about their connections with insects from a global perspective, rooted in local experiences.

Spider wasp female (Pompilidae, Auplopus architectus)

Rose shoot sawfly (Cephidae, Hartigia trimaculata (Say))

Glowworm beetle (Phengodidae, Phengodes sp)

Moth mimics wasp from Trinidad.

Weevil from Costa Rica, Cartago.

If you have a story to share, consider submitting a contribution—the full call is available here.

  Where Have All the Insects Gone? For many of us, engaging with insects doesn’t extend much beyond swatting away flies and mosquitoes, or calling on bigger and braver friends to deposit unwanted “visitors” outside.

[subajelly]

[WIP]

Sneak Peak for a new Vtuber Asset I’m releasing on Ko-fi. I’m so excited!