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Yellowjacket-Mimicking Moth: this is just a harmless moth that mimics the appearance and behavior of a yellowjacket/wasp; its disguise is so convincing that it can even fool actual wasps

This species (Myrmecopsis polistes) may be one of the most impressive wasp-mimics in the world. The moth's narrow waist, teardrop-shaped abdomen, black-and-yellow patterning, transparent wings, smooth appearance, and folded wing position all mimic the features of a wasp. Unlike an actual wasp, however, it does not have any mandibles or biting/chewing mouthparts, because it's equipped with a proboscis instead, and it has noticeably "feathery" antennae.
There are many moths that use hymenopteran mimicry (the mimicry of bees, wasps, yellowjackets, hornets, and/or bumblebees, in particular) as a way to deter predators, and those mimics are often incredibly convincing. Myrmecopsis polistes is one of the best examples, but there are several other moths that have also mastered this form of mimicry.

Above: Pseudosphex laticincta, another moth species that mimics a yellowjacket
These disguises often involve more than just a physical resemblance; in many cases, the moths also engage in behavioral and/or acoustic mimicry, meaning that they can mimic the sounds and behaviors of their hymenopteran models. In some cases, the resemblance is so convincing that it even fools actual wasps/yellowjackets.

Above: Pseudosphex laticincta
Such a detailed and intricate disguise is unusual even among mimics. Researchers believe that it developed partly as a way for the moth to trick actual wasps into treating it like one of their own. Wasps frequently prey upon moths, but they are innately non-aggressive toward their own fellow nest-mates, which are identified by sight -- so if the moth can convincingly impersonate one of those nest-mates, then it can avoid being eaten by wasps.

Above: Pseudosphex laticincta
I gave an overview of the moths that mimic bees, wasps, yellowjackets, hornets, and bumblebees in one of my previous posts, but I felt that these two species (Myrmecopsis polistes and Pseudosphex laticincta) deserved to have their own dedicated post, because these are two of the most convincing mimics I have ever seen.

Above: Pseudosphex sp.
I think that moths in general are probably the most talented mimics in the natural world. They have so many intricate, unique disguises, and they often combine visual, behavioral, and acoustic forms of mimicry in order to produce an uncanny resemblance.
Several of these incredible mimics have already been featured on my blog: moths that mimic jumping spiders, a moth that mimics a broken birch twig, a moth caterpillar that can mimic a snake, a moth that disguises itself as two flies feeding on a pile of bird droppings, a moth that mimics a dried-up leaf, a moth that can mimic a cuckoo bee, and a moth that mimics the leaves of a poplar tree.
Moths are just so much more interesting than people generally realize.
Sources & More Info:
Journal of Ecology and Evolution: A Hypothesis to Explain Accuracy of Wasp Resemblances
Entomology Today: In Enemy Garb: A New Explanation for Wasp Mimicry
iNaturalist: Myrmecopsis polistes and Pseudosphex laticincta
Transactions of the Entomological Society of London: A Few Observations on Mimicry
#entomology#arthropods#lepidoptera#yellowjacket-mimicking moth#wasp-moth#clearwing moths#animal camouflage#myrmecopsis polistes#pseudosphex laticincta#pseudosphex aequalis#moths#insects#bugs#mimicry#evolution#hymenopteran mimics#defense mechanisms#animal facts#wasps#yellowjackets#mimicry among moths#moths are amazing#and wildly underrated
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Pressed flower collage of a comet moth, by Helen Ahpornsiri
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the moth inside me (sodaraptor, 2025)
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some doodles I made on the glitch inn
#tadc fanart#tadc au#tadc#tadc caine#the amazing digital circus#Moth#tadc shitpost#shitpost#glitch productions#glitch inn
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More buggy au refs coming riiight up. BIIIG shoutout to @kitkatbunnies because she helped SOOO much with these designs, give her a round of applause
#tadc buggy au#kinger and jax shall be done tomorrow#im excited to draw them hehehee#my art#tadc#the amazing digital circus#ragatha#poodle moth ragatha#buggy au ragatha#spider gangle#buggy au gangle#tadc au#for you#fyp
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Sister Karako and Priest Karamatsu sketches
Love these two as a duo, they work so well together. And I honestly picture them drinking together after a long day and just talking.
He's a lot more serious and reserved while she is more playful and chill. They truly have each others back though.
So a lot of these are just all over the place and I wanted to just see if I could draw it mostly lol I want to do her justice in the story, she deserves it. They both do.
#osomatsu san#osomatsu-san#fanart#anime#my art#mr. osomatsu#moth art#Karamatsu#Karamatsu Matsuno#Priest Karamatsu#sister karako#Karako#nun karako#religion au#priest au#sketches#sketchdump#these are in no order at all but more hypothetical#but if you want an idea of where i was going with some of the more serious karako art#i was listening to god games#from epic the musical#btw go listen and watch the animatics for that beautiful and amazing work of art!!!!
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Eudocima phalonia
Also known as the Fruit Piercing Moth.
They’re native to the Indo-Malaysia Region and were first reported in Hawaii in 1985.




The direct feeding by the adult moth on a fruit causes premature ripening and early dropping of fruits.
The caterpillars are either dark green to black or pale green to yellow. They have small creamy-white spots and bars edged with black are visible on the upper surface of the body. They form a silk cocoon between webbed leaves and emerge as a moth 2-3 Weeks later. The adult moth has a lifespan up to 70 days.
#moths#lepidoptera#i love moths#caterpillar#galaxy#interesting facts#biology#animals#science#interesting#cute animals#amazing animals#moth post#mothblr#galaxy moth#nature#aesthetic
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Luna Rays are now available as plushies!!
Check out Barks-Bog to get your own!
#star's art#my art#artist on tumblr#bug art#Plushies#Handmade#Art collab#Luna Rays#Luna Moth#Manta ray#I did the art and Bark make the plushies#They did such an amazing job#There's only 14 in this drop so snag them now or you'll have to wait for the next batch to be made
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So… I have seen multiple more “buff” or big shouldered looking Kinger designs running around. And I kinda wanted to test how my design could look like, if drawn like that.
So, here. Idk how proud I am of this, but atleast I have a good shot of his wings now.
#tadc#the amazing digital circus#tadc au#hearts au#my au#doodles#tadc kinger#shoulder pads#?#buff#??#idk#moth wings#lol#this is so random#i doodle with no brain
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#miraculous ladybug#coraline#love 4 a walk#murder drones#warrior cats#moriah elizabeth#osora webtoon#school bus graveyard#star vs the forces of evil#mouthwashing#dress to impress#dead end paranormal park#the owl house#roblox doors#fullmetal alchemist#sally face#poppy playtime#arcane#gorilla tag#the dragon prince#nomads webtoon#gravity falls#the moth prince#jentry chau vs the underworld#alien stage#hunger games#sprunki#demon slayer#marionetta#the amazing digital circus
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The Madagascan Sunset Moth: these moths are often mistaken for butterflies, thanks to their colorful, iridescent appearance

The scientific name of this species is Chrysiridia rhipheus, but it's commonly known as the Madagascan sunset moth. These gorgeous day-flying moths can be found only in Madagascar.

Above: a dorsal view of the same species
The Madagascan sunset moth has a strikingly colorful appearance, especially when its underwings are exposed, as a rainbow-like effect is produced by the iridescent scales that cover the underwings (and appear in smaller sections on the dorsal side of the wing).

Above: some of the iridescent scales on the underwings of Chrysiridia ripheus, as seen through a scanning electron microscope
The markings on the dorsal side are primarily black, with some patches of iridescent green, blue, and red. A "fringe" of white scales can also be seen along the edge of each wing; these are especially prominent on the hindwings.

Above: the dorsal patterns are visible only when the wings are left open
Like most day-flying moths, the adults of this species will often feed on nectar. Their caterpillars are known to consume Omphalea plants, which are toxic; those toxins are sequestered by the caterpillar and then retained through the pupal and adult stages of development, which means that the adult moth is toxic. Their colorful appearance is likely aposomatic, deterring predators by signaling that the moth itself is toxic.

Above: a magnified view of the white scales that outline the hindwings
Sources & More Info:
Navsari Agricultural University: Sunset Moth: the most beautiful insect
Oxford University Museum of Natural History: Madagascar
Moth Identification Guide: Madagascan Sunset Moth
California Academy of Sciences: Sunset Moth
Optica: Polarization-Sensitive Color Mixing in the Wing of the Madagascan Sunset Moth
Wikipedia: Chrysiridia rhipheus
#entomology#lepidoptera#madagascan sunset moth#chrysiridia rhipheus#arthropods#moths#insects#urania rhipheus#animal facts#sunset moth#bugs#cool animals#colorful moths#madagascar#aposomatic coloration#moths are amazing#and beautiful#don't let anyone tell you otherwise
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Look at these amazingly detailed moths by Clemens Söllner, made with inlays of different kinds of wood! Aaaaahhhh! I just love the way the woodgrain textures flow, and it's clear how much love and care went into depicting these beautiful creatures so intricately!
Top moth is Ochropleura plecta, middle is Actinotia polyodon, and bottom is Ceramica pisi.
#aaaaaaaahhhhhh!!!#they're so perfect#I love them#moths#marquetry#woodworking#art#Clemens Söllner#amazing artistry#insects#bugblr
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I SAW A LUNA MOTH AT THE MOTH LAMP TONIGHT HOLY SHIT THIS IS AMAZING I LOVE THEM THEY’RE SO PRETTY IT WAS AMAZING I’VE HAD A PRESERVED (Albeit damaged) LUNA MOTH WING AND ALSO A DEAD LUNA MOTH BUT I HADN’T SEEN A LIVE ONE UNTIL TODAY HOLY SHIT
I EVEN HELD IT
I HELD THAT MOTH










#luna moth#moth post#moth#moths#luna moths#i love moths#I love Luna moths#like holy shit#I really do love luna moths#they are my favorite#3 am posting#3 am shit#i’m so happy#this is amazing
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your honor they make me ill. they make me insane your honor. your honor,
#the human mind is amazing because I am genuinely So repulsed by sappy romance but I make it anyway#i don’t even think they make an amazing couple I just think zasp would be. so disgustingly mushy#bug fables#not gonna tag this as anything more than that really because Ew Romance I don’t want to be associated with that#if this is meant to be seen it shall be seen via carrier pigeon#shoutout to autocorrect to changing pigeon to pidgeot. would you be surprised to learn the reason is because of pumpkin daddy#can’t have shit. try an post a disgusting bug love story and I still get finch’d#sigh why must roots have changed my brain chemistry like this#anyway right this is about bug fables#I’d like to think that mothiva sings a lotta sappy love songs but she herself isn’t all that into it#mmmmm my beloveds…..not really Mothiva but uh. mmmm zasp my beloved….#anyway ew gross bleh disgusting ewwww (posts it anyway)#i too desire to pet a moth they look. so soft so nice so wonderful#anyway DIES goodnight
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The nature of one’s nature.
#my stuff#whoops.. >>#sorryyyyyy#I’ll make it up to you I swear#cw bugs#cw implied death#the amazing digital carnival#carnival au#carnival!jax#tadc#the amazing digital circus#tadc jax#jax#inspiration brought on by kinger’s bug for tree being ‘Moth’#I love bugs and I don’t draw them enough QvQ
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