We caught an #attacusatlas larva moving backwards. Mesmerized by the prolegs in action! .#entomology #moths #macrophotography #macrovideo

Their claws? Iconic. They're like little crab pinchers that grip onto hair. They're flat so they can slide in between your hairs like a pro. When their guts are full, it can look like little hearts—perfect for today’s vibe, right? 💖. #ValentinesDay #publichealth #entomology

Alright, let’s talk about pubic lice—yes!.Pubic lice are ectoparaaites on humans and mainly chill in the hair down there and feed on your blood. They’re lowkey impressive, though, because they’ve evolved to absolutely thrive in this environment. #scicomm #ValentinesDay #insects

Let's bring insect brightness to the world! We took a shot at doing a disguised 🥸 voice-over! Never been great at pronouncing species names so let's hope we did it right (and ID)! Check out this beautiful hawkmoth, can you find it on the tree? #scicomm #entomology #moths #bugs

These click beetles not only have a mechanism to right themselves when on their backs, but they also have bioluminescence to shine bright in the darkness. #barbie #positivevibes #scicomm #beetles #bioluminescence #entomology #insects #bichos

Bringing insects to your feed to spread joy! Follow along for interesting photos and videos of EntoBarbie enjoying entomology (mostly, some spiders and scorpions). #barbie #entomology #biology #insekten #insects #insectos

This parasitoid, likely Minotetrastichus sp., is ovipositing an egg in the larva of the horse chestnut leaf miner moth! It is like aliens - the parasitoid will consume the moth larva from the inside!.#barbie #scicomm #entomology #biologicalcontrol #forestry #urbanforest #insects

These ants slay! 🐜 hold their mandible (jaw) at 180° then slam them close when sensory hairs are triggered.Slam speed = 195 to 230 km/h (120 to 140 mph )!.This is an alate (with wings) female that visited us. #trapjawants #formicidae #ants #scicomm #entomology #insects #hormiga

#ironcladbeetle said to survive a car driving over them! Pinning them requires a hole to be drilled first! Puzzle piece suture of fused elytra aids in this seeming invincibility!. #zopherus #beetles #coleoptera #entomology #insects #entobarbie #barbie #scicomm #nature #bugs

#InspireInclusion by encouraging women in agriculture, science, entomology, arts and more!.#womeninentomology #womeninagriculture #womeninscience #womeninart #IWD2024

This green beauty is a drumming katydid! The males will call the females by drumming leaves with their legs. 🥁 #entomology #scicomm #barbie

Love to @rupaulsdragrace for the entomology decorations! We took the new untucked lounge as some inspiration in the #barbieland Lab! .#dragrace #barbie #entomologyart #imsectart #entofashion

We can never ever ever ever show enough stick insects! #entomology #stickbugs #northernwalkingstick #nature #photography

At this species most Northern range we found an estimated 800 #stickinsects!. For 20 years we had heard the legend. For 20 years we searched. For 20 minutes we cried tears of joy as we saw the first one. then the next one. then disbelief at the sheer numbers! .#phasmids #bugs

We thought the 🪶 emoji was for a new tabanid larva! Such sadness when we realized it was a feather. We will pretend the 🪶 has a louse. #entomology

#termites trying to take flight!

It's a mating swarm! There are winged males and females emerging with the objective to mate and start a new colony. Termites have equal length wings which can help you remember the scientific name Isoptera, iso = equal and ptera = wings. #termites #pestmanagment #insects

#WorldMosquitoDay Did you check for #Mosquito larvae or pupae in standing water around your residence? Saliva from #mosquitoes bites can cause red itchy bumps. More serious are mosquito-borne diseases like Malaria, Dengue, West Nile, Zika, etc.

Purple loosestrife biological control agent, Hylobius transversovittatus! #biologicalcontrol #invasivespecies #purpleloosestrife #entomology #scicomm

Ambush bugs galore! We have found many cabbage white butterflies which have become prey! If you find grass littered with wings look in the plant above for some ambush bugs! Ambush bugs are really interesting looking and behaving insects! #nature #insects #bugs #entomology

Tettigonia viridissima! They feed on other insects! Depending on the climate where they are the life cycle can be up to 7 years😲! Most of the lifecycle is spent in the egg stage that is laid in the ground. #Orthoptera #tettigoniidae #scicomm #science #BarbieWorld #barbie #stem