Squirl Collection: Dead Bug Collection

Pharaoh

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The pattern on his back (wings?) is very exotic and kind of Egyptian-looking.

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:44:12 +0000

Love his iridescence.

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He's a really huge moth. I found him at night, still clinging to the wall... but alas, clinging was the last thing he ever did.

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His "tail" has broken off, but his beautiful wings are still intact.

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:44:12 +0000

He was found while I was on a walk, several years ago when my area was infested with Seven-Year Locusts. I assume this is one.

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:44:12 +0000

I was cleaning leaves off my terrace and at first mistook her for a green leaf. But no! It was another gift!

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I love the color combo on this one. She's very dramatic and operatic.

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:44:12 +0000

An Academy Award winner.

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:44:12 +0000

I remember well the surprise and extreme joy I felt when I found him. He was such a find!

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:44:12 +0000

She's been through the ringer... starting to decompose, I think. She's one of the first that I picked up.

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The giant bumble bee. Much less intimidating in this condition. You can see the fuzz on his body and legs.

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Common but still valuable... to me!

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:44:12 +0000

What the hell is it? I have no idea. But he's got beautiful translucent wings.