The Spicebush Swallowtail is a common species found in the eastern United States. Their name is derived from their host plant, the Spicebush. Their colors mimic that of the pipeline Swallowtail, a toxic species, which helps them avoid predation. . Shop TheButterflyBabe.com or via the link in my bio . All the species that I use are collected from sanctuaries and breeders across the US, who educate people about the importance of insects to our world, after they have passed away. @ButterflyBabeGallery . #THEBUTTERFLYBABE
@theeancients always has the most beautiful eye candy. If you love crystals as much as I do definitely check out his page 😍 he just listed some of the most beautiful fluorite spheres too! . #theeancients #thebutterflybabe #crystal #crystals #amethyst #flourite #gem #gems #gemstones #rock #rocks #minerals #wanderlust #boho #bohemian
Rhino beetles are covered by a thick exoskeleton and a pair of thick wings, allowing the beetle to fly, although not very efficiently given its large size. . Shop TheButterflyBabe.com or via the link in my bio . All the species that I use are collected from sanctuaries and breeders across the US, who educate people about the importance of insects to our world, after they have passed away. @ButterflyBabeGallery . #THEBUTTERFLYBABE #BEETLE
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Spoonwings are dayflying insects with an exclusively floral diet. Their genus, nemoptera, comprises of three species found in Europe. . Species: Nemoptera sinuata Photo: @butterflybabegallery . Shop TheButterflyBabe.com or via the link in my bio . All the species that I use are collected from sanctuaries and breeders across the US, who educate people about the importance of insects to our world, after they have passed away. . #THEBUTTERFLYBABE #ANTLION #INSECT #BUG
The Arimone Cracker has the ability to produce a cracking sound similar to frying bacon, which is how they got their name. The butterfly produces the sound as it takes flight by hitting spiny rods at the tip of their abdomen against bristle on their bottoms. . Shop TheButterflyBabe.com or via the link in my bio . Species: Hamadryas arimone Photo: @butterflybabegallery . All the species that I use are collected from sanctuaries across the US, who educate people about the importance of insects to our world, after they have passed away. . #THEBUTTERFLYBABE #BUTTERFLY
I’ve been super slow getting back into business since moving. My apologies! I’m currently working on an update featuring the golden cicadas from my pervious post along with a few other butterfly displays. I’ll be back with your daily insects posts soon, I promise. . And since it’s finally spring, not that the temperature agrees, I also have little minis again!! Excited to share some more of my insect rearing adventures with you this year. This photo features my Promethea moth caterpillars. Love & Bugs - Sarah . Shop TheButterflyBabe.com or via the link in my bio . All the species that I use are collected from sanctuaries and breeders across the US, who educate people about the importance of insects to our world, after they have passed away. @ButterflyBabeGallery . #THEBUTTERFLYBABE #BUTTERFLY
I’ll be posting my next original golden cicada update within the week! . Sorry for my absence and thanks for being patient with me as I get myself adjusted to my new studio. Love & Bugs - Sarah . Shop TheButterflyBabe.com or via the link in my bio . All the species that I use are collected from sanctuaries and breeders across the US, who educate people about the importance of insects to our world, after they have passed away. @ButterflyBabeGallery . #THEBUTTERFLYBABE #BUTTERFLY
🦋 LIVE AUCTION 🦋 . I am auctioning off my newest stippled work featuring a Brahmin Owl Moth (brahmaea wallichii) This piece was created using only dots! - swipe to view more photo. Size: 9”x11” . 🦋Auction starts at $0 🦋Please bid in whole dollars 🦋Tag the previous bidder in main comments 🦋 Bidding ends at 2pm eastern time tomorrow. . Shipping cost is additional. . This auction is in no way affiliated with Instagram. . #thebutterflybabe #art #artist #moth #drawing #stippling #dotwork #pointalism #sharpie #artofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #taxidermy #boho #bohemian #boheme #wanderlust #travel #studio