Beth’s Bug Blog — weird insects

Bug of the Week: The White Witch Moth

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The White Witch Moth is the stuff of lepidopteran legends. Beautiful, ghostly, and just out of reach. It floats through the night like a silent spell, reminding us that some of nature’s most magnificent creatures are also the most mysterious.

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Bug of the Week: The Bed Bug

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The bed bug is a miniature nightmare. A creeping, crawling bloodsucker that doesn’t fly, doesn’t die easy, & can be lurking closer than your worst nightmare. Goodnight… if you can sleep!

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Bug of the Week: The Jerusalem Cricket

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The Jerusalem cricket is the gentle ogre of the bug world; big, misunderstood, and digging its way into our hearts.

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Bug of the Week: The Plume Moth

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Plume moths are the moth world’s minimalist performance artists. Silent, strange, and oddly stylish.

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Bug of the Week: The Assassin Bug, aka The Very Sneaky Stabber

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Assassin bugs are the silent slayers of the insect world. They’re armed with a dagger, dressed in bones, & 100% badass!

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