This is a beautiful, detailed shot of a praying mantis. The image showcases the delicate structure of its wings and body, and the soft metallic surface contrasts nicely with the earthy tones of the mantis.

Ah, this is the duck spider....so named by Anders, the tech who took the photo.  It is duckish, but it is not actually named the "duck spider".  Fact is we don't know what spider it is.  It is the sort of thing that ends up in few flicks of our nets in the globally rare Pinus rigida forests of the Beltsville Ag center.  

The chivalry update is avalaible (a few pieces are already gone and I'm making more so they'll be back soon) but I just couldn't wait to show you this piece of the next collection 😁🐛 As you were equally excited for both themes I'll show you pieces from both in the next days 🙂⚔🐞 #centipede #creepyjewelry #insectjewelry #electroformedjewelry #jewelrydesigner #creepycrawly #entomology #insectagram #gothicfashion #insectlove #scolopendra #abugslife #darkstyle #strangeandunusual #curiositycabinet #curiosities #fromtheforest #natureinspired https://www.instagram.com/p/B9R4gXvIB_s/?igshid=1qz5991hy4g4y

Played around with a new #cicada sprig design on a small bud vase today. Cicadas, for many, represent personal change, renewal, rebirth, and transformation. Love some of the symbolism around this beautiful #insect #pottersofinstagram #makers #cicadasymphony #insectlovers #insectlove #workinprogress

The magic of spiritual animals. ✨ This is our bee bracelet, a little bit of magic in your hands 🙌. • #spiritualpath #bee #bees #insectlove #abejas #newcollection #sky #nature #linahernandez #linaher #linahernandezjewelry #LHrings #bracelet #anillodeabeja #anillodeinsectos #style #jewelry #beejewelry #fashionjewelry #beebracelet

🐞🌸#nature #naturegram #naturelover #flowers #bug #beetle #summertime #summerinthemountains #forestlife #insectlove #insect

#aluxesecoparque #palenque #spider #araña #green #insectlove (en Aluxes Ecoparque Palenque)

‘Grass Hopper’ acrylic on canvas #insectlove #grasshopper #drawing #contemporarydrawing #bug #art #nature #natureart https://www.instagram.com/p/CEZjmMkjr2J/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=