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Insects and arachnids, although I’ve noticed I know more about those than the average person in general.
I’ve loved them ever since I can remember. My mom said I used to watch aphids as a toddler and she bought me a magnifying glass because she was afraid I would hurt my eyes. I’ve posted pictures of my green lynx spider friend living in my garden and folks online and off didn’t know they can grow their legs back or that non black widows eat their mates. I’ve also used terms like pedipalps, cephalothorax, or mentioned how to tell the difference between male and female spiders or mantises when casually talking about both, then I always have someone ask me to explain what I’m talking about.
My partner knew I liked insects and arachnids when we first got together, but I don’t think he realized how much until I built a raised bed garden and started taking lots of pictures of all the critters that show up. I have SO MANY pics of my green lynx spider friend.
Could you post a few? I'd love to see them!
These are the 3 posts I’ve made about my green lynx spider friend. I first saw her as a tiny little thing missing 2 legs, then watched her grow and catch bees and earwigs. Now she’s significantly larger with her egg sac all fat and happy. She even changed color recently to match the plant she’s on.
https://lemmy.world/post/34022565
https://lemmy.world/post/35299852
https://lemmy.world/post/37484077
Lovely! Subscribed to the comm. I'm an arachnid enjoyer as well, I can proudly say that I can sex a tarantula exuviae XD
That’s awesome! I love tarantulas, they are big cute fuzzballs.
Oh wow! Yeah, that's a gorgeous animal!
Thank you for sharing those beautiful pictures!
You’re very welcome! I’m just waiting on the eggs to hatch and see all the little babies 😍
Get pictures when they arrive!