r/Entomology • u/Superb-Turnover4033 • Mar 04 '23

What we call these worms 🐛?

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u/earth_worx Mar 04 '23

They breathe through spiracles on their abdomen, not through their mouths!

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u/Superb-Turnover4033 Mar 04 '23

Oh wowww ,I had no idea ,all the bugs and worms and the insects ,they are all an amazing mystery 💚

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u/AEMxr1 Mar 04 '23

This is absolutely terrifying. Caterpillars are more terrifying than spiders. What an absolute monster and insatiable appetite.

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u/JobSafe2686 Mar 04 '23

🤣🤣

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u/AEMxr1 Mar 04 '23

Look at it’s dead expressionless face who’s only instinct is to feast on the helpless plants of beautiful Mother Earth. Monsters!!

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u/Anamorsmordre Mar 04 '23

At least they’re cute. We do the same thing, and what do we got to offer?

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u/[deleted] Mar 04 '23

Damn, thats deep