A few years ago, we found an interesting creature on the wall at church. No one had any idea what it was! We took it home, put it in a jar (with a stick and a leaf to recreate what it was used to*) and I began to research. I simply could not find out what it was! We kept it overnight. I searched the next day, too. When I found nothing, I told the Lambies to release it. I didn't want it to starve in our care! Just a half hour or so later, I chanced upon a site...no, THE SITE. The very best insect identification site ever.
I quickly found our bug, which happened to be a Solpugid:
However, he was lost in the jungle that was our yard. We couldn't find him again, as much as we wanted to. I did, though, find a homeschool website that we find invaluable. Make sure to bookmark the homepage and check frquently. They feature the ever-interesting "The Bug of the Month" and an effective search feature. We like to just browse all the beauty and wonder of God's creation!
http://www.whatsthatbug.com
*This is a reference to a comedy bit my husband enjoys.
That is one of my son's favorite websites. He would love to have that bugger in his collection. I'd be a little creeped by it, but it is quite a fascinating specimen.
ReplyDeleteYou have scorpions in your area? Surely you MUST live in our neck of the woods ~ Texas perhaps? Haven't heard of this website before - I'll have to introduce it to my little "bugger"! Thanks & Blessings to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteMy friend, that is the ugliest looking critter I've seen in awhile!
ReplyDeleteEach time I look on here, it gives me the shivers!
I think that's the disgustingest bug I've ever seen. I know this doesn't fall into your "pleasant words..." guidelines, but I had to say it!
ReplyDeleteThat's ok, Bobbie-Jo. Not everyone has learned to love the creepy-crawlies of the Lord's world. ;) But do try to get out with the children, turn over a rock and see the buggidies doing the Lord's work. Try to at least appreciate the wonder of their tiny creation! Hold a wiggly worm if you are feeling brave!
ReplyDeleteYes we do! :) We often have a mini bug habitat in the house, or a disection plate if it's already dead. As for holding it ... I'll think about it!
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