Any entomologists?

[jinman]

I found this Sphinx Moth Pupa in the ground when I was digging new potatoes. Normally I only find earthworms and grubs. This one surprised me just because of its size.

 

[gordon21]

You guys have some upper class bugs. They all have quarters. My bugs have only dirt and an attitude.

 

[gsganzer]

I found a male rhino beetle the other day. I was amazed at how strong they are. They almost defy the law of physics with their strength. It certainly would freak you out if you grabbed a hold of him unwittingly.

 

[LMTC]

I found a male rhino beetle the other day. I was amazed at how strong they are. They almost defy the law of physics with their strength. It certainly would freak you out if you grabbed a hold of him unwittingly.

I think I read that the Rhino beetle can lift/move 600 times it's own weight....akin to a 200# man moving or lifting 120,000 pounds.

OK, found it in Wikipedia....criminy, it's even more! 850 times.

 

[jinman]

You guys have some upper class bugs. They all have quarters. My bugs have only dirt and an attitude.

If he had asked for 50 cents, I'd have given him that too.

 

[MossRoad]

I think I read that the Rhino beetle can lift/move 600 times it's own weight....akin to a 200# man moving or lifting 120,000 pounds.

OK, found it in Wikipedia....criminy, it's even more! 850 times.

When I was young I lifted 120,000 pounds... in 12oz. imcrements, of course.

 

[scott_vt]

When I was young I lifted 120,000 pounds... in 12oz. imcrements, of course.

Thanks Moss ! What flavor ?

 

[MossRoad]

Thanks Moss ! What flavor ?

When you're drinking that many its hard to remember.

 

[Bubba Tex]

1st giant beetles, now giant spiders!

 

[tallyho8]

That must be a spider pupa (pauper). He doesn't have any quarters.