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Please do not delete your whole post. (Deleting contents is fine.)
Do not include any identifying images! Do not put yourself at risk!
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DO NOT edit your post after Saturday, June 1st 23:45 FR!
TOTAL (so far, please check): 540 points
INTRODUCTIONS!
#1 - Introduce yourself! - 5 points
Hi I’m stormdrink! I study and keep some arthropods as a hobby so I’m pretty excited to share some cool ones! I started FR like 9 yrs ago, went on a hiatus, and started up again in past year or so with a LOT more effort put into my lair and overall design.
#2 - Create your ID - 5 points
#3 - Take a friend! - 5 points
@mynnthia idk if you wanna join but here’s where you can see all my stuff for the event!
#4 - Clan Representative - 5 points
Lee Gilyoung! Just a boy and his giant pet mantids.
#5 - Be prepared - 5 points
(no photo needed) Use the dressing room to create the perfect outfit for exploring the great outdoors and share it here.
THEY'RE EVERYWHERE!
Cicadas are found almost everywhere - on all continents except Antarctica.
#6 - World map or globe - 10 points
#7 - Sidewalk or walkway - 10 points
#8 - The ground - 10 points
Included in #7!
#9 - Window ledge or frame - 10 points
#10 - A planter or pot - 10 points
#11 - Stairs - 10 points
#12 - A railing or low wall - 10 points
#13 - Any part of a car, bicycle, or boat - 10 points
WHAT THEY ARE NOT
#14 - Bee or wasp - 10 points each!
Be careful if it's a real one!
Was SO excited to see this bright blue and orange tarantula hawk wasp today!! Gently scooped for the photo and released afterwards.
#15 - Lady bug - 10 points
A twice-struck ladybug (Chilocorus cacti)! I found this guy as a larva and was observing as it turned into a pupa and then an adult beetle. To be re-released to the park tomorrow!
#16 - Spider - 10 points
A wild female bold jumper (Phidippus audax) and some pics of my pet bold jumpers! Yes they do sell jumping spider furniture on Etsy.
#17 - Butterfly or Moth - 10 points
West Coast Painted Lady (Vanessa annabella)
#18 - Beetle - 10 points
Yellow mealworm beetle (Tenebrio molitor), the mealworm was originally supposed to be food for my spiders but I guess this one hid so well in the enclosure it ended up maturing into a beetle lol
#19 - Cricket or Grasshopper - 10 points
Grey bird grasshopper (Schistocerca nitens). I catch these sometimes in the garden, they kick like a spiky horse. This one lives in my Sonoran millipede tank (you can kind of see the butt of Velocipe, my chocolate milli, under the log).
#20 - Fly or fruit fly - 10 points
Common green bottle fly (Lucilia sericata)!
#21 - Dragonfly - 10 points
STILL LOOKING...been wanting to see one since early spring but have been busy with work ;-;
#22 - Ant - 10 points
Probably pavement ants (Tetramorium immigrans), I wasn't looking too closely
#23 - Firefly (or small fairy/twinkle lights) - 10 points
A CLOSER LOOK
Cicadas are one of the longest living insects. They spend most of that time underground.
#24 - Egg - 10 points
Cicadas can lay up to 600 eggs (typically 200-400) in trees and shrubs.
#25 - Hole in the ground - 10 points
When the nymphs hatch, they drop and burrow underground where they can remain for years until it is time to emerge.
#26 - Shell - 10 points
When a nymph becomes an adult, it leaves its shell behind.
You can kind of see a history of my arthropod keeping (and. my tabletop game aesthetics) in one box here
#27 - Leg - 10 points
Like other insects, cicadas have six.
See #26; got a ton of molted legs from my bold jumpers in there from molts I couldn't reassemble.
#28 - Wing - 10 points
Their wings range from 2.5 cm to 15 cm long.
Another grey bird grasshopper (Shistocerca nitens), a California mantis (Stagmomantis californica)(my first mantis ;u;), and a Carolina mantis (Stagmomantis carolina).
#29 - Eye - 10 points
Cicadas have five: two large compound eyes and three ocelli between those - most likely used to detect light and darkness.
Jumping spiders are famous for their 4 big ol eyes in the front, which they use to detect prey and hunt! Unlike some other spiders, they don’t really use the vibration from their webs to hunt, so they have to use their sight to detect motion and pounce on prey!
THINGS THAT FLY (BETTER)
Periodical cicadas are notoriously bad flyers, and they often run into things! These might do a bit better.
#30 - Flag - 10 points
Trans flag represent~
#31 - Kite - 10 points
#32 - Clouds - 10 points
There's also a blurry plane! It went too fast for me to pull up my ID but this photo is following the one I'm putting under plane, hope that's ok!
#33 - Bird(s) - 10 points
A young crow! It looks fully fledged but I guess it's just young enough that it was still making a ruckus begging its parents to beak-feed it (which they did, kudos to them).
#34 - Dragon - 10 points
#35 - Plane - 10 points
(Yes, Airplanefoxx and scylla, this one's for you.)
See #32; fast plane goes so fast...
FEEDING TIME
Modified mouthparts are designed to feed on liquids rather than solids. They extract nutrients from trees and their roots.
#36-#37 - Trees - 10 points each
Two different types of trees.
Idk about trees as much as bugs but these were some cool trees
#38 - Roots - 10 points
MATING DATING HELPERS
As soon as they shed their shell, male cicadas begin trying to attract a mate. Maybe these would help?
#39 - Chocolate - 10 points
#40 - Flowers - 10 points
#41 - A "love" letter - 10 points
Stationary, heart stickers, or write a fake love letter.
Oops on the printable checklist it just says 'hearts' as an option, please let me know if this is ok or not!
#42 - Art - 10 points
Doubled up for #44, thank you presumably kid artists
#43 - A picnic - 10 points
Food + Outdoors
#44 - Walk in the park - 10 points
A park bench or outdoor seat
See #42.
#45 - Dinner - 10 points
A menu (Don't show the location!)
#46 - Movie - 10 points
DVD, video, or a device you would use to watch a show.
Watching Natsume Yuujinchou with @mynnthia!
#47 - Music - 10 points
CD, vinyl record, or a device you would use to play music.
For #52 as well!
NOISE
Unfortunately, cicadas find a mate by screaming! Actually they rub their wings, and a special part of their exoskeleton called a "timbal" makes the identifiable clicking sound. Their love "song" can reach 120 dB (as loud as a chainsaw). So, let's make some noise!
#48 - Radio - 10 points
#49 - Wind chime - 10 points
#50 - Drum, shaker, or percussion instrument - 10 points
#51 - String instrument - 10 points
#52 - Keyboard - 10 points
See #47
#53 - Bell - 10 points
#54 - Power tool - 10 points
From what I've heard, it is the finest music to cicadas, and it's better not to plan home improvement projects during their active periods.
CREATIVE USES
Cicadas have no defenses except their sheer number: They are slow, clumsy fliers that do not sting, bite, or hide. Because they are so abundant, many like to find ways to use them or the shells they leave behind.
#55 - Recipe - 15 points
Share a creative "recipe" (doesn't need to be food) that involves cicadas or shells. (No photo required - only the details.)
I don’t draw much these days so might as well
BONUS
In case you were having trouble with a couple of the tasks, here is an alternative to make up the points.
(Only 530 are needed for the completion badge, but the maximum possible is 550 with the bonus.)
#56 - Cicada - 10 points each
Include a picture or a drawing of a cicada!
#57 - Type - 10 points
Tell us what type of cicada you showed in #56. (No photo required.)
A dog-day cicada! It’s too bad my area doesn’t have cicadas because these are so sick
Please do not delete your whole post. (Deleting contents is fine.)
Do not include any identifying images! Do not put yourself at risk!
Having trouble with an item? Get creative!
DO NOT edit your post after Saturday, June 1st 23:45 FR!
TOTAL (so far, please check): 540 points
INTRODUCTIONS!
#1 - Introduce yourself! - 5 points
Hi I’m stormdrink! I study and keep some arthropods as a hobby so I’m pretty excited to share some cool ones! I started FR like 9 yrs ago, went on a hiatus, and started up again in past year or so with a LOT more effort put into my lair and overall design.
#2 - Create your ID - 5 points
#3 - Take a friend! - 5 points
@mynnthia idk if you wanna join but here’s where you can see all my stuff for the event!
#4 - Clan Representative - 5 points
Lee Gilyoung! Just a boy and his giant pet mantids.
#5 - Be prepared - 5 points
(no photo needed) Use the dressing room to create the perfect outfit for exploring the great outdoors and share it here.
THEY'RE EVERYWHERE!
Cicadas are found almost everywhere - on all continents except Antarctica.
#6 - World map or globe - 10 points
#7 - Sidewalk or walkway - 10 points
#8 - The ground - 10 points
Included in #7!
#9 - Window ledge or frame - 10 points
#10 - A planter or pot - 10 points
#11 - Stairs - 10 points
#12 - A railing or low wall - 10 points
#13 - Any part of a car, bicycle, or boat - 10 points
WHAT THEY ARE NOT
#14 - Bee or wasp - 10 points each!
Be careful if it's a real one!
Was SO excited to see this bright blue and orange tarantula hawk wasp today!! Gently scooped for the photo and released afterwards.
#15 - Lady bug - 10 points
A twice-struck ladybug (Chilocorus cacti)! I found this guy as a larva and was observing as it turned into a pupa and then an adult beetle. To be re-released to the park tomorrow!
#16 - Spider - 10 points
A wild female bold jumper (Phidippus audax) and some pics of my pet bold jumpers! Yes they do sell jumping spider furniture on Etsy.
#17 - Butterfly or Moth - 10 points
West Coast Painted Lady (Vanessa annabella)
#18 - Beetle - 10 points
Yellow mealworm beetle (Tenebrio molitor), the mealworm was originally supposed to be food for my spiders but I guess this one hid so well in the enclosure it ended up maturing into a beetle lol
#19 - Cricket or Grasshopper - 10 points
Grey bird grasshopper (Schistocerca nitens). I catch these sometimes in the garden, they kick like a spiky horse. This one lives in my Sonoran millipede tank (you can kind of see the butt of Velocipe, my chocolate milli, under the log).
#20 - Fly or fruit fly - 10 points
Common green bottle fly (Lucilia sericata)!
#21 - Dragonfly - 10 points
STILL LOOKING...been wanting to see one since early spring but have been busy with work ;-;
#22 - Ant - 10 points
Probably pavement ants (Tetramorium immigrans), I wasn't looking too closely
#23 - Firefly (or small fairy/twinkle lights) - 10 points
A CLOSER LOOK
Cicadas are one of the longest living insects. They spend most of that time underground.
#24 - Egg - 10 points
Cicadas can lay up to 600 eggs (typically 200-400) in trees and shrubs.
#25 - Hole in the ground - 10 points
When the nymphs hatch, they drop and burrow underground where they can remain for years until it is time to emerge.
#26 - Shell - 10 points
When a nymph becomes an adult, it leaves its shell behind.
You can kind of see a history of my arthropod keeping (and. my tabletop game aesthetics) in one box here
#27 - Leg - 10 points
Like other insects, cicadas have six.
See #26; got a ton of molted legs from my bold jumpers in there from molts I couldn't reassemble.
#28 - Wing - 10 points
Their wings range from 2.5 cm to 15 cm long.
Another grey bird grasshopper (Shistocerca nitens), a California mantis (Stagmomantis californica)(my first mantis ;u;), and a Carolina mantis (Stagmomantis carolina).
#29 - Eye - 10 points
Cicadas have five: two large compound eyes and three ocelli between those - most likely used to detect light and darkness.
Jumping spiders are famous for their 4 big ol eyes in the front, which they use to detect prey and hunt! Unlike some other spiders, they don’t really use the vibration from their webs to hunt, so they have to use their sight to detect motion and pounce on prey!
THINGS THAT FLY (BETTER)
Periodical cicadas are notoriously bad flyers, and they often run into things! These might do a bit better.
#30 - Flag - 10 points
Trans flag represent~
#31 - Kite - 10 points
#32 - Clouds - 10 points
There's also a blurry plane! It went too fast for me to pull up my ID but this photo is following the one I'm putting under plane, hope that's ok!
#33 - Bird(s) - 10 points
A young crow! It looks fully fledged but I guess it's just young enough that it was still making a ruckus begging its parents to beak-feed it (which they did, kudos to them).
#34 - Dragon - 10 points
#35 - Plane - 10 points
(Yes, Airplanefoxx and scylla, this one's for you.)
See #32; fast plane goes so fast...
FEEDING TIME
Modified mouthparts are designed to feed on liquids rather than solids. They extract nutrients from trees and their roots.
#36-#37 - Trees - 10 points each
Two different types of trees.
Idk about trees as much as bugs but these were some cool trees
#38 - Roots - 10 points
As soon as they shed their shell, male cicadas begin trying to attract a mate. Maybe these would help?
#39 - Chocolate - 10 points
#40 - Flowers - 10 points
#41 - A "love" letter - 10 points
Stationary, heart stickers, or write a fake love letter.
Oops on the printable checklist it just says 'hearts' as an option, please let me know if this is ok or not!
#42 - Art - 10 points
Doubled up for #44, thank you presumably kid artists
#43 - A picnic - 10 points
Food + Outdoors
#44 - Walk in the park - 10 points
A park bench or outdoor seat
See #42.
#45 - Dinner - 10 points
A menu (Don't show the location!)
#46 - Movie - 10 points
DVD, video, or a device you would use to watch a show.
Watching Natsume Yuujinchou with @mynnthia!
#47 - Music - 10 points
CD, vinyl record, or a device you would use to play music.
For #52 as well!
NOISE
Unfortunately, cicadas find a mate by screaming! Actually they rub their wings, and a special part of their exoskeleton called a "timbal" makes the identifiable clicking sound. Their love "song" can reach 120 dB (as loud as a chainsaw). So, let's make some noise!
#48 - Radio - 10 points
#49 - Wind chime - 10 points
#50 - Drum, shaker, or percussion instrument - 10 points
#51 - String instrument - 10 points
#52 - Keyboard - 10 points
See #47
#53 - Bell - 10 points
#54 - Power tool - 10 points
From what I've heard, it is the finest music to cicadas, and it's better not to plan home improvement projects during their active periods.
CREATIVE USES
Cicadas have no defenses except their sheer number: They are slow, clumsy fliers that do not sting, bite, or hide. Because they are so abundant, many like to find ways to use them or the shells they leave behind.
#55 - Recipe - 15 points
Share a creative "recipe" (doesn't need to be food) that involves cicadas or shells. (No photo required - only the details.)
I don’t draw much these days so might as well
BONUS
In case you were having trouble with a couple of the tasks, here is an alternative to make up the points.
(Only 530 are needed for the completion badge, but the maximum possible is 550 with the bonus.)
#56 - Cicada - 10 points each
Include a picture or a drawing of a cicada!
#57 - Type - 10 points
Tell us what type of cicada you showed in #56. (No photo required.)
A dog-day cicada! It’s too bad my area doesn’t have cicadas because these are so sick