Vampire Moth Discovered

SzczerbiakManiac · 11-07-2008, 01:26 PM

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A previously unknown population of vampire moths has been found in Siberia. And in a twist worthy of a Halloween horror movie, entomologists say the bloodsuckers may have evolved from a purely fruit-eating species.

Kevy Baby · 11-07-2008, 01:36 PM

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National Geographic[/b]]A previously unknown population of vampire moths has been found in Siberia. And in a twist worthy of a Halloween horror movie, entomologists say the bloodsuckers may have evolved from a purely fruit-eating species.

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Screw it: I'm gonna post. But I warn that it is VERY tacky. Know that it is posted in good humour and NOT meant to offend (though I am sure some will still be offended anyways).

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SzczerbiakManiac · 11-07-2008, 02:11 PM

Alex · 11-07-2008, 02:18 PM

Presumably they did some testing on whether these moths transmit any blood-born pathogens before sitting around all day serving themselves up.

cirquelover · 11-07-2008, 02:31 PM

They're scientists not lab technicians

I'm glad they're not around here, they look big!

Alex · 11-07-2008, 02:59 PM

For moths, they aren't all that big.

This is a big moth:

cirquelover · 11-07-2008, 03:14 PM

I would never leave my house if there were giant blood sucking moths like that one!!

Yeah but I was guessing there would be little wings folded up somewhere, surely. It's body seemed big compared to that of a moth or butterfly.

lashbear · 11-08-2008, 05:44 AM

Fruit eating, or Fruit sucking ?

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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Presumably they did some testing on whether these moths transmit any blood-born pathogens before sitting around all day serving themselves up.
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cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	They're scientists not lab technicians I'm glad they're not around here, they look big!
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	For moths, they aren't all that big. This is a big moth:
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cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	I would never leave my house if there were giant blood sucking moths like that one!! Yeah but I was guessing there would be little wings folded up somewhere, surely. It's body seemed big compared to that of a moth or butterfly.
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11-08-2008, 05:44 AM	#8
lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	Fruit eating, or Fruit sucking ? __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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