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Sometimes very small, sometimes a bit bigger, sometimes harmless, sometimes dangerous if they hit you. But they do this out of self-preservation. We would call it self-defense in humans.

There was a period when some insects were eradicated because they attacked property, caused nuisance or were pathogens. This happened with Pesticides, which has many drawbacks in retrospect; possible toxicity to humans and other species.
Fortunately, insight has largely led to a different way of combating ‘nuisance’.

They are all beautiful in their simplicity. Like people.

Other insects

Other insects

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Lacewings or reticulates are insects with transparent wings. Above the scorpiofly. His tail is like a scorpiotail. I didn't found many of the 22 species that would be in the Netherlands. But I got the time. And I will post them.   And so many others. Some spiders. Because of their speed, they are a bit scarry for me. But many of them are also very beautyfull. Candystripe leafhopper. Hoppers are agile insects that can move with equal ease either...

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Bees and similar

Bees and similar

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In ancient myths, bees bring heavenly gifts to earth; the honey also counts as the offering, intended for the most exalted gods. Honeybees were seen as messengers to carry messages from the earth to the heavenly realms. Without this little fellow earthlings, man would not exist. I found a bee house in one of my Giants It,s always nice to follow a bee in its activity. They the time for it, which made it easy for me to follow. Perhaps...

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Beetles

Beetles

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Beetles come in all shapes and sizes. All of them can fly. The beetle has sacred symbolism and is traditionally revered in some cultures. Beetles also seem to have a medicinal effect and unfortunately and unnecessary, they are physically ground in all kinds of remedies, because you can always invoke the power of the beetle. The beetle shows you that you possess the power of love and peace and that that power is untouchable. The beetle's shield thus has a...

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Grasshopper and dragonfly

Grasshopper and dragonfly

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Quote from a Mantis: Pay attention of what's happening every moment, and be aware of your feelings. Both the grasshopper and the dragonfly have the property that they can turn their heads in all directions. In addition, they have 5 eyes: 2 composed and 3 single eyes.                                                That is why the quote of the Mantis is very...

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Butterflies and sort of.

Butterflies and sort of.

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Metamorphosis: That's what I think of when I see a butterfly, or something similar. Metamorphosis: Something that also applies to me over the years. Sometimes I still crawl back into the cocoon, under the influence of others. And then I think of the butterfly: it never goes back into the cocoon: it continues to shine in splendor regardless of others.       Even a damaged butterfly flies on in all its beauty. If this tiny one can do it,...

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