Category Archives: arthropods

Needlessly complex

There is a LOT of debate about why genital structures are so varied among species. SO MUCH DRAMA.

Reference: Alexander, C.P., 1970. Bredin-Archbold-Smithsonian Biological Survey of Dominica: The Crane Flies. Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology.

This is a series of little illustrated factoids about animal reproduction, posted daily. I’d love to hear your suggestions/ feedback. I also post these on my insta.

The little death

I did my best to draw this honey bee penis, but honestly I have no idea how well I did.

Reference: Chapman, R.F. and Chapman, R.F., 1998. The insects: structure and function. Cambridge university press.

This is a series of little illustrated factoids about animal reproduction, posted daily. I’d love to hear your suggestions/ feedback. I also post these on my insta.