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iyoichi in wtf_nature

The Birth of a Botfly - Not for the Squeamish

Dec 14, 2010 16:11

Dr. Mark W. Moffett (also known as "Dr. Bugs" for his extensive research and contributions, and "crazy" for his methods) is quite a character in the entomology and conservationist world. If you've ever seen a picture of a bug in National Geographic, it was probably by him as they've used over 500 of his photographs. Below the cut, you can see his ( Read more... )

parasite, maggot, botfly

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four_calamities December 14 2010, 23:03:03 UTC

IT'S A GIRL. IT'S A GIIIIIRRRRLLLL.

I have to say, he's one brave dude; and I have to agree, he's probably as close as to experiencing the miracle of birth as any man will probably get, hahaha.

I found this incredibly entertaining. Gross, but entertaining. He's pretty devoted to his interests. Also, that is one nasty hole in his hand. I've always wondered what the risk would be of a bot fly burrowing too close to a major artery or vein, and causing a little more damage than intended as a result. Or if the damage resulting from fly-chewing on the muscles would be permanent. I saw one instance where one had burrowed into someone's neck. That was disgusting.

iyoichi December 14 2010, 23:09:52 UTC

AIN'T HE THE NEATEST?!

Someone asked him about the damage done in the youtube commentary. I'm actually curious myself about the same thing...

soren_grey December 14 2010, 23:14:33 UTC

I have to say, he's one brave dude; and I have to agree, he's probably as close as to experiencing the miracle of birth as any man will probably get, hahaha.

http://www.wellsphere.com/general-medicine-article/men-can-now-get-pregnant/256542

four_calamities December 14 2010, 23:21:15 UTC

Holy crap, I forgot about Lee.

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kaceyjane December 14 2010, 23:08:21 UTC

whoa

iyoichi December 14 2010, 23:10:57 UTC

You bet your sweet bippy "woah"...!

ginasketch December 14 2010, 23:33:54 UTC

hahaha that guy is great.

snobahr December 14 2010, 23:50:10 UTC

What that was really neat and interesting, a significant portion of my psyche is shrieking, "HOLY MOTHER OF SHIT, WHY DID YOU WATCH THAT THING? WHY DID YOU CLICK IT!?"
That which has been seen cannot be unseen.
But damn, that was neat.

outlier1985 December 14 2010, 23:52:12 UTC

He's certainly an odd one. xD

...and am I weird for thinking that would be a fascinating experience to have? Except if it came out of my face or my head. If one of those lil bastards burrowed into my anywhere above my neck, I'd kill the hell out of it. -.-