Zephyr Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I came across this update on a blog I'm subscribed to. The author works at Harvard and has done a lot of work with roaches. I found that, aside from the story being interesting, that he uses the word "Blattodeans" instead of cockroaches. I would assume this is because the second somebody reads the word "cockroach" their mind instantly shuts off to the idea of beauty, mystery, or wonder that an observation like this could instill, whereas "Blattodeans" leaves the reader wondering what sort of magical, exotic group of insects he could be talking about. Enjoy! http://thesmallermajority.com/2012/09/09/the-mystery-of-flying-honeydew/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundmom11 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Thank you for sharing! The photography is amazing and so are their observations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likebugs Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I just got lost in that link for a while. Lol! Funny how he writes enough information for us to know they are roaches, but the average person probably wouldn't get the point unless they can tell by the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 He is such a cool guy. I like that terminology strategy too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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