What would my insect be?

quadraptor's picture
Hey guys, I've been thinking a lot about symbolism lately, and in particular, I've been thinking about all the different kinds of bugs in the world. I was wondering - is there a particular insect that you guys would associate with Quad and/or Zephyr? (Kind of like how Pega's deer are associated with dragonflies)

I'd list a few of my personal favorite insects, but I don't want you guys to think it should be limited to that. Also please post a picture of the insect you think would be associated.

Here's Quad and Zephyr's pics in case you need them:

Quad -



Suggestions:

Moonsorro, Squeegie, Pegasicorn, and Celticmystress say a daddy longlegs


Fledermaus, Fenqua, and Snowrift say a stag beetle


Zerg says a Goliath Beetle


Laruna says a Scarab or a rhinoceros beetle




Zephyr -



Squeegie says a Cecropia Moth


Celticmystress, Fenqua, and Snowrift say a Luna Moth


Zerg says a Katydid


Laruna says a Firefly/Lightning Bug


I appreciate any ideas Eye
Kinsmate's picture

Quad....Spider, and that's

Quad....Spider, and that's kinda good, cause he kinda creeps up, but then he's harmless and nice. :3
No idea for the other...Sorry...
quadraptor's picture

Ooh you know what you

Ooh you know what you reminded me of? Daddy Longlegs!



These guys are funny little woodland spiders, and they're completely harmless. I always loved playing with them on camping/lodging trips.



They look kind of cute close up, too.

Thanks for the suggestion. Let me see what else people think before I decide on something, but that is a really good idea for Quad!


squeegie's picture

I like the Daddy Long Leg

I like the Daddy Long Leg suggestion for Quad.

For Zephyr, I think some type of moth would work.
http://www.wunderground.com/data/wximagenew/q/QuilterCathy/0.jpg
Maybe the Cecropia Moth?
quadraptor's picture

Wow, that moth is pretty! I

Wow, that moth is pretty!

I like moths, and love watching them cling to the windows at night, wanting to come in and soak up the light.


Zephyr is a Luna Moth I

Zephyr is a Luna Moth
I like Quad as a daddy longleg myself!!
Did you know they're the most poisonous spider on earth, but do not have the teeth to break skin? Pretty sweet!

quadraptor's picture

Wow! That moth is

Wow! That moth is gorgeous!

And O_O''''''' about daddy longlegs! I never knew that!



Fledermaus's picture

Hmm, I get the feeling of a

Hmm, I get the feeling of a stag beetle for Quad.




Pegasicorn's picture

Actually, that's just a

Actually, that's just a myth. They proved it wrong on Mythbusters by having Adam get bitten a daddy longlegs (they CAN bite), and all it does is sting for a second.
I think that spider fits Quad well though. =]

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Kinsmate's picture

Cause they have so little

Cause they have so little venom, if they had mroe they ould kill.
quadraptor's picture

Oh wow....the Stag Beetle

Oh wow....the Stag Beetle looks surprisingly like Quad! Colors and all!!


Fenqua's picture

I'd go for the Luna Moth for

I'd go for the Luna Moth for Zephyr. The soft feathery antenna's remind me a lot of her peacock feathers and the colors really suit her too. The stag beetle works for Quad because of it's colors and the 'jaws' that remind me of his zombie antlers!



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Snowrift's picture

Stag Beetle for Quad, its

Stag Beetle for Quad, its funny how it has the word stag in it eh?

And for Zeph, Luna Moth!

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quadraptor's picture

Looks like Zephyr is the

Looks like Zephyr is the Luna Moth for sure. (Sorry Squeegie. I love the Cecropia Moth, but I think the Luna Moth fits her a lot better)

Quad....it's a tough choice. I like both the Daddy Longlegs and the Stag Beetle.

Maybe I'll have the two fight to the death Eye


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Fledermaus's picture

HAH xD

HAH xD



Zergarikiaka's picture

Quad - Goliath Beetle Zephyr

Quad - Goliath Beetle
Zephyr - Katydid

=3

Fenqua's picture

Battle of the Bugs! Coming

Battle of the Bugs! Coming soon to a theatre near you!



To pray is to believe, to believe is to purify one's soul


To pray is to believe, to believe is to purify one's soul
Laruna's picture

My first thought for Quad

My first thought for Quad was a "scarab" (dung beetle), then the rhinoceros beetle (the large antlers). My personal choice for Quad is the scarab.

For Zephyr, I see a lightning bug. (: