Before & After

Oct 26, 2014 12:33 PM

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Acharia Stimulea

Acharia Stimulea

Acraga Coa

Acraga Coa

Attacus Atlas

Attacus Atlas

Black Swallowtail

Black Swallowtail

Blue Morpho

Blue Morpho

Brahmin Moth

Brahmin Moth

Cecropia

Cecropia

Cerura Vinula

Cerura Vinula

Flannel Moth

Flannel Moth

Glass Winged Butterfly

Glass Winged Butterfly

Hubbard’s Small Silkmoth

Hubbard’s Small Silkmoth

Io Moth

Io Moth

Isa Textula

Isa Textula

Isochaetes Beutenmuelleri

Isochaetes Beutenmuelleri

Phobetron Pithecium

Phobetron Pithecium

Pipevine Swallowtail

Pipevine Swallowtail

Polyura Sempronius

Polyura Sempronius

Spicebush Swallowtail

Spicebush Swallowtail

Spotted Apatelodes

Spotted Apatelodes

Edit: Thanks, all!!!

step 1: be attractive even as a caterpillar

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Excellent cover for Cecropia, it looks like it's sprouting lady bugs

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I see cute. I see fuzzy. I am not convinced that the second one, Acraga Coa, is not just a fancy gummy worm.

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

This makes me proud to be a Biological Engineer :,) nature is so fucking amazing

11 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 2

Cirura Vinula: Bitch I'm FABULOUS!

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

caterpie - metapod - butterfree

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Aww yiss, motherfucking Lepidoptera

11 years ago | Likes 49 Dislikes 0

It's interesting how very few of the larvae forms look like anything like the adult.

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

The saddleback (first pic) is a little bastard. It's venomous, and its sting hurts like a motherfucker.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

The flannel moth caterpillar is venomous as well...fucking sucks to high heaven to get stung by.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I DID NOT SEE LUNA MOTHS

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

in fact about 13 years ago i walked out my back doors onto my deck and there was a luna both hovering around my deck light, it was epic

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Bitch, please.

11 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

Caterpie!

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Glad it wasn't just me that instantly saw that.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I inherently want to catch em all.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

+1 for puppy butterflies.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

What kind of drugs are these insects on? I'm really digging the body tattoos.

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Damn nature, you fluffy.

11 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Bugs are just the coolest shit

11 years ago | Likes 94 Dislikes 4

Notice me senpai!

11 years ago | Likes 100 Dislikes 1

Thank you. Me too.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Cartepie? Is that you?

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

It looks like the lovechild of a Caterpie and a Weedle... I didn't think that nose was biologically possible!

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

God that ones adorable

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Yes! I had this EXACT thought when I saw that one. Should've added the eyes and stuff though.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

This must be the inspiration for Caterpie.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

my thoughts exactly

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

11 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

Subtle but brilliant.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

So many different kinds of caterpies and butterfree's

11 years ago | Likes 46 Dislikes 1

This should be higher

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I think he's plenty high...

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

And then there's this: http://imgur.com/2zOp1a2

11 years ago | Likes 265 Dislikes 1

You're silly :)

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Needs WAY more up votes

11 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 1

You made me laugh out loud. +1

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

This is the best part of this post.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

I disagree. But not enough to downvote you. +-0

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Hey! Look at that, I've never hit the front page before. Yay for moths!!!! You all have a great day.

11 years ago | Likes 67 Dislikes 1

Awesome post

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thank you for posting them, these are amazing!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thank you for posting it! Also thank you for doubling my imaginary internet points with my shitty top comment.

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Good job compiling the whole album!

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

This was amazing, do another!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

A favorite!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

ITS. SO. FLUFFY.

11 years ago | Likes 1273 Dislikes 3

Puberty done right

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

and painful.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

#teamflannelmoth

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

It's so fluffy I could die!

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

I can feel the burning sensations in my damn foot

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That Flannel Moth tho... So snuggly looking.

11 years ago | Likes 26 Dislikes 0

Also called the "puss moth." Don't touch it.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

11 years ago | Likes 33 Dislikes 1

but yet so horrifying (to me)

11 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

But DO NOT touch

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

i was going to comment this xd

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

I was going to do the same

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Ok I'm going to say it... these freak me the F*** out. These are things nightmares are made of.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

http://imgur.com/oRnLWfG my first thought after seeing the thumbnail

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

YES HELLO THIS IS FLUFFY

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

and poisonous

11 years ago | Likes 135 Dislikes 2

Aww man, I would be so tempted to touch a flannel moth.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

BUT ITS SO FLUFFY!

11 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

*Venomous. FTFY

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

that implies they bite you...

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Or sting you. Which is what these caterpillars do. Tiny little stingers, all over.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

only if you fuck with them

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Wait. Which one is poisonous?

11 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

A better question is which ones aren't.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

any ones with fuzz or hairs or fluffyness; they are usually stinging cells. The Flannel Moth is sometimes deadly to touch.

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

The Acharia Stimulea, or Saddleback's hairs deliver hornet level stings. if you get stung, use packing or duct tape to remove the hairs.

11 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 0

Nice...nice

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

(smartass mode) He asked for poisonous not venemous (/smartass mode)

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

public service announcement where the most people woud see it. Also, it is contact poison, not venom; therefore poisonous.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

OMG I want to pet flannel moth so hard

11 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

Reminds me of the tribbles from star trek.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

But not too hard 'cause then he'll go "squish." & squish is not good for moths.

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

No, no, not the squishies!

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

#8 is an Alpine* Black Swallowtail. Simply "Black Swallotail" often refers to this guy:

11 years ago | Likes 27 Dislikes 1

so both caterpillars look the same? weird.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

A lot of caterpillars look similar, and I imagine being in the same family makes them more so.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

These Pokemon posts are getting intense

11 years ago | Likes 168 Dislikes 2

best name ever?

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yeah. Just imagine what the new dragon type look like.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

It all seems like a bunch of HOOPA to me

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Whilst in its cocoon, the entire caterpillar totally liquifies, from which fluid the butterfly is then assembled. It's like primordial ooze.

11 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 0

Sounds super relaxing.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Yup, the butterfly grows from imaginal discs, which feed off the surrounding soup and then grow and knit together. Freaky shit.

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

You listen to radiolab too? Or did you know that already? They did a great piece on it.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Think my science teacher in school taught us that, really neat process.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

metamorphawyiss

11 years ago | Likes 598 Dislikes 2

Hahaha I fucking hate your creativity. How do people even come up with this shit.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Ok, I'm out. Nothing can top this.

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

I was going to say "insect porn," but that genre might already be taken.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

why does this not have more upvotes?!

11 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 2

Because nobody gets it

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

ye

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Give it time. When it hatches from its cocoon, it will become a beautiful top comment.

11 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 0

Ha! Butterfly joke!

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

THIS. THIS IS A GOOD POST.

11 years ago | Likes 1962 Dislikes 11

Wow, wake up and this is top comment? Seems a bit of an anti climax, was just stating the obvious... Still, called it!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

This is fucking amazing.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

why is everyone yelling?

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

BECAUSE WE ARE EXCITED.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

ANOTHER

11 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Man that arcaga coa looks like it's made of glass!

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Honestly this is the best post I've seen here for ages

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I really want someone to photoshop a hat on the fuzzy caterpillar and make it cousin it. Just sayin.

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I was expecting Dickbutt on the end. I have trust issues.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

What I wonder is, do the moths or butterflies have memories of when they were caterpillars?

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

there have been some studies that suggest they do. smells associated with bad things as caterpillars are avoided when butterflies/moths

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

AGREED.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I was so happy to see there were 38 of these images. I didn't want it to end.

11 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

:)

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Though the black swallowtail looks more like the spicebush, less green. I've raised them.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I don't know ANY of these pokemons/evolutions wow! +1

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Loved showing these to my children but my favorite moth was left out, the Luna moth...I'd post a pic but Im old & dont know how!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

So amazing, I want one.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Go out and find one!!!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Er... no, i dont want

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This may be my favorite post of the week :)

11 years ago | Likes 57 Dislikes 2

So nice to hear!

11 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 0

I have a fear of moths but these look awesome!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Ya did good kid. Ya did good.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Great work OP.

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Yes it is! I'm raising Gulf Fritillary butterflies right now. Before and after:

11 years ago | Likes 29 Dislikes 0

Oh my. Thousands upon thousands of those were raining from a tree on small strands of silk. It was terrifying!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Interesting! They only feed on passion flower plants, I wonder what so many were doing in a tree. They don't sting, despite appearances.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Those white spots on the under wings are actually a pearl/silver color. Beautiful.

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Huge fear of moths... This has not helped

11 years ago | Likes 84 Dislikes 11

You should be scared, moths lay their eggs in your ears while you sleep and their babies feast on your scared brains. You're all moth food.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm super afraid of them too. I can't explain why, they just creep me the hell out. I'm good with butterflies but moths I don't trust them

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Moths, butterflies AND feathers scare the shit out of me. I can't even bring myself to pluck a chicken...

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm phobic of certain genus of moths but fine with butterflies. This post was a roller coaster.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Why? What is it that you fear from moths?

11 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 0

Unpredictable! I hate bugs touching me...butterflies are the emotional rapists of bug world. Normal bug - go around it or it might run 1/

11 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 2

away themselves. Butterflies - "I'm leaving. NOW I'M IN YOUR FACE! Oh sorry...going. HAHAHA I'M BACK." /2

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

In CO and probably similarly tempertured places, there is "moth season" where they are fucking everywhere. That's why they squick me.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Waking up, moth in ear.... *shudder*

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Ah, the twice-a-year army cutworm infestation? Yeah... You learn to turn the lights off in rooms before you open the door.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

fear is not always rational.

11 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 3

I'm 34, 187cm and 78kg (also european) and I agree with all my heart. The tiniest spider makes me shit my pants.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

I used to be scared of moths because they would fly in unpredictable patterns. Then I realized that they couldn't do shit to me.

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

I scrolled all the way through cringing heavily

11 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 3

I am on the exact same page as you...

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It seems like a lot of people are scared of moths. I quite love them. Maybe I'm scary too :(

11 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

You might just be the biggest pussy next to catbus from tortoro

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Why are people terrified of butterflies?! They don't even have teeth for fucks sake! What are they gonna do? Flap you to death?!

11 years ago | Likes 446 Dislikes 15

Ancestral memories of Mothra.

11 years ago | Likes 28 Dislikes 2

This makes perfect sense to me.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Haven't you heard of the butterfly effect? Every time one of these bastards flap their wings, tornadoes happen!

11 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

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11 years ago (deleted Mar 11, 2016 4:34 AM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

ANTS. I get the shivers just thinking about those little bastards....well and the not so little ones too. Fuck.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yes. Yes they are, daisydoom.

11 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

I mean I guess if youre dealing with Mothra then you can be afraid.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

One flew right into my face once. It was slightly frightening. Wings are fine bodies creepy. But spicebrush swallowtail got a nice mustache!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Mother. Fucking. Spongebob.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

In all fairness I like butterflies. Moths....man those fuckers ALWAYS fly at my face. Without fail.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I personally love butterflies but fear moths. They are demonic flying creatures. I can't be in the same room with one.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Because of these assholes:

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

evolution.We don't like bugs. doesn't matter what ones.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Have you ever had a small moth/butterfly get stuck in your ear? It feels like Satan is furiously thrusting his genitalia into your eardrum.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

June bugs getting stuck in your hair near your ear. I had long thick curly hair too...augh the nightmares D:

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Am I the only one that read "Fap you to death"

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

some of these pictured don't even have mouths. Saturniidae moths emerge without a mouth. Entire purpose of wings: find a mate.

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

And don't you find that creepy as fuck? lol

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

I think it's romantic and special. lol

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Clearly, someone hasn't heard of the Flappening D:

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

They are hairy, scary eyes... Have you never seen a moth related scary movie? Mothman? Mama?

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

And beyond that, a lot of moth species *don't even have mouths*, so they're utterly un-dangerous, but wwwwwwway creepier.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Traumatic childhood experiences:

11 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

I swear I can feel it on my face

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Bitch, they might

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

watch out for that SPOON! it's gonna scoop us all to death!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

True but... there is a species of butterfly that drinks blood so... yeah. Sorry, I'm too lazy to find a source.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Most of these are moths FYI

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Scared of moths. Got one in my ear when I was a kid. It was in my head for hours. It was awful. Butterflies don't bother me.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Probe us with their probiscus. Also, chaotic flught patterns mean they could fly into your face/mouth before you know it.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I just generally can't handle insects, they creep me out, all those small spindly legs, they're so gross, and I don't know why I think so.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

One word, Mothra.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

But... bugs! I shake just thinking of em.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

read fap to death

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

It's not butterflies or moths, it's the fluttering of the wings. However, more people are afraid of birds for that reason than the other 2.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

they taste you with their feet

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

There is this episode from the series Fringe about butterflies. You need to see that

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

IT'S THE WAY THEY FLY! I CAN'T TELL WHAT WAY THEY ARE FLYING AND IT CREEPS ME OUT! *sobs*

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I don't like unpredictable creatures. So anything that flies or jumps (like grasshoppers) is scary to me. Stupid phobia, but can't help it.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Normally probably wouldn't, but the thing is, there are some species that suck blood and by doing that may cause painful joints. :S

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

i'm more freaked out by these caterpillars like i think i would shit if i saw some of these

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

A friend of mine had a moth fly into his ear canal during a football game. His screams were horrifying.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I was driving about 90mph with my window down, and one came in my window and hit me in the collar bone. Hurt like a sumnabitch.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

i don't like the fluffy flap-flaps

11 years ago | Likes 92 Dislikes 2

Somehow I imagine that as a good nickname for a girlfriends lala :/

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Yep... this is their new name from now on! <3

11 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Hahaha +1

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Nasty creatures...

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I know someone who is scared of butterflies and I always make fun of him for it. Thought he was the only one.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

Many are posines. If you grew up in places that have this then you can be afried.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

How about you Fap me to death? ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 2

It's not about flapping me to death, it's about the fact that they have hair and they are fluffy and their little fitsies get stuck on me>

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

because they have those little hooks and that they have those weird eyes that look into my soul and this is my most terrifying post ever

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

because if you touch their wings, they DIE

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I once got a giant one stuck in my hair and it was a NIGHTMARE. It still haunts me. The wings flapping in my ear, tangling more and more...

11 years ago | Likes 35 Dislikes 1

omg I visualized this whole scenario, I hate them even more now

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thank you, comrade. We must be strong together.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I've had tiny insects get caught in my eye. Only felt bad for their dying in such a horrific way.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I had this thing happen, except with a big fucking bee, and I was on the side of a cliff rock climbing. No where to run, no hands!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Had this happen with a bee once. Every time I managed to stop flailing, I heard a "Bbzzzzttttt"in my ear. *shudder*

11 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

Seriously. Now any and all winged insects are terrifying.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Man, once I was in a public restroom sitting on the toilet. A dragonfly flew under my door. I couldn't get up so I start kicking and 1/2

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

flailing. It ended up being in the toilet. Like...it might've touched my hooha! 2/2

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I scrunched my hair one day and got a bee stuck in my hair. I looked so stupid flailing around like I did haha.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

My mother's afraid of crickets. Your argument is invalid.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I'm not afraid of crickets, but they're gross and I don't want to touch them!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Are you his mother?

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Bitch I might be. Actually, I'm probably not.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Did you SEE that episode of Spongebob?

11 years ago | Likes 147 Dislikes 1

That was horrifying as a kid

11 years ago | Likes 25 Dislikes 0

what episode? :l

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

They are easily my biggest fear and I have zero explanation as to why.

11 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 1

Yes that's you couldn't have said it better

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

FLYING. WORMS. I'm terrified of both butterflies and moths :/

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It's because they can fly in your face at any time.

11 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Me too. Can't stand moths. Not a fan of butterflies, but moths, omg.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

FINALLY someone gets it. No one understands my irrational fear, nor take it seriously.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Mine too. Personally, I HATE the idea of touching a bug. Accidentally grabbed a handful of crickets once and my hand involuntarily 1/

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

*shudder*

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

spasm-ed for the rest of the day. As for butterflies: anything that can fly can get to me easier than a non-flying bug and they are so 2/

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

unpredictable that they will be in your face suddenly. Plus, they aren't like other bugs where they smack into you and leave. Butterflies 3/

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

just flap around you like crazy and will leave and then decide to come back 2 seconds later. Never know where they are going. /4

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I don't have much experience with butterflies, but imo moths are worse because they're hairy...

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Butterflies don't bother me but moths do. Figure that one out.

11 years ago | Likes 39 Dislikes 0

ME TOO!!! We're not alone!!!

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Yep they creep me right out. Both horified and fascinated by this post

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It's their uncontrolled flight style and their tickness for me. When they fly against a wall and you hear that buzzing sound... THE HORROR

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

That makes sense. I feel gross just talking about them lol.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'm the same way! Moths have always freaked me out. I wish I knew why haha.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

PREACH.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

There is something satanic about their fuzzy legs and antennae

11 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

Never thought I would see "satanic" and "fuzzy" in the same sentence lol

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The thing about phobias is that they aren't rational. That's why they're phobias.

11 years ago | Likes 323 Dislikes 1

I'm scared of the Ocean and I don't know why. I've actually never seen the Ocean, but I'm terrified of it.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Homophobia...SORRY SOMEONE HAD TO SAY IT!

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 6

Thank you! No one seems to understand this fact.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Like my phobia of the dark....

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Idk my fear of big poisonous spiders feels somewhat rationalized

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

i don't know. I don't fear heights as much as I fear the fall.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Mayonnaise... Oh Jesus the mayonnaise. Hey my phone auto-capsed Jesus!

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

Mayo has the potential to make you very ill :)

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

One of my friends has a fear of ketchup, because her mom put it on her nipples to get her to stop breast-feeding.. yeah

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Mayonnaise? Seriously? I mean I get phobias are irrational, but...mayonnaise?

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It's not rational, but I just can't handle it being near me. If it's in front of something in the fridge someone else has to move it for me

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

God, it's so delicious. You're a freak! I question whether you're even human!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm terrified of mustard.... I'll vomit if a bottle even touches me.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I feel your pain

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

And here I thought I was the only person terrified of butterflies. Oh imgur..<3

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Funny you should use irrational. I've heard a theory that people are afraid of bugs becuase you cannot predict their movements

11 years ago | Likes 35 Dislikes 0

This! I hate moths and butterflies especially because they fly so erratically (moths particularly because of the light).

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I can see that, one of the things about spiders is it's very hard to know where they are going and if they will fall/jump

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Oh god, thinking about this just gave me shivers, this makes so much sense. I'm scared because I don't know if they will fly into my face

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

That's exactly why im afraid of them quite knowingly so. you cant read the body language like in say...a dog.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Most such readings of dogs are projections. Their feelings and thoughts are much more primitive than ours with certain gaps.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I mean actual readings of dog behavior the way its intended by the animal. projecting is a different scenario, common but not what i meant!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm scared of bugs in general...can't stand the idea of them touching me. But butterflies are terrifying...and the fact they are 1/2

11 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

so erratic is definitely part of the problem. One second flying away, next in your face. The touching issue +never see them coming =nope. /2

11 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

Someone gets it! I know they can't hurt me but I'm so scared of them. Even scrolling thru this made my heart race a bit:(

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Exactly! All insects are gross, but crickets and winged insects are especially terrifying because of the speed issue.

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

Lakes and moths. also swimming at night, i am 1000% sure someone will grab my foot and take me in the deepest pit from the sea/ocean

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Thank you! From someone terrified of butterflies.

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Agree. Cheesegraters :(

11 years ago | Likes 46 Dislikes 0

Yeah, I get that one. I sliced my finger once. Mine is bikes....and clowns...

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

After a long discussion regarding the worst way to die, my brother and I settled on "cheese-grater".

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Emetophobe here. Fear of throwing up. :(

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

...glitter ._.

11 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

The herpes of art supplies.

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Zippers for me. Don't judge me lol

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Hear ya, my girlfriend is afraid of balloons. She thinks they are gonna blow up and hit her in the face/eyes. Also rubber bands.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I actually understand that one, just running your hand over it and getting a nice topping for your human salad.

11 years ago | Likes 31 Dislikes 1

Im pretty sure you killed her.

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

11 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 1

Hahaha holy shit.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm not even going to open this. While some people may find phobias amusing, or mild. Very minor things can trigger a panic attack for some.

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 3

It is always interesting to see when Imgur decides to provide support...or otherwise.

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0