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Chentomology @chentomology.bsky.social · 2d

I beleaf - the leaf insect pins are finally completed along with the back card specially designed just for them! And being connected with a spring, they can wiggle on the leaf just like in their natural habitat! Now available in my online store, link in bio 💚🌱🌿

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Chentomology @chentomology.bsky.social · 6d

Is it an angry rabbit shrimp? No it’s a phantom midge pupa! It’s the 8th wonder of the world why this little creature hasn’t got insanely popular yet. Oh and they look like something you’ll see in hollow knight or silk song, which is a plus.

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Chentomology @chentomology.bsky.social · 14d

It’s Weevil Wednesday! Weevils are probably the most diverse and successful group of any kind of living things, and their adorable snouts are definitely playing a critical part in their success. I’m happy to complete a new illustration & sticker sheet design for them! 💚🌱

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Chentomology @chentomology.bsky.social · 21d

We love jumping spiders because they are smol, cute, active, friendly and always looking around curiously with their huge eyes. But do you know they’re also masters of mimicry? Check out the bugs they pretend to be (and some of those are really good)!💚💚

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Chentomology @chentomology.bsky.social · Sep 8

The gothmoth print is always one of my best sellers at expos, and I’ve being thinking about a new version with the iconic black witch featured as well! I will also make a silver foil print version which will be available at future in person events as well!

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Chentomology @chentomology.bsky.social · Aug 29

They are shipped from the US

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Chentomology @chentomology.bsky.social · Aug 28

The Great Old Ones - this is something already existed in my mind when illustrating the previous cephalopods piece; and so glad I’ve completed it so now I can display them side by side💙 Never stop missing prehistoric cephalopods! Thinking about making this one a silver foiled print as well!

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Chentomology @chentomology.bsky.social · Aug 27

Double sided bucket hat! Those are my first 2 designs featuring isopods and the whale fall gang! 💚link in bio 🌱

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Chentomology @chentomology.bsky.social · Aug 19

Quicksand acrylic magnet! Those are my new merchs and they fit aquatic scene so perfectly 💙
Available online now and link in bio!

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Chentomology @chentomology.bsky.social · Aug 14

So excited that my first ever plushie is finally launched!

Let me introduce Herko the Hercules beetle! This little fella is brave & fearless but soft & squishy at the same time, ready to be your warrior, companion and best friend!

Available online now, link in bio 💚💚

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Chentomology @chentomology.bsky.social · Aug 11

The Deep Ones - I’ve been always thinking about a deep sea Cephalopod theme and here it is! Tentacles and appendages are so different when it comes to arranging the composition so it took me a good while, and hopefully it ends up well! 🦑🐙They’re just like from another world💙

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Chentomology @chentomology.bsky.social · Aug 6

Meet the blue death feigning beetles raised under California sun, and ethically harvested with love💙 those little cuties are 100% handmade, and will be available in my store tomorrow (Thursday 12pm pst)!

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Chentomology @chentomology.bsky.social · Aug 4

It’s dangerous to go alone! Take a peacock jumping spider with you. If not enough, take four! 💚💚

All those cute little folks are available, link in bio! 💚💚

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Chentomology @chentomology.bsky.social · Jul 31

New enamel pin design “I beleaf”, it will be a 2-layer pin on pin connected with spring like my jumping spider series, so the leaf insects can do their favorite waggle dance on the leaves!🍃

Let me know your thoughts or what’s your favorite color variant!

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Chentomology @chentomology.bsky.social · Jul 30

*Shop Update* new DND and ladybugs T shirts along with the classic isopod design are on pre-sale! The pre sale will last 2 weeks till August 16th, and will take about 2 months to fulfill after the presale is over.

Also new pin along with mass restocks! Link in bio 💚💚🪲🐛

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Chentomology @chentomology.bsky.social · Jul 25

It’s national #mothweek ! Elegant, mysterious, and incredibly diverse, moths are such fantastic creatures that deserve as much or even more attention as butterflies 🦋 there’s not even a moth emoji yet!

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Chentomology @chentomology.bsky.social · Jul 17

I’m always thinking about a deluxe version of DND bugs with more classes, and after a long time of chaos and intense work among shows I’ve finally got some time to finish it! Which one would you choose? 💚🐛🐞🐝🪲

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Chentomology @chentomology.bsky.social · Jul 16

Finally got some time to film another process video! Enjoy making a Hercules friend with me! 💚

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Chentomology @chentomology.bsky.social · Jul 10

I’ve done those micro environment themed illustrations last year, and they’re still some of my favorites! 💚🌿🐛

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Chentomology @chentomology.bsky.social · Jun 24

New sticker sheets available online now! The scorpion and firefly ones have special iridescent effects and it turns out so well under light! And the Nepenthes buddies are so cute! 🌿💚🐛 link in bio 💚

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Chentomology @chentomology.bsky.social · Jun 19

A Venus fly trap polymer clay figurine I’ve made for Bay Area carnivorous plant show showroom’s artwork section last weekend 🌿 it’s a lot of fun making plant themed figurines then adding a smoool bug friend to it!

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Chentomology @chentomology.bsky.social · Jun 16

“Shrimps is bugs” is a funny meme, but there’s some truth in the reverse version, “Bugs is shrimps” 🐛🦐 Since insects are literally a group of terrestrial crustacean. And among all the insects, bristletails are probably the most shrimp-like in my opinion!

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Chentomology @chentomology.bsky.social · Jun 10

Centipedes are highly misunderstood creatures, so I’m really happy to hear multiple requests on drawing those beautiful danger noodles (leggy version)! Their “fangs” are actually a pair of modified legs, and those curly antennae are my favorite parts

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Chentomology @chentomology.bsky.social · Jun 9

Somehow I do have a special feeling about very niche critters!

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Chentomology @chentomology.bsky.social · Jun 9

I made one a while ago! Somehow I’m not very satisfied by how the pink acrylic paint turned out, but will definitely try again!

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