by Diane "stormyz" B.
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March 3, 2008

Vampire Moth Discovered

December 28, 2008 08:57 PM EST (Updated: December 28, 2008 08:58 PM EST)
views: 92 | rating: 10/10 (22 votes) | comments: 35

A previously unknown population of vampire moths has been found in Siberia. And in a twist worthy of a Halloween horror movie, entomologists say the bloodsuckers may have evolved from a purely fruit-eating species.

 

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http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/10/081027-vampire-moth-evolution-halloween-missions.html

 

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Comments: 35

Elaine S. Dec 28, 2008, 9:04pm EST
Interesting
Kat W. Dec 28, 2008, 9:08pm EST
Let's hope they stay in Russia.
Rebecca [Future Teacher] Dec 28, 2008, 9:14pm EST
Now that's neat. As long as they don't suck my blood I'm good.
Bryan "That 80's Dude" B. Dec 28, 2008, 9:24pm EST
Thats preey wild...As far as I am concerned they can keep them!
Bryan "That 80's Dude" B. Dec 28, 2008, 9:24pm EST
pretty even
Jessica S. Dec 28, 2008, 9:24pm EST
ew
tammie p. Dec 28, 2008, 9:32pm EST
oh wow was that interesting. i really enjoyed that. thank you for sharing that with us
Lee P. Dec 28, 2008, 9:42pm EST
Yikes!
Kim B. Dec 28, 2008, 10:10pm EST
ewwwww..
Sunaura *. Dec 28, 2008, 10:10pm EST
And I thought the regular ones were bad eating holes in the clothes
Charlie B. Dec 28, 2008, 10:35pm EST
Hopefully they will stay where they are.
Gene P. Dec 28, 2008, 10:45pm EST
Wow that's different
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Dec 28, 2008, 11:11pm EST
Thanks for posting on Helping out one Another
Cindy B. Dec 28, 2008, 11:20pm EST
Icky! =(
Betty W. Dec 28, 2008, 11:54pm EST


Interesting, thanks for sharing! I'll check it out.
Abby N. Dec 29, 2008, 12:10am EST
Thanks for posting to Image Points group.
Janet "Jax" B. Dec 29, 2008, 12:32am EST
How interesting.
Nancy 67 Dec 29, 2008, 1:54am EST
Let's just hope they don't grow to a huge size and migrate to the U.S.! ;-D

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James W. Dec 29, 2008, 1:58am EST
That is really cool!
Shaunee C. Dec 29, 2008, 2:43am EST
scary
Ariel Storm Dec 29, 2008, 3:35am EST
Interesting, but they can stay where they are!
Kay & Snowy Cat Dec 29, 2008, 7:21am EST
Okay, I'm ready for the movie!
Denise W. Dec 29, 2008, 8:55am EST
Wow that was interesting
Kay Bevis Dec 29, 2008, 10:44am EST
Blood sucking moths???? Yikes, I hope they stay in Russia, too, Katherine!
General Spacey 1., IRS Agents, ROFL :)
wendy c. Dec 29, 2008, 12:51pm EST
Vampire Moths=holy sh*t!!! u learn something new everyday. by the way Luna moths are VERY cool. they are lime green & kinda large, i took pics of one awhile ago when i lived in the country. they aren't Vampires though! lol.
Bob B. Dec 29, 2008, 1:00pm EST
That's interesting.
Wilhelmine Estabrook Dec 29, 2008, 6:14pm EST
Fascinating. Just finished watching The march of the Penguins. An amazing world in which we live.
very interesting.
Austin Cushing Jan 13, 2009, 5:46pm EST
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Gina M. Jan 29, 2009, 9:54am EST
interesting stuff
Jodie B. Feb 19, 2009, 11:00pm EST
Trying to catch up ...

Thank you for posting this to the Gimme 10!!! Group
Paula C. Mar 16, 2009, 4:43pm EDT
I am tiny like a leprechaun, barely 5 feet tall.
I’ll spend the day on gather, trying to see it all.
There’s quite a few discussions and lots of pictures too.
I’m looking at the videos adding comments galore for you.

So here on the eve of St Paddy’s Day, with all the Irish Luck.
Here’s hoping you get enough points today to make at least a buck!
Happy Monday!

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Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Mar 16, 2009, 8:05pm EDT
That is scary

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