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Insects are 'the little things that run the world'. Now you can help choose Australia's favourite (www.abc.net.au)

submitted 3 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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This is important I think. Show a bit of love for inseks.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I voted hoverfly, my happy little garden friends!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Me too. Such cheerful little buggers.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

There's some insects I am instantly triggered to kill (eg Mozzies), some I just run away from (eg wasps), and then there's some like these and ladybugs and I'm 'Well, hello little friend! I hope you find some lovely nectar or aphids!'

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

Do y'all have dragonflies in australia? Cuz if so that's my pic dragonflies are dope.