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[–] General_Effort@lemmy.world 19 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I don't know much about mimicry, but I'm pretty sure the point of praying barbie's outfit is, that butterflies and bees also love her.

[–] FundMECFS@quokk.au 8 points 2 weeks ago

“Praying Barbie” 😭 ROFL

[–] jubilationtcornpone@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

At least they do initially.

[–] General_Effort@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

C'mon. Look at her. Who wouldn't want to be sucked dry by her?

Actually... Do they do that? Or is that just spiders?

Anyway, I'm sure that their lovemaking involves giving head.

[–] Zerush@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 weeks ago

They don't suck their prey, they hold it and begin to eat it like a carrot

[–] ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 weeks ago

Iirc they use their spiny legs to hold and rip and they don't just suck them dry, but I'm not sure how much chitin is usually consumed vs wasted and I'm far from an expert, I just think they're neat!

[–] match@pawb.social 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

the human equivalent would be if you were hunted down by a fast food mascot

[–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 2 weeks ago

Explains all the mascot horror games