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September 17, 2009

Steampunk Insects — by Mike Libby

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"His Insect Lab Studio makes robots from dried insects. Insects for his works come from around the world, from Africa, China, New Guinea, Brazil, Texas, etc. Cogs and gear wheels from antique pocketwatches and wristwatches are used as mechanical components."

Above, Rhino beetle. 

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dragonfly.

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butterfly (Papilio Ulysses Ulysses).

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Flower beetle.

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scorpion.

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Longhorn beetle.

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spider (Nephila Maculata).

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grasshopper.

$600-$2,500.

[via Beautiful Life and Milena]

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ewww. Sorry much to creepy for me, animating a dead thing. Insert a brain and give them a jolt of electricity. "Igor! It's alive!!!" Mm mm. Let them decompose in peace.

Posted by: Tamra | Sep 18, 2009 4:26:15 AM

As creepy crawlies go, these are pretty gorgeous. I'll take the dragonfly.

Posted by: Milena | Sep 17, 2009 1:07:33 PM

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