They’re huge, they’re creepy, and they’ve invaded the Delaware Museum of Natural History. What are they?
They’re Backyard Monsters: The World of Insects, on exhibit now through May 3rd.
You’ll find giant robotic bugs, up to 96 times they’re normal size, including carpenter ants, emperor scorpion, and a praying mantis. The creatures are around six to eight feet in length, and are displayed in what attempts to portray their natural setting. The robotics allow these bugs to simulate the actions of their real-life counterparts, so you can see moving legs, curling tails, and other normal functions.
Although these bugs are bigger than life, every effort has been made to make sure their depiction and animation is as real life as possible. In fact, the Entomological Society of America has endorsed the exhibit.
There are lots of interactive displays that allow you to learn while still having fun. A couple of kid favorites are the “Bug’s Eye View” which allows you to view your friends through the eyes of a bug, and “The Better to Eat You With” which shows how insects chew plants and suck blood.
Eeeeewwwww!
Photo credit: With permission from TravMedia
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