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People don't believe that insects can be good parents, but there are many examples of parental care in this group. Here you've got one. After months of waitng and hunting, finally in exact place and in exact time with camera 
... new brood of Madagascar hissing cockroach (Gromphadorhina portentosa). Right after the "birth" (they are ovoviparous), female produces liquid, rich in proteins, that is consumed by her offspring. After few hours, young insects leave their mother and live their own life.
D700, Nikkor Micro 60/2.8D, extension tubes, SB-900
... new brood of Madagascar hissing cockroach (Gromphadorhina portentosa). Right after the "birth" (they are ovoviparous), female produces liquid, rich in proteins, that is consumed by her offspring. After few hours, young insects leave their mother and live their own life.D700, Nikkor Micro 60/2.8D, extension tubes, SB-900
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I do believe insects can be good parents
I'm getting a giant burrowing cockroach soon
wonderful picture
I'm getting a giant burrowing cockroach soon
wonderful picture