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MIKECORRIERO In reply to Cerberus168 [2013-11-13 05:02:03 +0000 UTC]

I didn't really give that any thought, though it doesn't need to. Grasshoppers, Crickets, Cicadas and other insects contain similar ovipositors and they don't lay their eggs in/on a host.

Though that is a much more creepy/alien way of thinking; something that would lend a more horror-esque vibe to the creature. A lot of wasp, bees, hornet and some ant species tend lay eggs in or on live hosts. It helps to be able to render the intended host incapable of moving while they perform the process. There was one wasp species I came across a while back that used an odd hook on the large rear legs; I believe to open the mouth of the host and stuff eggs down the throat. Crazy stuff.

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Cerberus168 In reply to MIKECORRIERO [2013-11-13 05:31:48 +0000 UTC]

Ah. I was previously only familiar with external ovipositors in seahorses and more malicious beasts such as hornets. Thank you for this educational experience; I will not forget it. ^^

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MIKECORRIERO In reply to MetalSnail [2013-11-13 04:54:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, it was inspired by plant/treehoppers.

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MIKECORRIERO In reply to TheMorlock [2013-11-11 22:40:17 +0000 UTC]

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