Mayfly nymphs live for a couple of years in the water. The next stage is subimago, which is quite brief. The final stage is imago, which lasts just long enough to mate and lay eggs. (In one subspecies, about 5 minutes.)
6 years ago this touched my heart and became my mantra. I only wish I had been able to purchase the giclee that the shop had. This means so much to me after the loss of so many loved ones in recent years. ❤️
Pointspread almost 9 years ago
That’s strange.
Sherlock Watson almost 9 years ago
Reminds me of a Valentine’s card I once saw with an anteater and an ant on it… but without the “adult” punchline.
Sisyphos almost 9 years ago
Well, sure; but not bugs! And maybe not penguins, either….
ProudBluenoser almost 9 years ago
I think it’s a mayfly. Very short lifespan.
lescaster almost 9 years ago
I suspect BB may be into fly-fishing.
artheaded1 almost 9 years ago
Great message, great artwork. I think I’m starting to tear up like Opus…
booktrout almost 9 years ago
Penguins may not fly.
Strod almost 9 years ago
So… the Penguin May fly?NO, he may not!
ThelmaWickwere almost 9 years ago
BB, this is beautiful artwork! Love it when you let your art shine!
Jason Thomas Premium Member almost 9 years ago
This is awesome.
Mema Jean almost 9 years ago
Perfectly beautiful.
TMMILLER Premium Member almost 9 years ago
Thank you BB! Another reason to love my hero Opus!
Odd Dog Premium Member almost 9 years ago
Love the art work BB please keep it coming
rekam Premium Member almost 9 years ago
Such a beautiful panel today, BB!
Fibbermcgee Premium Member almost 9 years ago
Hey guys if you have facebook BB is a week ahead of gocomics. Go today and see a great and special strip.
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member almost 9 years ago
This is gorgeous! And the art work is too!
HAL69 almost 9 years ago
“…and in the end,
the love you take,
is equal to the love you make."
“The End”—Beatles
Lovely artwork, Mr. Breathed.
dmk57 almost 9 years ago
This is why I read this strip.
rhplantz almost 9 years ago
Mayflies have a lifespan of 1/2 hour to a couple of days long depending on the species. Opus is reflecting on the shortness of life.
Deltigar almost 9 years ago
This would have been nice for Valentine’s Day. Am I right?
Linguist almost 9 years ago
Beautiful and true. The older you get, the more you understand how “briefish” time, and love are.
rekam Premium Member almost 9 years ago
BB, this is absolutely beautiful art work again.
RhondaLea Premium Member almost 9 years ago
@Night-Gaunt49
Mayfly nymphs live for a couple of years in the water. The next stage is subimago, which is quite brief. The final stage is imago, which lasts just long enough to mate and lay eggs. (In one subspecies, about 5 minutes.)
Port&Hodge4ever over 8 years ago
For a moment there, I thought that Opus had made peace with his old nemesis Milquetoast.
wickedcpa410 over 2 years ago
6 years ago this touched my heart and became my mantra. I only wish I had been able to purchase the giclee that the shop had. This means so much to me after the loss of so many loved ones in recent years. ❤️