Revelation 9: Illustration of the Locusts

I found this illustration of what the locusts in Revelations 9 might look like:

http://www.imagesofrevelation.com/revelations/images/revelation_locust.jpg

Revelation 12: Parallels (Genesis, Jeremiah, & Sun-Moon-Stars)

Here are some passages that the woman clothed with the sun, moon, & 12 stars (Rev 12:1) seems to be alluding to, based upon the following observations:

• Genesis 37

• Joseph dreams of his 11 brothers as stars.
• Joseph dreams his father & mother as the sun & moon.
• My interpretation of the woman is that she is the nation of Israel, and she is 'clothed' with the patriarchs and their attributes.

• Jeremiah 31

• A New Covenant is promised for Israel.
• Jeremiah indicates that the sun, moon, and stars would cease before God were to ever allow Israel to cease as a nation.
• The implication is that God promises to preserve Israel (almost) unconditionally.
• My interpretation of the woman is that she is 'clothed' with the promise of God's preservation.
• This promise to preserve Israel seems to apply throughout Revelation 12, as God preserves her from numerous attacks from the dragon (Satan).