RJMendez

One of ours does this with snow and rain. She runs, rolls, and plays in it then demands we towel her off. Until we do she will stand in place and act grumpy.

In Jamaica, WCK partner Mystic Thai prepared meals ahead of Hurricane Melissa’s arrival. Plates of chicken curry were served to families sheltering from the storm. With our local partners, we’re ready to begin serving more meals as soon as it’s safe after Melissa’s landfall. #ChefsForJamaica

It's totally crazy how they came to look like that, nature is neat.

Early Access moth just dropped

These would go great with my Halloween costume

I've been doing something similar with milkweed and cat litter. I'm planning on flinging them around outside or even loading up a drone to drop them.

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A plastic tube labeled "silene latifolia" containing wildflower seeds next to a tray filled with mud.

Wet mud balls full of seeds in a tray

Dry mud balls full of seeds in a tray

A dry ball of mud with a milkweed seed attached.

Cat litter, coco coir, liquid fertilizer, and sawdust from a spent oyster mushroom block.

Making wildflower seed balls

"We will keep trying until someone mans up and lays eggs."

Obviously a friend that just hasn't realized it yet.

#nokings

#nokings

Good to see everyone else out as well!

#Nokings
York PA

'Swallowtail by the Sea'

Watching Swallowtails glide & flutter, whilst being next to the Aegean Sea and under the warm autumn sunshine - a treat for my senses & soul today!

Common Eastern Bumble Bee (Bombus impatiens) Common Eastern Bumble Bee from SGL220 , PA, USA on October 9, 2025 at 10:43 AM by rjmendez

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This was neat to see.

#bees

So many babies! Do raiders try to steal horses?

There are pro services as well but the prices can be wild compared to diy.

These guys are pretty cheap and do quality work. It will come from China as well so shipping will take a bit.

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You could ask the Etsy seller or just look for someone local with a printer and see what they have.

a man is standing in front of a sunset holding a red object . Alt: a man is standing in front of a sunset, he has an anguished expression and ineffectually tries to block the sunlight from his face.

PLA will 100% melt/warp in the south Texas sun based on previous experience. I hear good things about pla+ and petg as well.

Look for ABS or ASA plastic, ABS is what Legos are made from. I think both are made from oil though. A clear coat of UV protective paint can slow the process, think automotive?

If you have an original object you could make a mold and cast it in concrete or resin and paint or something.

I'm sure I spread some of what I had. None of those jobs had any sort of sick days or health insurance. I CLEARLY remember vomiting behind the gas station I was working at because the dumpster outside didn't need to be cleaned up like the bathrooms. It was probably swine flu that year.

When I was around 20 I was working in an elementary school and retail, this kind of thing happened all the damn time and I never knew where I got it.

The image shows a close-up of a plant with bright yellow flowers, each composed of numerous petals. One of these flowers is the focal point of the image, with a small brown insect perched on top of it. The background is out of focus but suggests other similar plants and what appears to be a natural outdoor setting.

The image shows a close-up view of a spider on the edge of what appears to be a yellow flower with abundant, drooping stamens. The flower is in sharp focus while the background remains slightly blurred. The spider has long, slender legs and is positioned sideways on the petal of the flower. It's a bright day with natural lighting that enhances the colors and details in the photograph.

Mecaphesa -

Quality grade: needs_id
2025-08-29 12:47:00-04:00
Lancaster County, PA, USA
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/310843910

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The image shows two close-up photos of an insect resting on a textured surface that appears to be a natural bark or wood. The insect is colored in shades of orange, black, and white, with a reddish coloration on its body, suggesting it might be a type of bee or a fly. The top photo provides a wider view where the focus is on the larger part of the insect's body, while the bottom photo is cropped more closely, emphasizing the details around the head and antennae area. Both photos show the insect with its wings closed down its sides, displaying a solid coloration without any pattern. The background in both pictures is blurred, but it seems to be an outdoor setting with natural elements that could be part of a tree or plant.

The image features a small insect, which appears to be some species of ant or wasp, resting on a textured surface that looks like bark or a similar natural material. The insect has a slender body with visible antennae and two elongated hind legs that suggest it's a jumping spider. It also has distinctive markings on its thorax and elytra, which are the wing covers of beetles. The coloration includes shades of black, brown, and orange, indicating some form of identification or classification based on the coloration patterns. The photo is taken from a close-up perspective, providing detail that highlights the insect's structure and features, such as the segmented body parts and the intricate leg segments. The background is indistinct and does not distract from the subject. There is no visible text or branding in the image.

Atanycolus -

Quality grade: needs_id
2025-09-24 15:48:00-04:00
Berks County, PA, USA
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/316514569

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The image features a yellow flower with several drooping stamens. Resting on the flower is a small insect with a brown body and white antennae, which appears to be in the process of feeding or searching for pollen or nectar. The background of the image is out of focus, emphasizing the close-up details of the flower and insect.

The image features a close-up view of a flowering plant with yellow blooms. There is a small insect, which appears to be a grasshopper or cricket, perched on one of the flowers. The insect has a brown and white coloration with long antennae and hind legs that are clearly visible. The background is blurred but suggests a natural environment with greenery, giving the impression of a field or meadow setting. There is no text present in the image.

Microcrambus elegans - Elegant Grass-veneer

Quality grade: needs_id
2025-08-29 12:47:00-04:00
Lancaster County, PA, USA
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/310843911

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The image shows a single flower with vibrant yellow petals and dark brown or black centers. There are also black spots on the petals, which is characteristic of many species of Rudbeckia. The flower is captured in close-up detail, emphasizing its colors and texture. It appears to be in full bloom against a blurred background that suggests an outdoor setting with greenery.

Rudbeckia triloba - brown-eyed Susan

Quality grade: research
2025-08-29 12:27:00-04:00
Lancaster County, PA, USA
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/310843828

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The image shows a close-up view of a piece of wood covered with various types of moss and lichens. There are patches of green moss interspersed with lighter, more sporadic growth. Some areas have reddish or rusty hues indicative of the presence of iron-loving bacteria. The bark has some dark cracks running through it, which appear to be a typical feature in wood that has been exposed to various environmental factors. There are no visible animals or insects within this frame. The background is out of focus, but it appears to be an outdoor setting with natural light illuminating the scene.

Cladonia cristatella - British soldier lichen

Quality grade: needs_id
2024-01-27 15:35:00-05:00
Berks County, PA, USA
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/197855676

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The image shows a small, dark-colored organism that appears to be a type of insect, possibly an adult or larva, resting on a mesh surface that resembles a screen used for trapping insects. The insect is positioned horizontally and has a somewhat rounded body with antennae extending from the head. Its legs are extended outward in a way that could indicate it's either crawling or just landed. There is no visible text on the image. The background is out of focus, but there seems to be an object with a darker color and what looks like tiny seeds or debris near the insect. The overall style of the image is a straightforward photograph, likely taken for identification purposes, focusing on the insect without any additional context or embellishments.

The image shows a close-up view of a small insect, which resembles the species commonly known as "wheel bugs" or "pinch bugs". The insect has segmented body with several circular ocelli on its back. It is characterized by multiple spines along its sides and what appears to be a long tail at the end of its body. The background is a mesh surface, likely a screen or net, which indicates that this photo might have been taken through a transparent barrier or during an outdoor activity such as insect collecting.

Arilus cristatus - North American Wheel Bug

Quality grade: research
2024-10-29 19:54:00-04:00
Pennsylvania, US
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/249702151

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