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Kristal Watrous

@melittophile.bsky.social

Bee biologist, entomologist, pollination ecologist, unabashed nature nerd.

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No Kings clearly does not include Aragorn, son of Arathorn, bearer of AndΓΊril (forged from the remains of Narsil), as he is the direct lineal heir of Isildur and thus the rightful ruler of Gondor and Arnor, and called King Elessar, which means β€œElf-Stone” in Quenya, the tongue of the Elves.

14.06.2025 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 888    πŸ” 189    πŸ’¬ 33    πŸ“Œ 18
councilmemberkathleentreseder

ICE IN IRVINE
We have been informed that
immigration agents will be in 8 to 10 locations in Irvine today. Orchard Hills being one of them. If you are concerned about your status, please stay home.
6/12/2025

councilmemberkathleentreseder ICE IN IRVINE We have been informed that immigration agents will be in 8 to 10 locations in Irvine today. Orchard Hills being one of them. If you are concerned about your status, please stay home. 6/12/2025

councilmemberkathleentreseder

ICE IN IRVINE
If you see a raid in person, get a picture/video and note the time and location.
Immediately call the OC rapid response network number for ICE
raids: (714) 881-1558
Post footage anywhere you can to spread awareness.

councilmemberkathleentreseder ICE IN IRVINE If you see a raid in person, get a picture/video and note the time and location. Immediately call the OC rapid response network number for ICE raids: (714) 881-1558 Post footage anywhere you can to spread awareness.

councilmemberkathleentreseder

ICE IN IRVINE
OC RESOURCES
Orange County Justice Fund (ocjusticefund.org)
Orange County Rapid Response Network (ocrapidresponse.org)

councilmemberkathleentreseder ICE IN IRVINE OC RESOURCES Orange County Justice Fund (ocjusticefund.org) Orange County Rapid Response Network (ocrapidresponse.org)

councilmemberkathleentreseder 

We have been informed that
ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) will be in 8 to 10 locations across Irvine today. If you or someone you know is undocumented or vulnerable, we strongly encourage staying home today. If you witness an ICE raid:
Record video or take photos
Note the exact time and location
Call the OC Rapid Response hotline: (714) 881-1558
Post footage online to spread awareness and protect others
Now, more than ever, our community must look out for one another. Please check in with neighbors, friends, and family.
Stay alert and stay safe.
Visit linktr.ee/ktresederirvine for the resources in this graphic and more.
44 minutes ago

councilmemberkathleentreseder We have been informed that ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) will be in 8 to 10 locations across Irvine today. If you or someone you know is undocumented or vulnerable, we strongly encourage staying home today. If you witness an ICE raid: Record video or take photos Note the exact time and location Call the OC Rapid Response hotline: (714) 881-1558 Post footage online to spread awareness and protect others Now, more than ever, our community must look out for one another. Please check in with neighbors, friends, and family. Stay alert and stay safe. Visit linktr.ee/ktresederirvine for the resources in this graphic and more. 44 minutes ago

ICE in Irvine today www.instagram.com/p/DKzw_N1J3X...

12.06.2025 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The colorful ARThropod family is growing!

Get them at:
LindZeamays.com/printshop
w/ code LOVEBUGS30 at checkout for free shipping over $30 USD.

Big thanks to everyone who has supported my work. πŸ’š

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03.03.2025 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 66    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1
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White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.

I think some people hear β€œgrants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.

β€œPausing” grants means people don’t eat.

28.01.2025 03:03 β€” πŸ‘ 43469    πŸ” 14410    πŸ’¬ 1584    πŸ“Œ 947

Aww, I remember bag-of-bones Tinsel. She looks so good now! Happy Tinselversary! ✨

20.01.2025 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A computer screen with a display showing output from an xray diffraction spectrometer.

A computer screen with a display showing output from an xray diffraction spectrometer.

Close up view showing fraction of metals. Fun stuff.

Close up view showing fraction of metals. Fun stuff.

Just had a sample of the Eaton Fire ash that is in my driveway run on the department XRF. Is there titanium (new house paint)? Yup. Lead (old house paint)? You betcha. Heavy metals? Check. Treat that ash like it's toxic folks (because it is)

17.01.2025 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4710    πŸ” 2066    πŸ’¬ 116    πŸ“Œ 144
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there seem to be more people to look at my bugs, please look at this one. it squeaks at you

16.01.2025 03:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1240    πŸ” 292    πŸ’¬ 44    πŸ“Œ 11

Yep, that one and then a link to other entomological starter packs. Probably (hopefully) mostly earnest bug nerds.

16.01.2025 02:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
β€œMonarch Butterfly Proposed for Listing Under the US Endangered Species Act” A monarch butterfly happily feeding on a swamp milkweed flower, showing its orange and black wings in profile.

β€œMonarch Butterfly Proposed for Listing Under the US Endangered Species Act” A monarch butterfly happily feeding on a swamp milkweed flower, showing its orange and black wings in profile.

US Fish & Wildlife has just announced their proposal to list the monarch as Threatened! ESA protections can allow us to tackle the systemic issues monarchs are facing: pesticide overuse, diseases, & habitat loss, especially at their overwintering locations.
πŸ¦‹ Learn more: xerces.org/press/monarc...

10.12.2024 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 155    πŸ” 64    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 9
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ICYMI-

"Fatal Attraction: Argiope Spiders Lure Male Hemileuca Moth Prey with the Promise of Sex"

Here are the results of 5 summers of research on this fascinating topic:

www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/15...

29.11.2024 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 245    πŸ” 70    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 10