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We want to know how the story ended
This is probably the only time I will say... I think AI could produce a better image to communicate whatever idea this is supposed to be
but of course a qualified human would be even better
Model and mimic: a clever longhorn beetle (Euderces reichei, at right) tries its best to look like a local carpenter ant, Campontous decipiens, as they both feed on a spring dogwood flower. Brackenridge Field Laboratory, Texas.
You know how they quickly go into their burrows when you approach? So, apparently if you find them in the water, you can actually pet them. They are super chill in the water.
What... their message is clear?..
Are they high? I can't understand a single thing about this
I've always admired Skink's sculptures of insects. I even wrote about it a few years ago: gilwizen.com/skink-chen/
Play at 2x speed and you get the Aussie laugh I hear in my nightmares
David Bowie Spider (Heteropoda davidbowie) #febugary2026
Cats! For the cat peopl
w...wait
Yeah ๐ค I wasn't wrong
Cats! for the cat people!
IYKYK ๐
Stunning moss mimicry on this harvestman
I'm using Copytrack for some other infringements (not endorsing them, just experimenting with the service), but this one is an infringement of my WPY winner pic with a history of direct communication with the infringer, so I'm considering hiring a law firm/attorney
I have a similar situation with FB right now. The infringer is a business account so a commercial infringement. Can't decide if I should go after them directly, or just FB for enabling.
I did a DMCA takedown btw. It was removed but the infringer appealed, and now FB ignores communication from me.
Probably to be left alone by ants, birds, and parasitoids
Probably to be left alone by ants, birds, and parasitoids
Some photos and video of Taczanowskia waska from its natural habitat:
www.inaturalist.org/observations...
An amazing new species of Cordyceps-mimicking spider has just been described from the Ecuadorian Amazon - Taczanowskia waska
www.mapress.com/zt/article/v...
Beautiful and soothing sounds
Summer storm rolling through the Perth Hills โ๏ธ๐ฉ๏ธ
Sound up for the lovely rumble of thunder
Hereโs hoping this gives us a good bit of rain ๐ง๏ธ๐ค
#weather #storm #thunder #PerthWeather #PerthStorm
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Sharing more Costa Rica memories in anticipation of next year's photo tour...
The first couple eyelash vipers I ever saw in the wild were pretty drab. They come in different colors (including brown, grey, and dull green). So finally seeing the classic bright yellow version was pretty awesome!
Finally, the bug is back with a round of the Guinness.
A sphinx moth came to slurp at a desert lily as we were watching the sunset over the Anza Borrego badlands.
I really love this one! Flaming cyclamen
Last year I dedicated six months to only shooting and editing for my UV floral series. Just one long flow state. I highly recommend the experience for anyone creative.
If you can't swing that kind of time, just keep in mind what sick days are really for: making art.
#flowers #photography
Modelled after a Cymbomorpha nymph by any chance? Pretty good!
These Florida harvester ant major workers never looked real to me. Just a ridiculously large head tacked on to a regular harvester ant body. Archbold Biological Station, Florida.
Amazing story of a moth once thought extinct being recorded in the wild after 150 years!
This story shows the power of platforms like #inaturalist and the value of a #bioblitz, with this moth recorded during the Great Southern BioBlitz 2021 @gsbioblitz.bsky.social
#mothsmatter #inverts #bugsky
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Commission for @franzanth.bsky.social & at last another of my Golden Orbits.
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