Adam Fritz

White Slant-line moth

Yes, it is I. White Slant-line. While many moths prefer garish colours or busy camouflage attire, I am a moth of simple, yet elegant style. Trees were my youthful vice. Where once I would stand erect as a twig, I now perch awaiting my betrothed
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Burdock

Hey! Don’t be shy. It’s me, Burdock. Don’t you remember me? We hung out last summer. Yeah, we held hands for half the day until you dropped me over here. Come a little closer, I’ve got something to show you. Stick to you?! No! Why would I do that? A little closer
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Large Yellow Underwing

HELLO! I’m Large Yellow Underwing. I landed in Nova Scotia in 1979, and have been travelling across Canada ever since. What a great country! Would love to find a travel companion to share my autumn nights. I may be a cutworm, but I won’t bite! 😆
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Maple Twig Borer Moth

Name: Maple Twig Borer Moth
Occupation: Borer of twigs and lover of lady Maple Twig Borer Moths
Favourite Food: Fresh maple twigs
Favourite Hangouts: Porch lights, Maple trees
Favourite Hobby: Boring
What Am I Not: Boring (See what I did there?)
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House Centipede

I’m House Centipede! It’s OK, I’m not so scary. True, I am a leg man, but I only have 30 legs, not 100. And you know all those other bugs in the house you hate? I eat them. We good? OK, now I’ll just deposit my sperm on the ground for any passing ladies
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Meadow Spittlebug

Umm...hi. I'm Meadow Spittlebug. Some call me froghopper, but I don't like that so much. You may not recognize me, caause I'm usually covered in bubbles. Sooo, I'm still a larva, but I'll be an adult soon and just wondering if anyone wants to meet up later?
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Waved Sphinx moth

What up? It's Waved Sphinx moth. Just hanging out by the porch lights looking for some action. And before you ask, no, contrary to the stories you may have heard, I do not give birth to scorpions. I wish! Anyway, give me a wave and let's connect
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Sharp-winged Drill Moth

Hi. I'm Sharp-winged Drill, but don't worry, I'm not that sharp. I went on holiday to NA, and now I'm stuck here, so yeah, not too sharp. I do love the daisies here though with their tasty roots. If you're stuck here too, want to make a go of it?
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Turkey Vulture

Bring out your dead! It's me, Turkey Vulture. The roost is great and all, but it's time for the courtship rituals again, and I've been practicing my follow flights. But first, let's gather in a circle and perform the hop dance. How did I do?
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Cabbage White Butterfly (female)

Hello there, I'm Cabbage White Butterfly. Don't mind me, I just like to take long flights across a field sipping nectar as I go. If you manage to catch my eye, I may let you carry me awhile by my wings. No promises, but it might be fun to try
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Common Raccoon

Hey there. I’m Common Raccoon. You gonna eat that? I know a great compost bin in the hood if you’re looking for some treats. All the dog walkers are asleep, so it will be nice and quiet. Come on, I’ll show you. Any chance you’re in estrus?
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Either Little White Lichen Moth or Little Shaded Lichen Moth

Hi, I'm Little White Lichen Moth. Or maybe I'm Little Shaded Lichen Moth. Honestly, it's hard to tell. Personally, I'm not bothered either way. I still like lichen, regardless. Are you liking the lichen? If so, I'd like to meet you. Look me up!
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Common House Spider

Hello, I'm Common House Spider. Are you tired of living in basement corners? Do you want to feel the wind in your web and the sun on your thorax? If so, feel your way over to my web, and let's raise some spiderlings the way nature intended - outside
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Bloodroot

Tada! It is I, Bloodroot, springing forth to announce the melting snows! Come to me, newly awakened bees and flies to eat my pollen and fertilize my seeds. Dear ants, come eat my fleshy elaiosomes and add my seeds to your nest debris. 'Tis a new day
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Cooper's Hawk

I am called Cooper's Hawk, but I know not this Cooper who claims me. I seek a mate, perhaps for life. Woo me with your bowing and sky-dances, and perhaps I won't eat you. You must build a nest and feed me and our chicks, of course. That is all. Now come
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Long-necked Seed Bug

Why hello, I'm Long-necked Seed Bug. You might know me from such things as having a long neck and liking seeds. I'm famously described as "dirt-coloured" too. Sorry, am I bragging? I'm just proud. If you feel like sucking the juice out of some seeds, say hi
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Lesser Aspen Webworm Moth

Oh hey, I'm...um...Lesser Aspen Webworm Moth. Not sure why the focus on lesser, but yeah I'm little. I just left the communal web and , well, it's a big world out here! Maybe if I hang out by this Quaking Aspen I'll meet some new friends. Anyone?
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New Zealand bug of the year: moth named Avatar after mining threat crowned winner — Guardian US Arctesthes avatar moth, which won nearly half of the votes, was discovered in 2012 and is critically endangered

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Band-winged Meadowhawk (female)

Hey there, I’m Band-winged Meadowhawk. I’m looking for a guy who wants to tandem fly, if you know what I mean. I like someone who is direct, but knows how to treat a woman. Maybe take in the marsh and eat some flies. Look me up before migration
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Maccaffertium modestum (Flat-headed Mayfly)

I am Maccaffertium modestum. Forgive me, I am but a modest Flat-headed Mayfly. I have spent these many months clinging to a rock in fast flowing water, and have just emerged for a fleeting moment to mate and die. I am off to join the mating swarm
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Harnessed Tiger Moth (male)

They might call me Harnessed Tiger Moth, but you can't keep a leash on this tiger. I'm fresh off of a lawn buffet & ready to spread my wings. Birds may be warned by my stripes, but beware of night bats. Follow my clicks to the safety of my embrace
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European Skipper butterfly (female)

European Skipper here. I'm off the grass & onto the nectar now. Some called me a pest in my youth, but everyone loves a butterfly. If you see me skipping from flower to flower, head on over and say hi. It's mating season & we won't live forever
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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

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Yellow-rumped Warbler (male)

Hi, I'm Yellow-rumped Warbler and I love spring. The season of love and bugs! What's not to love? Berries are fine and all, but the crunchy taste of insects gets my juices flowing. Check out my puffed out crown and display flights, and let's nest up
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Flame-shouldered Dart moth

They call me Flame-shouldered Dart. Don’t worry, you won’t get burned if you touch me. My racing stripes just make it seem like I’m on fire. Please don’t confuse me with my British cousins the O. plecta though. I’m a NA O. implecta and proud of it
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Bittersweet Nightshade berries

Come here little thrush! It’s Bittersweet Nightshade with some tasty berries! I swear they aren’t poisonous for you. Be a dear and spread my seeds across the neighbourhood. Are you going to make me rely on vegetative reproduction? That’s so slow and boring
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Minor Grass-veneer moth

Hi, I’m Minor Grass-veneer. I like grass. Sorry about the photo. I was tricked into resting on this egg carton. I’m usually resting on grass. Do you like grass? If so, we might have a lot in common, so look me up. (Non-grass lovers need not apply)
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European Crane Fly (male)

Hey hey, it’s European Crane Fly! Just popped up from the soil where I’ve been chowing down on some tasty turf grass. I’m loving the lawns around here. Anyway, I’m here for a good time, not a long time, so how about we make hay while the sun shines?
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Unicorn Prominent moth (male)

Don't let anyone tell you unicorns aren't real. Unicorn Prominent moths, at least. I've left my larval horn and formic acid spraying ways behind me, but I am just as unique as an adult. Meet me at the porch light, and I'll let you in on my secrets
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Red-fringed Emerald moth (male)

Put away your browns, fellow Red-fringed Emerald moths, it's summer & time to wear our emerald greens. Are you tired of eating oak leaves all day and want to make some caterpillars before summer fades? Find me at the end of an oak leaf. Let's talk
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