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Cadiz hardyiObserver
entomikeDescription
PARATYPE
coll'ed by Alan R. Hardy & F. G. Andrews
spmn in the EGRC, College Station, TX
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Mystrium mysticumObserver
stevenw12339Description
I'm somewhat sure this is mysticum since queens were flying, but I'm having trouble distinguishing from M. rogeri. The clypeus looks round enough for mysticum...
Extracted from under the bark of a dead log. Log had been pointed out to me by Fielisy "Fidel" Bemaheva, who is an extremely knowledgeable old hand at Madagascar ants.
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Odontaster crassusObserver
anudibranchmomDescription
This deep water sea star was found in the gut of a rockfish! Observation by Eric Austin Yee, who was cleaning a boat belonging to J&M Sportfishing. This species is found 150-1000’ deep according to Smithsonian echinoderm researcher Chris Mah, who stayed up late helping me with this ID. 🙏 Unfortunately the sea star was thrown overboard in 100’ water after its photo op.
https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/7840855
And yes, it looks like a Cheez-it.
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Cream-spot Ladybird (Calvia quatuordecimguttata)Observer
origamileviDescription
at porch light. i didn't set up any black lights because I thought it would rain.
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Comatricha nigraObserver
alexis_orionDescription
Lots of fruiting bodies at various stages on one log
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Mistletoe (Viscum album ssp. album)Observer
viktor_parkhomenkoDescription
war in Ukraine
https://photos.app.goo.gl/GLB4kyiEoECLKmtF7
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Lined Chiton (Tonicella lineata)Observer
wendy5Description
This Tonicella lineata (Lined Chiton) was only a bit more than 1/2" long, yet one of the prettiest I've ever seen.
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Genus AthoracophorusObserver
jacqui-nzDescription
One leaf-veined slug on a Mahoe, Whitey wood trunk.
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Arboreal Snail (Megaustenia imperator)Observer
loarieDescription
Very interesting snail with shell almost covered
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Vidler's Simnia (Simnia arcuata)Observer
divindkDescription
Found at about 60 feet. Multiple specimens, laying eggs and foraging.
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Genus ConuraObserver
jgw_atxDescription
At light sheet. Urban wooded neighborhood - Mostly Oak/Hackberry/Elm - about 100m from a small creek.
I'm super happy with this shot. Absolutely stunning animal.
Have more pics in case there may be enough detail to key it out. Would love to put a name on this photo :)
~4mm body length
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Gall and Forest Midges (Family Cecidomyiidae)Observer
cholmesphotoDescription
I came across a few instances of mosquitoes (I believe) hanging from a thread of silk. I haven't seen this before so will have to investigate this behavior.
Update: Turns out these are Midges hanging on spider silk waiting to mate. Thanks to all who responded below!
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possum11Description
feeding on Symplocos cochinchinensis tree in wet sclerophyll forest, 1000m elevation
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ellen5Description
I was convinced these were wasps at the time that I photographed them -- superb mimicry!
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Genus MacarostolaObserver
adri_lossoDescription
Very tiny but exceptionally beautiful. I'd love to ID it. Thanks in advance!
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Uropelma formosumObserver
aperturesciencebydanDescription
I have no idea what this is. There's entire orders of tiny arthropods I'm not familiar with beyond name and general morphology, but still, it's strange to get good clean shots of a thing and still have no idea what I'm looking at.
Edit: We have a professional ID! https://bugguide.net/node/view/1977688/bgimage
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Leaf Katydids (Subfamily Phaneropterinae)Observer
matheusmsantosDescription
Curious shot taken by my friend Vinícius Ferarezi (who's agreed with this publication) on the Kiss concert. A katydid (Phaneropterinae?) landed on the MIC hahahaha
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Genus HeteropternaObserver
airgelDescription
Peculiar behaviour. Got a few quick photos before they (presumably) woke up and flew off.
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Florida Bluet (Enallagma pollutum)Observer
stevecollinsDescription
Florida Bluet riding a sandwich through the inky void. This is not an altered photo, nor was this my sandwich.
magiccarpetride
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Genus PraonObserver
lee_i1978Description
Aphid of some sort but the suction cup structure beneath is what is confusing. Any ideas/information?
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Harlequin Ladybird (Harmonia axyridis)Observer
jacqui-nzDescription
Flew down and landed on the screen. I quickly searched for the species so it could be with its kin ;-)
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De Beer's Bolas Spider (Cladomelea debeeri)Observer
suncanaDescription
See her swinging her bolas: https://youtu.be/DKMrKwTNV5k
Some more wonderful photos of this lady by photographers much better then moi. She is quite a celebrity!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/101951926508391/permalink/4394361263934081/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/101951926508391/permalink/4397220953648112/
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Oregon Beaked Moss (Kindbergia oregana)Observer
rambryumDescription
habitat self-evident
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Dekay's Brownsnake (Storeria dekayi)Observer
manedwolfDescription
Taken years ago. Came out of the conch shell. Not sure if it's a night snake, but that's the closest I've seen.
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Genus RainbowiaObserver
andrew_allenDescription
What's going on here? Are the small red mites babies or parasites??
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Hexatoma albitarsisObserver
terrinorrisDescription
Note: I have photographed this Hexatomini at Cedar Bog in Champaign County, Ohio for at least 17 years. Always in the same area.
I've added two other observations; one from back in 2004.
Links to those observations:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/88273567
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/84762884
Here's an observation this year (2022) with better pics of wing venation. Same location.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/124010854
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Red-lined Bubble Snail (Bullina lineata)Observer
belairjoDescription
Length approx. 10mm
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White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis)Observer
patricialorenzDescription
rather comical positioning :P
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Blue Green Chiton (Chiton glaucus)Observer
emily_rDescription
A green chiton attached to a half crab. We observed this alien looking commensal beast while undertaking an intertidal survey on the reefs off Hawera. It made us jump when we first turned over the rock.
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Tiputinia (Tiputinia foetida)Observer
pbertnerDescription
Presumably a parasitic plant since no leaves were observed and no plants nearby.
