oooh! This is a fantastic article! Thanks for the heads up.

What’s in a Name? For These Snails, Legal Protection

What if the name written into legal protections isn't a valid taxonomic name? Is the species unprotected? Some fantastic on-site indigenous/academic collaboration and quotes www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/s...

Today's moment of #NatureZen 🟢

Subfamily Adelinae The Adelidae or fairy longhorn moths are a family of monotrysian moths in the lepidopteran infraorder Heteroneura. Most species have at least partially metallic patterns coloration and are diurnal, so...

More about these wee moths www.inaturalist.org/taxa/512415-...

Longhorn Moths are such adorable little weirdos 😍

Done! 🙂

a person is holding a green grasshopper in their hand with the word cube visible in the background Alt: a person is holding a green katydid in their hand, the katydid is waving its front legs around

Hey you! I am still on the market for jobs this fall! I am an entomologist who specializes in inclusive biology teaching (15+ semesters of collegiate instruction) and a broad array of research skills spanning collection & ID, molecular work (RNAi, Genomics), and phenotyping (behavior, physiology)🧪

ooooh! Jelly!

@stealingfromwizards.com @beebrookshire.bsky.social Relevant to your interests 🙂🦝

Metallic gray/green bee very thoroughly covered with yellow pollen on California poppy flower. California poppies are usually completely orange but many like this one have half-yellow petals.

Metallic gray/green bee very thoroughly covered with yellow pollen on California poppy flower. California poppies are usually completely orange but many like this one have half-yellow petals.

Metallic gray/green bee very thoroughly covered with yellow pollen on California poppy flower. California poppies are usually completely orange but many like this one have half-yellow petals.

Metallic gray/green bee very thoroughly covered with yellow pollen on California poppy flower. California poppies are usually completely orange but many like this one have half-yellow petals.

Bees are bad at camouflage? Well then how do you exp- wait, where did she go? 🤔 🥷[Dialictus bee + California poppy, Alameda, CA 4-14-26] #bees #nativebees

I am so glad that you wrote about hermit crabs! Writing about how they are all wild caught has been on my to-do list forever. Will be sharing with lots of folks 🦀

THIS for all my friends wondering what the heck I am doing these days.

Ummmmm I just sent an email to a NY reporter about all the errors in their head lice article. So... yes?
*hangs head in shame*
*but also seriously they were big errors*

"Hi! I'm your Starbucks AI. What are you in the mood to--"

"WASP CUP"

We had lots of rain the past few days until the break yesterday. There was still a chilly wind as you can see but this little Lasioglossum kincaidii would not be deterred. [Alameda, CA 4-13-26] #bees #nativebees

Me, looking at my to do list this morning 📝

Do you love soil organisms? I mean LUV them?? ♥️

Your love will complete with that of photographers Andy Murray @mesofauna.bsky.social & Frank Ashwood @frankashwood.bsky.social

They sat with @mitemonica.bsky.social to talk why & how they do what they do in the current issue!

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Someday!! Visiting you is on my bucket list 😀🪣

EVERYONE needs a glitter weevil on their timeline, amirite?

ooh! Congrats!! 👍

(the tagged butterfly movement, not the researchers 😀)

We Can Now Track Individual Monarch Butterflies. It’s a Revelation.

I am a little obsessed with monarchs after hearing a talk from one of the researchers using these new tags. Download the Project Monarch app to keep an eye on their movement! www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/s...

Monarch (Danaus plexippus) The monarch butterfly or simply monarch (Danaus plexippus) is a milkweed butterfly (subfamily Danainae) in the family Nymphalidae. Other common names depending on region include milkweed, common tiger...

Whoa! I just saw a monarch butterfly pass through my yard. I think the high winds gave it a boost. They normally don't show up here until mid May! (1/2) www.inaturalist.org/taxa/48662-D...

ooohh lovely cover! 😍

Whoa, that cover is amazing!

Ehrmagerd 😍🐛

Ehrmagerd 😍🐛

Nice!

Why Are Bees Coming Out of the Ground?! YouTube video by Ant Lab

New from @dradriansmith.bsky.social: Ground Bees! Those tiny little holes are native bees -- they are solitary, gentle, and nest in the ground. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jje1...

A bit more about monarchs and the border wall planned to run through the National Butterfly Center