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For people who like the more "maligned" creatures, such as insects, reptiles, amphibians, sea life etc.

For people who like the more "maligned" creatures, such as insects, reptiles, amphibians, sea life etc.

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Aug 7, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by Leafhead
4th instar Cecropia Moth caterpillars
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Aug 9, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by Allamanda
the best picture I've ever managed of the Little Brown Pelican, close to my house.
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Aug 9, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by Remi
Not an actual critter, but one of the tasks for the GISH ( scavenger hunt I did last week was make an insect out of bread. I give you rhinoceros bread beetle!
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Aug 11, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by Insectra
This is one of my favorite North American butterflies: the buckeye. They are local, but uncommon. Occasionally, we will have an irruptive year and they will be abundant. But then they're generally rare in the following years. This morning I ...
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Aug 11, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by Leafhead
"Julian Bichir"
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Aug 11, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by Zster
This tree frog has been living near our front porch, serenading, since early spring. Twice he's hitched rides into our house when I've brought in the watering can for refill at the kitchen sink. Makes my day whenever I see him! (photo courtesy of my ...
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Aug 11, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by Insectra
Some of the neat critters I saw tonight. A well-marked caddisfly Eulithis sp. Moth Pyrausta sp. Moth Schinia rivulosa Green mantisfly Young Chinese mantis Orange sulfur butterfly, sleeping Newly metamorphosed bullfrog
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Aug 12, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by AmiSue
Elwood is vey pleased that my hibiscus finally flowered! "Keep 'em coming mama!"
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Aug 12, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by Allamanda
I hope this works - amazing GIF of gorgeous beetles:
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Aug 12, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by ZantiMisfit
Anyone Know What Kind of Bird This Is??
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Aug 13, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by AstralSmoke
Another moth that was freed from bondage. I love the way the light was shining through its wings.
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Aug 14, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by Allamanda
Another GIF - Butterflies of N America!
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Aug 14, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by Rufus_Maximus
This probably doesn't look that impressive to anybody outside of the UK, but trust me, around these parts this is a massive spider (Eratigena atrica I believe). Can of Monster for reference.
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Aug 14, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by Leafhead
Some sights from this year's Blooms & Butterflies at Olbrich Gardens in Monona, WI Julia, two view Zebra Longwing Monarch White Peacock Malachite, 5 views. Can you tell i loooooove the last one? All these i remember from Florida, but the Malachite is...
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Aug 14, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by Leafhead
Strolling in the outdoor gardens at Olbrich Silver Spotted Skipper Toad Peck's Skipper Silver Spotted Skipper, side view Monarch on Asclepias tuberosa Cabbage White Eastern Black Swallowtail on Fennel
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Aug 15, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by AmiSue
Having spent time late at night rescuing tiny bullfrogs from a construction site , my son ( caught and moved them to a nearby lake, had to scale a fence to do it) - at home washing up he hears splashing in the back yard! Armed with a stick he ...
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Aug 16, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by Insectra
I'm moving my sleeves tonight, in preparation for vacation. I think this has been my best year for polyphemus caterpillars in a long time. Here are a few shots of some of "the gang". I'm sleeving them on scarlet oak and they are doing beautifully!...
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Aug 16, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by Allamanda
A wonderful Iguana Chart, hand painted by Gabriel Ugueto. I know 6 of these from the islands I have lived on.
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Aug 20, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by Zster
Imperials! Have TWO Imperial Moths (Eacles imperialis) on my front door today. We've seen more of these, Polyphemus, and Luna Moths this year than prior years! I love living where I do, AWAY from pesticides that reduce insect numbers...
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Aug 25, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by FatherOfNyx
I found an ant mimic jumping spider today. I spotted it when I was bug hunting with my daughter. This is only the 3rd one I've seen in my life, but they are pretty much my favorite. Mostly because they combine my two favorite insects.. ants and ...
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Aug 27, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by Insectra
My first Atlas moth eclosed! It's a boy!! Isn't he incredible? Look at those perfect "snake head" markings on his wingtips.
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Aug 29, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by Insectra
Now I have two males.... And 15 more pupae to go! I'm taking these boys to a couple of local classrooms this afternoon.
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Sep 1, 2019Sep 2019

Posted by Besalbub
First photo post : cat ate mouse , cat puked up mouse , mouse grew fungus
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Sep 1, 2019Sep 2019

Posted by Insectra
Some end-of-August beauties. Katydid--you can see one of its hearing receptors on that left front leg Virginia creeper sphinx caterpillar (Darapsa myron) Io moth caterpillar (Automeris io) Ailanthus webworm moth (Atteva aurea)
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Sep 1, 2019Sep 2019

Posted by Besalbub
Browns island burned last spring the one remaining bull that I've seen . There were cows pigs sheep goats and horse's . I've seen a few horse's and the bull .
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Posted by dalefvictorThis is a picture of Tigger, he has been sick for a while.

Posted by BudgieSo one night my brother finds a carpet python inside, the other night I nearly trod on one coming in the door, tonight there was one in the chicken coop.

Posted by BudgieSo one night my brother finds a carpet python inside, the other night I nearly trod on one coming in the door, tonight there was one in the chicken coop.

Posted by ZsterMy first Monarch since moving here! I started a butterfly garden two years ago, specifically targeting monarchs and swallowtails.

Posted by InsectraThis is my girl Space Ghost (I thought she was a male when I named her).

Posted by InsectraThis is my girl Space Ghost (I thought she was a male when I named her).

Posted by InsectraThis is my girl Space Ghost (I thought she was a male when I named her).

Posted by InsectraA cute grey treefrog (Hyla versicolor) that I found in my birch tree, this afternoon. His camouflage was great and I only discovered him when I heard him calling.

Posted by InsectraA cute grey treefrog (Hyla versicolor) that I found in my birch tree, this afternoon. His camouflage was great and I only discovered him when I heard him calling.

Posted by InsectraA cute grey treefrog (Hyla versicolor) that I found in my birch tree, this afternoon. His camouflage was great and I only discovered him when I heard him calling.

Posted by InsectraA cute grey treefrog (Hyla versicolor) that I found in my birch tree, this afternoon. His camouflage was great and I only discovered him when I heard him calling.

Posted by InsectraA cute grey treefrog (Hyla versicolor) that I found in my birch tree, this afternoon. His camouflage was great and I only discovered him when I heard him calling.

Posted by InsectraSpring amphibian migration in Pennsylvania is well under way! Most of these are Jefferson's salamanders, one of our earliest moving amphibians and a species of special concern in Pennsylvania.

Posted by InsectraSpring amphibian migration in Pennsylvania is well under way! Most of these are Jefferson's salamanders, one of our earliest moving amphibians and a species of special concern in Pennsylvania.

Posted by InsectraSpring amphibian migration in Pennsylvania is well under way! Most of these are Jefferson's salamanders, one of our earliest moving amphibians and a species of special concern in Pennsylvania.

Posted by InsectraSpring amphibian migration in Pennsylvania is well under way! Most of these are Jefferson's salamanders, one of our earliest moving amphibians and a species of special concern in Pennsylvania.

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