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backstripes
@backstripes.bsky.social
An account for hobby projects. Main account: @meerwolfrenders.bsky.social
Pfp was my first webkinz as a kid. I named him backstripes.
Mostly posts about my caterpillars here.
SFW only. Autistic, agender. They/she
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This, is Bugalugs! From last month
I have 3 other pet woolly bears, but they’re all hibernating outside under a tarp right now… 😭 I miss them!

I’ve decided to take up the hobby of keeping woollies, and I’m excited to share that journey here
#caterpillars
Yesterday I decided that I’m going to remake the moth. I think I used too many different beads and I want to try making a simpler design

Working on the wings has become very meticulous, trying to match the level of detail on the body. I tried two different ways but I’m not enjoying the process :/
February 11, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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This lover is Susanna🖤❤️🖤
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#valloween #valentinesday #fiberart #softsculpture #moth
February 11, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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🦟 This week, discover the unique ornaments of Ficalbia uniformis (Theobald, 1904) ⬇️!
Explore details and distribution on GBIF🌱: https://www.gbif.org/species/1649366 .
Fascinating diversity of #mosquitoes !

Photos by @nil-rahola.bsky.social

#Entomology #Biodiversity 🧪🌐
February 11, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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My art shop has a collection of inexpensive original miniatures in a variety of nature subjects.
Good news for buyers in the USA, your art will be sent duty paid, and art is exempt from the tariffs!
folksy.com/find/shop/th...

#NatureArt #Drawing #Miniature #Painting #Artwork #GiftIdeas #bsnm
February 11, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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A not-completely-exhaustive illustration of our winter shorebirds, but these are the species that you’re most likely to see during winter around Teesmouth (northeast England).
🐡🪶
#birdingNortheast
February 11, 2026 at 4:48 PM
I couldn't resist 🖤
February 4, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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My handmade lepidoptera collection of hair clips, pins and magnets. I've been working so hard on the designs, so I am really happy to finally show them. 🦋😭 They are available in my Ko-fi shop as made to order items!
#hairaccessories #butterflies #moths #lepidoptera #polymerclay #crafts #hairclips
February 2, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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Here’s a spread of art prints available on my site.
Smaller prints are $15 and larger ones are $20.
Every little bit helps us so so much!

www.danielledoctor.com

#art #artshop #availableart #prints #oilpainting #landscape #smallart #flowers #chickens
January 14, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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The Night Hunters. A spread for my new book STREAMS: An Illustrated Guide, coming in September, 2026 from Yale University Press.
🧪🌿🌎🪶🐡 #wildlife #scicomm #sciviz #wildlifeart #illustration #scientificillustration #natureart #visualscicomm #sciviz #scicomm #birds #owls #herons #birdart
February 4, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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The design for my papercraft book of endangered/rare moths and butterflies (Page Street Publishing/Macmillan) is SO CLOSE to being done and I can’t wait to start showing y’all sneak peeks! Here’s a look at the Bathurst Coppers to tide us over. #sciart #entomology #paperart #butterfly
February 4, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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Rescued a lizard who was out in the cold, having lost its tail. I thought he was dead just laying there on his back in the cold wet grass but with overnight care he’s doing well. He will stay with us until the weather warms up a bit. So I’m off to find more insects & worms for his super
February 4, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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For the #FebruArty theme of #fancy, does it get much fancier in the dog world?

(...and if you saw the version of this with the typo, no you didn't. I am not in a state of mind at the moment to allow typos to stand😭😅)
February 4, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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Tower Fall Released!

This new DLC map is part of the v3.0 update -- yes, we have finally released WolfQuest version 3 -- yes, that's WolfQuest 3 -- a mere nine years after we announced Tower Fall back in January 2017. Learn all about it! youtu.be/N-0ZMyJjKvI
Tower Fall Released!
YouTube video by WolfQuest
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January 28, 2026 at 10:15 PM
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🦟 This week, discover the unique ornaments of Aedes geniculatus (Olivier, 1791) ⬇️!
Explore details and distribution on GBIF🌱: https://www.gbif.org/species/1651525 .
Fascinating diversity of #mosquitoes !

Photos by @nil-rahola.bsky.social

#Entomology #Biodiversity 🧪🌐
January 28, 2026 at 10:15 AM
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Did you know #honeybees have 5 eyes? Make our Honey Bee paper model to see them & learn more about these amazing #pollinators! Find out more here: buff.ly/HGmSdCN
Deutsch: buff.ly/gviwvoU

#EduSky #honigbienen #insects #iteachbio #scienceteacher #Naturwissenschaften #BiologieLehrer
January 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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First completed art of 2026! It's a leafhopper assassin bug, Zelus renardii. #entomology #Bugsky #SciArt
January 28, 2026 at 7:47 AM
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Luna Moth Rug 🌙

Another tufted rug piece made, my most recent one 💫✨

I learned my lesson in finer details. A lot more difficult to tuft and carve 😮‍💨 and takes a lot more time.

I still am very proud of it though.

#fiberart #art #moths #mothart #rugs #rugtufting #tuftingart #rugart #acrylic
January 28, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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I sculpted and wired a ceramic mushroom lamp!
#ceramics
January 28, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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Don't mind me, taking my little weevils out for the day.

#indiedev #gamedev #blender #substancepainter #beetle #bugs #insects #game #artist #solodev
January 28, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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The next four bugs from the Ancient Arthropods campaign!

Now that all goals are unlocked, here is a small introduction to them all!
All in all, beetles have changed very little through millions of years, how beautifully weird!

> www.backerkit.com/c/projects/e...

#enamelpins #SciArt #insects
January 27, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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Tardigrades in Space Wikipedia page.

I thought tardigrades were well known but I once sold #sciart at a microbiology conference & was surprised that there were folks there who had not heard of the mighty tardigrades, so I am happy to introduce you if new to you

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tardigr...
January 27, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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Sea glass butterflies 🦋
January 27, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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Take a moment to remember the good things in life; I know it’s hard to do this, when it feels like the world is tipping this way & that, but if my little mouse can help you connect with “la vie en rose” again just for a moment, then my job as an artist is done for today 🩷
January 27, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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I process a lot of what’s going on around me through insects. Inspired by a good friend I made this drawing of a bombardier beetle spraying acid at ice. Abolish ICE
January 25, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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January 23, 2026 at 4:32 PM