Daniel Parejo Pulido
@dapapu96.bsky.social
Behavioral Ecologist / Naturalist
Animal communication / Entomology
Animal communication / Entomology
Cyathus olla (Nidulariaceae), a group of fungi that look like tiny nests filled with “eggs”.
These “eggs” are peridioles, which contain the spores. When raindrops hit the cup, they are splashed out, helping the fungus disperse.
These “eggs” are peridioles, which contain the spores. When raindrops hit the cup, they are splashed out, helping the fungus disperse.
January 20, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Cyathus olla (Nidulariaceae), a group of fungi that look like tiny nests filled with “eggs”.
These “eggs” are peridioles, which contain the spores. When raindrops hit the cup, they are splashed out, helping the fungus disperse.
These “eggs” are peridioles, which contain the spores. When raindrops hit the cup, they are splashed out, helping the fungus disperse.
Trio of Ommatoiulus sp. (Julidae).
Male and female copulating, with a second male attempting to mate.
Identified by José D. Gilgado
Male and female copulating, with a second male attempting to mate.
Identified by José D. Gilgado
January 16, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Trio of Ommatoiulus sp. (Julidae).
Male and female copulating, with a second male attempting to mate.
Identified by José D. Gilgado
Male and female copulating, with a second male attempting to mate.
Identified by José D. Gilgado
Bassaniodes sp. (Thomisidae)
Alberto Narro det.
Alberto Narro det.
January 13, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Bassaniodes sp. (Thomisidae)
Alberto Narro det.
Alberto Narro det.
Pezotettix giornae
January 9, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Pezotettix giornae
January 7, 2026 at 7:33 AM
Candil / Friar's Cowl (Arisarum simorrhinum)
December 27, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Candil / Friar's Cowl (Arisarum simorrhinum)
Agallas en hoja de roble / Galls on an oak leaf
December 24, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Agallas en hoja de roble / Galls on an oak leaf
Sapo de espuelas / Iberian Spadefoot Toad (Pelobates cultripes)
Name derived from the black, hardened spur on its hind legs, which it uses for digging and burrowing
De la última salida con @bolindre.bsky.social
Name derived from the black, hardened spur on its hind legs, which it uses for digging and burrowing
De la última salida con @bolindre.bsky.social
December 22, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Sapo de espuelas / Iberian Spadefoot Toad (Pelobates cultripes)
Name derived from the black, hardened spur on its hind legs, which it uses for digging and burrowing
De la última salida con @bolindre.bsky.social
Name derived from the black, hardened spur on its hind legs, which it uses for digging and burrowing
De la última salida con @bolindre.bsky.social
Dung beetle / Escarabajo pelotero (Jekelius sp. or Thorectes sp.)
December 17, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Dung beetle / Escarabajo pelotero (Jekelius sp. or Thorectes sp.)
♂️ Cellar beetle / Escarabajo de las bodegas (Blaps hispanica)
December 15, 2025 at 6:45 AM
♂️ Cellar beetle / Escarabajo de las bodegas (Blaps hispanica)
Palpimanus gibbulus
December 12, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Palpimanus gibbulus
Parasol / Parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota sp.)
December 3, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Parasol / Parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota sp.)
Chinche acuática / Common Water-Measurer (Hydrometra stagnorum)
December 1, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Chinche acuática / Common Water-Measurer (Hydrometra stagnorum)
Calliptamus sp.
October 1, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Calliptamus sp.
Praying mantis / Mantis religiosa
September 29, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Praying mantis / Mantis religiosa
Scaurus sp. (Tenebrionidae)
September 8, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Scaurus sp. (Tenebrionidae)
Red-veined Darter / Alguacil común (Sympetrum fonscolombii)
August 29, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Red-veined Darter / Alguacil común (Sympetrum fonscolombii)
Perfect camouflage (Sphingonotus azurescens)
August 27, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Perfect camouflage (Sphingonotus azurescens)
Acrotylus patruelis
Ginés Rodríguez det.
Ginés Rodríguez det.
August 22, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Acrotylus patruelis
Ginés Rodríguez det.
Ginés Rodríguez det.
Centinela Esbelta / Epaulet Skimmer (Orthetrum chrysostigma)
August 20, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Centinela Esbelta / Epaulet Skimmer (Orthetrum chrysostigma)
Villa sp. (Bombyliidae)
August 18, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Villa sp. (Bombyliidae)
Western Dappled White / Blanquiverdosa común (Euchloe crameri)
August 13, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Western Dappled White / Blanquiverdosa común (Euchloe crameri)
Sawfly (Megalodontes sp. - Symphyta)
August 11, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Sawfly (Megalodontes sp. - Symphyta)
♀️ Langosta egipcia / Egyptian locust (Anacridium aegyptium) ovipositando
August 8, 2025 at 6:31 AM
♀️ Langosta egipcia / Egyptian locust (Anacridium aegyptium) ovipositando
Sátiro moreno / Tree Grayling (Hipparchia statilinus)
August 6, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Sátiro moreno / Tree Grayling (Hipparchia statilinus)