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Zerene
@zerene.bsky.social
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My Mother used to always say…
“Tell me who you run with and I’ll tell you who you are”!
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Zerene @zerene.bsky.social · May 28
I think we should call it “The gulf of Fritillary”.
1st visit of 2025 🥳
#butterflies #lepidoptera
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An orange butterfly sipping nectar in the warmth of the sunshine.
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grays.art
Thank goodness it’s Fly-day. We made it!

Ceraunus Blue butterfly
(Hemiargus ceraunus)

Sugden Regional Park
Naples, Florida 11-5-25

#flyday #eastcoastkin #BugSky #native #insects #Lepidoptera #butterflies #flowers #macro #photography #macroPhotography #nature #naturePhotography #art #florida #bugs
A small butterfly is perched on a flower. The butterfly's wings are partially open, displaying a pattern with small black spots and a distinctive orange and black eye spot near the lower edge. Its antennae are long and thin, with black and white segments. The flower has a conical shape with a reddish-brown hue and small white florets at the top. The butterfly's legs are positioned on the flower, providing stability. The background is blurred, highlighting the butterfly and the flower in the foreground.
November 14, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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wa-moths.bsky.social
Hestiochora occidentalis

A species of Forester moth endemic to temperate regions of Western Australia. This beautiful male was seen in our Perth Hills garden last week.
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #nature #inaturalist
Top view of a moth that is generally black with a red band at the neck and several white stripes on the abdomen. The antennae are large and feathered
November 14, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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soph0517.bsky.social
What you looking at? Captured earlier in the week - not to many for the pound this time of year but wee lady happy to support #InsectThursday #macro #macrophotography #photography #AlphabetChallenge #WeekTforTelevision

Bugs (1995–1999)
November 13, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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radleybalko.bsky.social
According to the car wash owner, agents arrested employees before they could obtain their documentation from their work lockers. So many were likely here legally.

Here's hoping this article on Zac boasting about how he ruined some immigrants' lives follows him around for a very long time.
BU College Republicans president says he called ICE to ‘detain these criminals’ at Allston Car Wash
The president of Boston University College Republicans wrote on X he called the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement requesting it detain employees at Allston Car Wash, the site of a Nov. 4 raid w...
dailyfreepress.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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casendems.bsky.social
This #WorldKindessDay, let's spread kindness that fills plates and hearts. Support your local food banks and let's work together to fight and end hunger.
November 13, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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carlo1962.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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calfire.bsky.social
🌧️ Storms are moving through California with heavy rain in the north and wet weather shifting south this weekend.

Expect localized flooding, strong winds, and possible thunderstorms, with a risk of debris flows near burn areas.

Stay safe, California, and stay weather aware.

#CAwx #CALFIRE #Storm
November 12, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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A good mix of autumn moths in the North Hampshire garden last night with 76 of 25. Palpita vitrealis was the only scarcer migrant. Max garden count of 11 Red-green Carpet was notable. Couldn't resist a photo session with this nicely marked Chestnut. #TeamMoth
November 7, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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saintmaker.bsky.social
“Sharing is Caring”

#BirdOfTheDay #Fluffy
November 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Follow me.
November 6, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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greenwingstours.bsky.social
Another pair of phone pics sent back from our group in Bolivia. Looks like they're having a blast! An incredible bonanza of both butterflies & moths & the tour has only just begun! 🦋
November 4, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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mikemelton.bsky.social
A cool moth I found yesterday in the mountains above San Jose #CostaRica. I think it's in the genus Paradirphia, but not 100% certain.

#bugsky #moths #insects #nature
Close-up of a hairy brown moth resting on a dark surface, showing shaggy head fur with pink tufts and thin yellow antennae.
November 1, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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ncccnc.bsky.social
It’s National Bison Day — and these massive animals deserve a celebration proportional to their size! Learn more about bison and their impact on grassland ecosystems at natureconservancy.ca/bringing-bis... 🌾
November 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Feliz Día de los Muertos, California!

Today, we honor our loved ones who’ve passed — building ofrendas, sharing stories, and celebrating the joy and love they brought into our lives.

May their memories continue to guide and inspire us.
CALIFORNIA CELEBRATES DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS
November 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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imaginal-discs.bsky.social
Happy Halloween from this orbweaver ( Araneus andrewsi) 🎃 🕷️ 🕸️ 👻
October 31, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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carlo1962.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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aurumnostrum.bsky.social
Crocallis tusciaria
31/10/2024
C Serbia
October 31, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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wa-moths.bsky.social
It’s the last day of #Arachtober so a few #spider posts seems appropriate 🕷️

First up is this beautiful Common Peacock Spider (Maratus pavonis), one of jumping spiders endemic to Australia. It’s the males of the species that are so brightly coloured
#ausinverts #wildoz #arachnids #inaturalist
Picture of a small spider with a very colourful abdomen in blues, reds and browns
October 30, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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ukbms.bsky.social
We're thrilled to share this film featuring some of the dedicated volunteers who monitor butterflies for the UKBMS

A huge thank you to them, and everyone who's supported the scheme over the last 50 years.
#UKBMS50

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Celebrating 50 years of butterfly monitoring
YouTube video by Butterfly Conservation
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October 30, 2025 at 9:56 AM
zerene.bsky.social
#NationalCatDay
Somebody’s watching you!
#caturday
An orange striped tabby cat peers through a fence with only one eye visible; a neighborhood spy no doubt.
October 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
zerene.bsky.social
Recent rain has created a “faux spring” with summer temps in the 90’s and new visitors! Happy #insectthursday #bugsky and #sundayyellow to all.
A bright yellow butterfly sips nectar from a red trumpet shaped flower during what appears to be a second spring due to uncharacteristic rain several weeks ago!
October 30, 2025 at 2:19 PM
zerene.bsky.social
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#earlyvoting #YesProp50 #Prop50 #BallotDropOff #pollinglocations #votingcenters #californiavoters #californiaelection #voteearly #ElectionRigging #Electionriggingresponseact
Latino voters in California fear ICE could show up near polls
Gov. Gavin Newsom has stoked existing fears that immigration agents could show up near California polls to intimidate voters on Proposition 50.
calmatters.org
October 28, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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governor.ca.gov
2,500 pantries supported across the state
$80M in state funds fast-tracked for distribution
390 @calvolunteers.bsky.social — with hundreds more waiting in the wings
And National Guard men and women deployed, proud to be the good guys

We will not just let Californians in need go hungry.
October 28, 2025 at 10:24 PM
zerene.bsky.social
CALIFORNIA: Please VOTE BY MAIL if you can!

www.kqed.org/news/1206144...
#Prop50 #Proposition50 #resist
Newsom Says Trump Is ‘Rigging the Election’ With Federal Poll Monitors | KQED
In an interview with KQED, Gov. Gavin Newsom warned the Trump administration is laying the groundwork to question the results of California’s Proposition 50 vote.
www.kqed.org
October 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM