Alys Jarvela PhD
@amazingspidermom.bsky.social
A scientist studying insect-host plant interactions and a gardener working to preserve biodiversity
Mourning a box turtle that I found on a hike and took to a wildlife rehab center. He didn't respond to antibiotics treatment and passed away after a week in care. I am grateful to the professionals who do their best. They do not receive govt funding so please donate to a center near you.
October 22, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Mourning a box turtle that I found on a hike and took to a wildlife rehab center. He didn't respond to antibiotics treatment and passed away after a week in care. I am grateful to the professionals who do their best. They do not receive govt funding so please donate to a center near you.
I'm giving a lunchtime presentation at work on monarch fall migration and my six year old says "that sounds like a nice lil' treat.... For YOU"
October 16, 2025 at 12:58 PM
I'm giving a lunchtime presentation at work on monarch fall migration and my six year old says "that sounds like a nice lil' treat.... For YOU"
Challenge: post your last photo taken in DC to show what a hellhole it is
August 12, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Challenge: post your last photo taken in DC to show what a hellhole it is
Child- can you send that caterpillar picture to my mom so she can send it to Miss Alys and ask what it is?
Me- ......I am Miss Alys.....
Me- ......I am Miss Alys.....
August 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Child- can you send that caterpillar picture to my mom so she can send it to Miss Alys and ask what it is?
Me- ......I am Miss Alys.....
Me- ......I am Miss Alys.....
Multiple ebony jewelwing sightings today 🎉
June 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Multiple ebony jewelwing sightings today 🎉
It turns out I still don't really know any Japanese after a whole year
June 18, 2025 at 1:15 AM
It turns out I still don't really know any Japanese after a whole year
My garden is my small act of rebellion where I find a bit of hope these days
June 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
My garden is my small act of rebellion where I find a bit of hope these days
Happy birthday to these little scamps who are eating all of my dill even though I have tons and tons of zizia
June 6, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Happy birthday to these little scamps who are eating all of my dill even though I have tons and tons of zizia
This lady comes for breakfast every morning and it's the best
June 5, 2025 at 11:05 AM
This lady comes for breakfast every morning and it's the best
Mine (from Earth Sangha) is going!
May 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Mine (from Earth Sangha) is going!
So exciting!!! Snowberry clearwing caterpillars at my little lepidopteran b&b
May 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
So exciting!!! Snowberry clearwing caterpillars at my little lepidopteran b&b
What a treat to spend a work day behind the scenes learning plant propagation tricks at the national arboretum
April 23, 2025 at 9:09 PM
What a treat to spend a work day behind the scenes learning plant propagation tricks at the national arboretum
Didn't know there was a trout-lily miner bee before today, but it was a thrill to discover it
March 31, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Didn't know there was a trout-lily miner bee before today, but it was a thrill to discover it
Gonna end some garlic mustard with my new friend
March 23, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Gonna end some garlic mustard with my new friend
Field season is coming
March 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Field season is coming
For World Wildlife Day, I'll be speaking to a girl scout group about pollinator habitat and will get them planting VA native wildflowers
March 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
For World Wildlife Day, I'll be speaking to a girl scout group about pollinator habitat and will get them planting VA native wildflowers
I super felt this Gentry Mullen piece at the Kansas City library today
February 21, 2025 at 1:55 AM
I super felt this Gentry Mullen piece at the Kansas City library today
My best spider picture because I think it was implied. Don't worry- a week from now I'll be posting about my big Japan trip
November 23, 2024 at 12:13 PM
My best spider picture because I think it was implied. Don't worry- a week from now I'll be posting about my big Japan trip