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Medford C. Mellington
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Love for all things invertebrate!
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Lol @ D holes
emeraldashborer.bsky.social Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · May 21
One of the most apparent signs of #EmeraldAshBorer infestation is the D-shaped exit holes they leave behind after emerging as adults.🌎🧪🍁

It is important to look for signs such as this and report them immediately if you suspect your tree is infected.

Learn more: www.emeraldashborer.info
#Entomology
Infographic with a picture of an Emerald Ash Borer inside of an ash tree. It says, "EAB EXIT HOLES: In late spring and early summer, adult emerald ash borer beetles emerge from infested ash trees, leaving behind distinct, D-shaped exit holes. These holes are about 1/8 inch wide and their unique shape is a key indicator of EAB activity. Catching these signs early can help prevent further spread and tree loss."
May 22, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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Weevils are the cutest!

Lixus rubellus
Fort Garland, Colorado
July 2020

#bugpics #bugs #entomology #invertebrates #insects #weevils #weevil #beetles #cute
A copper-colored Lixus rubellus beetle perched majestically on top of my finger. It is about the width of my fingernail. It has a long nose-like protuberance with short antennae at the end, extending from between its eyes. That's is the key to its cuteness.
January 27, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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#entomology #invertebrates #insects #bugs #wasps #mutillidae
January 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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This is my 3rd try uploading, if there's no sound then idk wtf 😅

Anyway, this little creature is in my top 10 favorite animals! I look forward to their late summer clicks as they "sing" for a mate!
December 11, 2024 at 12:54 AM
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Read the full story on our website: biodiversitycouncil.org.au/news/austral...

#conservation #entomology #insect #invertebrates #extinction
New study finds Australia's extinction tally is far greater than previously recognised | Biodiversity Council Australia
Between one to three species of insects and other native invertebrates, such as pollinators and other beneficial species like earthworms, are becoming extinct in Australia every week, and about 9000 h...
biodiversitycouncil.org.au
December 9, 2024 at 11:24 PM
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🦟 This week, discover the unique ornaments of Aedes ochraceus (Theobald, 1901) ⬇️!
Explore details and distribution on GBIF🌱: https://www.gbif.org/species/1652023 Fascinating diversity of #mosquitoes !

Photos by @nil-rahola.bsky.social

#Entomology #Biodiversity 🧪
A photographic plate of Aedes ochraceus (Theobald, 1901)
December 10, 2024 at 9:44 AM
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Isoptera evolved from Cryptocercus woodroaches 150M years ago. Modern families diverged in Cretaceous. Gut symbionts enable wood digestion. 3000+ species, all eusocial. Major ecosystem engineers in tropics. 🧪
#Entomology #Evolution
December 10, 2024 at 12:15 PM
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When They Hear Plants Crying, Moths Make a Decision www.nytimes.com/2024/12/06/s...
When They Hear Plants Crying, Moths Make a Decision
A new study suggests that the insects rely on the sounds made by distressed vegetation to guide important reproductive choices.
www.nytimes.com
December 8, 2024 at 8:21 PM
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Little friend found in my dipper. 🥰
#insects #invertebrates #entomology #dragonfly #freshwater #macroinvertebrates
December 8, 2024 at 7:50 PM
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A big ol' stick insect is a rare find for me! I came across it a few summers ago while working near Battle Creek, MI

#entomology #invertebrates #insects #bugs
December 4, 2024 at 11:10 PM
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Who doesn't love a chonky caterpillar?

Sphinx moth caterpillar, possibly a Waved Sphinx (Ceratomia undulosa)

#invertebrates #entomology
November 25, 2024 at 4:00 PM
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Painted lady (Vanessa cardui) is the most largely distributed butterfly.

I'd love to learn other names for this butterfly that occurs in Central America, North America, Africa, Europe and Asia.

#entomology #invertebrates
A closed-wing side view of a painted lady butterfly on top of a thistle flower. It is drinking nectar from the flower
November 25, 2024 at 3:58 PM