Keith
@pekania.bsky.social
🍂 Programmer, bioinformatics student (Bsc.) @ ULaval
🌿 Naturalist, focusing on amateur entomology and bryology.
🌲 Working in data and GIS in forestry research
🪲 He/him | 21 | 🏳️🌈
🇨🇦 | FR/EN OK
icon by @justicerank
🌿 Naturalist, focusing on amateur entomology and bryology.
🌲 Working in data and GIS in forestry research
🪲 He/him | 21 | 🏳️🌈
🇨🇦 | FR/EN OK
icon by @justicerank
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Gorgeous Caracal submitted and added to the index thanks to Arkady! Thank you so much!
December 23, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Gorgeous Caracal submitted and added to the index thanks to Arkady! Thank you so much!
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Invertebrate Tarot Illustrations
Card 3: The High Priestess
Behold the Cassia's Owlet! Adorned with bright colors and an even bolder crown, the she retreats into her opaque chrysalis only to emerge as the large and winged adult.
Card 3: The High Priestess
Behold the Cassia's Owlet! Adorned with bright colors and an even bolder crown, the she retreats into her opaque chrysalis only to emerge as the large and winged adult.
February 12, 2024 at 9:33 PM
Invertebrate Tarot Illustrations
Card 3: The High Priestess
Behold the Cassia's Owlet! Adorned with bright colors and an even bolder crown, the she retreats into her opaque chrysalis only to emerge as the large and winged adult.
Card 3: The High Priestess
Behold the Cassia's Owlet! Adorned with bright colors and an even bolder crown, the she retreats into her opaque chrysalis only to emerge as the large and winged adult.
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I love how even the most miniscule of wasps still have the "must meticulously groom the antennae" programming. Little orange encyrtid demonstrates:
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February 7, 2024 at 4:36 AM
I love how even the most miniscule of wasps still have the "must meticulously groom the antennae" programming. Little orange encyrtid demonstrates:
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attention new people: you are legally required to post one cute bug before you proceed. show me your bug.
February 7, 2024 at 3:57 AM
attention new people: you are legally required to post one cute bug before you proceed. show me your bug.
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Wood frog. This year's Valentine's Day comic.
February 5, 2024 at 2:01 PM
Wood frog. This year's Valentine's Day comic.
Going to try to post more with the influx of activity due to the public launch- wish I had recent live invert observations to share (I do have a backlog of specimens to process and ID), winter here is sad. But at least I've got birds- here are some Snorbs (snow bunting orbs) 🪶
February 6, 2024 at 11:41 PM
Going to try to post more with the influx of activity due to the public launch- wish I had recent live invert observations to share (I do have a backlog of specimens to process and ID), winter here is sad. But at least I've got birds- here are some Snorbs (snow bunting orbs) 🪶
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Ga'ga karisu, Saipan Reed-Warbler (Acrocephalus hiwae) is a critically endangered species found in the Northern Mariana Islands. Though few remain due to habitat loss, they fill the air with their rich melodic songs in those places where they can still hold on. 🎨🪶🐡🌎
February 6, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Ga'ga karisu, Saipan Reed-Warbler (Acrocephalus hiwae) is a critically endangered species found in the Northern Mariana Islands. Though few remain due to habitat loss, they fill the air with their rich melodic songs in those places where they can still hold on. 🎨🪶🐡🌎
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#InsertAnInvert2024
Relationships - Courtship
Despite their reputation, scorpions have a soft side people don't hear enough about.
They engage in complex mating rituals that involve vibrating while holding hands. Sometimes they even lock each other's mouthparts, essentially kissing. 🎨 🐡
Relationships - Courtship
Despite their reputation, scorpions have a soft side people don't hear enough about.
They engage in complex mating rituals that involve vibrating while holding hands. Sometimes they even lock each other's mouthparts, essentially kissing. 🎨 🐡
February 2, 2024 at 2:36 PM
#InsertAnInvert2024
Relationships - Courtship
Despite their reputation, scorpions have a soft side people don't hear enough about.
They engage in complex mating rituals that involve vibrating while holding hands. Sometimes they even lock each other's mouthparts, essentially kissing. 🎨 🐡
Relationships - Courtship
Despite their reputation, scorpions have a soft side people don't hear enough about.
They engage in complex mating rituals that involve vibrating while holding hands. Sometimes they even lock each other's mouthparts, essentially kissing. 🎨 🐡
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The people wanted moth pins… and they’re finally happening! They’ll be in my sh0p update TOMORROW, February 2nd @ 11:00 am PST! 🦋🌸✨
February 2, 2024 at 2:58 AM
The people wanted moth pins… and they’re finally happening! They’ll be in my sh0p update TOMORROW, February 2nd @ 11:00 am PST! 🦋🌸✨
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Adult Grey Seal (Female) Added to the site thanks to Collaborator K.F.W !
January 24, 2024 at 10:15 PM
Adult Grey Seal (Female) Added to the site thanks to Collaborator K.F.W !
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🦋 INVERTOBER 2023 🦋
Back by popular demand, Invertober, an invert-themed art prompt list, is back next month in October! The goal of this list is to encourage everyone to create invertebrate art & learn about these organisms. I hope some of you participate! 💕
Back by popular demand, Invertober, an invert-themed art prompt list, is back next month in October! The goal of this list is to encourage everyone to create invertebrate art & learn about these organisms. I hope some of you participate! 💕
September 19, 2023 at 8:10 PM
🦋 INVERTOBER 2023 🦋
Back by popular demand, Invertober, an invert-themed art prompt list, is back next month in October! The goal of this list is to encourage everyone to create invertebrate art & learn about these organisms. I hope some of you participate! 💕
Back by popular demand, Invertober, an invert-themed art prompt list, is back next month in October! The goal of this list is to encourage everyone to create invertebrate art & learn about these organisms. I hope some of you participate! 💕
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Hello, been a while! I haven't had time to post much, with college starting up again. Here's a red-shouldered hawk spotted during a birding walk as part of my work for a local interpretation centre. Need to brush up on my raptor ID, wasn't sure if juv. red-tail or red-shoulder when first seen. 🪶🌿
September 10, 2023 at 9:27 PM
Hello, been a while! I haven't had time to post much, with college starting up again. Here's a red-shouldered hawk spotted during a birding walk as part of my work for a local interpretation centre. Need to brush up on my raptor ID, wasn't sure if juv. red-tail or red-shoulder when first seen. 🪶🌿
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BUG ALERT: Someone put together a huge photographic list of commonly observed moth eggs for visual identification and it's glorious. 🧪
Commonly Observed Moth Eggs
The eggs of many moth species look alike, and it's difficult to ID eggs just based on morphological similarity. Eggs may also change shape & color as the embryo develops inside, so a freshly l...
www.inaturalist.org
August 18, 2023 at 6:38 AM
BUG ALERT: Someone put together a huge photographic list of commonly observed moth eggs for visual identification and it's glorious. 🧪
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🪶Red-whiskered bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus).
Watercolour on paper-backed silk, 114 × 165 mm.
Another bird which seared itself into my childhood memories in Chiang Mai. We in the North know it as นกปิ๊ดจะลิว ('Pitjaliu bird') after its call, though its Thai name is นกปรอดหัวโขน. 1/3
Watercolour on paper-backed silk, 114 × 165 mm.
Another bird which seared itself into my childhood memories in Chiang Mai. We in the North know it as นกปิ๊ดจะลิว ('Pitjaliu bird') after its call, though its Thai name is นกปรอดหัวโขน. 1/3
August 16, 2023 at 4:48 AM
🪶Red-whiskered bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus).
Watercolour on paper-backed silk, 114 × 165 mm.
Another bird which seared itself into my childhood memories in Chiang Mai. We in the North know it as นกปิ๊ดจะลิว ('Pitjaliu bird') after its call, though its Thai name is นกปรอดหัวโขน. 1/3
Watercolour on paper-backed silk, 114 × 165 mm.
Another bird which seared itself into my childhood memories in Chiang Mai. We in the North know it as นกปิ๊ดจะลิว ('Pitjaliu bird') after its call, though its Thai name is นกปรอดหัวโขน. 1/3
An American copper butterfly I found dead in some goldenrod, in perfect condition. I wonder what happened? Usually when I find dead insects in these plants a goldenrod crab spider is the culprit but there was none that I could see this time. Took it to pin, hopefully didn't steal anyone's lunch. 🌿
August 15, 2023 at 12:17 PM
An American copper butterfly I found dead in some goldenrod, in perfect condition. I wonder what happened? Usually when I find dead insects in these plants a goldenrod crab spider is the culprit but there was none that I could see this time. Took it to pin, hopefully didn't steal anyone's lunch. 🌿
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Happy World Krill Day!
These tiny crustaceans are the base of many food chains.
(And they’re not too bad. Very salty, with a disconcertingly crunchy texture.)
https://www.antarctica.gov.au/about-antarctica/animals/krill/
These tiny crustaceans are the base of many food chains.
(And they’re not too bad. Very salty, with a disconcertingly crunchy texture.)
https://www.antarctica.gov.au/about-antarctica/animals/krill/
Antarctic krill
Krill are the world's most abundant crustacean and a key part of the Antarctic ecosystem. Euphasia superba, or Antarctic krill, are studied by scientists at the Australian Antarctic Division.
www.antarctica.gov.au
August 11, 2023 at 12:22 PM
Happy World Krill Day!
These tiny crustaceans are the base of many food chains.
(And they’re not too bad. Very salty, with a disconcertingly crunchy texture.)
https://www.antarctica.gov.au/about-antarctica/animals/krill/
These tiny crustaceans are the base of many food chains.
(And they’re not too bad. Very salty, with a disconcertingly crunchy texture.)
https://www.antarctica.gov.au/about-antarctica/animals/krill/
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My day was made today by finding this rare gorgeous lad spooding around in some leaf litter and oak shoots. He's habronattus alachua - I've only seen 4 adults (female in the 4th pic, from earlier this year), and I love them. Sweet little fancy lumps. Enjoy. 🥹 🌿🕷️🧪
N. Florida
N. Florida
August 11, 2023 at 1:24 AM
My day was made today by finding this rare gorgeous lad spooding around in some leaf litter and oak shoots. He's habronattus alachua - I've only seen 4 adults (female in the 4th pic, from earlier this year), and I love them. Sweet little fancy lumps. Enjoy. 🥹 🌿🕷️🧪
N. Florida
N. Florida
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Sea creatures in Japan.
🦑🪼🦐🐡🦀🐚🐙
🦑🪼🦐🐡🦀🐚🐙
August 10, 2023 at 4:20 PM
Sea creatures in Japan.
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🦑🪼🦐🐡🦀🐚🐙
Ebony jewelwing, male. Females have white spots on their wings and a darker body, more bronze than green/blue. 🌿 #Invertebrate
August 10, 2023 at 11:32 AM
Ebony jewelwing, male. Females have white spots on their wings and a darker body, more bronze than green/blue. 🌿 #Invertebrate
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This small bullfrog (2 images) is sitting more like a puppy than a frog - last year, I saw a similar one in the same part of the pond (1 image) 💚 🐸🦎🌿
August 9, 2023 at 11:12 PM
This small bullfrog (2 images) is sitting more like a puppy than a frog - last year, I saw a similar one in the same part of the pond (1 image) 💚 🐸🦎🌿
#addBirder would like to be added to the feed please! I do photography and sometimes volunteer outreach and camp work.
August 8, 2023 at 4:24 PM
#addBirder would like to be added to the feed please! I do photography and sometimes volunteer outreach and camp work.
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Such a dapper little snake hunter! Laughing Falcon in La Guajira, Colombia.
#raptors #birds 🪶
#raptors #birds 🪶
August 8, 2023 at 4:14 PM
Such a dapper little snake hunter! Laughing Falcon in La Guajira, Colombia.
#raptors #birds 🪶
#raptors #birds 🪶