#NCCBioBlitz
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Thank you to our amazing Big Backyard BioBlitzers! You shared an incredible 54,000+ observations & spotted over 5,900 species during #NCCBioBlitz 2025! Big thanks to Manulife for making it possible.
August 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
barkandbog.bsky.social
Do you think it's Datana larvae or Sawfly larvae? 🧐🤔

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#mothface #nccbioblitz #thrivewithnature #bioblitzcnc #moth #fly
Closeup of larvae on a leaf Closeup of larvae on a leaf Closeup of larvae on a leaf Closeup of larvae on a leaf
August 5, 2025 at 1:50 AM
barkandbog.bsky.social
Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescent) part 2 since I am limited to 4 photos per post

#nature #photography #wildlife #art #beautiful #bloomscrolling #thelittlethings #artinnature #animalphotography #birds #bird #animal #canoneosrebelt5 #nccbioblitz #thrivewithnature #bioblitzcnc #woodpecker
A small Woodpecker in a tree Downy Woodpecker in a tree from below
August 5, 2025 at 1:12 AM
barkandbog.bsky.social
Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescent)

#nature #photography #wildlife #art #beautiful #closeup #bloomscrolling #thelittlethings #artinnature #upclose #animalphotography #birds #bird #animal #canoneosrebelt5 #nccbioblitz #thrivewithnature #bioblitzcnc #woodpecker
A small Woodpecker in a tree A small Woodpecker in a tree upside down A small Woodpecker in a tree A small Woodpecker in a tree from the back
August 5, 2025 at 1:10 AM
barkandbog.bsky.social
Pond Spread wings (Genus Lestes)

Lestes is a genus of damselfly in the family Lestidae.

#insect #macro #nature #photography #bug #insects #wildlife #art #beautiful #closeup #insectguru #bugs #animal #entomology #canoneosrebelt5 #nccbioblitz #thrivewithnature #bioblitzcnc #dragonfly
Closeup of a little dragonfly holding onto a plant and looking directly into the camera Closeup of a little dragonfly holding onto a plant and looking directly into the camera Closeup of a little dragonfly holding onto a plant and looking directly into the camera
August 5, 2025 at 12:37 AM
barkandbog.bsky.social
Root-maggot Flies (Anthomyiidae)

The Anthomyiidae are a large and diverse family of Muscoidea flies.

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Closeup backside and partial profile view of a fly
August 5, 2025 at 12:21 AM
andyleblanc83.bsky.social
#NCCbioblitz thanks for the week. Most of it exploring nature with two of my grandkids, just like these pied-billed grebes. It has been fun.
August 5, 2025 at 12:09 AM
cuckoografik.bsky.social
Last day: Hairy & metallic blue - Fall webworm moth (Hyphantria cunea) & Common blue mud dauber wasp (Chalybion californicum). #NCCBioBlitz
August 4, 2025 at 10:16 PM
ncccnc.bsky.social
It’s the final day of NCC’s Big Backyard BioBlitz, sponsored by Manulife. 🔍🐛

Today’s featured observation is an osprey with its supper, snapped by djholland2022 in Alberta. www.inaturalist.org/observations...

We hope you’re enjoying a day outdoors! #NCCBioBlitz
August 4, 2025 at 1:03 PM
barkandbog.bsky.social
Meadow Spittlebug (Philaenus spumarius)

I cannot express how much I adore these frogular little friends

#insect #macro #nature #photography #bug #insects #wildlife #art #beautiful #spittlebug #bugs #animal #entomology #leafhopper #canoneosrebelt5 #nccbioblitz #thrivewithnature #bioblitzcnc
Closeup photo of a tiny leafhopper on the stem of a flower
August 4, 2025 at 5:40 AM
barkandbog.bsky.social
Small Pennants (Genus Celithemis)

#insect #macro #nature #photography #bug #insects #wildlife #art #beautiful #closeup #macrophotography #thelittlethings #artinnature #upclose #animalphotography #bugs #animal #entomology #canoneosrebelt5 #nccbioblitz #thrivewithnature #bioblitzcnc #dragonfly
Closeup of a dragonfly looking at the camera while holding onto the end of a stem or branch
August 4, 2025 at 3:49 AM
barkandbog.bsky.social
Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil (Polydrusus formosus)

(sorry for all the posts; trying to get them all in before bioblitz ends)

#insect #macro #nature #photography #bug #insects #wildlife #weevilwednesday #bugs #animal #entomology #canoneosrebelt5 #nccbioblitz #thrivewithnature #bioblitzcnc
Closeup of a green weevil standing on the end of a branch
August 4, 2025 at 3:20 AM
barkandbog.bsky.social
Wide-footed Treehopper (Enchenopa latipes)

#insect #macro #nature #photography #bug #insects #wildlife #art #beautiful #closeup #macrophotography #bloomscrolling #thelittlethings #artinnature #upclose #bugs #animal #entomology #canoneosrebelt5 #nccbioblitz #thrivewithnature #bioblitzcnc
Closeup view of a Wide-footed Treehopper (Enchenopa latipes) on a plant
August 4, 2025 at 2:57 AM
barkandbog.bsky.social
Bombus

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Closeup of a bee on a flower
August 4, 2025 at 2:53 AM
barkandbog.bsky.social
Wide-footed Treehopper (Enchenopa latipes)

#insect #macro #nature #photography #bug #insects #wildlife #art #beautiful #closeup #macrophotography #bloomscrolling #thelittlethings #artinnature #upclose #bugs #animal #entomology #canoneosrebelt5 #nccbioblitz #thrivewithnature #bioblitzcnc
Closeup side view of a Wide-footed Treehopper (Enchenopa latipes) on a plant
August 4, 2025 at 2:42 AM
barkandbog.bsky.social
buffalo treehopper (Stictocephala bisonia)

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Closeup of a Buffalo treehopper walking along the stem of a plant
August 4, 2025 at 2:35 AM
barkandbog.bsky.social
Wide-footed Treehopper (Enchenopa latipes)

#insect #macro #nature #photography #bug #insects #wildlife #art #beautiful #closeup #macrophotography #bloomscrolling #thelittlethings #artinnature #upclose #bugs #animal #entomology #canoneosrebelt5 #nccbioblitz #thrivewithnature #bioblitzcnc
Closeup side view of a Wide-footed Treehopper (Enchenopa latipes) on a plant
August 4, 2025 at 2:27 AM
barkandbog.bsky.social
Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica)

#insect #macro #nature #photography #bug #insects #wildlife #art #beautiful #closeup #macrophotography #bloomscrolling #thelittlethings #artinnature #upclose #bugs #animal #entomology #canoneosrebelt5 #nccbioblitz #thrivewithnature #bioblitzcnc
Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica)
August 4, 2025 at 2:11 AM
leeannebarr.bsky.social
#NCCBioBlitz
August 4, 2025 at 12:15 AM
sps888.bsky.social
Last day for #NCCBioBlitz !
Gorgeous cardinal singing in our tree!!
August 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM
barkandbog.bsky.social
Common Candy-striped Spider (Enoplognatha ovata)

#insect #macro #nature #photography #bug #insects #wildlife #art #beautiful #closeup #macrophotography #bloomscrolling #thelittlethings #artinnature #bugs #animal #entomology #canoneosrebelt5
#spider #nccbioblitz #thrivewithnature #bioblitzcnc
A pale Common Candy-striped Spider perched on a plant
August 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM
laralou.bsky.social
Sphinx kalmiae, the laurel sphinx, a moth of the family Sphingidae. At Torbay History House, Torbay, NL. www.inaturalist.org/observations... @ncccnc.bsky.social #NCCBioBlitz
August 3, 2025 at 9:27 PM
barkandbog.bsky.social
weeeeeee!
The siblings want uppies

anyone know which species of Lepidoptera these larvae belong to?

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#mothface #nccbioblitz #thrivewithnature #bioblitzcnc
Closeup of a bunch of baby caterpillars under a leaf with their arms reaching up
August 3, 2025 at 8:08 PM
cuckoografik.bsky.social
Day 7: Gray Hooded Owlet Moth (Cucullia florea) caterpillar drinking dew / feasting / sleeping on fleabane… #NCCBioBlitz
Gray Hooded Owlet Moth (Cucullia florea) green caterpillar with head resting on white fleabane flower head.
August 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
ncccnc.bsky.social
It’s Day 7 of #NCCBioBlitz, and we’re nearing the finish line! 🏁

Today’s featured observation: Eastern phoebe, spotted by scaup in Nova Scotia. www.inaturalist.org/observations...

There’s still time to participate. Sign up and help track Canada’s biodiversity: brnw.ch/21wUBqK
August 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM