Latest posts tagged with #Insecta on Bluesky
New in @historicalbiology.bsky.social , 1‑6
"A new gall midge fly (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) from the Lowermost Eocene Oise amber (France)"
#insecta #Micromyiinae #Strobliellini #first_fossil_record #climatic_adaptations
Hébert, F., Ngô-Muller, V., & Nel, A. @isyeb.mnhn.fr
👉 doi.org/10.1080/0891...
New records of the oleander seed bug <Caenocoris nerii> (Germar, 1847) in #Bulgaria and notes on its hosts in the Black Sea region, open access paper, just published; doi.org/10.48027/hnb...
#Insecta #Hemiptera
New in #Zootaxa 5768(1)
"The first black fly (Diptera: Simuliidae) from the Lowermost Eocene Oise amber (France)."
#Diptera #Insecta #‘Nematocera’ #Simuliidae #oldest_record #paleoclimate
Nel, A., Hebert, F., & Muller, V. N. @isyeb.mnhn.fr
👉 doi.org/10.11646/zoo...
Skizze eines Wollschwebers, Tusche und Aquarell
13 | Wollschweber (Bombyliidae)
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#kleineKunstklasse
#animalMarch
#animalArt #insecta
Morning Northern Paper #Wasp from my fall garden.🌞
#Flyday #BugSky #macro #photography #nature #insects #dailyphoto #eastcoastkin #Insecta #Vespidae
New tree hosts of xylophagous #beetles in #Bulgaria, open access paper, just published; doi.org/10.48027/hnb...
#Insecta #Coleoptera
New records of Psocodea from #Guadeloupe, Lesser Antilles, open access paper, just published; doi.org/10.48027/hnb...
#Insecta
Death Feigning Beetle (Asbolus verrucosus).
The species is native to Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico.
#BNWmacro #EastCoastKin #ArtChallenges #macro #macrophotography #monochrome #beetles #Coleoptera #Insecta #NikonPhotography #NikonZ9
#MacroMonday
A Crab Spider and a Bumble Bee on the same frame on a Purple Coneflower.
#macro #macrophotography #EastCoastKin #ArtChallenges #closeup #CrabSpider #Arachnida #BumbleBee #Insecta #NikonPhotography #NikonZ9
#BNWmacro
World of beetles.
#EastCoastKin #macro #monochrome #macrophotography #Coleoptera #Insecta #Nikon
Visiting Alien, Maybe?
Small but striking
#Endangered Buck #Moth 🦋(Hemileuca maia)
#Pondhawk #NaturePreserve
#BocaRaton #Florida
photo by Steve Spanoudis
from the collections at theotherpages.org
#moths #insects #nature #photography #wetlands #theotherpages #naturephotography #insecta #lepidoptera
New in #Zootaxa, 5739(1) dans la vol.spécial édité par @mat-bod-evo-23.bsky.social
"First Keroplatidae Robsonomyiini (Diptera: Sciaroidea) from the Lowermost Eocene Oise amber (France)"
Hebert, F., Muller, V.N., & Nel, A @isyeb.mnhn.fr
#gen._et_sp._nov. #Diptera #Insecta
➡️ doi.org/10.11646/zoo...
New records of arboreal #beetles from #Bulgaria, open access paper, just published; doi.org/10.48027/hnb...
#Insecta #Coleoptera
#Mesozoic vol.2(4)
"The sixth representative of the endemic Cretaceous Burmese amber family Burmaeshnidae (Odonata: Aeshnoptera)"
#Insecta #mid-Cretaceous #new_species #diversification
Nel,A., @isyeb.mnhn.fr , @cocomacro.bsky.social @morethanadodo.bsky.social & Azar,D.
➡️ mapress.com/mz/article/v...
New in #Mesozoic vol. 2(4)
"A second genus of Progonocimicidae (Hemiptera: Coleorrhyncha) from the Early Toarcian of Luxembourg"
#Insecta #Hemiptera #Jurassic #moss_bugs #fossil_record
@mat-bod-evo-23.bsky.social, Garrouste, R., Nel, A. @isyeb.mnhn.fr et al.
➡️ mapress.com/mz/article/v...
New in #Zoosystema 47(32) @publimnhn.bsky.social
"A third fossil argid sawfly (Hymenoptera, Tenthredinoidea) from the Upper Miocene of Ardèche, southern France"
#new_species #Insecta #Symphyta #Arginae #Spinarge
#Cenozoic
Ngo Muller, V., Nel, A. @isyeb.mnhn.fr et al.
🪰 doi.org/10.5252/zoos...
New in #Zootaxa vol.5723(4)
"The first wood gnat (Diptera: Anisopodidae) from the Oligocene of Luberon (France)"
#Insecta #‘Nematocera’ #Anisopodoidea #new_species
#rarity_vs_abundance
Hebert, F., @mat-bod-evo-23.bsky.social ., Muller, V.N.,
Nel, A. @isyeb.mnhn.fr et al.
➡️ doi.org/10.11646/zoo...
Shed your skin and grow!
#insects #molting #ecdysis #cockroach #schabe #blattodea #growth #insecta #arthropods
#MacroMonday
Darkling Beetle.
#macro #macrophotography #photography #EastCoastKin #Arthropoda #Insecta #Coleoptera #Tenebrionidae #beetle
In #Annales_de_La_Société_Entomologique_de_France (N.S.)
"A new Mycetophilidae Gnoristinae (Diptera) from the Oligocene of Provence (France)"
#insecta #first_fossil_species #Sciaroidea
Hébert,F., @mat-bod-evo-23.bsky.social , Ngo Muller,V., Coster,P. & Nel,A. @isyeb.mnhn.fr
▶️ doi.org/10.1080/0037...
i love taking pictures of #grasshoppers #insecta #melanoplusdifferentialis #nature #grass #hopper #texas #insect #photography
Job Position for Associate/Assistant Level.
Martha N. and John C. Moser Chair in Arthropod Biosystematics and Biological Diversity @OhioState
#womeninSTEM @500womensci.bsky.social
Check their chair & committees. @unv.org #zoology #ecology #systematics #acarology #insecta
#entomology
Stuffing
European hornet with food
Canonh R5 and 180mm f3.5L
SS1/3200 F5 ISO1250
#arthropod #macro #insects #insect #nature #arthropods #perfection #wildlife #naturephotography #invertebrate #arachnid #entomology #arthropoda #animals #bug #photography #bugs #insectphotography #insecta #animal
The image shows two close-up photos of an insect resting on a textured surface that appears to be a natural bark or wood. The insect is colored in shades of orange, black, and white, with a reddish coloration on its body, suggesting it might be a type of bee or a fly. The top photo provides a wider view where the focus is on the larger part of the insect's body, while the bottom photo is cropped more closely, emphasizing the details around the head and antennae area. Both photos show the insect with its wings closed down its sides, displaying a solid coloration without any pattern. The background in both pictures is blurred, but it seems to be an outdoor setting with natural elements that could be part of a tree or plant.
The image features a small insect, which appears to be some species of ant or wasp, resting on a textured surface that looks like bark or a similar natural material. The insect has a slender body with visible antennae and two elongated hind legs that suggest it's a jumping spider. It also has distinctive markings on its thorax and elytra, which are the wing covers of beetles. The coloration includes shades of black, brown, and orange, indicating some form of identification or classification based on the coloration patterns. The photo is taken from a close-up perspective, providing detail that highlights the insect's structure and features, such as the segmented body parts and the intricate leg segments. The background is indistinct and does not distract from the subject. There is no visible text or branding in the image.
Atanycolus -
Quality grade: needs_id
2025-09-24 15:48:00-04:00
Berks County, PA, USA
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/316514569
macrophotography
nature
inaturalist
Insecta
insects
inverts
bugs
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The image features a yellow flower with several drooping stamens. Resting on the flower is a small insect with a brown body and white antennae, which appears to be in the process of feeding or searching for pollen or nectar. The background of the image is out of focus, emphasizing the close-up details of the flower and insect.
The image features a close-up view of a flowering plant with yellow blooms. There is a small insect, which appears to be a grasshopper or cricket, perched on one of the flowers. The insect has a brown and white coloration with long antennae and hind legs that are clearly visible. The background is blurred but suggests a natural environment with greenery, giving the impression of a field or meadow setting. There is no text present in the image.
Microcrambus elegans - Elegant Grass-veneer
Quality grade: needs_id
2025-08-29 12:47:00-04:00
Lancaster County, PA, USA
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/310843911
macrophotography
nature
inaturalist
Insecta
insects
inverts
bugs
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The image shows a small, dark-colored organism that appears to be a type of insect, possibly an adult or larva, resting on a mesh surface that resembles a screen used for trapping insects. The insect is positioned horizontally and has a somewhat rounded body with antennae extending from the head. Its legs are extended outward in a way that could indicate it's either crawling or just landed. There is no visible text on the image. The background is out of focus, but there seems to be an object with a darker color and what looks like tiny seeds or debris near the insect. The overall style of the image is a straightforward photograph, likely taken for identification purposes, focusing on the insect without any additional context or embellishments.
The image shows a close-up view of a small insect, which resembles the species commonly known as "wheel bugs" or "pinch bugs". The insect has segmented body with several circular ocelli on its back. It is characterized by multiple spines along its sides and what appears to be a long tail at the end of its body. The background is a mesh surface, likely a screen or net, which indicates that this photo might have been taken through a transparent barrier or during an outdoor activity such as insect collecting.
Arilus cristatus - North American Wheel Bug
Quality grade: research
2024-10-29 19:54:00-04:00
Pennsylvania, US
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/249702151
macrophotography
nature
inaturalist
Insecta
insects
inverts
bugs
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The image captures a close-up view of a plant, where the focus is on a small insect perched on one of the plant's leaves. The insect exhibits a mix of colors, predominantly red, black, and white, with a distinctive pattern that suggests it could be a nymph or a newly emerged adult. The plant itself appears to be a species of grass, characterized by its tall, slender leaves. The background is softly blurred but hints at the natural habitat, possibly a field or meadow.
The image depicts a human hand gently holding a small insect, which appears to be a nymphal stage of a species of insect, possibly a Lycorma due to its spotted pattern. The insect has red and black spots on a lighter background and is holding what looks like a dried leaf or plant material in its mouthparts. The background is out of focus but suggests an outdoor environment with greenery. There's no text present in the image.
In the image, a hand is seen holding a close-up model of a spotted lanternfly. The model is quite detailed, with its distinctive spotted wings and red markings on the body. The background appears to be outdoors, suggesting that the person may have collected this model from nature or created it as an artistic representation. The overall image gives a sense of appreciation for the beauty of these insects.
Lycorma delicatula - Spotted Lanternfly
Quality grade: research
2025-08-29 12:58:00-04:00
Lancaster County, PA, USA
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/310843925
macrophotography
nature
inaturalist
Insecta
insects
inverts
bugs
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A small, insect-like creature with a dark body and wings, standing on what appears to be a surface indoors. The creature has a pair of long antennae and two clear wings that are not fully spread out. It is positioned against a white background, which contrasts with its dark coloration.
Phaonia -
Quality grade: needs_id
2024-04-30 16:35:00-04:00
Pennsylvania, US
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/212462958
macrophotography
nature
inaturalist
Insecta
insects
inverts
bugs
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The image shows a human hand holding a small insect, likely a ladybug or similar species, with its body colored in a vibrant shade of green. The insect has a round body, two pairs of wings that appear to be partially spread, and short antennae on top of its head. The person's palm is visible underneath the insect, indicating that the insect is being gently cradled or observed. The background is indistinct but appears to be a natural environment with greenery.
The image is a close-up photograph showing a small insect resting on what appears to be a plant stem with a greenish hue, possibly indicating freshness or growth. The insect has a relatively elongated oval body with a flattened head region, and its wings are folded over the body. Its coloration is a mix of darker tones, likely brown or black, with a lighter underbelly that could be cream or yellowish-white. The background is blurred but suggests an outdoor environment with natural elements such as foliage or plants, which contributes to the sense of depth and focus on the insect.
Stictocephala brevitylus -
Quality grade: needs_id
2024-05-30 12:10:00-04:00
Pennsylvania, US
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/219643532
macrophotography
nature
inaturalist
Insecta
insects
inverts
bugs
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Well, howdy! Look what I found in the wildflowers! It's a super cool bug, all dressed up with colorful wings that are like a rainbow after a summer shower. He's on a little purple flower, making himself right at home. The background is filled with lots of green leaves and other plants, giving us a sense of nature. Just remember, if you see a bug like this, always be gentle and don't try to catch it unless you really want to give it a new home in your backyard!
Atalopedes - Sachems and Allies
Quality grade: needs_id
2024-08-31 16:17:00-04:00
Pennsylvania, US
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/239081021
macrophotography
nature
inaturalist
Insecta
insects
inverts
bugs
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