Fraxinus 🪚🪰
@cimbex.bsky.social
Insect photographer; obsessed with sawflies.
Mostly re/posts of bugs, sometimes other nature. Occasionally video games.
bouncyshamrocks on inat and flickr
Mostly re/posts of bugs, sometimes other nature. Occasionally video games.
bouncyshamrocks on inat and flickr
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Fraxinus 🪚🪰
@cimbex.bsky.social
· Nov 14
I guess I never made a proper introduction on twitter, so I probably should do one here...
I'm Amanda; I'm a hobby nature photographer from the Midwest U.S. and am hoping to become an entomologist in the future. Sawflies are my favorite insect, though I'm also extremely fond of wasps and flies.
I'm Amanda; I'm a hobby nature photographer from the Midwest U.S. and am hoping to become an entomologist in the future. Sawflies are my favorite insect, though I'm also extremely fond of wasps and flies.
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Goedemorgen, deze is misschien leuk voor #ElkeDagEenInsect
November 30, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Goedemorgen, deze is misschien leuk voor #ElkeDagEenInsect
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Another cool find at Emerald Arch in Ecuador was this membracid treehopper (Anchistrotus sp.) with its enormous helmet. While much more sluggish compared to other treehoppers, this species is quick to break off and drop its helmet when disturbed, allowing it to take off swiftly to escape danger.
November 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Another cool find at Emerald Arch in Ecuador was this membracid treehopper (Anchistrotus sp.) with its enormous helmet. While much more sluggish compared to other treehoppers, this species is quick to break off and drop its helmet when disturbed, allowing it to take off swiftly to escape danger.
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On Thantsgiving, the ants eat too much.
November 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM
On Thantsgiving, the ants eat too much.
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Farnia Village — Only 2 hours left on Kickstarter!
kickstarter.com/projects/100...
Borrowing my bro-the-translator’s cat for help! His name is Lucifer, boasting 8,000 HP.
It reminds me of watching my mom fight Lucifer in the Megami Tensei on the NES when I was in a grade school!
#FarniaVillage
kickstarter.com/projects/100...
Borrowing my bro-the-translator’s cat for help! His name is Lucifer, boasting 8,000 HP.
It reminds me of watching my mom fight Lucifer in the Megami Tensei on the NES when I was in a grade school!
#FarniaVillage
November 27, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Farnia Village — Only 2 hours left on Kickstarter!
kickstarter.com/projects/100...
Borrowing my bro-the-translator’s cat for help! His name is Lucifer, boasting 8,000 HP.
It reminds me of watching my mom fight Lucifer in the Megami Tensei on the NES when I was in a grade school!
#FarniaVillage
kickstarter.com/projects/100...
Borrowing my bro-the-translator’s cat for help! His name is Lucifer, boasting 8,000 HP.
It reminds me of watching my mom fight Lucifer in the Megami Tensei on the NES when I was in a grade school!
#FarniaVillage
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She shopping for eggs 🥹
(Eupelmid wasp, and her host's eggs. She couldn't decide which ones she wanted. Tyranny of choice)
(Eupelmid wasp, and her host's eggs. She couldn't decide which ones she wanted. Tyranny of choice)
November 27, 2025 at 4:14 AM
She shopping for eggs 🥹
(Eupelmid wasp, and her host's eggs. She couldn't decide which ones she wanted. Tyranny of choice)
(Eupelmid wasp, and her host's eggs. She couldn't decide which ones she wanted. Tyranny of choice)
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Double ducks west of Mallacoota, East Gippsland, VIC. Didn't see a lot of large duck orchids (Caleana major) on my couple of brief East Gippsland trips this year but did see scattered plants in full flight at a couple of locations. #orchids #inthefield #ozplants
November 27, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Double ducks west of Mallacoota, East Gippsland, VIC. Didn't see a lot of large duck orchids (Caleana major) on my couple of brief East Gippsland trips this year but did see scattered plants in full flight at a couple of locations. #orchids #inthefield #ozplants
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Another chonky Conura chalcid, sleeping under a leaf 💛
Such strange, pretty little lumps
Such strange, pretty little lumps
November 26, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Another chonky Conura chalcid, sleeping under a leaf 💛
Such strange, pretty little lumps
Such strange, pretty little lumps
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Someone sent us this
Apparently you can vote for Wednesdays for the "outstanding story-rich game" steam award
How cool is that?
Apparently you can vote for Wednesdays for the "outstanding story-rich game" steam award
How cool is that?
November 25, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Someone sent us this
Apparently you can vote for Wednesdays for the "outstanding story-rich game" steam award
How cool is that?
Apparently you can vote for Wednesdays for the "outstanding story-rich game" steam award
How cool is that?
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currently obsessed with these snurts (naturally wingless scuttle flies)
November 23, 2025 at 3:24 PM
currently obsessed with these snurts (naturally wingless scuttle flies)
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Dit vond ik.ook zo leuk, Donkerbruin Kelkpluisje (slijmzwam) met springstaarje en een slakje. Het slijmzwammetje is 2 mm denk ik. Drie mini's in één.
@ikbendaan.bsky.social
#November_Kiek
#kleinerdaneeneuro
@ikbendaan.bsky.social
#November_Kiek
#kleinerdaneeneuro
November 23, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Dit vond ik.ook zo leuk, Donkerbruin Kelkpluisje (slijmzwam) met springstaarje en een slakje. Het slijmzwammetje is 2 mm denk ik. Drie mini's in één.
@ikbendaan.bsky.social
#November_Kiek
#kleinerdaneeneuro
@ikbendaan.bsky.social
#November_Kiek
#kleinerdaneeneuro
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November 22, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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NEVER EVER ANNOY AN ENGLISH OAK 😬🫣
November 22, 2025 at 9:56 PM
NEVER EVER ANNOY AN ENGLISH OAK 😬🫣
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The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past was released in Japan on this day, 34 years ago! (November 21, 1991)
November 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past was released in Japan on this day, 34 years ago! (November 21, 1991)
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Hoar Frost
Forms when the air is still and cold, usually on clear winter nights. Water vapour in the air condenses on solid surfaces, and as the surface temperature drops below 0°C, ice crystals form.
Origin is old English for old grey hair
Forms when the air is still and cold, usually on clear winter nights. Water vapour in the air condenses on solid surfaces, and as the surface temperature drops below 0°C, ice crystals form.
Origin is old English for old grey hair
November 20, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Hoar Frost
Forms when the air is still and cold, usually on clear winter nights. Water vapour in the air condenses on solid surfaces, and as the surface temperature drops below 0°C, ice crystals form.
Origin is old English for old grey hair
Forms when the air is still and cold, usually on clear winter nights. Water vapour in the air condenses on solid surfaces, and as the surface temperature drops below 0°C, ice crystals form.
Origin is old English for old grey hair
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I know I'm spamming you all with the world's largest flower this week but look at THIS! A rare glimpse inside Rafflesia arnoldi!
November 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
I know I'm spamming you all with the world's largest flower this week but look at THIS! A rare glimpse inside Rafflesia arnoldi!
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Wednesdays is ✨ free ✨ for World Children's Day in order to raise awareness about child sexual abuse.
Grab it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2747770/...
or Itch: artefrance.itch.io/wednesdays
before November 21th 9PM CET!
Grab it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2747770/...
or Itch: artefrance.itch.io/wednesdays
before November 21th 9PM CET!
November 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Wednesdays is ✨ free ✨ for World Children's Day in order to raise awareness about child sexual abuse.
Grab it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2747770/...
or Itch: artefrance.itch.io/wednesdays
before November 21th 9PM CET!
Grab it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2747770/...
or Itch: artefrance.itch.io/wednesdays
before November 21th 9PM CET!
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As best as I can tell, this might be the only live photograph ever taken of this species.
If you know the tropical ant genus Holcoponera, you know they are not all that fuzzy. But this Colombian species, Holcoponera pilosa, is positively frizzy compared to its congeners.
November 19, 2025 at 5:11 PM
As best as I can tell, this might be the only live photograph ever taken of this species.
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WE FOUND IT! We trekked day and night through tiger-patrolled Sumatran rainforests accessible only under permit for this: Rafflesia hasseltii. Few people have ever seen this flower, and we watched it open by night. Magic.
November 19, 2025 at 12:48 AM
WE FOUND IT! We trekked day and night through tiger-patrolled Sumatran rainforests accessible only under permit for this: Rafflesia hasseltii. Few people have ever seen this flower, and we watched it open by night. Magic.
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Trump is persecuting Christians now...
"Agencies within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including ICE, ERO, and CBP intend to implement a comprehensive plan to target Spanish-speaking churches across the country during the upcoming holiday season between Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, and Christmas, Dec. 25."
Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays
The Trump Dept. of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over holidays.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Trump is persecuting Christians now...
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How about a gall fly (Eurosta species?) who seems to be a jumping spider mimic, with a set of large false "eyes" on the back of the thorax?👀 Very fierce (from the back), perpetually blowing raspberries on the front side.
🌿🪰🧪
11/10/23. N. Florida (if anyone can ID it)
🌿🪰🧪
11/10/23. N. Florida (if anyone can ID it)
November 11, 2023 at 2:25 PM
How about a gall fly (Eurosta species?) who seems to be a jumping spider mimic, with a set of large false "eyes" on the back of the thorax?👀 Very fierce (from the back), perpetually blowing raspberries on the front side.
🌿🪰🧪
11/10/23. N. Florida (if anyone can ID it)
🌿🪰🧪
11/10/23. N. Florida (if anyone can ID it)
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'Lift off'
Good morning from Greece.
Swallowtail launching itself from the Woody Fleabane flowers.
Good morning from Greece.
Swallowtail launching itself from the Woody Fleabane flowers.
November 18, 2025 at 6:28 AM
'Lift off'
Good morning from Greece.
Swallowtail launching itself from the Woody Fleabane flowers.
Good morning from Greece.
Swallowtail launching itself from the Woody Fleabane flowers.
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Micro bee-fly. Silly tiny chonky Lump 💛
November 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Micro bee-fly. Silly tiny chonky Lump 💛
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Hera Buckmoth visits the forest glade (wip)
November 16, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Hera Buckmoth visits the forest glade (wip)
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another customer
November 15, 2025 at 8:26 PM
another customer