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Spirasen @spirasen.bsky.social · 1d

Common Angle
#bug #insect #moth

Spirasen @spirasen.bsky.social · 3d

Lacewing eggs
#bug #insect #macro

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Spirasen @spirasen.bsky.social · 4d

😍

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Spirasen @spirasen.bsky.social · 4d

#bug #hemiptera #insect

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Spirasen @spirasen.bsky.social · 4d

Wheel bug!
#bug #hemiptera #insect

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Spirasen @spirasen.bsky.social · 5d

Their own acid just gives them a little pop of citrus flavor, though I imagine trying to get them in your mouth alive, maggot-style, would be its own set of problems. If you really want something maggoty without the risk of being eaten back, weaver ant larvae are a nice compromise.

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Spirasen @spirasen.bsky.social · 5d

Want.
#bug #insect #ant #entomophagy

Brazilian Ant-Infused Cheese Proves Massive Hit

Taiada Silvania is a unique cheese made by a single producer in São Paulo's Caçapava municipality, who decided to mix cow milk with native leafcutter ants.

www.odditycentral.com

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Spirasen @spirasen.bsky.social · 6d

#bug #insect #butterfly

Spirasen @spirasen.bsky.social · 6d

Common Buckeye. Someone really saw this beautiful butter and said "common." The gall.
#bug #insect #butterfly

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Spirasen @spirasen.bsky.social · 7d

There are 17 amendments proposed in Texas for the November ballot.

Early voting is Oct 20-31.
#texas #tx #november #vote #voting #ballot #constitution #amendment #prop

Texas Democratic Voting Guide with Endorsements for Voters

Texas State Ballot Guide 2025

bluevoterguide.org

Spirasen @spirasen.bsky.social · 9d

A list of districts you can volunteer to help hold or flip for the upcoming elections
#vote #congress #senator #volunteer

2026 House Elections

The Democrats House elections arm announced a jaw dropping 35 Republican seats it's targeting in its opening list for the 2026 (expect it to grow, first lists are always the most conservative target.....

batboyblog.tumblr.com

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Spirasen @spirasen.bsky.social · 11d

As far back as Tineye can trace it it comes from the archive of a Spanish language camera review from 2019 so definitely a real example of mutual trust shared between eyeball and snail.

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Spirasen @spirasen.bsky.social · 11d

It is a very cool pic lol though I suppose I should stop procrastinating and put something original up for propriety's sake.

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Spirasen @spirasen.bsky.social · 11d

The banner? Not my own, I'm afraid. As far as i know it's an unattributed stock photo thats been floating around for a few years. I put it up as a placeholder and kinda forgot about it 😓

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Spirasen @spirasen.bsky.social · 12d

Melonworm!!
I was getting a little bummed for lack of any good finds these last few days and then this guy showed up in all his pheromone squirting glory. Kismet, Hardy 😌
#bug #insect #moth

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Spirasen @spirasen.bsky.social · 13d

Having the words bisexual and breed in one post may have been... hrm. Well, apologies to anyone who got the wrong idea haha so how do you feel about sustainable fabrics?

Spirasen @spirasen.bsky.social · 13d

This one may be a bit niche but here y'go: A post by Tumblr user dearbisexual with links to heritage farms selling wool fiber and yarn from uncommon sheep breeds.
#farm #sheep #wool #yarn #fiber #fabric #textile #fabric #knitting #herding

we can build heaven together, i guess

re: your tags, totally fine to reblog!! there's a whole database of farms im looking at now on the Livestock Conservancy website!! here's the link, all you have to do is select "yarn" or "fiber" from....

dearbisexual.tumblr.com

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Spirasen @spirasen.bsky.social · 14d

Part of an ongoing series with resources for anyone experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
#homeless #lgbtqa #resources #advocacy #scarleteen #support #nonprofit #school

Accessing Services While Homeless

If you’re experiencing homelessness, or finding yourself without a secure place to stay, you don’t have to navigate things on your own.

www.scarleteen.com

Reposted by Spirasen

Books That Burn @booksthatburn.com · Apr 19

Are you having trouble finding things now that google search fucked itself with AI garbage?

Take a look and see if a website you were trying to find is listed on Links That Burn, the link directory for useful/fun/informative websites with a narrow scope and specific purpose.

linksthatburn.com

Links That Burn - Big Tools Won't Save Niche Websites

A catalog of useful links to niche websites - find something useful, fun, and/or informative today!

linksthatburn.com

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Spirasen @spirasen.bsky.social · 15d

A free tool to retrieve documents used by insurers to reject claims (US)
#propublica #insurance #hospital #health #doctor #medicine

Find Out Why Health Insurance Denied Your Claim

You likely have the right to access records that explain why your insurer denied your claim or prior authorization request. Use ProPublica’s free tool to generate a letter requesting your claim file f...

projects.propublica.org

Spirasen @spirasen.bsky.social · 16d

A continuously updated google doc with voting guides for local Texas elections, how to make your own, how to organize, all sorts of useful information.
#texas #school #board #voting #isd #censorship #lgbtqa #poc #history #religion #classroom

Book-Loving Texan's Guide to the May 2025 School Board Elections

The Book-Loving Texan’s Guide to the May 2025 School Board Elections (This is a mobilization tool. Use it to volunteer, donate, and organize in your community.) Election Day: Saturday, May 3 Early Vo...

docs.google.com

Spirasen @spirasen.bsky.social · 16d

Metafilter post about Bluestockings Bookstore's closure, with a link to alternative sources for the community services gap that will come with it.
#bluestockings #trans #lgbtqa #homeless #books #newyork

Bluestockings, famed bookstore/cooperative, is closing.

Bluestockings - New York's only queer, trans and sex worker run bookstore - announced today on their website that the store (in person and online) is closing today, with operations to be wound...

www.metafilter.com

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Spirasen @spirasen.bsky.social · 17d

Here's a House of Commons petition for the Canadians to sign re: the visa and mastercard debacle. It will require an email address to be signed officially.
#canada #censorship #visa #mastercard #lgbtqa #trans #petition

Petition e-6695 - Petitions

www.ourcommons.ca

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Spirasen @spirasen.bsky.social · 18d

A big green juney or a moderately sized fig eater.
#bug #insect #beetle #macro

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