L Klinger
@spidersocks.bsky.social
Educator, cat person, smartass, photographer of insects and spiders, USian living in China, unapologetically fat
A student gave me this build-your-own beetles kit. Once grades are complete, it's Beetle Time.
December 28, 2025 at 8:07 AM
A student gave me this build-your-own beetles kit. Once grades are complete, it's Beetle Time.
This dragonfly was trying hard to get inside the coffee shop for some reason. I picked it up for a brief photo shoot.
September 23, 2025 at 1:24 PM
This dragonfly was trying hard to get inside the coffee shop for some reason. I picked it up for a brief photo shoot.
Saw a joro spider on the way to work, so I had to stop for photos.
September 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Saw a joro spider on the way to work, so I had to stop for photos.
Chinese students imitated this photo (and images from classic movies) in their uni graduation photos this year.
July 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Chinese students imitated this photo (and images from classic movies) in their uni graduation photos this year.
First hummingbird moth of the season, Shandong province, China. Unlike actual hummingbirds, these moths will feed on yellow, orange, or purple flowers.
March 12, 2025 at 7:21 AM
First hummingbird moth of the season, Shandong province, China. Unlike actual hummingbirds, these moths will feed on yellow, orange, or purple flowers.
The satisfied face of someone who knows where the heats and treats are located.
February 8, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The satisfied face of someone who knows where the heats and treats are located.
Emoji has no idea what you mean. *waves*
January 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Emoji has no idea what you mean. *waves*
Emoji warming her feet near the radiator
January 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Emoji warming her feet near the radiator
After nearly two months, Emoji-cat has finally decided to let me pet her. This timid rescue cat is finally developing confidence.
January 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
After nearly two months, Emoji-cat has finally decided to let me pet her. This timid rescue cat is finally developing confidence.
Tabby cat drawn with brush pen and colored pencil.
January 16, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Tabby cat drawn with brush pen and colored pencil.
Did some sketching this afternoon. It's been awhile since I drew anything.
January 16, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Did some sketching this afternoon. It's been awhile since I drew anything.
Emoji says,"In 2025, I will catch the red dot. I will eat half and leave the rest in a surprise location."
January 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Emoji says,"In 2025, I will catch the red dot. I will eat half and leave the rest in a surprise location."
The chair is now hers.
December 14, 2024 at 10:16 AM
The chair is now hers.
Emoji is starting to explore the apartment, gradually getting farther from her hiding spot.
December 6, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Emoji is starting to explore the apartment, gradually getting farther from her hiding spot.
I recently adopted Emoji, a very timid year-old rescue cat. In her previous home, the other cats bullied her. Currently, her primary loyalty is to her hide box. We are slowly making progress. She will now come out and stare at me or eat treats off the floor nearby.
December 5, 2024 at 4:37 AM
I recently adopted Emoji, a very timid year-old rescue cat. In her previous home, the other cats bullied her. Currently, her primary loyalty is to her hide box. We are slowly making progress. She will now come out and stare at me or eat treats off the floor nearby.