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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Caught a beautiful Golden Paper Wasp (P. aurifer) washing up before going on about their day. ☺️ #entomology #insect #wasp #paperwasp #hymenoptera

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Also been seeing a ton of these adorable Western Pigmy Blues[?] (B. exilis[?]) ❤️ Accidentally captured a bee booting one off their flower lol #entomology #insect #butterfly #lepidoptera

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Been seeing a lot of these Three-Cornered Alfalfa Hoppers[?] (S. festinus[?]) recently and they are just precious. 🥰 Such a good-shaped creature. #entomology #insect #treehopper #leafhopper #hemiptera

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Wanted to make a nicer setup for Bruja. Pretty happy with the result! I ended up removing the purple moss because it was retaining too much moisture. She's currently barricaded in her hide, so I assume she's prepping to molt again. 🖤 #entomology #arachnology #tarantula #arachtober #araneae

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Wonderful Broad-Winged Katydid (M. rhombifolium[?]) I found and helped back up into some leafy shelter. Such a sweet creature. 🥰 Wanted to get a clip of them munching on some fruit but I didn't have time. #entomology #insect #katydid #orthoptera

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Sweet European Mantis (M. religiosa) that hung out with me for an afternoon. 🥰 #entomology #insect #mantis #prayingmantis #mantodea

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Saw another Texas Brown (A. hentzi) strolling by and wanted to give him a lift back out into the wild. Big guy was very docile but mobile, so most of the pics didn't turn out. Always a pleasure to encounter one of these sweethearts, though. 😊 #emtomology #arachnology #spider #tarantula #araneae

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Gorgeous lil Wolf Spider (Lycosinae, species uncertain) I found stuck in a stairwell and- with some effort -coaxed onto my hand and released outside. I hope I find some more, Wolf Spiders are so beautiful and their faces are just precious. 🥰 #entomology #arachnology #spider #wolfspider #araneae

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Spotted an amazing little Orb Weaver (Araneoidea, species uncertain) with a taste for dramatic lighting. As funny as the second pic is to me, getting to see the full web in all its glory was pretty awesome! 🥰 #entomology #arachnology #spider #orbweaver #web #araneae

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Very well-fed (and still hungry) Hornworm (M. Rustica) that my friend found hopping across the hot pavement. They were placed in a leafy tree after their photoshoot. 😊 I hope they made it! #entomology #insect #caterpillar #hornworm #lepidoptera

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Came across this big beautiful Darkling Beetle (P. elatus) the other day. It didn't hurt or anything, but they were very determined to take a nibble of me for the road 😅 #entomology #insect #beetle #darklingbeetle #coleoptera

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

This Desert Centipede (S. polymorpha) was exploring the house last week. Put em into a spare enclosure and released them outside after a quick photoshoot! 🥰 Never seen one this big before, ~7" long! Hoping to see some more soon. #entomology #centipede #myriapod #Scolopendromorpha

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Saw a sweet lil Clouded Yellow[?] (Colias, species uncertain) snacking on nectar. #entomology #insect #butterfly #lepidoptera

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Spotted is interesting lil dude yesterday, some flavor of Thread-Legged Katydid. (Arethaea, species uncertain) Didn't even hesitate to let me relocate 'em to a plant where they blend in better! 😊 (they did give my finger a taste, though. Lol) #entomology #insect #katydid #orthoptera

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

So many nice friends out lately! 1. Bee Flies (E. agassizii & P. californicus) 2. Flower Beetle (C. vittatus[?]) 3. Desert Brown Tarantula (A. hentzi) 4. Dark Firefly[?] (P. nigricans[?]) #entomology #arachnology #insect #beefly #beetle #tarantula #firefly

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Saw this tiny Apine Bee[?] (Apinae[?], species uncertain) taking a nap on a plant. ❤️ Never got to see this behavior in-person before. Definitely one of the cutest things I've ever witnessed. 😊 #entomology #insect #bee #hymenoptera #invertefest

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Spotted this friend recently. Not totally sure what they are, maybe a flavor of Beewolf? (Philanthus[?]) Regardless, pretty cute lil dude. 😊 #entomology #insect #wasp #beewolf #hymenoptera

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

A little late to the party, but happy Weevil Wednesday! 🎉 Was lucky enough to meet this beautiful Broad-Nosed Weevil (Ophryastes[?], species uncertain) and had a lil photoshoot. 😊 #entmology #insect #beetle #weevil #coleoptera #weevilwednesday

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Sweet lil Mayfly (Callibaetis[?]) chilling on a wall, sporting some really nice stone-like coloration. #entmology #insect #mayfly #ephemeroptera

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Awesome little Tussock Moth (O. pseudotsugata) from a week ago. Those big ol' antennae are so charming. 💕 #entomology #insect #moth #tussuckmoth #lepidoptera

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Noticed another fuzzy fella, this time a Bee Fly (Bombyliidae, species uncertain) hanging out in the shade. 🥰 #entomology #insect #fly #beefly #diptera

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Spotted a Solifuge (Eremobates[?]) munching on a roach, along with another roach that wanted a nibble. 😅 Can't believe how quick and voracious these guys are, took em less than 5 minutes between catching a meal and leaving behind an empty husk. #entomology #arachnology #arachnid #solifugae

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Saw this very fuzzy Bee-Killer Robber Fly (Mallophora fautrix) hanging out around the flowers that get daily visits from local bees. Lil guy was probably eating well! #entomology #insect #fly #robberfly #diptera

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Borrowing some pics from my folks (with permission, of course) of the amazing spectacle they got to witness: A Plains Cicada[?] (M. dealbatus[?]) undergoing its molt into adulthood! #entomology #insect #cicada #cicadidae

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Found another Rustic Sphinx (Manduca rustica) the other night! 🥰 Just a gorgeous creature. The patterns on it are completely enthralling to me, especially the little rose-shaped bits where the thorax and forewing meet. #entomology #insect #moth #sphinxmoth #lepidoptera

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Right?? Such a beautiful and hefty critter. ☺️ I came back to visit it later and got a shot of it revving up for flight.

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Exciting find today! Spotted a big Rustic Sphinx Moth (Manduca rustica) resting on a wall. Completely blown away by the beauty of this animal. And just look at those big ol' eyes and tarsal claws!! 😍 #entomology #insect #moth #sphinxmoth #lepidoptera #nationalmothweek

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Also spotted this flashy lad recently. (Lexostege[?], species uncertain) Such a delicious pattern adorning their wings! #entomology #insect #moth #lepidoptera #nationalmothweek

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Rescued this tiny fella from a puddle. Not sure what it is! Maybe a flavor of Leafroller? (Olethreutinae[?], species uncertain) #entomology #insect #moth #lepidoptera #nationalmothweek

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Another exciting find in the form of a Primrose Moth (Schinia regina[?]) from last week. 🥰 #enomology #insect #moth #lepidoptera #nationalmothweek

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Had the pleasure of encountering this stunning Tiger Moth (Apantesis, species uncertain) recently. I tried to get a better view of their hind wings, but they scurried away into the night. #entomology #insect #moth #lepidoptera #nationalmothweek

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Happy Moth Monday! 🎉 To celebrate I've got pics of an adorable Cutworm Moth (T. augustipennis[?]) and another lovely 5-Spotted Hawkmoth (M. quinquemaculatus) ☺️ #entomology #insect #moth #mothmonday #hawkmoth #lepidoptera

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

An assortment of European Mantises (Mantis Religiosa) from the last summer or two. 🥰 Found an ootheca on the side of my house recently, so hopefully I'll be graced by their presence again this year! #entomology #insect #prayingmantis #mantodea

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

This June Beetle (Polyphylla decemlineata) is a little late, but I'm glad they showed up. 🥰 The big ol' eyes and fuzzy thorax just kill me, its so adorable! #entomology #insect #beetle #junebug #coleoptera

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Also met an Antlion (Scotoleon longipalpis) yesterday! Sweet little guy. Never seen one with those structures near the mandibles, but I gotta say they're pretty endearing. ☺️ #entomology #insect #antlion #neuroptera

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Happy Weevil Wednesday! 🎉🪲 Found this adorable Sisal Weevil (S. acupunctatus) the other day. 💖 #entomology #insect #beetle #weevil #weevilwednesday #coleoptera

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Found a very cute Miner/Leafcutter Bee yesterday, trapped on a windowsill. (Megachile[?], species uncertain) Got some water to entice them into leaving the window and set them free outside. Seriously loud wings on this lil critter! #entomolgy #insect #bee #hymenoptera

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Had the pleasure of running into this fancy fella today, a Hairy Tufted Jumping Spider! (Phidippus Comatus) Lil guy didn't even hesitate to hop onto my hand or jump between my fingers. I adore his colorful coat and pinstripe chelicerae. ☺️ #entomology #arachnology #spider #jumpingspider #araneae

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Also found an awesome lil Margined Calligrapher (Toxomerus Marginatus) hoverfly recently! #entomology #insect #fly #hoverfly #diptera

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Got to meet my first ever wild tarantula yesterday! They were an anxious lil fella, but very mild-mannered and beautiful. 🥰 Mostly sure it was a female Texas Brown. (Aphonopelma Hentzi[?]) #entomology #arachnology #spider #tarantula #araneae

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Didn't make it in time for Moth Monday, so how about Mothursday? Saw a beautiful 5-Spotted Hawk Moth[?] (M. Quinquemaculatus[?]) this week, and some kin hovering around the nearby flowers for drinks. 🥰 #entomology #insect #moth #hawkmoth #lepidoptera

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Short clip of the Click Beetle earning it's title! (I was as gentle as possible and set them free right after) #entomology #insect #beetle #clickbeetle #coleoptera

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Also from yesterday, got to meet my first Click Beetle! (Lanelater[?], species uncertain) I was surprised at how loud the clicking was for this guy's size. They were very talented! #entomology #insect #beetle #clickbeetle #coleoptera

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Saw an awesome Flame Skimmer (Libellula Saturata) yesterday, clinging to a flower for dear life during some crazy evening wind. #entomology #insect #dragonfly #skimmer #odonata

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

A small photoshoot of my lovely Bruja (G. Pulchra) about a week post-molt. 🥰 I also have a short clip of her feeding but trying to upload the video crashes the app for some reason. :T #entomology #arachnology #spider #tarantula #araneae

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Another Robber Fly (Asilinae, species uncertain) sighting from last week. Can't get enough of these guys, their bodyplan is so cool! #entomology #insect #fly #robberfly #diptera

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Bug Pix @bugpix.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Same evening as the Sun Spider, I also spotted some gorgeous Paper Wasps (Polistes Dorsalis[?]) hard at work building a fresh nest. 🥰 #entomology #wasp #paperwasp #hymenoptera

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