Apr 29
This Ommatius Coeraebus had caught a small flying insect.
Location: Base of Mt. Gulaga
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This Ommatius Coeraebus had caught a small flying insect.
Location: Base of Mt. Gulaga
Did you know I’m a community scientist partnered with the Natural History Museum? Tonight we did a bat roost by the San Gabriel river in El Monte. My job was to record the audio of the bats leaving the roost to hunt for food. Bats play a major role in our ecosystem. There are about 14 different types of bats around la county and three different type at this particular location.
Hi there!
A cute jumping spider looks curiously at the camera. It scuttles off soon after, as the camera likely looked quite large and imposing… Sorry, little floof!
A camouflaged Rhytiphora Nigrovirens seemed to be clinging tightly to a small twig of a tree, its wings matching the greens. As a result, I nearly missed this completely!
Upon inspection, its eyes are above and below its antennae (which seem to make a C-shape around them). The antennae act like spider legs that touch you if you pat them (yes, I booped it). I am unsure if that is its intention or only my own perception.
Location: Mt. Gulaga, Far South Coast NSW.
This beautiful weevil is from Genus Talaurinus, and was quite a decent size! It carried on eating on this plant even while I took photos and video. In the video, you can audibly hear the chomping. (Will post video later)
Everything about this beetle was built to be powerful, from its legs to its chompers. It must have felt powerful too as it didn’t mind me hovering over it.
I adore weevils and so to see a big one was super exciting!
Location: Mt. Gulaga, Far South Coast NSW
If you are on Instagram and see some familiar photos on this account, don’t worry! It is me!
I have an Instagram account on Instagram and if you have a bug blog on there too, let me know! I’d love to follow your blog too!
I have peer pressured myself (in the best way) to begin creating something I’ve wanted to do for a while but always put off because of other life commitments, but I need change that prioritises things that make me feel happy in how I contribute to humanity in my life (like this blog!).
So… I made a YouTube channel and I’m going to create little short videos about bugs, arachnids, the bushwalking trails I explore, and the little worlds that we often walk past!
I spent 3 hours last night putting together a cute intro and everything that you can watch on my channel!
You can find this brand new channel on YouTube at Anthelid-Day (linked below). I look forward to seeing you all there and sharing more of the bug world around us all!
https://youtube.com/@anthelid-day?si=EwLeVQ88GZvBHJ5V
A channel dedicated to the exploration of insects and arachnids through videography and photography. Discover the wonders of the tiny world