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Common flesh fly ๐Ÿฅฉ
(Sarcophaga species)

It is almost impossible to tell the species apart by their outward appearance, and many can only be reliably identified by microscopic examination of the males' genitals.๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿ”

In Germany, the gray flesh fly (Sarcophaga carnaria) is particularly common. There are various reports on the diet of adult flies from flower nectar, honeydew and the fluids that form on dung and carrion. The different information may be due to the difficulty in identifying the species. There is also different information about the larvae. Some species lay the larvae on carcasses and dung, others on earthworm entrances, and the parasitic larvae then crawl into the earthworm to develop inside. Some species use snails and other animals as hosts.๐ŸŒ

Humans can also be infected by some species, such as Sarcophaga barbata. The human larval infestation is called myasis and occurs mainly in tropical or subtropical regions.๐Ÿค•

Species in this post: Flesh fly Sarcophaga species
Topic: ➟ Insects
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Post #711:

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๐Ÿž๐ŸŒฟ A ladybug nymph fell on my hand and clung to it tightly. ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ I let it climb into a bush. Baby saved! ๐Ÿค—

Species in this post: Asian ladybeetle Harmonia axyridis Human Homo sapiens
Topics: ➟ Insects ➟ Selfies
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Post #710:

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Common wasps
(Vespula vulgaris)

๐Ÿš๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฉ What the wasp carries out is dirty old nest material.

โš ๏ธ Be careful around wasp nests. They can get very large and the ground unstable. When I was a kid, I saw another kid from the neighborhood step into a big wasp nest and get so badly stung that the ambulance had to come get him.

โš ๏ธ One should avoid disturbing the nest and generally never breathe in their direction or move frantically.

โš ๏ธ If you discover a nest that is in a threatening location, consult experts and don't take action yourself.

๐ŸŒ Wasps also play an important role in the ecosystem, although they are annoying and can be dangerous in some situations.

๐Ÿ Wasps do not produce honey. Their larvae are fed with proteins. These secrete a sweet liquid that the queen feeds on. The adult wasps feed primarily on sugary foods, but they hunt other insects for the brood. Because sick and weak animals are easier prey, wasps help reduce the spread of diseases.

๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ I don't usually feel disturbed by the presence of wasps, at least I want the wasps to think so, and I'm fine with it. Every now and then I'm asked to dance while I want to eat outside in the summer. However, I just dodge them and don't hit them. And I never kill an animal for no reason.

Species in this post: Common wasp Vespula vulgaris
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Post #707:

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Molting of my Chilean fire tarantula (Grammostola rosea), last July. โœจ

Under increased blood pressure, the tarantula begins to transport a molting hormone (hydroxylated ecdysone/ecdysterone) from the rear to the front of the body. This causes pressure to build up and the carapace (back shield) to burst open. This extends over the entire body, so that the tarantula can now gradually free itself from the old exoskeleton. This can sometimes take several hours and is therefore very exhausting for the tarantula, so that it remains lying on its back even after it has successfully moulted. In this state, the spider has not yet hardened and can therefore easily become a victim. That's why spiders create a somewhat safer place with silk threads beforehand. I've increased the speed of the video eight times because you all don't have as much patience as I do ๐Ÿคช and it makes the rhythmic movement sequences clearer.

Ecdysterone is a hormone that triggers moulting in molting animals (arthropods, tardigrades, nematodes, etc.). It is also found in plants to protect against plant pests. In mammals, it only occurs through ingestion or parasitic infestation. It also has an effect on mammals and influences lipid metabolism and protein biosynthesis. It is believed to have an anabolic effect on the muscles, which is why it is also used in competitive sports. It is believed to have no harmful effects because it is a natural part of our diet. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿฅฌ

Species in this post: Chilean rose tarantula Grammostola rosea Human Homo sapiens
Topic: ➟ Spiders
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Post #704:

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Sunflowers are my favorite flowers๐ŸŒป Honey bees and meadow bugs also love them ๐Ÿ˜Š

The common meadow bug (Lygus pratensis) is a mirid bug. In January I introduced you to the mirid bug Deraeocoris ruber. Both wear a striking triangle on their backs. A major difference is that the meadow bug only sucks on plants.๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿฅค

It is native to almost the entire northern hemisphere and is very common. Because they are attracted to light, they are often found around lamps or when they stray into your home.

Help them out again! It's important to be good to animals. And it goes down well with other people too. Yesterday I was walking to the grocery store and an aphid landed in my eye. A woman approaching me saw how I carefully placed the animal in a hedge and was totally impressed.๐Ÿฅฐ Damn! Now I've revealed the aphid trick! ๐Ÿ˜œ

Species in this post: European honey bee Apis mellifera Common meadow bug Lygus pratensis Common sunflower Helianthus annuus
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Post #702:

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Box tree moth,
Cydalima perspectalis

Native to Asia, it has been invading Europe since the 2000s and increasingly the United States in recent years. It has no natural enemies in Europe and has already contributed to the loss of entire forest areas. The caterpillars are poisonous. In its homeland in Asia, the Asian hornet is a natural predator. Although the Asian hornet is also spreading more and more in Europe, this is also a problem, because the Asian hornet also hunts bees and the European bees are not as defensive as the Asian bees.

The appearance and disappearance of individual species can have far-reaching consequences not only for wildlife but also for human livelihoods.

Species in this post: Box tree moth Cydalima perspectalis
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Post #700:

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Carrion crow on a power line.

The crow stands for faith, creativity and intelligence. Breeding pairs usually stay together for life.

Carrion crows reach the highest level of object permanence. Object permanence, or person permanence, is the cognitive ability to know that an object or person continues to exist even when it is outside the field of perception.

Corvids are also capable of empathy: they comfort and ask for consolation.

I like crows.
And trust is a power line.

Species in this post: Carrion crow Corvus corone
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Post #698:

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Moments like this ๐Ÿฅฐ๐ŸฆŽ

Species in this post: Madagascar day gecko Phelsuma madagascariensis Human Homo sapiens
Topics: ➟ Geckos ➟ Selfies
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Post #697:

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๐—˜๐—ป๐—ท๐—ผ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด-๐—น๐—ถ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—บ๐˜† ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐Ÿšฒ
๐Ÿ˜Š๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒผ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿฆ๐ŸŽถ

In Oberursel-Stierstadt I saw these ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐˜‚๐—น ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ (I assume Heidschnucke).

And I show you the ๐˜€๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ-๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฒ in Germany. Originally it was a transformer substation, but a few years ago it has been converted into a residential building with 14 square meters.

The facade was sprayed by the Oberursel graffiti artist ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ (1979-2017) based on the Alte Oper in Frankfurt.

Species in this post: Domestic sheep Ovis aries Human Homo sapiens
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Post #696:

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Aurora and Bruce ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’•

Species in this post: Common leopard gecko Eublepharis macularius
Topic: ➟ Geckos
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