Infected by mushroom! 🍄
Claviceps purpurea is an ergot fungus that grows on the ears of rye and related plants.
Can you spot it? This is used to make LSD. This fungus is poisonous and will be removed later from the harvest! In medieval times, poisonings were often. The commonly referred to as "St. Anthony's Fire" ergotism has dire consequences and can lead to death. The alkaloids contained therein may also trigger hallucinations, and may have played a role in the genesis of mythical creatures.

Last night, I discovered this early instar nymph of the cockroach Planuncus tingitanus s.l..🔦 It's a species complex which still needs much research. 🔬
Originally from the Mediterranean, they have spread rapidly in Europe in recent decades. In Germany, they were first found in Mainz in 2007. That's about 50 kilometers away from Oberursel. They live on shrubs near human settlements🌳🏘🏡 but only accidentally get into houses and only live outside.

Last night I photographed this small leafhopper (Jassargus sp.). Looking for tiny animals is fun, but in the darkness even more!

How curious are you? 🙃

Houseflies mating,
Musca domestica
(08/2015 in Oberursel, Germany)

Insects have a different nervous system than vertebrates like us. 🎉🎊 Not everything is controlled by the brain. 🙃🌳 The nerve cords are similar to a rope ladder. ☝🐝 In each body segment are two interconnected ganglia. ✌🐜 In the head several ganglia are fused together and form the brain. 👈🤓 The brain isn't really needed for survival, because the vital functions 💕 take place in other body segments. 💪😃 However, the fly can take without head no liquid or food. 💀🌈

That's how close you get to the sea lions.

Dedicated to Daenerys. 🐲🐲🐲

The Islas Ballestas are ruled by birds. They produce the valuable guano. They can s(h)it wherever they want.

Tachinid fly,
Tachina fera
(04/2019 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany)

The German name of this fly is Igelfliege, which means hedgehog fly. ❤ These loveable creatures lay their eggs on leaves. 🌿 When the maggots hatch, they crawl into caterpillars.👍🐛 One maggot per caterpillar. ☝🐛The caterpillar then plagues a lifelong feeling of internal erosion until it finally finds its well deserved death. 💀🐛 Take a look at this cute fly! 😍 It's very useful in pest control. They are cruel but very effective!

🌊The Islas Ballestas are a group of small islands. They are part of a nature reserve and home to numerous animal species.🐧💩 Thousands of seabirds produce guano here. This is caused by the reaction of bird droppings and limestone and is traditionally used as a fertilizer 🚜, but also in the production of explosives💣. The word guano comes from Quechua, where it's called "wanu". 🤓 Responsible for the chemical reaction is the nucleobase guanine contained in the bird's urine.