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Hyzenthlay October 10th, 2020 9:12 AM

🌳 Paradise: The Nature Club
 
Welcome
to
The Nature Club

~

Earth is a planet filled with diverse, ever changing beauty. From its golden beaches, mysterious oceans, enchanting forests and vast deserts, to its great mountain ranges and frozen wonderlands, there is something for everyone to enjoy. This club is a place to share your stories, hopes and interests of the natural world!

When you join, you will be asked to choose a plant to raise with every post you make. It grows in three stages, requiring five posts to reach each stage at a total of 15 posts. When the plant is fully grown, you can then request another! This is simply a cute gimmick for you collectors out there, but interesting things may come of it later down the track...

But wait, there's more! In partnership with PC's Virtual Pokémon Pet, by joining, you are automatically eligible to raise any grass or bug-type VPP for only 150 posts, and only 125 when they become seasonal VPPs! The same applies for certain themed Pokémon! See this list for all the eligible VPPs!

Interested in entomology?

If you're fascinated with insects, then this is the club for you! We'd love to see the discoveries you've made, so drop by with your stories and photographs. And don't forget, members of this club can request a VPP of any bug-type Pokémon for 25 less posts to raise it!

Sign-up form
Name:
The grass or bug-type Pokémon that represents you:
The plant you will raise:
Your favourite bugs/insects/arthropods:

Beginner's event: It's time to get exploring! Don't worry, there's no need to travel far. In this event, I want you to find one plant species and one insect species - it can be anything - and document your findings. Add photos if you can, although it isn't necessary. Become the expert - research the species and share your new knowledge with us! We'd love to hear about the nature in your area. :)


Guidelines:

Topics can include anything related to plants, terrain, environmental awareness and insects!
Have an idea for a Nature Club event? Feel free to suggest it!
You can create a new topic at any time, just be mindful of how active the current one is!
Double posts are perfectly acceptable if no one else has posted in some time.
All PokéCommunity and Clubhouse rules apply.


Member list:

https://i.ibb.co/PrwHkzS/lurantis-sprite.png Hyzenthlay Lvl. 1: Gerbera seedling
https://i.ibb.co/55GDQHJ/whimsicott-zeostar.png ZeoStar Lvl. 1: Anthurium seedling
https://i.ibb.co/0FsvBmv/vikavolt-caite-chan.png Caite-chan Lvl. 1: Pine sapling
https://i.ibb.co/QDLKBCt/roselia-visionofmilotic.png VisionofMilotic Lvl. 1: Rose cutting
https://i.ibb.co/d2jBfmT/mothim-icycatelf.png icycatelf Lvl. 1: Lactuca floridana seedling
https://i.ibb.co/GnPbV8M/swadloon-eleanor.png Eleanor Lvl. 1: Bald Cypress seedling



CSS under construction.

Hyzenthlay October 10th, 2020 9:13 AM

https://i.ibb.co/LhdZ02C/realdex.png
The International RealDex
Welcome to the International RealDex, a database developed by icycatelf where information for all real-world Pokémon is stored! The goal is to complete the RealDex by photographing and documenting Pokémons' real life counterparts from around the world, then submitting it to this club.

Ever thought your cat looked remarkably like a Purugly, that the flower in your garden reminds you of Sunflora? Or maybe you own an antique teacup that might just be a Sinistea? Send in your photographs and they'll be added to the Dex!
https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_001.png Bulbasaur
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/4WjKzq6/1-Bulbasaur.jpghttps://i.ibb.co/6Ht0M7q/1-Bulbasaur2.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Bulbasaur and Ivysaur were confirmed in an interview to be based on frogs (possibly tree frogs given their Grass typing). Their polygonal spots resemble those on some toxic frogs.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_007.png Squirtle
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/vVzydc4/2-Squirtle.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Squirtle is based on young pond turtles. (Box turtles are members of the American pond turtle family.)


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_010.png Caterpie
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/x2ZhYs1/3-Caterpie.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Caterpie is based on swallowtail butterfly caterpillars.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_012.png Butterfree
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/wd4kb9z/4-Butterfree.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Butterfree appears to be based on the Pierinae subfamily of butterflies, also known as "Whites."

(NOTE: It seems to draw more specific inspiration from the Black-Veined White, but I like to imagine that all Whites would translate into Butterfree.)


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_013.png Weedle
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/2dkNXpm/5Weedle.jpghttps://i.ibb.co/8dGXqwx/5Weedle2.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Weedle represents the larval stage of a wasp. It also has characteristics of stinging caterpillars, called "kemushi" in Japan (which is also Weedle's Japanese category).


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_014.png Kakuna
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/5sMNXDV/6Kakuna.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

While is appearance may be based on wasp or bee pupae in general, Kakuna's characteristic of dangling from a silk thread (as seen in the anime and some side games) seems to have been inspired by hanging parasitoid wasp cocoons.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_015.png Beedrill (shiny)
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/0qmKSFn/7-Beedrill-Shiny.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

While based on an Asian giant hornet, Beedrill's green and blue Shiny palette may draw inspiration from cuckoo wasps (aka emerald wasps).


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_016.png Pidgey
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/4VSCWSY/8Pidgy.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Though it could be based on a variety of small birds, Pidgey bears a striking resemblance to the Carolina wren.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_old/ico_old_019_1.png Rattata
Spoiler:
https://i.imgur.com/8srfG0Y.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Rattata is esentially the common field mouse of the Pokémon world.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_023.png Ekans
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/FW3FnQV/9Ekans.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Ekans seems to combine features of various snakes. The pattern on its body may have been inspired by ringneck snakes.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_025.png Pikachu
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/Bt5YTyZ/10-Pikachu.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Pikachu was confirmed to draw inspiration from squirrels, particularly its tail and cheek pouches. Since tree squirrels don't have cheek pouches, Pikachu may draw inspiration from chipmunks (aka "striped squirrels" in Japan) or visually similar ground squirrels. (The upright position of Pikachu's tail while running is more consistent with chipmunks.)

Pichu and several other "Pika-clones" may have similar origins.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_046.png Paras
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/QPvxVYV/11Paras.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Paras and Parasect are based on insects that have fallen victim to parasitic fungi. The base insect appears to be a cicada nymph (see Nincada), though Parasect also bears an uncanny resemblance to velvet mites (see Venonat).


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_047.png Parasect
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/5czY71P/12-Parasect.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Paras and Parasect are based on insects that have fallen victim to parasitic fungi. The base insect appears to be a cicada nymph (see Nincada), though Parasect also bears an uncanny resemblance to velvet mites (see Venonat).


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_048.png Venonat
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/VWxB8wm/13-Venonat.jpghttps://i.ibb.co/G3LNVm9/13-Venonat2.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

The fact that it oozes poison and has a body covered with stiff, protective hairs, combined with the fact that it evolves into a moth, suggests that Venonat may draw some inspiration from venomous caterpillars. (Megalopyge-genus caterpillars are particularly round.) It also seems to share characteristics with mites.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_049.png Venomoth
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/vjV39k1/14-Venomoth.jpghttps://i.ibb.co/PY5qhf0/14-Venomoth2.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Venomoth seems to combine the idea of toxic moths (tiger moths) with the appearance of toxic swallowtail butterflies, such as the Pipevine Swallowtail (which may explain its Shiny colors).

(NOTE: This is a Spicebush Swallowtail, a mimic of the toxic Pipevine Swallowtail. However, according to author Phillip J. Schappert, there's indication that even this species may be distasteful.)


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_old/ico_old_052_1.pnghttps://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_053.png Meowth + Persian
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/9vFnLBq/15-Persian.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Meowth and Persian draw inspiration from Siamese cats (the latter also drawing inspiration from pumas).

While only Meowth has the color-tipped feet and tail characteristic of Siamese cats, Persian is classified as a Siamese Cat (Shamuneko) Pokémon in the Japanese games.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_old/ico_old_059_1.png Arcanine
Spoiler:
https://i.imgur.com/eouRDDs.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Arcanine's Shiny palette may be a nod to Golden Retrievers.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_060.png Poliwag
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/d0mxZnx/16-Poliwag2.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Poliwag is based on a frog tadpole with hindlegs. The spiral on its belly represents the entrails that may be seen through the transparent bellies of tadpoles, especially younger ones. Poliwhirl could be interpreted as a metamorph froglet/tadpole with all four limbs (despite lacking a tail), Poliwrath a froglet, and Politoed an adult frog..


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_061_r.png Poliwhirl
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/z6sptyq/17-Poliwhirl.jpghttps://i.ibb.co/vjzzYQT/16-Poliwag.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Poliwhirl could be interpreted as a metamorph froglet/tadpole with all four limbs (despite lacking a tail), Poliwrath a froglet, and Politoed an adult frog.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_old/ico_old_063_1.png Abra
Spoiler:
https://i.imgur.com/56B9THp.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Like Abra, the North American opossum sleeps approximately 18 hours a day. This may be more than coincidence, given the rat-like tail of Abra's earliest sprites. It also seems to share characteristics with foxes (not pictured).


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_095.png Onix (shiny)
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/g90bTRL/18-Onix-shiny.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Onix seems to draw inspiration from earthworms, given its snake-like body and soil diet. Its Shiny form may be based on green earthworms.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_108.png Lickitung
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/rvGg7Wd/20-Lickitung.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Lickitung seems to be based on lungless salamanders, many of which have projectile tongues (like a chameleon) and can secrete irritating substances.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_109.png Koffing
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/s1ZcSMB/21-Koffing.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

While it could be based on a virus pathogen, a chemical weapon, or air pollution, Koffing also seems to share similarities with false puffball slime molds (a type of amoeba). Not only do they both have a round body, lumpy texture, and spew a smoke-like fog, but false puffballs also feed on bacteria (mentioned in some of Weezing's 'dex entries) and can split themselves into clones (much like how Koffing grows and extra head when it evolves).


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_114.png Tangela
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/Qc7B6hS/22-Tangela.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Tangela is based on tangled vines, possibly leafless, parasitic vines such as the dodder (aka hairweed and witch's hair).


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_123.png Scyther
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/8DMfNxc/23-Scyther.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Scyther is based on the Japanese Giant Mantis. While these don't occur in the US, the Chinese Mantis (North America's largest mantid) belongs to the same genus and was once considered part of the same species.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_127.png Pinsir
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/HhLBG6g/24Pinsir.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Pinsir is based on stag beetles.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_132.png Ditto
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/pzghfwJ/25Ditoo.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Ditto's blob-like form and ability to change its shape into anything is reminiscent of modeling clay. Considering this, its Shiny palette may have been based on naturally occurring "blue" clay.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_138.png Omanyte
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/HHptpJw/26-Omanyte.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

The Helix Fossil (Omanyte) is based on ammonoid, ancient spiral-shelled squid, fossils.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_old/ico_old_154_1.png Meganium
Spoiler:
https://i.imgur.com/67x5Wbq.jpg https://i.imgur.com/mXZHZu3.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Maganium seems to combine elements of various flowers, which may include hibiscuses (as well as amaryllises and/or, more distinctly, Titum arum). Its name is derived from geraniums.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_167.png Spinarak
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/YRKHrxC/27-Spinarak1.jpg https://i.ibb.co/n8jW2jZ/27-Spinarak2.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Spinarak is based on spiders with face-like abdominal markings.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_168.png Ariados
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/NjmLHjR/28-Ariados1.jpg https://i.ibb.co/3SD2mjr/28-Ariados2.jpg https://i.ibb.co/cxbRj1B/28-Ariados3.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Ariados appears to draw inspiration from various spiders, especially orb-weavers. Its erect "hind legs" are reminiscent of the horns seen on spiny orb-weavers (Gasteracantha or Micrathena). Its name may be derived from the Ariadna genus of spiders.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_175.png Togepi
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/HT6KVVX/29Togepi.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Togepi seems to be based on an egg, especially one with spots. (Togetic, as its Japanese name suggests, may be based on a chick while Togekiss seems to be based on an adult bird, though it's unclear if they're based on any species in particular. They also have characteristics of fairies and angels, respectively.)


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_187.png Hoppip
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/ZXNdszJ/30Hoppip.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

This family is based on the life cycle of a dandelion.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_188.png Skiploom
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/D1gBXyH/31-Skiploom.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

This family is based on the life cycle of a dandelion.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_189.png Jumpluff
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/GQBRKcd/32-Jumpluff.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

This family is based on the life cycle of a dandelion.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_193.png Yanma (shiny)
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/0t6WmjP/33-Yanma-shiny.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

While based on the Banded Darter dragonfly, Yanma's Shiny palette may draw inspiration from the Blue Dasher (or blue dragonflies in general).


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_194.png Wooper
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/L8MMJVF/34Wooper.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Wooper is based on the larval stage of a salamander. Its Shiny form resembles pale, newly-hatched larvae (though it may be more specifically based on an axolotl).


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_197.png Umbreon
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/M6fHLMY/35-Umbreon.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Umbreon seems to be based on black cats. Several TCG cards suggest that Umbreon is more cat-like than other speculated origins (such as foxes and rabbits).


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_198.png Murkrow
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/k5RW1rv/36-Murkrow.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Murkrow is based on crows.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_204.png Pineco
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/wSggb8G/37Pineco.jpg https://i.ibb.co/frt6krc/37-Pineco2.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Visually based on a pine cone, Pineco's Bug-typing and catergory are based on bagworms (whose cases may superficially resemble pine cones).


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_old/ico_old_205_1.png Forretress
Spoiler:
https://i.imgur.com/zoRSCo0.jpg https://i.imgur.com/CXk9HxM.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Though it more closely resembles a giant clam, Forretress may also draw inspiration from nut-dwelling worms. It also somewhat resembles a walnut.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_206.png Dunsparce
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/bzrDy76/38-Dunsparce.jpg https://i.ibb.co/17nHSQq/38-Dunsparce2.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Dunsparce is based on the Tsuchinoko cryptid of Japan (aka "bee snake," hence Dunsparce's bee-like qualities). While this snake-like creature has yet to be proven to exist, hornworms (sphinx/hawk moth caterpillars) are among the creatures sometimes mistaken for it.

The hoop snake is essentially America's version of the Tsuchinoko. Long rumored to give chase to humans, some believe that racers (along with other colubrids) may have inspired tales of this cryptid. (Hoop snake is one of the white racer's common names.)


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_207.png Gligar
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/X8bhcpy/39Gligar.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Gligar's design seems to be a pun on "scorpionfly."


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_old/ico_old_213_1.png Shuckle
Spoiler:
https://i.imgur.com/36fS4ye.jpg https://i.imgur.com/gpnDQXB.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Shuckle seems to combine elements of various unrelated organisms. Given its category as the Mold Pokémon, it may draw some inspiration from slime molds with "tentacles." Based on its Bug-typing, Shuckle is also thought to draw inspiration from shelled scale insects that, similar to Shuckle's creation of Berry Juice, secrete a sweet honeydew.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_214.png Heracross
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/S5Sdv44/40-Heracross.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Mega Heracross is based on Hercules Beetles.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_267.png Beautifly
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/f2Bmw4D/41-Beautifly.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Beautifly is based on swallowtail butterflies, while the darker side of its behavior may have been inspired by The Calyptra-genus of moths (aka "vampire moths").

(NOTE: Although this Calyptra-genus moth, the Canadian owlet, has yet to be scientifically proven to feed on blood, there have been claims of it biting.)


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_269.png Dustox
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/8MK05hz/42Dustox.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Dustox is believed to be based on the Japanese Moon Moth, a close relative and lookalike of the American Luna Moth pictured here.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_273.png Seedot
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/cJTkwt1/43Seedot.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Seedot is based on acorns.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_274.png Nuzleaf
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/j3V3JmJ/44-Nuzleaf.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Nuzleaf may represent an oak seedling.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_283.png Surskit
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/C53MDZw/45-Surskit.jpg https://i.ibb.co/zfWkRfg/46-Masquerain.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Surskit is based on a water strider nymph.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_284.png Masquerain
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/9WNkHj2/46-Masquerain2.jpg https://i.ibb.co/RDsJBDP/46-Masquerain3.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Masquerain represents the winged adult stage of a water strider, though it also seems to draw inspiration from damselflies and moths with eyespots.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_290.png Nincada
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/JF4m7wg/47-Nincada.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

This family is based on the life cycle of a cicada: nymph, adult, and shed skin.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_291.png https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_292.png Ninjask + Shedinja
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/0BGBn9L/48-Ninjask.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

This family is based on the life cycle of a cicada: nymph, adult, and shed skin.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_313.png Volbeat
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/Xp3jJjy/49-Volbeat.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Volbeat is based on male fireflies.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_old/ico_old_406_1.png Budew
Spoiler:
https://i.imgur.com/rLlkBC5.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Budew and Roselia are based on rose buds and roses.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_315.png Roselia
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/dJkv8RB/50-Roselia.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Budew and Roselia are based on rose buds and roses.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_328.png Trapinch
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/cXPffTL/51-Trapinch.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Trapinch is based on the larval stage of an antlion, also known as doodlebugs. The move Sand Tomb is based on the sand pit traps created by these insects.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_329.png Vibrava
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/cwHXrnj/52-Vibrava.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

While representative of an adult antlion, Vibrava appears to draw more visual inspiration from mayflies. This may be a reference to the Japanese word for an adult antlion translating "thin-winged mayfly."


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_330.png Flygon
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/1v6BdSh/53Flygon.jpg https://i.ibb.co/vvp7FsR/53-Flygon1.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Flygon represents the adult stage of an antlion. Its Dragon-typing and association with sandstorms may be a pun on "sanddragon" dragonflies.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_333.png Swablu
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/w61MyBw/54Swablu.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Swablu is believed to have been based on bluebirds.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_341.pnghttps://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_old/ico_old_342_1.png Corphish + Crawdaunt
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/YWq6mw0/55-Corphish.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Corphish and Crawdaunt are based on crayfish.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_345.png Lileep
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/KmD1k3y/56Lileep.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

The Root Fossil (Lileep) is based on crinoid—or "sea lily"—fossils.

(NOTE: This isn't a whole specimen, just the stalk.)


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_396.png Starly
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/k6VFVkk/57Starly.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Starly is based on fledgling starlings.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_401.png https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_402.png Kricketot + Kricketune
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/PcwtZQm/58-Kricketot.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Kricketot and Kricketune are based on crickets, possibly Red-Headed Bush Crickets.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_412-plant.png Burmy
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/jLX4pT9/59Burmy.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

This family is based on the life-cycle of a bagworm, many species only maturing into flying moths if male while the larviform female stays inside her bag. However, Mothim seems to combine elements of various moths, including death's-head hawkmoths (not pictured).


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_413-plant.png Wormadam
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/dkdLV06/60-Wormadam.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

This family is based on the life-cycle of a bagworm, many species only maturing into flying moths if male while the larviform female stays inside her bag. However, Mothim seems to combine elements of various moths, including death's-head hawkmoths (not pictured).


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_414.png Mothim
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/rxfqqJW/61Mothim.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

This family is based on the life-cycle of a bagworm, many species only maturing into flying moths if male while the larviform female stays inside her bag. However, Mothim seems to combine elements of various moths, including death's-head hawkmoths (not pictured).


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_415.png Combee
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/sK1Sy8x/62Combee.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Combee is based on honey bees.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_469.png Yanmega
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/pQrN1d5/63-Yanmega.jpg

Yanmega draws inspiration from the Darner family of dragonflies.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_old/ico_old_470_1.pnghttps://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_old/ico_old_471_1.png Leafeon + Glaceon
Spoiler:
https://i.imgur.com/ZABgzNk.jpg

Leafeon and Glaceon share similarities with colorpoint cats.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_495.png Snivy
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/0fwV8f3/64Snivy.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

While their names and pointed snouts suggest they draw inspiration from vine snakes, Snivy and Servine's Pokédex category and lack of a Poison-typing suggest that they may draw inspiration from grass snakes (another name for greensnakes) as well.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_509.png Purrloin
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/5jybWpn/65-Purrloin.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Purrloin appears to be based on bicolor (tuxedo) cats. The white marks above its eyes suggest that it may be based on tuxedo tabbies.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_519.png Pidove
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/1bdzkcy/66Pidove.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Pidove and Tranquill draw inspiration from the Columbidae family of birds. Pidove more closely resembles a pigeon while Tranquill more closely resembles a dove.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_520.png Tranquill
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/crTh4Z2/67-Tranquill.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Pidove and Tranquill draw inspiration from the Columbidae family of birds. Pidove more closely resembles a pigeon while Tranquill more closely resembles a dove.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_535.png Tympole
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/Mhdq84d/68-Tympole.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

This family is based on the life cycle of a toad.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_536.png Palpitoad
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/XZTxSws/69-Palpitoad.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

This family is based on the life cycle of a toad.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_537.png Seismitoad
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/zQJxrMD/70-Seismitoad.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

This family is based on the life cycle of a toad.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_540.png Sewaddle
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/K0n6TXS/71-Sewaddle.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Sewaddle is believed to draw visual inspiration from Silver-Spotted Skipper caterpillars.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_544.png Whirlipede
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/80MypnV/72-Whirlipede.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Whirlipede is based on the defensive or resting position of a millipede.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_549.png Lilligant
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/nPLVHsL/73-Lilligant.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Lilligant is based on lilies. Since it evolves via Sun Stone, it may be based on daylilies.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_572.png Minccino
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/qmyB8Bn/74-Minccino.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Minccino is based on chinchillas.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_old/ico_old_582_1.pnghttps://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_old/ico_old_583_1.pnghttps://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_old/ico_old_584_1.png Vanillite + Vanillish + Vanilluxe
Spoiler:
https://i.imgur.com/PdzACaq.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

This family is based on snow and icicles, but stylized to resemble ice cream.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_585-winter.png Deerling
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https://i.ibb.co/bNPJ3bF/75-Deerling.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Deerling is based on a deer fawn.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_588.png Karrablast
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https://i.ibb.co/QfHZW6D/76-Karrablast.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Karrablast is based on ground beetles (Carabidae) that eat snails.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_595.png Joltik
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https://i.ibb.co/gy4N04M/77Joltik.jpg https://i.ibb.co/9pJg8XV/77-Joltik-2.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Though its behavior is based on a tick, Joltik's appearance may draw more inspiration from baby tarantulas (not pictured) or jumping spiders.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_597.png Ferroseed
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https://i.ibb.co/1sGf8t3/78-Ferroseed.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Ferroseed seems to be based on cockelburs.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_old/ico_old_598_1.png Ferrothorn
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https://i.imgur.com/Q7igCFC.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Ferrothorn may be based on briers.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_616.png Shelmet
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https://i.ibb.co/YkFxgcH/79-Shelmet.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Shelmet is based on snails (or at least representative of them).


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_630.png Mandibuzz
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https://i.ibb.co/TbP6vX8/80-Mandibuzz.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Mandibuzz is based on vultures.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_637.png Volcarona (shiny)
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/yPRP8FN/81-Volcarona-shiny.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Shiny Volcarona's spotted yellow wings bring to mind Imperial Moths, a type of giant silkmoth.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_661.png Fletchling
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https://i.ibb.co/sQXcNbJ/82-Fletchling.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Fletchling and Fletchinder are based on robins. Fletchinder and Talonflame also bear some resemblance to cardinals (though waxwings are more likely), the latter further incorporating hawk and/or falcon features.

(NOTE: While the American robin above isn't a "true" robin, it's associated with fire—like this line—in North American mythology.)


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_662.png Fletchinder
Spoiler:
https://i.imgur.com/F3ITjRV.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Fletchling and Fletchinder are based on robins. Fletchinder and Talonflame also bear some resemblance to cardinals (though waxwings are more likely), the latter further incorporating hawk and/or falcon features.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_663.png Talonflame
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/DYzVK7w/83-Talonflame.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Fletchling and Fletchinder are based on robins. Fletchinder and Talonflame also bear some resemblance to cardinals (though waxwings are more likely), the latter further incorporating hawk and/or falcon features.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_714.png Noibat
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/9qB0kQW/84Noibat.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Noibat is based on the vespertilionid family of microbats.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_718-50.png Zygarde Cell
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/XxDJpbC/85-Zygarde-cell.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Zygarde cells are believed to be based on planarian flatworms.

(Do you see the derpy face?)


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_725.png Litten
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/wWK5cmK/86Litten.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Litten and Torracat are based on tabby cats. The line as a whole may be a visual pun on "tiger cat," another name for mackerel/fishbone tabbies.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_726.png Torracat
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/L6r5w88/87-Torracat.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Litten and Torracat are based on tabby cats. The line as a whole may be a visual pun on "tiger cat," another name for mackerel/fishbone tabbies.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_731.png Pikipek
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/WBV6C9p/88-Pikipeck.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Pikipek is based on woodpeckers.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_742.png https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_743.png Cutiefly + Ribombee
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/TYgHbZ7/89-Cutiefly.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Cutiefly and Ribimbee are based on bee flies. Ribombee may be based specifically on the Greater Bee Fly, being larger in size and having a dark patch (its scarf).


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_744.png Rockruff
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/f9QxR77/90-Rockruff.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Rockruff is based on Spitz breeds.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_755.png Morelull
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https://i.ibb.co/Gx8Hkj0/91-Morelull.jpg https://i.ibb.co/dtLHQ8H/91-Morelull2.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Morelull seems to draw inspiration from "bonnet" mushrooms (Mycena), some of which exhibit bioluminescence. It gets its English name from morels.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_757.png Salandit
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/ByHr0TG/92-Salandit.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Salandit is based on newts.


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_767.png Wimpod
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/fF40jky/93Wimpod.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Wimpod is based on rock slaters (Ligiidae).


https://www.pokencyclopedia.info/sprites/menu-icons/ico_3ds/ico_3ds_794.png Buzzwole
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/Czb1VXP/94-Buzzwole.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Buzzwole is based on invasive mosquitoes.


https://i.ibb.co/pbL57St/skwovet.png Skwovet
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/HFrmWYz/95-Skwovet.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Skwovet is based on the eastern grey squirrel, which is invasive in the UK.


https://i.ibb.co/Kbp1xcL/blipbug.png Blipbug
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/PcFzYhn/96-Blipbug.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

This line is based on the life cycle of a lady beetle (more specifically, the seven-spotted lady beetle).


https://i.ibb.co/DpnxrYY/dottler.png Dottler
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/fXWKGnw/97-Dottler.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

This line is based on the life cycle of a lady beetle (more specifically, the seven-spotted lady beetle).


https://i.ibb.co/1vf7H8G/orbeetle.png Orbeetle
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/3CHSTjN/98.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

This line is based on the life cycle of a lady beetle (more specifically, the seven-spotted lady beetle).


https://i.ibb.co/2PHGDzJ/chewtle.png Chewtle
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/rsDrQgP/99-Chewtle.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Drednaw is based on snapping turtles.


https://i.ibb.co/C7JWZWZ/drednaw.png Drednaw
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/Fs5gv8x/100-Drednaw.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Drednaw is based on snapping turtles.


https://i.ibb.co/jbh66vm/sizzlipede.png Sizzlipede
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/DzCnPR7/101-Sizzlipede.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Sizzlipede and Centiskorch seem to be visual puns on "fire centipede."


https://i.ibb.co/sFxd3Gv/boltund.png Boltund
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/72wH1xY/102-Boltund.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Boltund is based on foxhounds.


https://i.ibb.co/YjtDnVp/rolycoly.png Rolycoly
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/m8mjz8J/103-Rolycoly.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Rolycoly is based on coal.


https://i.ibb.co/mT2bqwg/falinks.png Falinks
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/nsXrT5H/104-Falinks.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

Falinks may be a visual pun on an "admiral caterpillar."


https://i.ibb.co/2jsD7T8/frosmoth.png Frosmoth
Spoiler:
https://i.ibb.co/JmRGyvm/104-Frosmoth.jpg
Seen by icycatelf

While its silhouette more closely resembles an Indian Moon Moth (not pictured), Frosmoth's Chinese names suggest that may also draw inspiration from flannel moths. Its translucent wings may have been based on clearwing moths, which lose most of their scales during their first flight.

ZeoStar October 10th, 2020 12:59 PM

Name: Zeostar
The grass or bug-type Pokémon that represents you: Whismicott
The plant you will raise: Anthurium
Your favourite bugs/insects/arthropods: Praying Mantis

I would like to join this as I have planted trees before. When I was in the 1st grade, I went outside in the backyard one day and planted about 10 trees with my mother. Unfortunately not all of them survived, but the ones that did are still growing a decade later. We occasionally visit that old house and check on our trees. It was a special memory.



I love the look of these plants. There's also a pink variation.

Caite-chan October 10th, 2020 4:48 PM

Name: Caite-chan
The grass or bug-type Pokémon that represents you: Vikavolt
The plant you will raise: Pine Tree
Your favourite bugs/insects/arthropods: Walking Sticks, Lightning Bugs, Praying Mantis and Grasshoppers

VisionofMilotic October 11th, 2020 6:11 AM

Name: Sam

The grass or bug-type Pokémon that represents you: Roselia, a shiny one if it's allowed.

The plant you will raise: A rose bush.

I'd like to think of my rose as a Desmond Tutu Rose, since I love red roses and the passion they representnd. This is an especially gorgeous rose, and pays tribute to the heroic efforts and kindness of Bishop Tutu. They grow in my community, this I photographed at the city garden during my birthday last year.



Your favourite bugs/insects/arthropods: Butterflies, ladybugs and Vespiquen- throwing in my favorite bug Pokemon because I can :P

I also plan to participate in this event. We've been experiencing heavy rainy this weekend, so I can't snap shot anything today, but when the sun returns I'll see what's in my backyard.

icycatelf October 11th, 2020 6:20 AM

I enjoy taking "nature walks" nearly every day, weather permitting, looking for insects and other interesting fauna, flora, and fungi—even fossils. I'm looking forward to sharing some of my finds!

Name: icycatelf
The Grass- or Bug-type Pokémon that represents you: Mothim
The plant you will raise: Let's go with Lactuca floridana since its flowers are some of the prettiest I've encountered.
Your favourite bugs/insects/arthropods: Moths! Some of my faves include the Rosy Maple Moth, Giant Leopard Moth, Smaller Parasa, and iconic Luna Moth. I also enjoy caterpillars, especially bagworms (thanks to Pokémon, I'm sure) and sphinx caterpillars.

https://i.imgur.com/cHwjiyC.jpg

Eleanor October 11th, 2020 11:06 AM

Name: Eleanor
The Grass- or Bug-type Pokémon that represents you: I can have both at the same time! Swadloon~
The plant you will raise: I think I'll start with something a bit exotic and that doesn't look too interesting at first sight, but that I saw on a park near here and found very interesting: Taxodium distichum, aka. the Bald Cypress!
Your favourite bugs/insects/arthropods: Dragonflies! If I had to point out a species in particular, it's a local - Calopteryx splendens, or the Banded demoiselle!


Caite-chan October 11th, 2020 4:54 PM

Fair warning these pictures will be BIG but in a good way. With my new phone I love the camera I have on it and I'm always playing around with it. I've been taking pictures of the rose bush we have in honor of Mom and still getting into the middle of October and she it STILL blooming roses.

And with all the gardening we've been doing this past summer we get all sorts of bugs and as usual I've been trying to take pictures of them with my phone. I try to get as close as I can before they decide to hop off.


Hyzenthlay October 13th, 2020 3:24 AM

Name: Clover
The grass or bug-type Pokémon that represents you: Lurantis
The plant you will raise: Gerbera
Your favourite bugs/insects/arthropods: Ladybugs, dragonflies, butterflies, moths, mantises, bees and Christmas spiders!

Gerberas are my favourite flower - I adore their bright, cheerful yet simple beauty and all the colours they come in! I also like to collect merchandise and jewellery of ladybugs, dragonflies and butterflies when I can. <3


Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeoStar (Post 10216903)
Name: Zeostar
The grass or bug-type Pokémon that represents you: Whismicott
The plant you will raise: Anthurium
Your favourite bugs/insects/arthropods: Praying Mantis

I would like to join this as I have planted trees before. When I was in the 1st grade, I went outside in the backyard one day and planted about 10 trees with my mother. Unfortunately not all of them survived, but the ones that did are still growing a decade later. We occasionally visit that old house and check on our trees. It was a special memory.



I love the look of these plants. There's also a pink variation.

Welcome, Zeo! That's sure a beautiful flower you chose - I also love anthuriums, they have quite an exotic charm to them! And that's a lovely memory you've shared. What kind of trees were they? :) Do you still enjoy gardening?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caite-chan (Post 10216947)
Name: Caite-chan
The grass or bug-type Pokémon that represents you: Vikavolt
The plant you will raise: Pine Tree
Your favourite bugs/insects/arthropods: Walking Sticks, Lightning Bugs, Praying Mantis and Grasshoppers

Hi, Caite, welcome! I forgot Vikavolt existed, probably because I blocked Charjabug out of my memory. xD And I love phasmids, too! Here were call them stick insects and they swarm the outside walls of our house at certain times of the year, haha. They're fun to play with - same with grasshoppers. :D Are pine trees your favourite?

Quote:

Originally Posted by VisionofMilotic (Post 10217066)
Name: Sam

The grass or bug-type Pokémon that represents you: Roselia, a shiny one if it's allowed.

The plant you will raise: A rose bush.

I'd like to think of my rose as a Desmond Tutu Rose, since I love red roses and the passion they representnd. This is an especially gorgeous rose, and pays tribute to the heroic efforts and kindness of Bishop Tutu. They grow in my community, this I photographed at the city garden during my birthday last year.



Your favourite bugs/insects/arthropods: Butterflies, ladybugs and Vespiquen- throwing in my favorite bug Pokemon because I can :P

I also plan to participate in this event. We've been experiencing heavy rainy this weekend, so I can't snap shot anything today, but when the sun returns I'll see what's in my backyard.

Happy to see you here, Sam! Roses are such a healing flower, aren't they? I find that nothing quite soothes the heart like a magnificent rose display, with their air of romance and delicate perfume... *wistful sigh* I always swoon over a rose garden! Those Desmond Tutu Roses are stunning, in particular! It must be lovely having the world come alive in bloom on your birthday. <3 I hope you will share your gardening tips with us. :)

I'm looking forward to seeing what you discover!

Quote:

Originally Posted by icycatelf (Post 10217068)
I enjoy taking "nature walks" nearly every day, weather permitting, looking for insects and other interesting fauna, flora, and fungi—even fossils. I'm looking forward to sharing some of my finds!

Name: icycatelf
The Grass- or Bug-type Pokémon that represents you: Mothim
The plant you will raise: Let's go with Lactuca floridana since its flowers are some of the prettiest I've encountered.
Your favourite bugs/insects/arthropods: Moths! Some of my faves include the Rosy Maple Moth, Giant Leopard Moth, Smaller Parasa, and iconic Luna Moth. I also enjoy caterpillars, especially bagworms (thanks to Pokémon, I'm sure) and sphinx caterpillars.

https://i.imgur.com/cHwjiyC.jpg

Welcome to the club, icycatelf! I'm really excited to see all your contributions, especially after everything you've shared in your Pokémon General thread! Mothim is a really underrated Pokémon and one of my favourite bug-types (especially its shiny), so excellent choice. ^^

Can't wait to hear more about your expertise! I'm going to set up a gallery of everyone's photos and findings. :)

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Originally Posted by Eleanor (Post 10217147)
Name: Eleanor
The Grass- or Bug-type Pokémon that represents you: I can have both at the same time! Swadloon~
The plant you will raise: I think I'll start with something a bit exotic and that doesn't look too interesting at first sight, but that I saw on a park near here and found very interesting: Taxodium distichum, aka. the Bald Cypress!
Your favourite bugs/insects/arthropods: Dragonflies! If I had to point out a species in particular, it's a local - Calopteryx splendens, or the Banded demoiselle!


Signing up with style, huh? I like it! Happy to have you join, Loomie! :D Mature cypress trees are amazing and attract all kinds of life. I even love how they look in the winter, they're so willowy and wraithlike. <3

Ah, dragonflies are amazing, aren't they? Over here in WA we're getting mature dragonflies again, and it's so fascinating seeing them zip about with such agility! It helps that they eat mosquitoes. :') I hope to hear more about the nature and insect life in your area! :D Are there any flowers that you particularly like?

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Originally Posted by Caite-chan (Post 10217212)
Fair warning these pictures will be BIG but in a good way. With my new phone I love the camera I have on it and I'm always playing around with it. I've been taking pictures of the rose bush we have in honor of Mom and still getting into the middle of October and she it STILL blooming roses.

And with all the gardening we've been doing this past summer we get all sorts of bugs and as usual I've been trying to take pictures of them with my phone. I try to get as close as I can before they decide to hop off.


Wow, I am just loving those roses... the colour is surreal! I think those peach ones with the pink tips are some of my favourite, actually. Such a beautiful way to honour your mother. What are these particular roses called?

Cute grasshopper! Cats sure love to chase these little guys, haha. So did I when I was a kid, until I discovered that they puke on you as a defence mechanism. xD I LOVE seeing grasshoppers because over here it means summer is on its way. :D

Hyzenthlay October 13th, 2020 3:33 AM

Double posting because I wanted to ask you all something separately from my last post!

So, this club was originally intended as a place to discuss everything about nature, apart from animals, because I was going to create a separate club for wild animals. Icycatelf suggested either making this club include animals to negate a separate club, or make the animal club and include insects there, instead of here. Or I could make the animal club and keep this club as it currently is (with insects included). What are your thoughts on this?

I'm going to reconstruct the OP at some point anyway when I include the upcoming games and events, so any choice is fine by me. :)

Caite-chan October 13th, 2020 7:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Hyzenthlay (Post 10217733)
Double posting because I wanted to ask you all something separately from my last post!

So, this club was originally intended as a place to discuss everything about nature, apart from animals, because I was going to create a separate club for wild animals. Icycatelf suggested either making this club include animals to negate a separate club, or make the animal club and include insects there, instead of here. Or I could make the animal club and keep this club as it currently is (with insects included). What are your thoughts on this?

I'm going to reconstruct the OP at some point anyway when I include the upcoming games and events, so any choice is fine by me. :)

I mean there's enough animals in the world to have its own club without it being to minimal. Technically there's enough bugs in the world for the same thing but you just chose to put them together. I almost feel like it would be to much if we included animals seeing as how with VPP this is for Grass and Bug types.

icycatelf October 13th, 2020 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Hyzenthlay (Post 10217730)
Welcome to the club, icycatelf! I'm really excited to see all your contributions, especially after everything you've shared in your Pokémon General thread! Mothim is a really underrated Pokémon and one of my favourite bug-types (especially its shiny), so excellent choice. ^^

Can't wait to hear more about your expertise! I'm going to set up a gallery of everyone's photos and findings. :)

I love Shiny Mothim, too! My full-odds Gen. IV Shiny Mothim, which I spent nearly a year hunting, is my most prized Shiny. Sadly, since it didn't make it into SWSH or the DLC, now it's imprisoned in HOME until DP remakes. :(

I've been looking, but I haven't found anything new yet. I did get one of my top 10 favorite moths again last night, though: the Dot-Lined White (not to be confused with more common black-spotted white moths, such as the Fall Webworm Moth). The famous "Venezuelan Poodle Moth" is believed to belong to the same genus as this species (Artace) and may even be the same species or a subspecies.



If it wasn't standard for Eeveelutions to be the color primarily associated with their type, I think that a "poodle moth" would be a perfect basis for a Bug-type Eeveelution! (Maybe Shiny Motteon could be based on it?)

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Originally Posted by Caite-chan (Post 10217810)
I mean there's enough animals in the world to have its own club without it being to minimal. Technically there's enough bugs in the world for the same thing but you just chose to put them together. I almost feel like it would be to much if we included animals seeing as how with VPP this is for Grass and Bug types.

I mainly brought this up because insects are also animals.

VisionofMilotic October 20th, 2020 6:04 AM

Here is the first part of my beginner's expedition. These Fuchsia-colored beauties are fortunately right in my front yard, they are sasanqua camellias. My mother planted them. They bloom best in semi-sun. They are native to China and Japan. My mom tells me that they grow smaller than other camellias in her garden like the Japonica. Sasquana is more like rose bush size, which is a fine height for me.


Dave October 21st, 2020 10:02 PM

Name: Dave.

The grass or bug-type Pokémon that represents you: Torterra

The Plant that you would raise.: A Mango Tree (Mangifera indica). I think it is necessary to know about scientific names.

Favourite Bugs/Insects/Arthropods: Centipede (Chilopoda), Ladybug (Coccinellidae), Milipede (Diplopoda) and Mountain Grasshopper (Melanoplus alpina).
I will first find what should I research.

Dave October 24th, 2020 12:41 AM

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Well hi guys,
Umm..
So May I ask you a question,
A dog has given birth to the pup and I cannot decide a nice name for her. Would you help me to suggest a name for her???

Her Pic

Fairy October 24th, 2020 2:04 AM

I just wanted to pop in here briefly and say that so far I’ve planted over 140 Daffodil bulbs across the neighborhood (in white, yellow, and pink!) and was lucky enough to come across a yellow-sided Garder snake while doing so!! I was so happy to see the gorgeous creature. :’) Pics to come!

I know I’m not an official member of the club but I hope you don’t mind my little contribution!

Fairy October 24th, 2020 2:11 AM

Sorry for the double post!
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Originally Posted by TheKillerRedSkull (Post 10222316)
Well hi guys,
Umm..
So May I ask you a question,
A dog has given birth to the pup and I cannot decide a nice name for her. Would you help me to suggest a name for her???

Her Pic

If you want something that’s feminine and speaks to her coloring, I recommend Amaya. Sable and Opal are cute too. :)

VisionofMilotic October 27th, 2020 12:03 PM

This was a cool video I found of unique insects that can be raised as pets. My favorite has got to be the female flower mantis used in the screen cap. It's a work of art! The poodle moth is my second choice. It seems like something that would exist in a Harry Potter or Fantastic Beasts movie, yet reminds me a little of Frosmoth too. The sunset moth is also very pretty.


icycatelf October 27th, 2020 5:51 PM

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Originally Posted by VisionofMilotic (Post 10223874)
This was a cool video I found of unique insects that can be raised as pets. My favorite has got to be the female flower mantis used in the screen cap. It's a work of art! The poodle moth is my second choice. It seems like something that would exist in a Harry Potter or Fantastic Beasts movie, yet reminds me a little of Frosmoth too. The sunset moth is also very pretty.


Although the "Venezuelan Poodle Moth" hasn't been officially classified yet (to my knowledge), many of those shots during its segment are not "poodle moths" but the Domestic Silk Moth and members of the Hyphantria and Spilosoma genus of tiger moths.

Did you know that Frosmoth's Chinese name translates Snow Flannel Moth?

https://i.imgur.com/Xt1D1zS.jpg

Fairy October 28th, 2020 7:53 AM

So as of today, in memoriam of my dearly departed Zebra Jumper Brad, I’ve just officially signed up to be on a waiting list for a male Regal Jumping Spider!! Warning, spider image below for arachnophobes!:


Look at those blue-green chelicerae! And the white smile on his abdomen! I’m so excited, I already have wingless fruit flies and pinhead crickets on the way for when he’s ready to be shipped. He should be about instar 7 or 8 when I get him.

Any recommendations for names for this handsome little prince? I’m thinking something noble to honor his regal heritage. Amadeus maybe? Perhaps Markus? Suggestions appreciated!! (。’▽’。)♡

icycatelf October 28th, 2020 5:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Fairy (Post 10224125)
So as of today, in memoriam of my dearly departed Zebra Jumper Brad, I’ve just officially signed up to be on a waiting list for a male Regal Jumping Spider!! Warning, spider image below for arachnophobes!:


Look at those blue-green chelicerae! And the white smile on his abdomen! I’m so excited, I already have wingless fruit flies and pinhead crickets on the way for when he’s ready to be shipped. He should be about instar 7 or 8 when I get him.

Any recommendations for names for this handsome little prince? I’m thinking something noble to honor his regal heritage. Amadeus maybe? Perhaps Markus? Suggestions appreciated!! (。’▽’。)♡

RIP, Brad.

Although there are some really cool orb weavers out there, jumpers have to be my favorite type of spider (never kept any as pets, though). My favorite species—at least of the ones I've encountered—is probably the Emerald (Golden) Jumper.



As for name suggestions for your new buddy, how about Phillip? It sounds regal and shares several characters with the genus name (Phidippus).

Figure October 31st, 2020 5:31 PM

Name: Figure16
The grass or bug-type Pokémon that represents you: Sawsbuck
The plant you will raise: Tamarack seedling
Your favourite bugs/insects/arthropods: Snow Crab

So since this is titled Nature and not specifically Entomology are there going to be events based off of other phylum and species? So I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest (still live here just more South than I used to be). I grew up on 15 acres in the sticks and I was always outside with my dog exploring, climbing trees, and pretty much anything else I could find to do. I have always had a huge love of nature and my most recent tattoo is of a Peregrine Falcon. I've seen countless bears, moose, deer, and all of the other common fauna of the area and at one house I lived that had an apple tree in the yard, I got a deer to take an apple from my hand that I had been working on for weeks. I chose Tamarack for my plant because I have felled several as firewood for my parents cabin but I never did so lightly because of the respect I have for nature and we only ever took trees that were dead already (as you should do). I picked Sawsbuck to represent me as I feel it is a great representative of the PNW wildlife. The reason I chose snow crab is because it is my crab of choice when I make crab pot for my girlfriends birthday. 😊

Hyzenthlay November 2nd, 2020 4:59 AM

What an honour to have won Club of the Month! I'm thrilled! Any ideas for how to celebrate?

https://i.postimg.cc/br5X8gb5/4-K7dp52-1.png

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Originally Posted by Caite-chan (Post 10217810)
I mean there's enough animals in the world to have its own club without it being to minimal. Technically there's enough bugs in the world for the same thing but you just chose to put them together. I almost feel like it would be to much if we included animals seeing as how with VPP this is for Grass and Bug types.

That's true, though would you be okay with VPP in a wildlife club when most Pokémon qualify as being animal-like? It would mean sorting through them all again. :p Or maybe it could be all Pokémon in the Field egg group, since they are the ones that most closely resemble animals and it's already sorted for you!

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Originally Posted by icycatelf (Post 10217884)
I love Shiny Mothim, too! My full-odds Gen. IV Shiny Mothim, which I spent nearly a year hunting, is my most prized Shiny. Sadly, since it didn't make it into SWSH or the DLC, now it's imprisoned in HOME until DP remakes. :(
SNIP

Wow, that would certainly become my prized shiny, too! It's such a shame that Mothim is left out so often. I honestly wish they'd give it a buff because Mothim is quite frail, but even so I happily add one to my team when I can! Hopefully that shiny of yours will make a comeback soon.

A moth-like Eeveelution is a great idea! I can already picture it as a poodle moth with that white ruff of hair, feathered antennae and soft wings.

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Originally Posted by VisionofMilotic (Post 10220181)
Here is the first part of my beginner's expedition. These Fuchsia-colored beauties are fortunately right in my front yard, they are sasanqua camellias. My mother planted them. They bloom best in semi-sun. They are native to China and Japan. My mom tells me that they grow smaller than other camellias in her garden like the Japonica. Sasquana is more like rose bush size, which is a fine height for me.


Ah, I love camellias, and these are just stunning! They still look gorgeous when their petals have fallen all around the bush after the flowers die. <3 They don't grow well in this climate unfortunately, though I've seen them growing in people's yards in the city. They can indeed grow very tall, but I also like the rosebush size!

I think you might appreciate this rose that recently bloomed in our garden, Sam. It smelt as beautiful as it looks and the petals were softer than silk (my mum made rose water out of them). Such a beautiful rose bush. Unfortunately, I don't know the name, however!



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Originally Posted by TheKillerRedSkull (Post 10221305)
Name: Dave.

The grass or bug-type Pokémon that represents you: Torterra

The Plant that you would raise.: A Mango Tree (Mangifera indica). I think it is necessary to know about scientific names.

Favourite Bugs/Insects/Arthropods: Centipede (Chilopoda), Ladybug (Coccinellidae), Milipede (Diplopoda) and Mountain Grasshopper (Melanoplus alpina).
I will first find what should I research.

Welcome to the club, Dave! You're right, knowing the scientific names is important. Sadly I have no memory for these names unless I write it down about 10 times alongside a photograph to imprint it in my mind, haha, but I try!

I love Torterra, as well! Have you or your family ever planted a mango tree?

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Originally Posted by TheKillerRedSkull (Post 10222316)
Well hi guys,
Umm..
So May I ask you a question,
A dog has given birth to the pup and I cannot decide a nice name for her. Would you help me to suggest a name for her???

Her Pic

I think Opal suits her, as Fairy suggested! She's a beautiful dog. Did you find a name for her yet? Usually I find names just come to you as you get to know the animal!

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Originally Posted by Fairy (Post 10222339)
I just wanted to pop in here briefly and say that so far I’ve planted over 140 Daffodil bulbs across the neighborhood (in white, yellow, and pink!) and was lucky enough to come across a yellow-sided Garder snake while doing so!! I was so happy to see the gorgeous creature. :’) Pics to come!

I know I’m not an official member of the club but I hope you don’t mind my little contribution!

That's terrific, I bet the neighbourhood looks dazzling when they're all in bloom! It must really lift people's spirits! I adore flower bulbs myself. <333 Though I wouldn't want to come across a snake in my garden haha, since it would have to be a lethally venomous tiger snake or dugite over here (we get them on the property), but I'd love to see that garter when you have time!

And feel free to drop by the club any time you like!

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Originally Posted by VisionofMilotic (Post 10223874)
This was a cool video I found of unique insects that can be raised as pets. My favorite has got to be the female flower mantis used in the screen cap. It's a work of art! The poodle moth is my second choice. It seems like something that would exist in a Harry Potter or Fantastic Beasts movie, yet reminds me a little of Frosmoth too. The sunset moth is also very pretty.

Ah, those critters are all so fascinating! The mantis is definitely my favourite and would make the best "pet" out of them, I think. The walking stick also, but it reminds me too much of the cave of insects from Indiana Jones, so I must admit they make my skin crawl, haha!

Anyone remember this?



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Originally Posted by Fairy (Post 10224125)
So as of today, in memoriam of my dearly departed Zebra Jumper Brad, I’ve just officially signed up to be on a waiting list for a male Regal Jumping Spider!! Warning, spider image below for arachnophobes!:


Look at those blue-green chelicerae! And the white smile on his abdomen! I’m so excited, I already have wingless fruit flies and pinhead crickets on the way for when he’s ready to be shipped. He should be about instar 7 or 8 when I get him.

Any recommendations for names for this handsome little prince? I’m thinking something noble to honor his regal heritage. Amadeus maybe? Perhaps Markus? Suggestions appreciated!! (。’▽’。)♡

Aw, RIP poor Brad! I hope his successor arrives safe and healthy! Phillip sounds like an awesome name. :D Jumping spiders are my second favourite next to Christmas spiders (Austracantha)! The hatchlings are so cute - I've once had dozens of them weave delicate silk across my fingers, dancing about and flying off in the wind! <3

I'd love to hear more about how to care for pet spiders!

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Originally Posted by Figure (Post 10225516)
Name: Figure16
The grass or bug-type Pokémon that represents you: Sawsbuck
The plant you will raise: Tamarack seedling
Your favourite bugs/insects/arthropods: Snow Crab

So since this is titled Nature and not specifically Entomology are there going to be events based off of other phylum and species? So I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest (still live here just more South than I used to be). I grew up on 15 acres in the sticks and I was always outside with my dog exploring, climbing trees, and pretty much anything else I could find to do. I have always had a huge love of nature and my most recent tattoo is of a Peregrine Falcon. I've seen countless bears, moose, deer, and all of the other common fauna of the area and at one house I lived that had an apple tree in the yard, I got a deer to take an apple from my hand that I had been working on for weeks. I chose Tamarack for my plant because I have felled several as firewood for my parents cabin but I never did so lightly because of the respect I have for nature and we only ever took trees that were dead already (as you should do). I picked Sawsbuck to represent me as I feel it is a great representative of the PNW wildlife. The reason I chose snow crab is because it is my crab of choice when I make crab pot for my girlfriends birthday. 😊

Welcome to the club, Figure! Tamarack looks exquisite as they turn to gold. <3 About the club, I was originally intending to make a wildlife club (so basically all wild animals, which ended up being apart from insects) separately from this club, as this one was more for topics on plants, gardening, different landscapes and experiences in nature, that sort of thing! This is because the club becomes too broad when encompassing all forms of life - at least, as the club owner. But since several members have already started discussing wild animals here I'm going to set up a poll to make a decision, then rework the club as necessary. :)

Sorry about that ramble, haha! Anyway, sounds like you have some lovely outdoors stories to share! Perhaps you'd be willing to share any photos you're comfortable with? Entirely up to you - there's always the choice to paint a picture of your area with words! ^^ It just sounds like the nature there is breath-taking. :)

I love your story about the deer - I've had similar experiences, and it's such a rewarding and precious moment when you've developed that trust with an animal, isn't it? I hope to hear more from you!

icycatelf November 2nd, 2020 5:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Hyzenthlay (Post 10226089)
Wow, that would certainly become my prized shiny, too! It's such a shame that Mothim is left out so often. I honestly wish they'd give it a buff because Mothim is quite frail, but even so I happily add one to my team when I can! Hopefully that shiny of yours will make a comeback soon.

A moth-like Eeveelution is a great idea! I can already picture it as a poodle moth with that white ruff of hair, feathered antennae and soft wings.

Let's hope that it gets more recognition in the DP remakes in the form of Gigantamax (or Mega if they decide to bring that back). Despite evolving from a bagworm, Mothim actually draws a lot of inspiration from Death's Head Hawkmoths (aka Bee-Robbers). I feel that Mothim would have a lot more fans if this was more apparent, given the popularity of these moths.

YESSS!

Fairy November 2nd, 2020 7:31 AM

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Aw, RIP poor Brad! I hope his successor arrives safe and healthy! Phillip sounds like an awesome name. :D Jumping spiders are my second favourite next to Christmas spiders (Austracantha)! The hatchlings are so cute - I've once had dozens of them weave delicate silk across my fingers, dancing about and flying off in the wind! <3

I'd love to hear more about how to care for pet spiders!
OMG Phillip is perfect!! The scientific name for the Regal Jumper is Phidippus regius so they kinda sound the same!! I love that, thank you so much! (´▽`ʃƪ)♡ He shall henceforth be Prince Phillip, first of his name!

I’ll be sure to update the moment Phillip is in his new enclosure. I’ve already collected some really pretty quartz, bioactive soil, a water dish, and his hide so all I need is my little prince! Though, right now the enclosure is big enough to put some more enrichment so I might see what’s on sale at some Halloween stores, maybe I can get a cute hollow skull or something. :3

Hyzenthlay November 2nd, 2020 8:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Fairy (Post 10226152)
OMG Phillip is perfect!! The scientific name for the Regal Jumper is Phidippus regius so they kinda sound the same!! I love that, thank you so much! (´▽`ʃƪ)♡ He shall henceforth be Prince Phillip, first of his name!

I’ll be sure to update the moment Phillip is in his new enclosure. I’ve already collected some really pretty quartz, bioactive soil, a water dish, and his hide so all I need is my little prince! Though, right now the enclosure is big enough to put some more enrichment so I might see what’s on sale at some Halloween stores, maybe I can get a cute hollow skull or something. :3

Oh no, the credit isn't mine, haha! I was agreeing with Icy for suggesting Phillip, as he noted the similarly to Phidippus! So I'm passing this gratitude on to him! 😄

Looking forward to Phillip's arrival!!! He'll be living like royalty from the sounds of it. :D

Caite-chan November 2nd, 2020 9:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Hyzenthlay (Post 10226089)
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I know when I made up the list I did all bug and grass types and then had to add a few in from other types because they looked like plants but weren't bug or grass types.

Figure November 2nd, 2020 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Hyzenthlay (Post 10226089)
Welcome to the club, Figure! Tamarack looks exquisite as they turn to gold. <3 About the club, I was originally intending to make a wildlife club (so basically all wild animals, which ended up being apart from insects) separately from this club, as this one was more for topics on plants, gardening, different landscapes and experiences in nature, that sort of thing! This is because the club becomes too broad when encompassing all forms of life - at least, as the club owner. But since several members have already started discussing wild animals here I'm going to set up a poll to make a decision, then rework the club as necessary. :)

Sorry about that ramble, haha! Anyway, sounds like you have some lovely outdoors stories to share! Perhaps you'd be willing to share any photos you're comfortable with? Entirely up to you - there's always the choice to paint a picture of your area with words! ^^ It just sounds like the nature there is breath-taking. :)

I love your story about the deer - I've had similar experiences, and it's such a rewarding and precious moment when you've developed that trust with an animal, isn't it? I hope to hear more from you!

It's no problem to post some pictures, my girlfriend is more of the picture taker but I will see what's on my phone. 😀

Edit: On that note, how do you post photos from your PC? I know how to post the URL from a photo on the internet but I don't know how to post from my saved photos.

Dave November 2nd, 2020 11:55 PM

Well guys after many hours of thinking I have finally decided to name that Cute pup Opal, Thank you Madam Fairy and Madam Hyzenthly. I have named her Opal. She is also very naughty, always coming to me to bite my shoe. BTW I would be researching on Scorpians and Reptiles, Can research on them.

icycatelf November 3rd, 2020 7:29 AM

I voted for the last option, but I'd be perfectly fine with the first option as well!

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Originally Posted by Figure (Post 10226290)
How do you post photos from your PC? I know how to post the URL from a photo on the internet but I don't know how to post from my saved photos.

If you're using Quick Reply, click the Go Advanced button. The Attachments icon is next to Smilies.

Figure November 3rd, 2020 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by icycatelf (Post 10226662)
I voted for the last option, but I'd be perfectly fine with the first option as well!



If you're using Quick Reply, click the Go Advanced button. The Attachments icon is next to Smilies.

Ah the button literally right next to the one I tried, lol thank you for the help. 😅

Fairy November 4th, 2020 11:11 PM

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And there I go accidentally overlooking a great post and a great suggestion. Forgive me, your recommendation for the name Phillip was genius! ;w;

icycatelf November 5th, 2020 1:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Fairy (Post 10227284)
And there I go accidentally overlooking a great post and a great suggestion. Forgive me, your recommendation for the name Phillip was genius! ;w;

No worries! I actually think I added it in an edit, so it may not've even been there when you first read it.

icycatelf November 26th, 2020 5:08 AM

Sorry I haven't been posting too often. Haven't been finding much this late in the year... :/

Here's a cool beetle I rescued back in July, though: a female Rainbow Scarab Beetle. I'd still really like to find the horned male!

https://i.imgur.com/7jRVP3h.jpg

VisionofMilotic November 28th, 2020 2:17 AM

Wow! The rainbow Scarab Beetle is gorgeous. Lucky you! Glad to hear how this beauty has been thriving in your company over these last month's. Nice photo I might add, looks fit for an editon of National Geographic. You have a really good camera.

Incidentally, does anyone have any tips for caretaking orchids? Acquired some, and lovely as they are, I don't have experience growing them--it was a gift. A friend of mine recommend giving them water by putting ice cubes in their potted soil. They seem to be surviving okay for now these last few weeks with that advice. I know they are unusual and delicate plants though, and I want this one to stay strong. Any other suggestions I should hear? I thought that the Nature Club would be a good place to ask. I might add photos of the new orchid later if that will help.

icycatelf December 1st, 2020 5:29 AM

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Originally Posted by VisionofMilotic (Post 10235771)
Wow! The rainbow Scarab Beetle is gorgeous. Lucky you! Glad to hear how this beauty has been thriving in your company over these last month's. Nice photo I might add, looks fit for an editon of National Geographic. You have a really good camera.

Oh, I didn't keep it; I just rescued it from drowning and it flew away after I took some pics and it finished drying off. I've tried raising a couple caterpillars before but things unfortunately took a bad turn, so I tend to leave nature in nature.

I just use a Fuji. There are other, more expensive cameras better suited for macro photography, but I don't really want to throw that kind of money at a mere hobby... (The only reason I got mine was because I needed it for college.)

I can't help with your plants, but hopefully someone else will chime in!

VisionofMilotic December 6th, 2020 5:08 AM

Since right now the vote leans towards wild animals being incorporated in the nature club alongside plants and insects I thought I would share a fun video I watched this morning with slow-motion, beautiful close-up photography of the muscles of greyhounds and cheetahs as they run.

Pok3pals December 7th, 2020 8:10 PM

Name: Pok3pals
The grass or bug-type Pokémon that represents you: Cherrim
The plant you will raise: Black Cohosh
Your favourite bugs/insects/arthropods: Dragonflies

pkmin3033 December 11th, 2020 8:37 AM

Name: Dawn
The grass or bug-type Pokémon that represents you: Volcarona
The plant you will raise: Atropa belladonna
Your favourite bugs/insects/arthropods: Grasshoppers :3

OK, I am long overdue posting in here. xD

What prompted me is that I've had this sitting on my somewhat dead (well, the flowers at least D:) orange daisy for the last couple of days:

icycatelf December 14th, 2020 8:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Dawn (Post 10243126)
What prompted me is that I've had this sitting on my somewhat dead (well, the flowers at least D:) orange daisy for the last couple of days:

It's... a... MOTH! :D

Would you like me to tell you what kind or would you like to figure it out on your own?

pkmin3033 December 14th, 2020 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by icycatelf (Post 10244685)
It's... a... MOTH! :D

Would you like me to tell you what kind or would you like to figure it out on your own?

If you know, by all means. xD;

I think it might be this one, but honestly moth identification has never been my strong suit, and there are a LOT of brown moths, and none of them look *quite* right to me.

Also had this in my bathroom a couple of months ago and I never figured out which of the emerald moths it was:

icycatelf December 14th, 2020 3:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dawn (Post 10244752)
If you know, by all means. xD;

I think it might be this one, but honestly moth identification has never been my strong suit, and there are a LOT of brown moths, and none of them look *quite* right to me.

Also had this in my bathroom a couple of months ago and I never figured out which of the emerald moths it was:

Your brown moth is one of the leafrollers, possibly the Oblique-Banded Leafroller. As for your emerald, what part of the world do you live in? If you're in North America, it could be a White-Fringed Emerald; if you're in the UK, it may be a Small Emerald.

pkmin3033 December 15th, 2020 7:27 AM

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Originally Posted by icycatelf (Post 10244878)
Your brown moth is one of the leafrollers, possibly the Oblique-Banded Leafroller. As for your emerald, what part of the world do you live in? If you're in North America, it could be a White-Fringed Emerald; if you're in the UK, it may be a Small Emerald.

Sounds about right - just compared the one in my kitchen to a search. Not sure why that didn't show up on the sites I checked...either way, thanks for pointing it out!

It's been sitting there for four days now...it is definitely alive, it's clinging to the edge of the leaf. It's either moving around at night and going back to the exact same spot, or it hasn't moved at all. xD

Hyzenthlay December 17th, 2020 5:36 AM

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Originally Posted by VisionofMilotic (Post 10235771)
Wow! The rainbow Scarab Beetle is gorgeous. Lucky you! Glad to hear how this beauty has been thriving in your company over these last month's. Nice photo I might add, looks fit for an editon of National Geographic. You have a really good camera.

Incidentally, does anyone have any tips for caretaking orchids? Acquired some, and lovely as they are, I don't have experience growing them--it was a gift. A friend of mine recommend giving them water by putting ice cubes in their potted soil. They seem to be surviving okay for now these last few weeks with that advice. I know they are unusual and delicate plants though, and I want this one to stay strong. Any other suggestions I should hear? I thought that the Nature Club would be a good place to ask. I might add photos of the new orchid later if that will help.

What sort of orchids are they? I have quite a few cymbidiums, but no others, unfortunately! A photo would be nice, if you can. :D

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Name: Pok3pals
The grass or bug-type Pokémon that represents you: Cherrim
The plant you will raise: Black Cohosh
Your favourite bugs/insects/arthropods: Dragonflies

Welcome to the club, Pok3pals! Black Cohosh is pretty, I haven't heard of it before. Have any stories to tell us of the nature in your area? ^_^

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Originally Posted by Dawn (Post 10243126)
Name: Dawn
The grass or bug-type Pokémon that represents you: Volcarona
The plant you will raise: Atropa belladonna
Your favourite bugs/insects/arthropods: Grasshoppers :3

OK, I am long overdue posting in here. xD

What prompted me is that I've had this sitting on my somewhat dead (well, the flowers at least D:) orange daisy for the last couple of days:

Welcome, Dawn!! Hmm, I hope you don't have any sinister plans with that deadly nightshade of yours... And our house gets overrun with moths like those at certain times of the year!

You guys are all welcome to discuss animals here now, too! I've still got to overhaul the OP, but that will have to be after the holidays. :P

icycatelf December 18th, 2020 8:33 AM

Already posted this in the coffee lounge before the club was up, but here's that montage of my favorite and flashiest moths again (edited to include an Ironweed Clearwing I stumbled across back in August):



And here are my favorite and flashiest caterpillars (I've even got a few butterfly caterpillars in there). Still hoping for a Tersa Sphinx and Hickory Horned Devil!


VisionofMilotic December 26th, 2020 7:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Hyzenthlay (Post 10246566)
What sort of orchids are they? I have quite a few cymbidiums, but no others, unfortunately! A photo would be nice, if you can. :D

Here is a photo I took of our little orchid. Do you recognize it? There was a little picture that came with it, but it didn't say the name of the type of orchid is was. Could it perhaps be a kind of cymbidium like yours?

https://i.postimg.cc/768K7RXK/IMG-20201220-110213984-4.jpg

Hyzenthlay December 27th, 2020 4:42 AM

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Originally Posted by VisionofMilotic (Post 10251281)
Here is a photo I took of our little orchid. Do you recognize it? There was a little picture that came with it, but it didn't say the name of the type of orchid is was. Could it perhaps be a kind of cymbidium like yours?

https://i.postimg.cc/768K7RXK/IMG-20201220-110213984-4.jpg

Ah, that looks like a moth orchid, or phalaenopsis! Beautiful flowers! :) I've never owned one, but they make good house plants - just be sure it gets plenty of light and keep the potting mix slightly damp, but never too wet because orchids don't like wet feet. They don't need a proper, full watering very often, maybe once a week depending on the weather, and when you do I'd recommend fertilising it with a fertiliser designed for orchids. You want to encourage them to bloom for as long as possible!

What's the potting mix like? If the pot is small you may need to repot them after they finish flowering and seem to go dormant, especially if they look really cramped. Orchids like good circulation between their roots. You should be able to get a decent orchid potting mix from most garden stores. There are YouTube tutorials on how to repot orchids when they need it, which explain the best mixes for them!

I hope that helps a little! They seem to be in a good place by the window right now. :)

icycatelf December 27th, 2020 4:15 PM

Now that discussion of all wildlife is allowed, here are a couple birds I've seen that I thought were really cute/neat:

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I'd probably be more into birds if it wasn't so hard to get pics of them!

Figure December 27th, 2020 6:14 PM

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Originally Posted by icycatelf (Post 10251668)
Now that discussion of all wildlife is allowed, here are a couple birds I've seen that I thought were really cute/neat:

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I'd probably be more into birds if it wasn't so hard to get pics of them!

Love the titmouse! My favorite bird is the Peregrine Falcon, such a rich history dating back at least to the Huns using them and can break 200mph (320kmh) when in their stoop!

icycatelf December 27th, 2020 6:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Figure (Post 10251708)
Love the titmouse! My favorite bird is the Peregrine Falcon, such a rich history dating back at least to the Huns using them and can break 200mph (320kmh) when in their stoop!

Including non-local birds, my top favorite may be the Golden Pheasant. I was always fascinated with legends of the phoenix (my favorite mythical creature) and the Golden Pheasant looks close to how I'd imagine the mythical bird to look!

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Hello, everyone! I hope each of you enjoyed the holidays - whether or not you celebrate Christmas, it's always nice to bring a little nature home for some December cheer. :)

Now that 2020 has come to an end, I'd like us to share some positive experiences from the year. What were your highlights? Especially experiences with nature, animals included, of course!

Perhaps you took up gardening and it was a success, or encountered something special on a memorable walk? Maybe you've seen dazzling sunrises and sunsets? Have you swam, hiked, explored, if that was open to you? Seen some amazing animals and insects? It doesn't matter how small! <3

While you're here, do consider stopping by the End of the Year Fest and voting for your favourite clubs! If one of them happens to be this club, well, I'd very much appreciate your vote! ^__^

icycatelf December 31st, 2020 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Hyzenthlay (Post 10253314)
Now that 2020 has come to an end, I'd like us to share some positive experiences from the year. What were your highlights? Especially experiences with nature, animals included, of course!

Perhaps you took up gardening and it was a success, or encountered something special on a memorable walk? Maybe you've seen dazzling sunrises and sunsets? Have you swam, hiked, explored, if that was open to you? Seen some amazing animals and insects? It doesn't matter how small! <3

Finding the Eyed Paectes, Ironwing Clearwing, and the Spun Glass and Stinging Rose Caterpillars—two caterpillars that were very high on my wishlist—have probably been my biggest nature-related highlights of the year. :D



I also found a male Eastern Amberwing that I'd been wanting, the Rainbow Scarab Beetle I posted previously, and a very cool Long-tailed Salamander, learned that pawpaw flowers are carrion-mimics (kind of like Vileplume, though not nearly as huge or potent as Rafflesia), and touched live snakes for the first time in my life.


icycatelf January 7th, 2021 10:59 AM

Since the two threads cover similar themes, would it be possible to merge my RealDex thread here? Basically everything I'd post there is something I'd also post here. Or we could just add a new RealDex to the second post here and I can stop updating my original thread.

VisionofMilotic January 8th, 2021 7:23 AM

I wanted to stop by and congratulate our sunny and talented Nature Club owner and hostess Hyzenthlay for winning 1st runner up in the Clubhouse End of Year Festival, and also congratulate and cheer for all of you awesome nature lovers who helped carry this club to second place. Exciting!

https://i.postimg.cc/26M5GGmv/f54befdbd1669080ba33a9b6b4faa82decc0817b-00.gif

Hyzenthlay January 11th, 2021 1:49 AM

Thank you all so much for your support and your presence, you made it possible to achieve second place! I'm so thrilled to be a runner up when all those wonderful clubs from 2020 made the End of the Year Fest. <3 And I'm happy to share this lovely little trophy with you all! Thank you again, everyone! I promise that a big update is set for the future. :)

https://i.postimg.cc/SsfjVkXF/ibk3aeb-2.gif

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Originally Posted by icycatelf (Post 10253471)
Finding the Eyed Paectes, Ironwing Clearwing, and the Spun Glass and Stinging Rose Caterpillars—two caterpillars that were very high on my wishlist—have probably been my biggest nature-related highlights of the year. :D



I also found a male Eastern Amberwing that I'd been wanting, the Rainbow Scarab Beetle I posted previously, and a very cool Long-tailed Salamander, learned that pawpaw flowers are carrion-mimics (kind of like Vileplume, though not nearly as huge or potent as Rafflesia), and touched live snakes for the first time in my life.


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Originally Posted by icycatelf (Post 10257907)
Since the two threads cover similar themes, would it be possible to merge my RealDex thread here? Basically everything I'd post there is something I'd also post here. Or we could just add a new RealDex to the second post here and I can stop updating my original thread.

Wow, you've seen some amazing critters in the last year, I especially love those caterpillars! I'm going to upload my own list of the insects I photographed since making the club. I don't know all their names, so perhaps you can help me identify some. :)

Also, I think combining your RealDex thread with this club is a terrific idea! You can certainly keep updating in this thread, and since I actually have two soft-deleted posts reserved below my opening post, I can dedicate one to your RealDex! That would mean you send me all your organised photos/findings and I'll add some CSS to organise it all, and anyone can contribute. :D

icycatelf January 11th, 2021 9:43 AM

Congrats on second place! I honestly think we could've made it to first had the timing been better (not too many active insects/plants this season). Hopefully the club will start picking up pace when spring gets here!

In the meantime, here are a few more of my past finds:

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A female ichneumon wasp (possibly Arotes amoenus or Spilopteron formosum)

https://i.imgur.com/Ma1UE2Q.jpg

Juvenile toothy skinks, often called "blue-tailed skinks," are my favorite kind of lizard!

https://i.imgur.com/Fk9bQ3R.jpg

Calamites, ancient bamboo-like reeds, pre-dated the dinosaurs!

https://i.imgur.com/d0ptCQY.jpg


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Originally Posted by Hyzenthlay (Post 10259829)
Wow, you've seen some amazing critters in the last year, I especially love those caterpillars! I'm going to upload my own list of the insects I photographed since making the club. I don't know all their names, so perhaps you can help me identify some. :)

Yeah, last year was pretty fruitful. Hopefully this year will wield just as many or more interesting newbies!

I'm still no expert, but I'll certainly try to help identify your finds!

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Originally Posted by Hyzenthlay (Post 10259829)
Also, I think combining your RealDex thread with this club is a terrific idea! You can certainly keep updating in this thread, and since I actually have two soft-deleted posts reserved below my opening post, I can dedicate one to your RealDex! That would mean you send me all your organised photos/findings and I'll add some CSS to organise it all, and anyone can contribute. :D

Sent you a PM!

Hyzenthlay January 12th, 2021 2:33 AM

Wow, that's an impressive list you sent! :D Okay, I'll create some CSS and arrange it into a gallery, then I'll get your feedback via PM before making it into a post!

It's a lovely season for birdlife, I only wish they'd hold still for a moment so I could get a clear picture! We've had Australian Ringnecks and Western Rosellas play in our birdbath all summer, as well as many other birds, like honeyeaters, silvereyes, white-breasted robins, scarlet robins, red wattlebirds, fantails, fairy wrens--even crows and kookaburras come to visit! I have a book on Australian birds somewhere, I should make a list of all the ones I've seen.

As a topic: What's the birdlife like in your part of the world? Can you identify and name the birds you see?

Dave January 12th, 2021 3:11 AM

Hi Everyone!
Sorry for posting after a long time,
But I wanted to ask that do you remember Opal?
She has grown a quite a bit, I would post her pic in a few hours from now...

icycatelf January 12th, 2021 5:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Hyzenthlay (Post 10260474)
It's a lovely season for birdlife, I only wish they'd hold still for a moment so I could get a clear picture! We've had Australian Ringnecks and Western Rosellas play in our birdbath all summer, as well as many other birds, like honeyeaters, silvereyes, white-breasted robins, scarlet robins, red wattlebirds, fantails, fairy wrens--even crows and kookaburras come to visit! I have a book on Australian birds somewhere, I should make a list of all the ones I've seen.

As a topic: What's the birdlife like in your part of the world? Can you identify and name the birds you see?

Oh, that's right. Our winter is your summer.

There are so many cool birds in your part of the world! I'm no "birder," but some of the most striking species I've noticed here include blue jays, northern cardinals, American goldfinches, ruby-throated hummingbirds, scarlet tanagers (seen once), yellow-headed blackbirds (seen once), and hooded warblers (seen twice). We also get blue herons(?) sometimes and had several hawks (broad-winged, I think) hanging around last year. My personal fave is the tufted titmouse, though.

EDIT: Also, unrelated to birds, here's another possible entry for the RealDex

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https://i.imgur.com/YrMa1pV.jpg

Though primarily based on the Diving Bell Spider, Dewpider's name may be derived from "dewdrop spiders" (Argyrodes). These tiny spiders usually sport a reflective, silvery abdomen, making them resemble drops of dew as they sneak into the webs of larger spiders to steal prey.

This could just be a coincidence, though it may be worth noting that Diving Bell Spiders don't occur in Hawaii, the real-world inspiration behind Alola, but dewdrop spiders do!

VisionofMilotic January 24th, 2021 12:09 PM

I am writing a story right now about a character who is a beekeeper, and I found some really interesting information about the cultural significance of bees to many different civilizations Rome, India, Greece, Egypt, China. I thought some of our my fellow nature lovers might enjoy this read about our hard-working winged friends.

http://www.moraybeedinosaurs.co.uk/legends.html

For instance it was believed in days of old in Britain and Scotland that the soul could leave the body in the form of a bee. I especially was delighted reading about how in Cornwall you were supposed to talk to your bees, entertain them like sing to them, and treat then as part of your family, and tell them all about the important life events like if your household was moving, or of there was a death in the family, wedding or birth. You were expected to even bring bees back food and drink from the celebrations, and decorate their hives.

Hyzenthlay January 28th, 2021 3:20 AM

I love those sweet old traditions about bees! They're such delightful creatures and I always talk to any of the bees who happen to stop by the garden, and I place the "drunk" ones somewhere safe so they aren't eaten or stepped on!

I realise that I although I informed the staff of being a bit absent, I forgot to mention it here. Three of my pets are sick, you see, so I haven't had the motivation to post or fix up the club. I hope you all will feel free to create new topics and share new discoveries!

icycatelf January 28th, 2021 6:36 AM

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Originally Posted by VisionofMilotic (Post 10266993)
For instance it was believed in days of old in Britain and Scotland that the soul could leave the body in the form of a bee.

This one reminds me of a particular moth: the Black Witch. In Hawaii, if this large moth visits your home after a loved one has died, it's believed to be that person's soul returning to say goodbye.

Anyway, thanks for sharing these neat bee myths!

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Originally Posted by Hyzenthlay (Post 10269499)
I realise that I although I informed the staff of being a bit absent, I forgot to mention it here. Three of my pets are sick, you see, so I haven't had the motivation to post or fix up the club. I hope you all will feel free to create new topics and share new discoveries!

I hope you furbabies get better soon! It can be scary when your pets are sick. :(

icycatelf February 2nd, 2021 6:55 PM

Welp, haven't shared any pics for a little under a month now so here are a few more of my past finds!

Case-bearing leaf beetle larva
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https://i.imgur.com/aMz844M.jpg

Bagworms aren't the only insects that wear a makeshift case! Instead of silk and plant debris, however, these beetle larvae build their protective cases with their own dung.

Jagged Ambush Bug
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https://i.imgur.com/dFacXeb.jpg

I wasn't sure what it was at first, but it kind of reminded me of a tiny cicada nymph with those claws so I figured it was safe enough to handle and let it climb around my finger. I did some research on it afterward and came to find out that they're related to assassin bugs and have a painful bite! I'm glad this one didn't decide to sink its "fang" into me! Jagged Ambush Bugs come in a variety of colors and lie motionless on flowers, waiting for pollinators and other potential meals to come near to strike.

Jack-in-the-Pulpit
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https://i.imgur.com/yWul7zt.jpg

Also known as "Indian turnips" and "brown dragons," among other common names, all parts of this plant are toxic (at least when raw/undried). Female flowers trap pollinating fungus gnats, though they're not carnivorous like visually similar pitcher plants.

Parasitoid wasp cocoon
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https://i.imgur.com/ZtGNIJT.jpg

This artsy-looking cocoon belongs to Charops annulipes, a tiny parasitoid wasp.

A bee?
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https://i.imgur.com/VvYxksM.jpg

Nope—it's a robber fly! More specifically, a Golden Giant Bee-Mimic Robberfly. Robber flies come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and guises, but all are voracious and agile predators capable of catching their prey mid-air. Although they're far more interested in insects than people, robber flies are capable of delivering an intensely painful bite.

VisionofMilotic February 16th, 2021 11:09 AM

I got a letter recently from The Nature Conservancy, asking to help support their efforts to preserve the bat population. These little guys are disappearing by the millions I read, and entire colonies are collapsing. North American bats facing an epidemic called white-nose syndrome that's driving some bat species to the point of extinction. It's the result of an invasive species of fungus that's not native to the continent. When it grows in caves it damages their wings and it also affects their metabolism so they come out hibernation too early in the winter and starve.

It's sad because it doesn't have to happen, and bats are not only cool and interesting, but they also play an important role in our eco system, for controlling the mosquito population and pollinating our plants. I think I'm going to become a member. I just donated to help the real crobats of our world.

edited: This is some interesting reading that I thought was worth including. Here are some fun facts about our nocturnal, flying friends from the Tennessee Working Bat Group.

http://www.tnbwg.org/TNBWG_bat%20facts.html

Morika March 4th, 2021 8:59 AM

I LOVE and fully respect Mother Nature ~
I'm all for being eco-friendly, cruelty-free and live sustainable as possible. I have yet to figure out if I'm a vegetarian or vegan yet though I barely eat meat for the past 3 years now, so even though I strongly dislike being labeled I'm currently a Flexitraian. I hope I may join this group and I'll show some of my nature photos I took if I may post them here to to share with everyone.
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Name: Leaf
The grass or bug-type Pokémon that represents you: Butterfree & Oddish~
The plant you will raise: Wildflower seed~
Your favourite bugs/insects/arthropods: Butterflys & Moths~🦋❤
I FULLY respect and love still: Grasshoppers, Praying Mantis and Ladybugs~

spottedfirestar March 4th, 2021 9:41 AM

You know I'm a farmer, who works in the family grove, and also has a family garden so this is just right up my alley!

Name: Spoots
The grass or bug-type Pokémon that represents you: Turtwig please!
The plant you will raise: Poppies!
Your favourite bugs/insects/arthropods: I love the caterpillars and baby mantises we get!

icycatelf March 7th, 2021 9:35 AM

Temperatures are starting to go up here. I still haven't been able to spot much of anything, but I did find this pair of Wood Frogs the other day. Check out that sexual dimorphism!



If Wood Frogs were Pokémon, I think they'd be Ice-type. They're the only species of frog known to occur above the Arctic Circle and their bodies freeze solid during the winter!

spottedfirestar March 7th, 2021 9:47 AM

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Originally Posted by icycatelf (Post 10305671)
Temperatures are starting to go up here. I still haven't been able to spot much of anything, but I did find this pair of Wood Frogs the other day. Check out that sexual dimorphism!



If Wood Frogs were Pokémon, I think they'd be Ice-type. They're the only species of frog known to occur above the Arctic Circle and their bodies freeze solid during the winter!

Oh! They look like so much fun!

Reminds me that we have a frog living in the sink here, maybe I can capture a picture of him, if he's still there!

icycatelf March 11th, 2021 5:51 AM

What the what!? I found this last April but, assuming it was another one of those little azure butterflies I'm never able to catch with open wings, never bothered uploading it. Just realized yesterday that it was actually moth—a Bluish Spring Moth! One more for my moth catalogue!



Also found this handsome Ichneumon ambulatorius (female), a small parasitic ichneumon wasp whose larvae feed on armyworms and cutworms, a couple days ago.



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Originally Posted by spottedfirestar (Post 10305675)
Reminds me that we have a frog living in the sink here, maybe I can capture a picture of him, if he's still there!

Was he still there?

Morika March 12th, 2021 9:47 AM

I wanted to share some of my nature photos I took from last year. I'm not the best photographer, though I do love taking pictures occasionally of nature things as well animals.


Eleanor March 14th, 2021 5:32 AM

Uh... this is awkward, because I really did just join and disappear for so long... 😨

I don't have too much to show aside from some nice moments from 2020, which include visiting one of my favorite Botanical Gardens during the summer (for the... I've lost count, I've been there so often), and posting a pic of a cute friend I found in my garden some time ago...




I see the last question was about birdlife? Well! I'm not the best with it, but I know the names of a few species!
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The most common of birds are without a doubt pigeons and doves, especially in cities. There's usually two kinds, the common pigeon and the collared dove:


Then, you can find common blackbirds, ducks in various rivers and ponds, or seagulls if you go closer towards the sea. There used to be many cute little sparrows around too, but they're very rare nowadays (I still saw an army of them in Trento, though, when I visited that city!)

During winter some of my favorites start to appear as well, though! And that is, herons! There's usually three kinds, one much smaller and with a little tuft behind the head (Garzetta), and two that are much larger, and either white (White heron) or ash (Grey heron). It's basically impossible for me to take good photos of these guys but they're very cool - and potentially scary if you don't expect them to rise up and take off! Speaking of larger birds, I've been one or two times to a reservoir that acted as a safe place for storks, and so I thought I'd better add them to the list as well~

In Spring, you can also hear the, uh... "Great tit" (thanks wikipedia), but I've always had a lot of trouble seeing one for real! Same goes for some pheasants, which as far as I know can still be hunted if you have a license.


All images are from Wikipedia... oops ;-;

Morika March 14th, 2021 5:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Eleanor (Post 10312221)
Uh... this is awkward, because I really did just join and disappear for so long... 😨

I don't have too much to show aside from some nice moments from 2020, which include visiting one of my favorite Botanical Gardens during the summer (for the... I've lost count, I've been there so often), and posting a pic of a cute friend I found in my garden some time ago...




I see the last question was about birdlife? Well! I'm not the best with it, but I know the names of a few species!
Spoiler:

The most common of birds are without a doubt pigeons and doves, especially in cities. There's usually two kinds, the common pigeon and the collared dove:


Then, you can find common blackbirds, ducks in various rivers and ponds, or seagulls if you go closer towards the sea. There used to be many cute little sparrows around too, but they're very rare nowadays (I still saw an army of them in Trento, though, when I visited that city!)

During winter some of my favorites start to appear as well, though! And that is, herons! There's usually three kinds, one much smaller and with a little tuft behind the head (Garzetta), and two that are much larger, and either white (White heron) or ash (Grey heron). It's basically impossible for me to take good photos of these guys but they're very cool - and potentially scary if you don't expect them to rise up and take off! Speaking of larger birds, I've been one or two times to a reservoir that acted as a safe place for storks, and so I thought I'd better add them to the list as well~

In Spring, you can also hear the, uh... "Great tit" (thanks wikipedia), but I've always had a lot of trouble seeing one for real! Same goes for some pheasants, which as far as I know can still be hunted if you have a license.


All images are from Wikipedia... oops ;-;

Oh wow thier such beautiful animal photos, they all look all so cute~! You did a truly wonderful job taking the photo shots, you have a good eye for photography I must say in my opinion. Keep up the wonderful work Eleanor dear you have talent~!

Eleanor March 14th, 2021 5:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Leaf (Post 10312222)
Oh wow thier such beautiful animal photos, they all look all so cute~! You did a truly wonderful job taking the photo shots, you have a good eye for photography I must say in my opinion. Keep up the wonderful work Eleanor dear you have talent~!

Oh nononono Leaf...
https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/784199253866184726.png?v=1
Those are all images from Wikipedia, the only one that I took myself was the picture of that hedgehog! And case in point, it's hiding the face right under that clover... oops!

Morika March 14th, 2021 6:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eleanor (Post 10312227)
Oh nononono Leaf...
https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/784199253866184726.png?v=1
Those are all images from Wikipedia, the only one that I took myself was the picture of that hedgehog! And case in point, it's hiding the face right under that clover... oops!

Oh oops my bad reguagless the hedgehog picture I think was a good photo still.

Eleanor March 14th, 2021 6:19 AM

Aw, thanks Leaf! That was still very kind of you 😍 But yeah, there's no way I could've taken all those photos and even took credit for them, hehe

Morika March 14th, 2021 6:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eleanor (Post 10312239)
Aw, thanks Leaf! That was still very kind of you 😍 But yeah, there's no way I could've taken all those photos and even took credit for them, hehe

Very true and you're most welcome Eleanor~

icycatelf March 17th, 2021 5:34 AM

Got my first new moth of the year last night: a Snowy-shouldered Acleris!



EDIT: Also found my first horsehair worm and my second new moth of the year: a Reddish Speckled Dart!

Spoiler:
https://i.imgur.com/I3gdng9.jpg

Also called hairsnakes or Gordian worms, horsehair worms are aquatic parasites of arthropods. Microscopic larvae are ingested by the host via drinking. Some species are believed to hijack the brains of their hosts, ordering them to a watery demise where they can emerge, breed, lay eggs, and repeat the cycle.

https://i.imgur.com/Redxd2b.jpg

spottedfirestar March 18th, 2021 5:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icycatelf (Post 10309387)
Was he still there?

Oh my gosh! I got busied up and this drifted to the back of my mind, but yes he is! Here he is:

Spoilers for big and long pics :0!



We're not entirely sure what he is, but we do know he eats the bugs near by, after the bats have flown out from the lights :0!

icycatelf March 29th, 2021 4:40 AM

Some aquatic guys I've spotted over the past few days:

Eastern/Red-Spotted Newt (male)
Spoiler:
https://i.imgur.com/OU0agbS.jpg

Not a new species for me, but I've seen a vast increase in numbers this year. I'm really hoping to spot a bright orange juvenile (Charmander?) this summer/fall!

Caddisfly larva
Spoiler:
https://i.imgur.com/zbu5KwS.jpg

Caddisfly larvae are basically aquatic bagworms, constructing mobile shelters out of environmental materials such as sand, pebbles, and plant debris.

Spring Salamander larva

Spiketail dragonfly naiad
Spoiler:
https://i.imgur.com/kJ2YJCZ.jpg

Cloaked in sand, I probably would've missed this one had it not been moving!

Dark fishfly larva

Quote:

Originally Posted by spottedfirestar (Post 10317342)
Oh my gosh! I got busied up and this drifted to the back of my mind, but yes he is!

Would help to see more of the body and know your general location, but I think it's one of the chorus frogs (Pseudacris sp.). I'm certainly no expert in frogs, though! Hopefully it can eventually find its way out!

- - -

EDIT: Another one for the Realdex—my first lamprey! I didn't know we had these here! :0

https://i.imgur.com/hfsBFys.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/pO9Y43Q.jpg

Eelektrik and Eelektross draw inspiration from lampreys (probably sea lampreys, to be more specific), as well as electric eels. Milotic's gill structure suggests that it too may draw some inspiration from lampreys (in addition to mermaids and possibly oarfish).

Spoiler:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EkCqFobVcAERw64.png

Hagfishes are the only other kind of animal known to possess this series of round gill openings, but they're positioned a bit further down the body.

In Japan, lampreys are called "eight-eyed eels," referring to the seven round gill openings on either side of the animals, plus their actual eyes (how this doesn't make them sixteen-eyed eels, idk). Including the single nostril, they've also been referred to as "nine-eyed eels." Lampreys aren't related to actual eels, though.

Bloodsucking lampreys are more well-known, but this is a non-parasitic species. With a sole mission of reproduction, adult Least Brook Lampreys don't feed at all, only using their suction cup mouth to anchor themselves to stones and move rocks when constructing a nest. Worm-like larvae, called ammocoetes, spend 3-7 years buried in sediment, consuming microorganisms and decaying matter.

spottedfirestar March 31st, 2021 7:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icycatelf (Post 10325653)
Would help to see more of the body and know your general location, but I think it's one of the chorus frogs (Pseudacris sp.). I'm certainly no expert in frogs, though! Hopefully it can eventually find its way out!

I live in socal, but honestly I don't think location matters too much? We have a grove here, and some of the plants prior have carried over some interesting creatures, like we have coqui frogs that hitched a ride on some plants previous to us living here lol!

And not to worry, he can get out perfectly fine! He comes out sometimes to eat, and then just crawls back into the sink pipe, it's his preferred place for some reason :0

icycatelf March 31st, 2021 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spottedfirestar (Post 10326856)
I live in socal, but honestly I don't think location matters too much? We have a grove here, and some of the plants prior have carried over some interesting creatures, like we have coqui frogs that hitched a ride on some plants previous to us living here lol!

And not to worry, he can get out perfectly fine! He comes out sometimes to eat, and then just crawls back into the sink pipe, it's his preferred place for some reason :0

Some species only occur in certain parts of the world. Even some animals that occur in a state may only occur in certain parts of that state. (For example, I would love to find a Western Mud Snake here, but those only occur in the far western part of my state.) Based on your location, I would guess that your buddy is a Baja California Treefrog.

That's pretty cute, tbh. Glad it can get out fine!

spottedfirestar April 1st, 2021 6:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icycatelf (Post 10327022)
Some species only occur in certain parts of the world. Even some animals that occur in a state may only occur in certain parts of that state. (For example, I would love to find a Western Mud Snake here, but those only occur in the far western part of my state.) Based on your location, I would guess that your buddy is a Baja California Treefrog.

That's pretty cute, tbh. Glad it can get out fine!

Oh yeah no, I totally get that! I just live in a place where oddities happen, but the Baja California Treefrog sure looks like him!

Our frog there ended up finding himself a girlfriend though, so we had to catch them and move both of them out to the grove stream, so we wouldn't have any issues if they decided to you know...lay eggs in the sink pipes <-<;;

icycatelf April 5th, 2021 6:29 PM

Not a newbie, but hey, first sphingid of the year! Snowberry Clearwing, aka the Bumblebee Moth:

https://i.imgur.com/yavb6On.jpgg

ElBurrito April 7th, 2021 3:52 PM

Thought about making a showcase thread for my photos but this looks like it'd be a better place to gradually share them over time.

Name: ElBurrito
The grass or bug-type Pokémon that represents you: Scyther
The plant you will raise: Saguaro Cactus
Your favourite bugs/insects/arthropods: Scorpions and Mantids

Here's some Prairie King Snakes I stumbled onto while fishing one day. I was just sitting on some rocks and noticed a snake poking out near my foot, then knelt down to find that I was sitting above a whole nest of them.

Multiple babies scouting the area
Two of them questioning if I'm safe
Two that just wanted to sleep
And then two that decided to say hi
This one was the friendliest
And then here's mama snake. Fun Fact: She bit me shortly after this photo was taken. Didn't hurt though, she barely broke the skin.

icycatelf April 9th, 2021 5:44 AM

I wasn't able to capture the colors as well as I would've liked, but yesterday I got one of the moths I'd been wanting for a while: a Dogwood Thyatirid Moth! Love that pink shading.

https://i.imgur.com/jyAjfqG.jpg

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElBurrito (Post 10332524)
*snip*

Precious babies! Thanks for sharing!

I've yet to get bitten by any snake and hopefully I can keep it that way. Copperheads are the main thing we've got to watch out for here and I've luckily never stumbled across one during my excursions. I went YEARS without encountering any snakes at all, but these last couple years I've found Black Racers, Brownsnakes, Northern Watersnakes, a Ringneck Snake, and a Rough Greensnake.


VisionofMilotic April 11th, 2021 8:41 AM

We had this gorgeousness in my front yard for our March. The petals have fallen away now with the heavy rains shaking them off, and the season changing. But I preserved this moment in time happily.


https://i.postimg.cc/PqxqRqVK/F6-D17657-5-D16-4-C2-F-8-EF4-79-A76072890-B.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/nLgnSGDc/245087-BC-A342-4-B10-B953-D6-D5113981-BD.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/KvPVdrdv/4-B7-D7839-FB0-A-4403-AD71-5-C1457-EE86-D1.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/tCqt43sg/IMG-20210322-155904603.jpg

Starlight April 21st, 2021 12:10 PM

Nature is my thing, so I'd love to join!

Name: Ash Ketchup
The grass or bug-type Pokémon that represents you: Bellossom
The plant you will raise: A Prunus Kanzan Cherry Tree :)
Your favourite bugs/insects/arthropods: Ones in my country that I like include Butterflies / Moths, Dragonflies / Damselflies, Beetles, and I have a major soft spot for Bees :)


I found this girl in my garden, she was very large for an April bug here in the UK!



It seems she is a female Orange-striped Stonefly. You can tell she's female by the full length wings. It was thought that British Orange-striped stoneflies were Perlodes microcephalus, as they are on mainland Europe, but they've recently been reclassified as a distinct species - Perlodes mortoni.


Is this club for all nature now or just plants and bugs?

icycatelf April 21st, 2021 3:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ash Ketchup (Post 10341591)
Is this club for all nature now or just plants and bugs?

All natural life is allowed now! :D

Welcome to the group!

Starlight April 22nd, 2021 2:55 AM

Thank you!

And Happy Earth Day everyone 😊

VisionofMilotic April 26th, 2021 1:14 AM

I noticed that we had an especially striking moon last night, so big, round and crystal clear. I felt compelled to find out more about phases of our moon after I stood hypnotized for a moment. I'm glad I did, because something else came to my attention.

Tonight the moon will not be just any full moon, it'll be a super moon. It's called the pink moon, though I hear it's more of a peach color-- it still sounds like a dazzling spectacle.

Supermoons are said to appear 7% bigger, and 15% brighter than a full moon usually appears. This will be our first super moon of the year, and will light up the sky tonight at 11:33 pm ET, if you care to watch the stars this evening.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/pink-moon-1st-supermoon-2021/story?id=77301726

I read in the Farmer Almanac that the pink moon is named after the herb moss pink, sometimes creeping phlox, moss phlox, or mountain phlox, which is native to the United States, where I live.

The Native Americans had awesome names for this moon, referencing the emergence of spring flowers, the snows melting and animals that appeared around the time of the moon. This is copied straight out of the Almanac, and some of the names are the Breaking Ice Moon (Algonquin) and Moon When the Streams Are Again Navigable (Dakota) When the Ducks Come Back (Lakota), Moon When the Geese Lay Eggs (Dakota), and Frog Moon (Cree) Budding Moon of Plants and Shrubs (Tlingit) and Moon of the Red Grass Appearing (Oglala). Another name was the Sucker Moon (Anishinaabe) because the sucker fish came to the streams to to spawn.

I saw on NASA this morning this moon for Eastern Christianity would be the full Moon right before Easter, and is called the Paschal Moon. The Eastern Orthodox Church uses a Julian calendar

Happy Hanuman Jayanti also to my Hindu friends! The moon marks the celebration of Lord Hanuman. Hindu lunar month of Chaitra is Tuesday, April 27, 2021. This full moon also heralds Bak Poya for many Buddhists, especially in Sri Lanka.

I know that I'm getting long-winded, just yo say I will be watching the sky tonight, but I found it all so interesting to learn about, and I think appropriate to share with the nature club.

Just in case you miss the moon tonight, there will be a second super moon on May 26th to look out for! It's called the flower moon.

Starlight May 4th, 2021 9:58 AM

Has anyone taken any lovely Sakura pics yet this season?

Asking for a friend :)

icycatelf May 8th, 2021 3:06 PM

Phengodes sp., a glowworm beetle

https://i.imgur.com/WCioovm.jpg

Males of this genus trade their bioluminescence for wings and an impressive pair of feather-like antennae.

Starlight May 9th, 2021 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icycatelf (Post 10353741)
Phengodes sp., a glowworm beetle

https://i.imgur.com/WCioovm.jpg

Males of this genus trade their bioluminescence for wings and an impressive pair of feather-like antennae.

Those antennae are absolutely sublime!!!

icycatelf May 10th, 2021 4:38 AM

Locust Underwing from last night. I got one before, but this one is fresher.

https://i.imgur.com/TK5ywGv.jpg

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ash Ketchup (Post 10354531)
Those antennae are absolutely sublime!!!

Striking for sure! I wonder if we'll ever get a Burmy-esque line based on the life cycle of a glowworm beetle?

Starlight May 12th, 2021 4:29 PM

I took a drive on the way home yesterday and seen all kinds of stuff!

First I went to visit my favourite cherry tree, it has always been at peak bloom around my birthday, no matter what all the nearby ones were doing.

All I found was a freshly sawn stump. I have visited it for years, I am heartbroken 😭😭😭


I then went and visited several others, but all were a little past their peak unfortunately. Still mesmerising though!

I also seen some amazing rhododendrons, all kinds of glorious trees, and a ton of amazing wildlife, the highlight of which was some wild goats up a very remote forest track! They are very rare here in the UK, I've only seen one before. This time I seen 3! A Sighting of two and also a lone male deep amongst the trees!

Here's a couple of phone pics:

One of the cherries
https://i.imgur.com/8Uttzul.jpg

This magnificent rhododendron wasn't even the biggest I seen!
https://i.imgur.com/k10J87O.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/VuCROGr.jpg

The two wild goats
https://i.imgur.com/0QzsmAC.jpg

The single one was deep in the trees near here
https://i.imgur.com/CrsROfr.jpg

icycatelf May 15th, 2021 7:58 AM

Horrible pic, but I found a Sandshrew!

https://i.imgur.com/H8dzpqD.jpg

Did you know that some shrews, including the Northern Short-Tailed Shrew pictured here, are venomous? Might explain why Sandshrew can learn Poison Sting.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ash Ketchup (Post 10356838)
All I found was a freshly sawn stump. I have visited it for years, I am heartbroken

Oh no!

Love the wild Gogoats!

icycatelf May 19th, 2021 4:20 PM

I'd previously posted a ground beetle that eats snails in my RealDex thread for Karrablast/Escavalier, but I recently found a proper "snail-eating beetle" that would be closer. Andrew's Snail-Eating Beetle, I believe. (The blue was more vibrant in-person.)

https://i.imgur.com/0xFoxAr.jpg

More things I've found over the last few days:

Eastern Newt larva

Ichneumonid wasp (Rhyssa sp.)

Soldier fly (Odontomyia cincta)

Red Salamander, juvenile

Robinson's Pelochrista Moth

Pharaoh Cicada

Great Spangled Fritillary caterpillar getting ready to pupate

icycatelf June 2nd, 2021 6:18 AM

Found a scoopwing moth the other day but my flash spooked it and it flew away before I could get a shot. I was so disappointed! Got a different newbie last night, though: a Salt Marsh Moth. It was so restless that I was afraid I was going to miss it too!

https://i.imgur.com/CZoa95j.jpg

A few more notable recent things:

A strikingly pale Pickerel Frog

Kakuna?
Spoiler:
https://i.imgur.com/DFhLP4y.jpg

Nah, it's a darkling beetle pupa.

Iron-Lined Olethreutes
Spoiler:
https://i.imgur.com/nlZ80ft.jpg

A close relative of the much cooler named "The Astronomer." Check out those metallic silver scales!

American Bird's Wing

Goldcap Moss-Eater Moth and a friend

Midland Clubtail

Pseudoscorpion
Spoiler:
https://i.imgur.com/jf85BGO.jpg

Not a newbie, just a better pic. These guys are sooo tiny!

Starlight June 2nd, 2021 6:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icycatelf (Post 10366297)
Found a scoopwing moth the other day but my flash spooked it and it flew away before I could get a shot. I was so disappointed! Got a different newbie last night, though, a Salt Marsh Moth. It was so restless that I was afraid I was going to miss it, too!

https://i.imgur.com/CZoa95j.jpg

A few more notable recent things:

A strikingly pale Pickerel Frog

Kakuna?
Spoiler:
https://i.imgur.com/DFhLP4y.jpg

Nah, it's a darkling beetle pupa.

Iron-Lined Olethreutes
Spoiler:
https://i.imgur.com/nlZ80ft.jpg

A close relative of the much cooler named "The Astronomer." Check out those metallic silver scales!

American Bird's Wing

Goldcap Moss-Eater Moth and a friend

Midland Clubtail

Pseudoscorpion
Spoiler:
https://i.imgur.com/jf85BGO.jpg

Not a newbie, just a better pic. These guys are sooo tiny!

Those are all so beautiful! Thank you for sharing them :)

And yes... definitely a wild Kakuna!

AMP017 June 2nd, 2021 6:04 PM

Can I talk here and stuff even if I don't go out and take photos of nature? That's just not really what I like to do, however I do love nature.


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