#August2017

[jonnysinsectcatalogue]

Meadow Spittlebug - Philaenus spumarius

The young Spittlebugs spend most of their lives hidden away in plant recesses covered in a frothy, foamy mass. In there, they can consume plant juices at their leisure, stay hidden from predators and avoid drying out. It’s their best choice to make since outside the foam they’re rather soft-bodied, lack defenses and aren’t too quick (as they lack the ability to hop and jump). But of course, they can’t stay young forever and eventually leave the foam after one final molt into adulthood, leaping off into the green beyond. That’s what this post is here to showcase: the fully grown adult Meadow Spittlebug, solid and fully developed, leaping around on (or around) the plants it once called home. Typically, I’ve found the nymphs nestled in goldenrod, but they apparently have a WIDE range of plants that they call food, and thus many hosts to froth up. Without goldenrod in our yards anymore, I’ve only see the occasional nymph, but year after year there have been many Meadow Spittlebugs to see, each one more unique than the last! As a quick search on Bugguide will show you, P. spumarius has a variable appearance in adulthood, 

While researching this insect, I’ve found an illustration on Bugguide that effectively displays the variability of patterns (from a dorsal view) one could expect if searching for specimens. With their great range of body patterns featuring combinations of brown, white and black, I’m particularly fond of the more intricate ones or those whose wings are solid colors. So many patterns and colors, and yet they are all considered the same specie! It’s like the Asian Ladybug all over again. However, just like the Asian Ladybug, there must be some commonalities across most of the patterns that allows for effective identification. According to Bugguide, this specie has prominent wing veins (the ones closer to the body) and has either a predominantly black-colored body, or two small spots on the tip of their head, like two tiny nostrils. Being perfectly honest, I didn’t look for spots at first but after learning what to look for, I’m absolutely astonished! Such a small detail and the code was cracked! It’s not that simple for a photographer though, as the little hoppers don’t like to look at you directly and would rather zip away by hoping from plant to plant. Keep an eye out for them throughout the summer, and a second eye on any fruiting plants you may have for signs of damage.

Pictures were taken on August 26, 2017 and July 7, 2019 with a Samsaung Galaxy S4, and on June 16, 2021 with a Google Pixel 4. 

[moonspower]

errrmmmmm.

i dont know where my head is right now! i get a little weird around this time of year every year and for those that have been following me since 2017, yall know why. i made this blog in march2017 and some of u have been here since then.

but my little brother passed away in august2017. and those thatve been day 1s know that. his birthday is july 20th. when i made vi, i actually made bis bday july 21st because my bros due date was the 22nd lol and i wanted my ocs bday to between my bros due date and actual bday. as like a lil tribute. i actually asked him if that was ok gfldjglfk lolll.

anyway!!! i end up getting a lil.... quirky aka manic this time of year so do Not mind me. i might get a little distant on discord and ims, etc. but im actually in better spirits than years previous because before 2023 this week would've torn me apart .

[shawmilaarchive]

Camila commented on Shawn’s Instagram post.

credit to dailyshawmila /twitter

[odputra]

Kota Kinabalu is the centre of town is based around the waterfront area, which is home to a charming mix of old and new trendy bars, restaurants and hotels line the area, but are contrastingly interspersed with traditional markets, fishing ports and hawker stalls, a great blend... 😉 #TravelInfo #TravelTips #Throwback #August2017 #Travel #Vacation #Trip #Wanderlust #GoExplore #WonderfulPlaces #InstaTravel #Landscape #Nature #Sea #FishingVillage #FishingPort #Boat #Sunset #Dusk #KotaKinabalu #Sabah #Malaysia #EastMalaysia #Borneo #SouthEastAsia #Asia (at Kota Kinabalu) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0A7Zx8H-bh/?igshid=1qi91r5rcve9

[jeezymanziel]

[jussoyouknow2]

Broke the camel’s back 🐪👦🏽 • #Dubai #UnitedArabEmirates #MiddleEast #2YearsAgo #TravelArchives #August2017 🏜 (at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bygr-ZWHYiq/?igshid=jh3egutyv5d8

[bitte-mitnehmen]

Geschirr zu verschenken

[jerstmyplantos]

My aloe vera was almost a goner. He just needed some friends.

[craneca]

Bringer of Rain

By: Carrie E. Crane

[egismusic]

☀️ #Backinthedays #august2017 💯 . . #EGIS #egismusic #egidijuspetronis #ChasingTheSun #SunshineSessions #Letthemusicshine #MelodicHouse #Deephouse #birzai #housemusic #housemusicdj #housemusicproducer #housemusicallnightlong #housemusik #djiinspire #tomorrowland #musicproducer #musicproducerlife #photoshooting #capture #capturethemoment #photoshootideas #musicartist #photographyart #biržai #šventė #deutschepopakademie #inthemix (at Birzai) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGK9a9Ul14K/?igshid=1g49t5t1tper7

[styleandsin]

this is a joke, right? we’re all surely being punked

[shawmilaarchive]

Shawn lists “Havana” as one of his favorite tracks to Us Magazine ahead of the 2017 VMAs.

[odputra]

Nasi Dagang (Terengganu), or Trader’s Rice, is a common breakfast dish comprising white rice steamed with glutinous rice, with the subsequent addition of coconut milk (for that added aromatic lemak kick and flavour), fried shallots, ginger and other spices before being wrapped in banana leaf. It is then paired with the specially prepared gulai ikan tongkol (tuna fish curry) and served with pickled cucumbers as a side. It's a must try dish if you're travelling to Terengganu... 😉 #TravelInfo #TravelTips #FoodTips #Throwback #August2017 #Travel #Vacation #Trip #Wanderlust #GoExplore #WonderfulPlaces #InstaTravel #Landscape #Nature #Sea #Beach #Sand #Pine #PantaiPenarik #PenarikBeach #Setiu #Terengganu #Malaysia #PeninsularMalaysia #WestMalaysia #SoutheastAsia #Asia (at Pantai Penarik Setiu) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Ft_gxHIcSQcP7SEDSHKZpUFIUTidAai1QvoA0/?igshid=i0u4honq0kw1

[singlemamamarried]

We didn’t have sex after a Tub full of bub.... . . We In fact fell right to sleep. That’s what happens when you have children and our idea of quality time is simply peace with zero responsibilities of dependence around you lol. . . I have always been transparent about my relationship and share how imperfectly perfect we are for one another. No #realationships is all peaches it’s actually pretty fucken challenging when shit hits the fan. About 2 weeks prior to this.. Danny and I had one of the worst ridiculous fights ever. . . I let my insecurities toy with my imagination and create scenarios that were never there or will ever be there to begin with. It simply started with me feeling underwhelmed. The level of expectations I have for myself and feeling like I’m not executing my vision in the timeline I had which was very ambitious and intense it took a very nasty fight between my husband and I to realize the real issues I’m dealing with. The issues I battle with myself often is how did I become this highly regarded executive for multi million dollar businesses, to being one of the #firstWoman #innovators in the cannabis space, multi unit business manager, to suddenly Just a #mom. That’s just it. Being a mom is more than enough and it’s truly one of the most rewarding but difficult job one can ever have but why doesn’t it get praised as such? (click link for full blog) . . Danny had to remind me all that happened in my life since the year started.. #pandemic #Pregnancy #mothering #Mourning #Depression #SevereAnxiety #MentalHealth #LossOfAParent #Grieving #Trauma #FinancialResponsibility #NonStopTraveling . . I could go on.. but if you’ve read this far.. know this.. I couldn’t have gone thru a fraction of what I went thru this year without this man. We didn’t get@to celebrate our birthdays or marriage anniversary so we decided to celebrate early in the city we met 3 years ago #August2017 Swipe ~> to see a snippet of how this man fills my overflowing cup daily. . . #singlemomsclub #singlelifeproblems #motherhoodunplugged #Motherhood #Marriage #marriagegoals #vivalasvegas #Venetian #QT #husbandandwife #anniversary #anniversarycelebration #lifepartner (at Vegas Baby) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEKpbaxgw7r/?igshid=185o8nqp4knso

[huxley-paleozoo]

World Lion Day

Greetings! It’s Keeper Joy here with some fun facts about the zoo’s resident lions and their species for World Lion Day!

American lion (Panthera leo atrox)

Estimated at being able to weigh over 700lbs.

Was at the top of the North American food chain during the Ice Age (alongside the giant short-faced bear).

Males are thought to have lacked the iconic manes of their modern relatives.

Other names include the “North American cave lion” and “Naegele’s giant jaguar”.

Over 100 specimens have been discovered in the La Brea Tar Pits alone.

Atrox & Sabor

Were born November 22nd 2016 to a surrogate African lioness.

Atrox is missing a bit of fur on the tip of his tail due to a particularly rough game of wrestling with his sister.

Sabor has a knack for chewing at keeper’s ankles.

Barbary lion (Panthera leo leo)

Were used in the Colosseum for gladiatorial battles.

Went extinct in the wild sometime between the 1940s and 1960s.

Lived either alone or in same-sex pairs, unlike their southern cousins.

Were the largest modern subspecies of lion.

Manes were reported as “thick” and “luxurious”, extending down the belly and usually being on the darker side in terms of coloration.

Leonidas & Spartacus

Were some of the first animals born at Huxley.

Spartacus is the more boisterous of the two, often charging the fence when an unfamiliar keeper passes by.

Leonidas is quite the fan of chin scratches

[alanmrco-blog]

- thursday, august 3rd, 9:32 -

as summer comes to a close, i thought a sunset would be a nice addition for some symbolism lol. anyway, i present august!