entomologize:

A metallic blue-green moth on a grass seed head during the day.ALT
A metallic rusty orange brown moth on a white sheet at night.ALT

Fun fact: Green forester moths (Adscita statices) aren’t always green— on cool nights they become a rusty orange, then change back to blue-green in the morning.

This color change is possible due to the unique structure of some specialized wing scales:

A scanning election microscope photo of a normal moth wing scale. The surface has lines of smooth dimples between raised ridges.ALT
A scanning election microscope photo of a specialized moth wing scale at a slightly higher magnification. The overall structure is the same, but the surface is covered in small, irregular pores.ALT

The layers of tiny air pockets in these scales absorb water vapor from dewy night air, changing the way the light refracts:

A macro photo of the wing scales where moisture has been applied such that the scales display a gradient from blue-green to yellow to rust orange.ALT

Their color change reverses as the wing scales dry out in the sun:

Three photos of green forester moths perched on vegetation: the first is entirely rusty brown, the second is green fading into brown, and the third is solid green.ALT

Top photos: Joachim Wimmer and Linda Kjær-Thomsen. Everything else from Wilts BD, Mothander K, Kelber A. 2019 Humidity-dependent colour change in the green forester moth, Adscita statices. (Photos cropped/relabeled for clarity)

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peachyblkdemonslayer:

https://gofund.me/9d0fd65e

As those of you who may know Jordan Neeley was a homeless young black man who was killed on a NY subway. The man who killed him was released and not charged at the moment. His aunt Carolyn Neeley has made a gofundme for his funeral which is in 20 days. So if you can’t donate please be sure to share this


artofmaquenda:

Two ceramic organ necklaces with vein beads inspired by bloodcoral, human and dog (forgive me for the anatomy errors) to represent the connection and similarities we share.

kihningcries:

Still don’t rlly have the energy to push this much esp today my chronic pain + fatigue have ruined me 💙 but the bill for my (now deceased) dog’s surgery is due in a few days. We’ve raised some of what we need this month but still need $360 :•/

won’t go into detail bc this is a remake of a longer post with more info + proof (in my pinned!) but I will reiterate this is not supposed to be my responsibility, the loan is in my name but it is my mother’s & she simply stopped paying it (+ has a big gambling problem and has stolen a lot of money from my family ☺️). Actively looking for a better job but I work part time (due 2 disability) + make barely enough to cover my necessities rn.

Any help is appreciated. If all my followers had $1 to spare we’d pay this off completely, but please only share if you really can spare it. Sorry this isn’t worded better again I’m really unwell today but the due date is approaching so I don’t wanna wait to ask 🥹 thank u all SO much for the support so far. I am heartemojie on cashapp + venmo and @13thead on paypal. Here’s screenshots of me (no pronouns) fluffing my afro if that pleases you

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onenicebugperday:

Spiny mushroom comb-footed spider, Phoroncidia thwaitesi, Theridiidae

Found in Sri Lanka

Photo 1 by artanker, 2-4 by blackdogto, and 5 by shanelle97

kihningcries:

Idek what to ask for I am about to have a moment 💙 I’ve been trying to be optimistic but living barely paycheck to paycheck is killing meeee. As y’all know I’ve rescheduled this dentist appt like 4 times trying to come up with the funds, and now there’s a nail in my tire & it’ll need to be replaced soon so I already decided to just not get checked for cavities (for the first time in yrs 🥹) & just get a cleaning but I also just realized I umm never got my car inspected or renewed my tags last year 💙💙💙 there’s been a lot going on with my family & health the past couple yrs and I completely missed it.

So anyway I’m just gonna cancel the dentist appt altogether most likely so I can focus on the $130 tag renewal + $110 tire. If anyone wants to help out. I drive a lot for work & don’t want to end up with any unnecessary police interactions. I am looking for a better job asap*, there’s info on my writing + patreon in my pinned post if that interests u, and I’m really really sad & stressed about the circumstances so ty for your support :•)

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^ tire prices I got at my last rotation, me pretty & sane on Valentine’s Day. Yes I’m open to sending n*des if you think I’m pretty, are 18+, & have at least $10 dm me !

Heartemojie on cashapp + venmo, 13thead on paypal

oaklimb:

oaklimb:

oaklimb:

Hi, I’m Ijanee. I am a black, autistic college student based in Jackson. Since I’m only able to work once out of the week due to my course load and don’t get paid at the end of the month, I have been struggling to make ends meet and I would appreciate a little help. All I really want rn is my credit card bill paid off. I paid the minimum balance already but now I have 2 dollars to my name so literally anything helps. Please share and donate if you can 🤍

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CashApp: $IjaneeNetter

PayPal: @Ijanee

Venmo: @IjaneeNetter

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As of 2/20, 50 dollars so far! Thank you to those who have donated and shared! Please keep it going!

malicebody:

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sophie prestigiacomo’s swamp deities, sculpted from mud and algae


catgirl-kaiju:

vividplanet:

Hand study
gao hang
5x6 feet
Acrylic on raw canvas
2023

this one of those pieces where I look at it and think “oh that’s funny, i’ll reblog,” and then look at the art medium and lose my mind