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@elizgalin What I’ve been playing

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Afflicted Dagger Moth Caterpillar (Acronicta afflicta)—Feel free to follow my new photography account @LindenbaumJamey for daily posts of my photography.

For all the ornithology enthusiasts: Need help ID’ing this bird. I’m thinking either just a house sparrow or possibly a clay-colored sparrow

Hi folks! I’ve got another new account! Feel free to follow my account @LindenbaumJamey for my daily photography posts. Not a professional, but I’m an avid hobbyist who likes to share his photos with the world.

@MargueriteTurl2 @7StellarJays Not great at macro or close-up photography, like you guys, but I did get to photograph a Fiery Skipper on Amaranth last week, which is not the easiest butterfly to photograph here in Illinois.

@7StellarJays @extinctfacts Ugh, buguide makes me nuts! I’m proud of myself when I know for sure something’s a fly, a wasp etc! I just get excited when it’s something new, finding the actual Id is just the icing on the cake!

@7StellarJays Could use some help identifying this larger yellow and black insect as well as the tinier guy attacking him if you don’t mind. Photographed in Illinois

@MargueriteTurl2 @7StellarJays I will definitely check that out the next time I get stuck trying to identify something.

@7StellarJays @extinctfacts I get that. I love iNat, but a lot of times I just get confused especially when it comes to flies. I need to get a guide that I can look things up!

@MargueriteTurl2 @7StellarJays That soldier beetle wasn’t pleased to share the goldenrod either...

@7StellarJays @extinctfacts Is this one the same?

@MargueriteTurl2 @7StellarJays Yes! I was having trouble with it, because at first glance it looked like some species of hornet or mask. Thanks!

I should note that these were photographed in Central Illinois, USA by my sister.

Need help from any entomologists out there to identify the big yellow and black fella that’s being attacked by the smaller guy.

@g_rouby Could be, but the lignite that I’ve seen in the Dakotas before is usually a reddish-brown coloration.

@extinctfacts Lignite ?

Calling all geoscientists! Found this rock outside Badlands National Park. Need your help with identification.

@Esssie31 That’s what I was thinking, based on the striations, but it feels smooth and oily. Almost like shale.

@NotThatMarsh So that’s where I left my avocado. I knew my toast tasted a little bland this morning.

What is this fossil? Wrong answers only. #coprolite

@Afro_Herper Found the cheeky, little guy.

This week you’re searching for a western banded gecko, Coleonyx variegatus. Males sometime squeak or chirp when captured or when defending territory against other males. Can you #FindThatLizard ? Post guesses with #FoundThatLizard. I’ll tweet the reveal at 9pm PT. Good luck 🦎💜

📤Please Donate and/or Share this link if you can. I’d really like to help these Youtubers, so that they don’t have to worry about paying for veternary treatments for their fluffy bear.

Hey folks! This is big boy is Phil from the Life with Malamutes Youtube Channel. I follow their channel and right now Phil and his fam need help. gofundme.com/f/phils-specia…

@GregProops @WhoseRyanStiles @JoelMurray9of9 @JeffBryanDavis The sound may have been shitty, but you guys were great as usual! Another good one down for Normal, IL!

@PalaeoPictures That’s an awesome specimen and a great example of evolutionary traits! Do you know what collection or museum this is in?

With #wings on its back legs! It’s amazing how many time #tetrapods have attempted to fly @extinctfacts Sharovipteryx mirabilis, an early #archosaur, could glide through the air with its odd, distinguishable membranes. Mid to Late #Triassic 237-225mya #paleontology #evolution