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Gourmet! poo poo snipe, no critters handy, have a cat 
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Spotted this brown snake slithering down the street. Maybe a brown snake? 
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Jul 19, 2021 22:21
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 Saw this little toad at a work site. We picked up some pallets and a dozen of them scattered in all directions.
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Jul 21, 2021 14:21
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spent way too much time photographing a single ladybug at workCaptain Invictus posted:took a break while I was on vacation. back to posting! whether it's a local ladybug or one that broke out of one of the many boxes of ladybugs we ship through work, I can't say. the dirty, hairy butt leads me to believe it's from nearby, though.
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Jul 24, 2021 00:58
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That ladybug looks like it has a fungal STD called labouls.
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Jul 24, 2021 06:47
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McGavin posted:That ladybug looks like it has a fungal STD called labouls. I saw this on a ladybug years ago and never knew what it was called, thank you!
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Jul 24, 2021 13:13
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So uh, MrsYenko just sent these from work.   Apparently Coconut Creek squirrels give zero fucks. Update: The squirrel is fine, the snake is dead. He took a pair of rodent incisors to the brain parts. Nature is a motherfucker sometimes. MrYenko fucked around with this message at 16:39 on Jul 24, 2021 |
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Jul 24, 2021 16:01
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striped cucumber beetle party in a zucchini flower, with a bee (???) and another bee (?) flying into the frame robberfly taking a rest on a rake 
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Jul 24, 2021 17:36
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Jul 24, 2021 18:37
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MrYenko posted:So uh, MrsYenko just sent these from work. I had no idea they could kill a snake of that size, squirrels are jerks
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Jul 24, 2021 18:56
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There's a park in Seattle with a notorious female squirrel named Kevin that is afraid of no human and will climb you to get your food. https://www.kuow.org/stories/kevin-the-girl-squirrel-really-wants-your-cheez-its
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Jul 24, 2021 21:26
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MrYenko posted:So uh, MrsYenko just sent these from work. Oh poo poo! Coconut Creek goon??  We keep the squirrels on our block well-fed so this can't be one of ours LOL
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Jul 24, 2021 22:20
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dung beetle
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Jul 25, 2021 04:17
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Green heron 
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Jul 25, 2021 06:57
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 A hawk of some kind, spotted in Arizona. I tried using a guide to identify the species but none of them matched up quite right in the example pictures.
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Jul 25, 2021 07:17
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Coopers Hawk maybe? Guessing by the long tail
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Jul 25, 2021 08:41
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Spotted this guy today (and several others, but this was the only good picture): It's a ground beetle, but I'm not sure which one. It looks kinda like Carabus violaceus, but that one is supposed to have a clear violet fringe. Carabus glabratus doesn't have the fringe, but the photo on wikipedia has less clear lines compared to this one. It also looks bit like Calosoma inquisitor, but from what I read that one shouldn't be this far north in Norway (near Trondheim).
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Jul 25, 2021 21:48
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The other night I had a nice treat. My old man spotted a cicada molting on the leaf of a decorative plant. I had only seen it in person once before when I was little, so I fetched my camera gear. It was a great spot to set up on the tripod and really pull in close.   You can see both sets of wings folded alongside here.  Completely out. Wings starting to unfold and take shape.  Wings at full size. He/She stayed on the next leaf overnight, letting the exoskeleton harden. It took about 20 minutes from the start with just the head broken free to being completely molted. By the afternoon of the next day they were gone, off to start their adult life.
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Jul 25, 2021 22:04
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El Burbo posted:Green heron I love green herons - there's a local park where at least one or two have gotten surprisingly social, as far as herons go.
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Jul 25, 2021 22:36
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Literally A Person posted:Hey Critterquesters! Okay hi it's actually been like a month since this was posted, would you still like us to create a new thread? If so, I can get started on a new OP!!
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It's time for this thread to get goodmined and a new OP to take it's place. Let's give it a week to wrap it up and someone can start us back up again!
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(Here is the OP I have drafted!) Welcome to CRITTERQUEST 2021! What is Critterquest? It's a thread to post photos of those everyday creature encounters. Ask for IDs, share cool findings, or discuss your experiences with the critters posted in this thread! Chat about critters. Learn about critters!  CAUTION: This thread will contain pictures of bugs, spiders, snakes, and other potential phobia triggers. Birds and other wildlife are often shared, but nothing is off limits when it comes to Critterquest.There are only a few rules: 1. Please post only LIVING critters. Identification help requests for deceased animals may be posted, but should be linked with  warnings. 2. When asking for an ID, please provide your general location. You don't need to be too specific, but even saying something like "NE United States" can be very helpful in narrowing down the possibilities. 3. Do NOT mock someone's photo quality or photography skills. There are Dorkroom threads for photography advice and discussion. 4. Please, no house pets or domesticated animals unless they're part of a critter encounter. We also ask that you limit content to photos that you've taken yourself, though sharing from friends and family is certainly welcome. Links to past Critterquest threads: 2017-2020 2016 2014-2015 2013 2012 Some related threads you may find worthwhile: A Bird Thread Dorkroom Bird Photography Thread Dorkroom Macro Photography Thread Dorkroom Pet Photography Thread
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Jul 26, 2021 00:50
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Sounds good to me. Is there a rule against no zoo/aquarium animals as well?
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my cat is norris posted:Okay hi it's actually been like a month since this was posted, would you still like us to create a new thread? Sorry, Norris. Yes, let's do it. Drop a link to the new thread here and then I'll get this one closed and shipped off. Lazy mod.
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The Red Queen posted:Sounds good to me. Is there a rule against no zoo/aquarium animals as well? I double-checked and yes those pics are typically barred (though we get some good zoo and aviary poo poo from time to time anyway). LAP YOU'RE NOT A BAD OR LAZY MOD. I forgot about your request, too! my cat is norris fucked around with this message at 03:12 on Jul 26, 2021 |
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Jul 26, 2021 02:54
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Also, any title ideas? Best I've got is "Critterquest 2021: Nature is a motherfucker sometimes"... Maybe "Pollen bros, porcupals, feathered friends, and more"? "Your reason for realizing that spiders are cute" "Backyard wildlife sometimes found in your underwear drawer" "What is this thing with too many legs?" "Found a brown snake, is it a brown snake?" idk, help my cat is norris fucked around with this message at 03:11 on Jul 26, 2021 |
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Jul 26, 2021 03:06
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Referencing the mushroom thread has been relevant here and there, dunno if that warrants inclusion in the op tho: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3850811my cat is norris posted:Also, any title ideas? Sad doots, cool newts
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Jul 26, 2021 03:30
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I think the mushrooms link is worth including for sure! i also really like rhyming titles
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Jul 26, 2021 03:37
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Critterquest 2021: huntin' varmints
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Jul 26, 2021 06:05
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Critterquest 2021: we noticed it's not 2020 anymore
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the yeti posted:Sad doots, cool newts I like this There's another photo link you might add to the new thread: Dorkroom Wildlife Photography Thread There's also another birding thread in Pet Island but it probably makes sense just to include the one you have.
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New thread new thread, fill it with pics! https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3974602
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