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Download image The black-spotted longhorn beetle (Rhagium mordax) is a fascinating insect belonging to the weevil family, known for its distinctive appearance and behaviors. #animal #arthropod #beetle #blackspottedlonghornbeetle #fauna #insect #invertebrate #Macro #macroperspective #nature #pest #rhagiummordax

Rush hour doesn't only happen in peak morning and evening road traffic - our #wildlife corridors and nature tracks can be busy at night for our nocturnal mammals, as seen in this recent footage from one of our infrared cameras installed and monitored by our ecologists. What creatures can you spot? 🦊🦡🦡 #ScottCawley #WildlifeCorridor #NatureConnection #EcologyCam #IrishNature #IrishEnvironment #EcologicalConsultant #Biodiversity #NatureCam

BIODIVERSITY FILES No.55: Ctenophores or "comb jellies" have eight rows of fused cilia ("combs") that run along the length of their bodies and gently move in coordinated pulses. This propels the animals through the water column. The reflection of light off of the fused cilia is what makes these creatures spectacular - the prismatic effects from the light hitting these structures is breath taking. They are small predators and many species engulf their prey items whole. Often confused with jellyfish, they are not believed to be closely related. In fact, how these creatures are related to other animals still requires more research. This individual was observed and collected at 700 meters depth (2,296 feet) by the ROV and from the R/V Point Sur. The total length of this animal is 1cm (~.4 inches). Observed and photographed on the "Journey into Midnight: Light and Life Below the Twilight Zone" expedition on the Gulf of Mexico. #combjelly #ctenophore #prismatic #ReflectedLight #gelatinous #necton #mesopelagic #bathypelagic #pelagic #midwater

Types of Dragonfly | Dragonfly Species There are roughly 3,000 species of dragonflies in the world. Creating a complete list of all 3,000 dragonfly species would be incredibly lengthy and impracticable. still, I can give you with some coffers to explore the different dragonfly and some intriguing exemplifications within each. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eit2R64f

Great to see this fantastic collaboration out on the migratory routes, staging areas & migration strategies of Arctic Skuas breeding in the North-East Atlantic - https://lnkd.in/eMCkcuRa Using geolocators to track Arctic Skuas from several populations we found that individuals mixed during south & northbound migration, indicating low migratory connectivity between breeding & staging areas. Conditions & threats experienced at shared staging areas have the potential to impact the demography of multiple breeding populations. This knowledge can help us further understand the causes of Arctic Skua declines in NW Europe. #Ornithology #Conservation #BTOScience British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) 

The Most Endangered Fish Did you know that some of our favorite aquarium fish are now facing extinction? Take the Nile perch, for example. This fish, often found in aquariums, was introduced to an African lake and ended up wiping out the native fish species, including the beautiful African cichlids we love. Even with good intentions, the impact can be disastrous and lasting. Share this video if you learned something new about our favorite aquarium fish and the impact of human actions on their survival! #AquariumFish #EndangeredSpecies #AquaticConservation

Camouflage and important fact of Lauxaniid Flies The Lauxaniidae family of acalyptrate #flies consists of small flies with large compound eyes, often brightly colored with characteristic horizontal stripes like in Cestrotus species. These flies have variegated #patterns on their wings and some, like Cestrotus, have bodies that mimic #lichens or the texture of #granitic rocks for camouflage. With around 1800 described #species and 126 genera, Lauxaniidae have a cosmopolitan distribution, mainly in tropical regions of #Asia and the #Americas. They are less common in #Afrotropical and temperate regions, with fewer than 200 #European species described. These flies are typically found in forest habitats, sitting on leaves in the understory, and are less common in open areas like #grasslands. #insect #entomology #agriculture

🐞 Cychrus caraboides L., also known as the snail-eating ground beetle, is a beetle in the runner family (Carabidae) with a body length of up to 20 mm. Its body is uniformly black with a glossy dense scoring. Head elongated and narrow, maxillae large and strong. Forewing narrow heart-shaped. Lids fused, with a rounded, oval shape. Legs long and slender, adapted to move quickly. 🌎 The snail-eating ground beetle is found in almost all of Europe, with the exception of its southern regions. It can be found in countries such as Belarus, Benelux, the UK, Estonia, Finland, France, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Moldova, Romania, Russia, Spain, Ukraine, Scandinavia, the Balkans and throughout Central Europe, In the north it reaches far beyond the Arctic Circle. 🏚 Cychrus caraboides prefers moist and humus soils in deciduous and mixed forests. It can often be found under moss and in rotten stumps. It is mainly active at night and lives in shady places such as woodlands and other wooded areas. It is found on upland heathland in the UK. 🍲 The snail-eating ground beetle, both adults and larvae, feed on snails, especially small species of Oxychilis 🔍 Cychrus caraboides is a fairly common species in Europe and is not currently considered an endangered species and is not subject to any form of species protection. #InsectOfTheDay #Biodiversity #NaturePhotography #Entomology #CychrusCaraboides #snaileatinggroundbeetle #Beetles #groundBeetles #NatureProtection #FaunaEurope. #EnvironmentNatural #carabidae #cychrus #predators #snails #nocturnalanimals #Nature #Biology #Insect #Ecosystem #Forest #Environmentalprotection #Nature #Animals

🌍 Did you know the hippo is one of Africa’s most fascinating and dangerous creatures? Despite their plant-based diet, these massive animals are highly territorial and can be incredibly aggressive. From their ancient origins millions of years ago to their vital role in today’s ecosystems, hippos have a rich history worth exploring. Dive into the life, behavior, and conservation of these incredible animals, and learn why protecting them is more important than ever! 🦛💦 #Hippos #AfricanWildlife #WildlifeFacts #HippoHistory #SaveTheHippos"

Check out this article (and link to paper) from Marc Milne and Marshal Hedin about several new species of cave-adapted arachnids discovered in the Appalachians! One of the coolest parts is that I personally collected several of the specimens later used in the species descriptions! https://lnkd.in/gg_Ys8pd