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Juvenile jumping spider on Wagler’s pit viper (Family Salticidae).I N FO: Juvenile jumpers that have recently moulted of...
01/30/2026

Juvenile jumping spider on Wagler’s pit viper (Family Salticidae).

I N FO: Juvenile jumpers that have recently moulted often take on blue hues. This one is also cleaning her feet.

LOCATION: Australia. 🇦🇺

Couch's spadefoot toad (Scaphiopus couchii)I N F O: A desert-adapted amphibian known for its ability to burrow using a h...
01/30/2026

Couch's spadefoot toad (Scaphiopus couchii)

I N F O: A desert-adapted amphibian known for its ability to burrow using a hard, sickle-shaped "spade" on its hind feet, allowing it to survive underground for long periods. Emerges after summer rains to breed quickly in temporary pools, allowing tadpoles to develop before the water dries up.

L O C A T I O N: USA 🇺🇸

Flying duck orchid or small duck orchid (Paracaleana nigrita)I N F O: This orchid is endemic to the southwest of Western...
01/30/2026

Flying duck orchid or small duck orchid (Paracaleana nigrita)

I N F O: This orchid is endemic to the southwest of Western Australia, and is found in sandy soils, woodlands, and swamps. Individual blooms are only 6-8mm in size!

L O C A T I ON: Australia 🇦🇺

Hübner’s wasp moth (Amata huebneri)I N F O: This moth has a fascinating adaptation for defense against predators — it us...
01/29/2026

Hübner’s wasp moth (Amata huebneri)

I N F O: This moth has a fascinating adaptation for defense against predators — it uses scales on its nether regions to produce ultrasonic clicks that jam bat echolocation!

L O C A T I ON: Singapore 🇸🇬

Blue Pit Viper (Trimeresurus insularis)L O C A T I O N: Indonesia 🇮🇩
01/29/2026

Blue Pit Viper (Trimeresurus insularis)

L O C A T I O N: Indonesia 🇮🇩

The Amazon River Frog (Lithobates palmipes)L O C A T I O N: Brazil 🇧🇷
01/29/2026

The Amazon River Frog (Lithobates palmipes)

L O C A T I O N: Brazil 🇧🇷

Yellow potter wasp (Eumeninae sp.)I N F O: The yellow potter wasp is a small, solitary wasp with yellow-black markings. ...
01/28/2026

Yellow potter wasp (Eumeninae sp.)

I N F O: The yellow potter wasp is a small, solitary wasp with yellow-black markings. It builds tiny pot-shaped mud nests on walls or plants. Unlike social wasps, it’s calm and non-aggressive and rarely stings. It feeds on nectar and helps control pests by hunting caterpillars for its larvae.

L O C A T I O N: Indonesia 🇲🇨

Thyene orientalisI N F O: Thyene orientalis is a small, colorful jumping spider found in warm regions of Asia and parts ...
01/28/2026

Thyene orientalis

I N F O: Thyene orientalis is a small, colorful jumping spider found in warm regions of Asia and parts of the Middle East. It’s known for its sharp eyesight, quick movements, and curious nature. Like other jumping spiders, it hunts without a web, stalking prey and pouncing with precise jumps. Harmless to humans and fun to watch.

L O C A T I O N: Hong Kong🇮🇲

Hummingbird hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum)I N F O: This species is named for its similarity to hummingbirds, as th...
01/28/2026

Hummingbird hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum)

I N F O: This species is named for its similarity to hummingbirds, as they feed on the nectar of tube-shaped flowers using their long proboscis while hovering in the air; this resemblance is an example of convergent evolution. The adult may be encountered at any time of the year, especially in the south of the range, where there may be three or four broods. It overwinters as an adult in a crevice among rocks, trees, and buildings.

L O C A T I O N: France 🇫🇷

Green stink bug (Chinavia hilaris)I N F O: The green stink bug's color is typically bright green, with narrow yellow, or...
01/27/2026

Green stink bug (Chinavia hilaris)

I N F O: The green stink bug's color is typically bright green, with narrow yellow, orange, or reddish edges. It is a large, shield-shaped bug with an elongate, oval form and a length between 13 and 18 mm.

L O C A T I O N: France 🇫🇷

Side-striped palm-pit viper (Bothriechis lateralis)I N FO:Bothriechis lateralis is a venomous pit viper native to Costa ...
01/27/2026

Side-striped palm-pit viper (Bothriechis lateralis)

I N FO:
Bothriechis lateralis is a venomous pit viper native to Costa Rica and western Panama. It inhabits humid tropical forests and is largely arboreal. The species possesses hemotoxic venom and preys on small vertebrates.

LOCATION: Costa Rica 🇨🇷

Vietnamese mossy frog (Theloderma corticale)I N FO:Theloderma corticale is an arboreal frog species native to northern V...
01/27/2026

Vietnamese mossy frog (Theloderma corticale)

I N FO:
Theloderma corticale is an arboreal frog species native to northern Vietnam and southern China. It inhabits moist forest environments, often associated with water-filled tree cavities. The species is notable for its cryptic, moss-like skin texture, which provides effective camouflage.

LOCATION: Vietnam 🇻🇳

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