when: 22nd july
where: here and there
who: @walledupward
Orlaith looked up at the building from where they stood on the pavement, a somewhat dubious expression on her face. It hadn't looked like this on the website, she was sure of that. The silence since they'd first arrived outside stretched on. Someone had to be the first to break it and of course it was going to be her. "It doesn't— not look like the sort of place you might find a bloodstain or two on the wall." Exactly the sort of thing they'd be trying to avoid. With a concerted effort, she made her voice sound brighter when she added, "Well, maybe it's better on the inside."
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Whitespotted Sawyer Beetle - Monochamus scutellatus
This insect has already been thoroughly examined and explored in the previous post that featured it. As such, for today's post, please a few more pictures of this hardy Longhorn Beetle that survived a tumble into a cottage pool thanks to quick intervention. If you seek one in North America remember the following tidbits of information:
Since it relies on forests for its diet and egg-laying, look there to find live specimens. Check the bark and needles of cut/damaged pine, spruce and other varieties of conifer trees. They are attracted to the scent cues and may also be found after fires
It is a North American native, the ecosystem has had plenty of time to adapt to it, and the Beetle itself doesn't appear to be a major pest
To identify it and distinguish it from its relatives, look for a white scutellum (between the wingcases) and pronotum "shoulder" spikes. It is also rather slim with a slightly widened abdomen
The elongated antennae are hard to miss; they are easily 2-2.5 times the length of the body
If the antennae are ringed and/or the wingcase features white patches, the specimen is something else (see Citrus Longhorn for details)
The larvae may be trickier to find since they hid beneath trees, but they are apparently noisy, hence the name "Sawyer"
The adults have formidable jaws as well, but are unlikely to do anymore than pinch. Nevertheless, handle with care
I really enjoyed observing this insect during the summer of last year, and I'm glad it could be saved from a pool. It still needed some time to recuperate before it could move again, but Beetles are very resilient! Having said that, I'm very fond of Picture 2, where it looks like the Beetle is trying to pull itself up again, but is too exhausted to fully stand. I didn't pose it that way, that's just the way it landed on the nearby stones. For a general timeline of handling this insect from the pool: hand pictures first, stone pictures afterwards with Pictures 7 and 10 showcasing the Beetle regained its strength to move again.
Pictures were taken on July 1, 2023 in Caledon with a Google Pixel 4.
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Best Stock Inspired Use - July 2023
Art By @dolphintreasureart
Model: Me.
Photographer: The Remote Camera Trigger.
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2023: ☆ January ☆ February-April ☆ May-June ☆ July ☆
Thomas Hunt x Alex Spencer
[HollywoodU] [Red Carpet Diaries]
In the Stillness of Sunrise: Thomas and Alex share a soft morning moment.
Bryce Lahela x Olivia Hadley[Open Heart]
A Sweet Surprise: Bryce helps Olivia surprise her pediatric patients with a cool, sweet treat.
Can I Have this Dance?: Some dances last a few minutes, others a lifetime, but every so often, there’s one that lasts forever.
Anchored in Love: Bryce and Olivia share a tender moment between patients.
The Warmth of Love (Bryce x Olivia): Morning snuggles with Bryce and Olivia aka the literal sunshine couple.
Mal Volari x Daenarya [Blades of Light and Shadow]
Beyond Riverbend: A Kit's Call to Adventure:A certain smug adventure has gotten under Daenarya’s skin, but she won’t let him define her.
The Reign of a Short King: Mal is very insistent that a half inch makes all the difference… in his height 😉
How to Distract a Rogue : Daenarya devises a new way to keep Mal distracted.
Old Hair, New Look: Daenarya has a few thoughts about Mal’s new armor (from Blades 2) + ART
Crime and Punishment: Mal expresses the idea of never leaving bed, but Daenarya has an idea of her own.
Trystan Thorne x Lilah Rose [Crimes of Passion]
Close Talking: Lilah is at the office, typing up her report on the Iverson Ball, when Trystan stops by to check on her.
Happy 4th with Marple: Lilah shares a celebratory pictagram post featuring Marple
Troy Hassan x Astraea Callen [Wake the Dead]
The Princess + The Dragon: Astraea is ready to start the day, but Troy just wants to sleep.
Shadows and Deceptions: A Royal Murder Mystery (Mini Series) [TRR, COP, BOLAS, & D&D]
In the heart of Cordonia’s grand ballroom, an eclectic cast of characters gathers, their lives interwoven as a result of a shocking turn of events. Trystan Thorne, the exiled prince with a taste for mystery, Olivia Nevrakis, the snarky Duchess skilled with daggers, Tyril Starfury, the noble elf Lord a defender of the realm, Amalas, the enigmatic spy queen, and Prince Hamid, the charming and formal imperial prince. Amidst the grand party of the birth of King Liam’s third heir, Princess Ariana, the joyous celebration is broken by a piercing scream, a dead body, and a room full of royal suspects.
Daenarya admiring Mal's new armor by weetlebeetle
Bryce and Olivia are Barbie movie ready by _artsbymena_ (IG)
Sleepy mornings with Bryce and Olivia by lizbyart (IG)
Trystan looking quite handsome by ohhheyitsjulia (IG)
Edits + Moodboards
Bryce at Olivia's ultrasound appointment
Mal Volari: new armor, old hair
Olivia (Holland) in her doctor coat gifted by jamespotterthefirst
Lilah Rose's detective dossier
Lilah Rose + Trystan Thorne moodboards
Asks
Watermelon: who likes it, who spits the seeds like a game
Trystan and his view of his family
Barbie movie ask: who's going?
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when: 15th july, 10pm ish
where: orlaith's apartment
who: @walledupward
It had been pure chance Orlaith had discovered Pokémon, finding an old Gameboy with the game in a thrift shop near the hospital. Now, if it wasn't a night shift at the hospital keeping her up, it was the lure of collecting and evolving Pokémon. Or the irritation of it, as the case was sometimes; with a scowl as she lost the gym battle she'd been playing, she put the game down on her lap. "I hate this stupid thing," she told Tristan, "I wish I'd never bought it." She didn't. In ten minutes she'd be trying again— only half an hour ago the exact same thing had happened.
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