#xerce

[xerce-graphic]

ALBUM COVER for Sasio HARDTEK producer

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#graphisme #grunge #holographic #logotype #chrome #acid graphics #acidgraphix #letterdesign #hardtek #edmmusic #album cover #hypnotic #graphicdesigner #graphic art #cyberpunk #cyberpunk 2077 #xerce

[xerce-event-photography]

Lil Texas AT So W'HAPPY Festival

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#lil texas #hardstyle #utempo #concertphotography #eventphotography #current events #xerce #color photography #concert #dj #edm #festival

[xerce-nightcity]

NIGHT Urbain

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#photographie urbaine #night city #cyber y2k #cyberpunk photomode #cityscape #paris france #xerce #neon aesthetic #neon lights #neon colors #building

[gmt1999]

Endangered Fireflies & Conservation

Fireflies are at risk of extinction due to habitat destruction, light pollution, and pesticide use. Recovery efforts started in 2023 for the 18 endangered species in North America. Almost 1 in 3 firefly species in the US and Canada are threatened with extinction.

Scientists have yet to prove the effectiveness of these steps due to limited research on firefly populations. However, there is evidence suggesting that human activities may contribute to the decline of fireflies. So, here's what you can do:

Turn off outside lights during nighttime hours

Allow logs and leaves to naturally decompose in your yard

Incorporate areas of water into your landscaping

Refrain from using pesticides in your yard

Avoid excessive mowing of your lawn

Plant native tree species in your yard.

Please take a moment to explore resources related to firefly conservation:

Discover articles from the Xerces Society on firefly conservation: https://www.xerces.org/endangered-species/fireflies

Watch a video from the Canadian Permaculture Legacy on saving fireflies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McjHyQMf5eQ

Learn more about the Firefly Conservation & Research organization: http://www.firefly.org/

Explore their articles on how you can contribute to firefly conservation: https://www.firefly.org/how-you-can-help.html

If you have spotted fireflies in your area, please report your sightings here: https://www.firefly.org/firefly-sightings.html

#fireflies #firefly #lightning bug #bugs #insects #conservation #endangered species #north america #Xerces Society #Fire fly #extinction #environment #cottagecore #gardening #permaculture #agriculture #light pollution #Canada #United States #habitat destruction #habitat loss #restoration #glow worm

[pnwnativeplants]

"How to make a useful patch of bare ground  

If you’d like to support ground nesting bees in your yard, it’s easy! The first step is to clear away dense vegetation from a sunny, well-drained area. If possible, select a spot on an open, south-facing slope. The sunlight helps the bees warm up and start their day, and keeps the soil from staying muddy after rains.

These bare patches don’t actually need to be completely cleared. Bugs just need to be able to get to the soil easily. Leaving some plants to prevent erosion is a good idea. Try using native flowering plants and grasses or sedges that grow in clumps or bunches. These plants are useful since they grow with a space around the plant where bees can access bare soil. 

Once you’ve built your bare ground habitat, don’t turn or till the soil in the area. Bees need the soil to remain stable; baby bees spend up to eleven months of the year underground!"

#xerces society #save the bees

[livingdramaofyourpain]

i find it really sweet and funny that sleep token’s crew have basically become niche celebrities. i literally couldn’t name a single crew member for any other band even with a gun to my head, but the sleep family is just such a sweet bunch and we’re all desperate for content. like what other band fandom idolises the drum tech to the point he’s basically an honorary member of the band? and if i say ‘the dad of the group’ i’m sure you picture thom. it’s gotten to the point that criminal minds isn’t my first thought when i hear the name “rossi.” idk, it’s so cute to me

#sleep token #xerces rants

[harteus]

I’m offering character sheet commissions like these! 100 USD for a body (naked or in underwear/something super simple with an add on for about 30-50 USD for every outfit (depending on complexity), can do as many as you’d like! 

I’ve really enjoyed creating depth to these characters using their outfits and would love to continue do so for you, if you’re interested! Shoot me an e-mail to [email protected] and we can talk more! <3

#myart #xerces #vitlöv #can find the naked base on my 18+ patreon hehe

[rjzimmerman]

Excerpt from this story from the Associated Press (AP):

More than 80 years ago, a beautiful butterfly called Xerces Blue that once fluttered among San Francisco’s coastal dunes went extinct as stately homes, museums and parks ate up its habitat, marking the first butterfly species in the United States to disappear due to human development.

But thanks to years of research and modern technology a close relative of the shimmery iridescent butterfly species has been reintroduced to the dunes in Presidio National Park in San Francisco. Dozens of Silvery Blue butterflies — the closest living relatives of the Xerces Blue — were released in the restored habitat last week, officials said Monday.

Scientists with San Francisco’s California Academy of Sciences utilized the Academy’s genetic sequencing capabilities and analyzed Xerces Blue specimens in their vast collection to confirm a group of Silvery Blues in Monterey County, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) south of San Francisco, could successfully fill the ecological gap left by the Xerces Blue.

“This isn’t a Jurassic Park-style de-extinction project, but it will have a major impact,” said Durrell Kapan, a senior research fellow and the lead Academy researcher on the project. “The Silvery Blue will act as an ecological ‘stand-in’ for the Xerces Blue, performing the same ecosystem functions as both a pollinator and a critical member of the food web.”

#Presidio National Park #Xerces Blue butterfly #Silvery Blue butterflies

[thebashfulbotanist]

Spring garden cleanup? Wait for the bees!

If you haven't yet cleaned up last year's debris from your garden, consider waiting a little bit! Native bees could use the help. The Xerces Society, a insect conservation group that works with researchers and the US Department of Agriculture, has a really good guide about this here. As a general rule, if you can wait until the temperatures are frequently around 50 degrees Fahrenheit or 10 degrees Celsius at night, the bees will have had time to emerge.

Thanks for reading! Here's a bumblebee resting in a California aster (Symphyotrichum chilense) flower for your trouble. It's often male bumblebees that do this, since they don't return to a nest like female bumblebees do.

#bumblebees #save the bees #native bees #gardening #garden #Xerces Society #insect conservation #botanist PSAs

[feral-babe]

The Five of Shells resonates with themes of loss, grief, regret, and the emotional turmoil that accompanies facing setbacks and disappointments. This card serves as a wise teacher, encouraging us to confront our sorrow, acknowledge our losses, and navigate a path forward with resilience and acceptance. It stands as a poignant reminder that, in the face of adversity, there remains hope and opportunity to transform our circumstances. The recently extinct Xerces blue butterfly, which once graced the San Francisco Peninsula, left a tragic narrative of loss that reverberated through the natural world. This card prompts us to recognize the grief that follows such losses and encourages us to shift our focus from dwelling on what is lost to cherishing what remains.

The tale of the Xerces blue serves as a stark and powerful reminder of the real-world consequences of neglect. It emphasizes that the process of healing, both for our environment and ourselves, can only begin when we confront our losses and, crucially, when we commit to learning from past mistakes. It symbolizes the arduous struggle to move beyond sorrow and find hope amidst despair, to recognize the potential for renewal even in the face of profound loss. It gently nudges us to seek support in times of adversity, reminding us that we need not navigate the terrain of loss in isolation. Instead, it encourages us to grieve for what is gone and channel that grief into meaningful action.

In essence, this card is a mirror reflecting the universal human experience of confronting grief and loss. It provides a roadmap for finding hope amid despair and healing in the face of adversity, stressing that even in the most challenging moments, we are not alone. The Five of Shells imparts a profound lesson: acknowledging our sorrows is the first step on the path to healing and transformative change.

Prints available on Redbubble and Inprnt

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#artists on tumblr #illustration #tara jillian art #insects #nature #bugs #redbubbleartist #bug tarot #tarot cards #tarot art #invertebrates #butterflies #xerces blue #xerces society #invertebrate conservation #conservation #big bug gospel #extinct animals

[xerce-graphic]

RAHU BONES

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#graphisme #grunge #holographic #hypnotic #logotype #chrome #acid graphics #acidgraphix #edmmusic #music cover #rahu #xerce #dubstep

[xerce-event-photography]

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#concertphotography #eventphotography #current events #xerce #color photography #dj #concert #edm #cinematicshots

[addicted2wasps]

I always get chills when I read about species that are extinct. They were once here and thriving and now they're gone.... forever. I've been reading up on Glaucopsyche xerces and was inspired do draw it.

Took me about 5 hours.

#insect #entomology #Lepidoptera #Lycaenidae #Xerces #Glaucopsychexerces #XercesBlueButterfly #Extinct #butterfly #Gossamerwingedbutterfly

[twisted-w0rds]

#deftones #xerces #Spotify

[pnwnativeplants]

"There are many different kinds of animals that we call natural enemies, all of which hunt the bugs that might harm your plants. Many might already be familiar faces, such as  lady beetles, spiders, lacewings, and dragonflies. These hunters catch their prey by chasing it down or waiting in ambush."

#pnw native plants #native plants #ecology #xerces society

[livingdramaofyourpain]

sleep token literally don’t care if you think they are metal or not !! twitter fans get a new joke please it’s so boring there

#xerces rants