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At iNaturalist you can record your observations from nature, learn about biodiversity, and connect with other naturalists. Get outside, then check it out!

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iNaturalist is a web- & app-based global community where anyone can share their observations of wild organisms. We don't provide ID help on Twitter, but if you post your photo to iNaturalist, our community can help you! inaturalist.org/pages/getting+ #nature #optoutside #biodiversity

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has played an important role in the story. If you see this species please report it and/or post it there. White River Crayfish aren't on anyone's radar yet, but some of the congenerics like Red Swamp Crayfish (P. clarkii) are a big concern. invadingspecies.com/invaders/inver

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iNatter tiffanykosch saw this mouth-brooding fish (potentially a Southern Cardinalfish (Vincentia conspersa)) and its offspring in Australia and it's our Observation of the Day! More deatils at: inaturalist.org/observations/1 #nature #ichthyology #marinescience #biodiversity #fish

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@drPiotrLukasik

Moja obserwacja słabo znanej pasożytniczej rośliny z #Madagaskar wybrana na Obserwację Dnia przez portal

! Przez kilka nocy, kwiaty wytwarzają intensywny zapach padliny, wabiąc owady zapylające. Świetny przykład słabo poznanej #bioróżnorodność MG, którą tu badamy!

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It's not cage fungus, it's a Hydnora esculenta birthwort #plant and our Observation of the Day! Seen in #Madagascar by sympiotr. More details at: inaturalist.org/observations/1 #botany #plants #nature #biodiversity

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Members of this genus are parasitic and emit foul-smelling odors to attract insect #pollinators like flies and beetles.

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It's not cage fungus, it's a Hydnora esculenta birthwort #plant and our Observation of the Day! Seen in #Madagascar by sympiotr. More details at: inaturalist.org/observations/1 #botany #plants #nature #biodiversity

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"[I] was fascinated by the shared strategy and effectiveness of the larvae in eating the oak leaf." A naturalist in #Germany photographed this group of #sawfly larvae chowing down on an oak leaf - it's our Observation of the Week! Read our blog post at: inaturalist.org/blog/74189-sli

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▶️La #ObservacióndelaSemana en #iNaturalistEc fue registrada en #Esmeraldas. Esta libélula prefiere los ambientes tropicales. Deposita sus huevos sobre plantas acuáticas y son excelentes bioindicadores de la calidad del agua y del ambiente en general. 👉ecuador.inaturalist.org/observations/1

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Gājējas piezīmes

Pirmais, ko nupat ieraudzīju, atverot TW. Debešķīgi skaistas pīpenes (?) Jaunzēlandē.

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Our #WildflowerWednesday Observation of the Day is this group of Campbell Island #Daisies (Pleurophyllum speciosum), seen in #NewZealand by genevieveearly! More details at: inaturalist.org/observations/1 #botany #plants #nature #biodiversity

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Our #WildflowerWednesday Observation of the Day is this group of Campbell Island #Daisies (Pleurophyllum speciosum), seen in #NewZealand by genevieveearly! More details at: inaturalist.org/observations/1 #botany #plants #nature #biodiversity

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iNat user frodejacobsen saw this Hanging-Thief robber #fly (genus Diogmites) with its Bicolored Striped Sweat #Bee (Agapostemon virescens) prey in the #UnitedStates and it's our #TwoferTuesday Observation of the Day! More details at inaturalist.org/observations/1 #biodiversity #nature

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iNat user darius509 saw this Southern Serval #cat (Leptailurus serval serval) in #Botswana and it's our Observation of the Day! More details at: inaturalist.org/observations/1 #nature #mammalogy #wildlife #biodiversity #mammals

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Babajide Agboola

lnkd.in/dAY9Az8X #conservationeducation #biodiversity #citizenscience #communityscience

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National Parks UK

@uknationalparks

Looking to volunteer this year? Join Look Wild on

and try micro-volunteering by recording flora and fauna on your phone. A great way to learn more about nature near you and contribute to a nationwide project. Find out more ow.ly/egRF50Mlr9b 📷steve_mcwilliam

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This species is listed as Critically #Endangered by

: especies.mma.gob.cl/CNMWeb/Web/Web

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This Antuco Chuckwalla #lizard (Phymaturus vociferator) blends in nicely with its licheny rock perch, and it's our Observation of the Day! Seen in #Chile by mariajosevillegas. More details at: inaturalist.org/observations/1 #reptiles #lizards #herpetology #nature #biodiversity

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This species is listed as Vulnerable by

due to fishing pressure and habitat loss and degradation.

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GreatSouthernBioblitz

One of the 'New Kids' on the block (& winner of best logo) Uruguay had a 160% growth in

records, and was represented in the GSB for the second time! naturalista.uy/stats/2022

@biodiversidata

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Atlas of Living Aust

@atlaslivingaust

⭐ Check out this great interview with

@thomasmesaglio

who is an identifier & contributor at

! 🌱 Learn more about the value of contributing to the iNat community and supporting AU #biodiversity science from Thomas 👇 #CitizenScience inaturalist.org/blog/73823-an-

Picture of Thomas Mesaglio holding a camera engaging in citizen science

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Our #FungusFriday Observation of the Day is this #mushroom - potentially a Fragile Dapperling (Leucocoprinus fragilissimus) - seen in #Brazil by machadomichel! More details at: inaturalist.org/observations/1 #mycology #nature #biodiversity #fungi

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This species specializes in preying on snakes and lizards, although it will take other prey.

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Our Observation of the Day is this Laughing #Falcon (Herpetotheres cachinnans, Halcón Culebrero in Spanish), seen in #Colombia by alejarose! More details (and a recording of its distinctive voice) at inaturalist.org/observations/1 #birds #ornithology #nature #wildlife #biodiversity

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Entomological Society of Victoria

Victor Fazio III was a big figure in the world of Australian moths. He was a prolific observer and user of

, and supported many other "mothers" on the platform. A moth event is being held in Jan 2023 in his memory that you can be part of. bit.ly/3ClddfV

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📸En la #ObservacióndelaSemana en #iNaturalistEc conoce al pingüino de Galápagos. Es endémico de las islas y representa una especie centinela (especies de alerta temprana de patógenos o agentes tóxicos en la cadena alimenticia). 👉 ecuador.inaturalist.org/observations/1

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Que lindeza!

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iNat user dgborin saw this #diatom (potentially Cymbella peraspera) in #Italy and it's our Observation of the Day! More details at: inaturalist.org/observations/1 #nature #microscopy #biodiversity #chromista

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Priyantha Wijesinghe

Replying to

@InsectsCornell

I am a big fan of Brandon Woo who does great work on

helping with the identification of polyneopteran insects not only from N America but also with higher taxonomic placement of “exotic” taxa. So cool to see many other young entomologists active on

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People are using inaturalist for DIATOMS‽ 🤯

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iNat user dgborin saw this #diatom (potentially Cymbella peraspera) in #Italy and it's our Observation of the Day! More details at: inaturalist.org/observations/1 #nature #microscopy #biodiversity #chromista

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iNat user dgborin saw this #diatom (potentially Cymbella peraspera) in #Italy and it's our Observation of the Day! More details at: inaturalist.org/observations/1 #nature #microscopy #biodiversity #chromista

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Here's the original photograph of the sand striker by Francesco Ricciardi on

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Sand Striker (Eunice aphroditois) observed by Francesco Ricciardi

Sand Striker from Pulau Lembeh, Bitung, North Sulawesi, ID on October 29, 2019 at 01:28 PM by Francesco Ricciardi

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بجهود متواصلة من فريق درب عكار لتوثيق التنوع الطبيعي في محافظة عكار، نحن الآن رقم ١ في لبنان بمجموع ١٠٠٠ مُشاهدة لأكثر من ٨٠٠ فصيل مختلف من النباتات والحيوانات والطيور والفطريات كُلها ضمن عكار وحدها، والخير لقدام !

#درب_عكار #Akkartrail

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Observer janusolajuanboediman says both species were eating from a hole in the bark and that perhaps the hornets were attempting to move the beetle away.

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Our #TwoferTuesday Observation of the Day is this Serrognathus titanus sika stag #beetle (臺灣扁鍬形蟲 in Chinese (traditional)) w/ a Black-bellied #Hornet (Vespa basalis, 黑腹虎頭蜂 in Chinese (traditional)) on its back! Seen in #Taiwan. More details at inaturalist.org/observations/1

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Despite its name, this species is not a "true" eel (Order Anguilliformes).

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Our #MarineMonday Observation of the Day is this Wolf Eel (Anarrhichthys ocellatus), seen in the #UnitedStates by octopus_spotter! More details at: inaturalist.org/observations/1 #fish #nature #biodiversity #ichthyology #marinescience

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Our Observation of the Day is this large Iris #plant (potentially Iris lycotis), seen in #Iran back in 2016 by lucscheldeman! More details at: inaturalist.org/observations/1 #nature #botany #plants #flowers #biodiversity

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Thanks for adding so many IDs,

@AmilaSumanapala

! We wrote and identifier profile about Amila just over one year ago, here it is: inaturalist.org/blog/60829-ide

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Amila Sumanapala

@AmilaSumanapala

Year 2022 with @inaturalist Check these 2022 iNaturalist stats! inaturalist.org/stats/2022/ami #biodiversity

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This cicada is in the "teneral" stage, before its exoskeleton hardens into its final adult form.

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In #Brazil, a #cicada (potentially a Green Shield Cicada - Zammara tympanum, Cigarra-verde in Portuguese) emerges from its nymphal exoskeleton - it's our Observation of the Day! Seen by fredericosonntag. More details at: inaturalist.org/observations/1 #insects #entomology #nature

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This cicada is in the "teneral" stage, before its exoskeleton hardens into its final adult form.

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