Chris Nelson

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Socially awkward penguin, rollin' hard in the land of fediverse chicks and reply guys.
Spotted St John’s wort (Hypericum maculatum, Geflecktes Johanniskraut) is a bright yellow wildflower known for its five rounded petals marked with characteristic black dots along the edges. Common in meadows, forest margins, and roadsides, it blooms from midsummer onward and is easily recognized by its bushy stamens and rich coloration. Ecologically, it provides an important nectar and pollen source for a wide range of insects, including bees, hoverflies, and beetles. Its presence supports pollinator populations and contributes to the biodiversity and stability of semi-natural grassland ecosystems. The wildflower is valued in herbal medicine for its antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties. It has traditionally been used to treat mild depression and skin ailments, though it may interact with certain medications.

#wildflower #flower #hypericum #hypericummaculatum #stjohnswort #johanniskraut #geflecktesjohanniskraut #medicinalplant
IT'S A HOLIDAY WEEKEND! GO AWAY!

We walked around our lake this morning, and came across this beauty at the base of one of the trees near the shoreline. I have no idea what variety it is.

#Fungi

Chicory in full song today
#photography #nature #BloomScrolling

Acmon Blue butterfly
City of Rocks State Park, NM

Blues are very small, quick moving butterflies. I was fortunate this one had stopped to sip some minerals from along a pond.

#InsectSaturday #InsektenSamstag #photo #nature #Butterfly #NewMexico

Ein Zufallsfund zum #InsektenSamstag: Winzige Parasitärwespen bei der Eiablage, wahrscheinlich in Schmetterlingseiern. Das gesamte Gelege war etwa so groß wie mein Daumennagel.

#Insects #ParasitoidWasps #Wespen

Fresh flowers with coffee. ❤️
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Hi, there! The smaller hermit crabs climb easily on a vertical coat of algae growing on the silicone sealing of a tank. (And in the wild, on the algae that grows on everything.) Those needle-sharp "toes" are tough, the leg muscles strong. #VancouverIsland #HermitCrabs #IntertidalInvertebrates #Invertebrates #MarineLife #DailyHermit