Perry Beasley-Hall πŸ¦—πŸ§¬πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

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Entomologist @ Adelaide Uni πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί β€’ systematics + taxonomy of Rhaphidophoridae πŸ§¬πŸ¦—πŸ”¬ β€’ friend to cave insects πŸ”ŽπŸͺ² β€’ solarpunk β˜€οΈπŸŒ±, climate justice β€’ she/they 
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Female Celaenia excavata, the common bird-dropping #spider, sitting upside-down on her collection of egg sacs. These spiders predate on male moths by mimicking the pheromones they use to attract mates.

Adelaide, South Australia. #WildOz

good riddance, muskland
Said a proper goodbye to Xitter today. I'm moving to Bluesky and will be spending most of my time there. Reply with your handles so I can follow you!

Fairies sitting on their tiny thrones in the Great Sandy National Park, QLD. Either Australotettix sp. or a new genus. πŸ¦—πŸ§š #entomology #orthoptera

πŸ“Έ: Greg Tasney

Final draft of my first #taxonomy paper done! Getting excited now. Here's one of the new species - a cave cricket (Rhaphidophoridae) known only from abandoned gold mines in Victoria's Wombat State Forest. πŸ¦— #entomology

Pic of the species in life by Paul George.

does anyone know more about the origin of this common name? i can find ONE reference from 1888 that says it’s an Indigenous word for grasshopper used in central australia, but no info on the specific language or people
In the first climate lawsuit of its kind in East Asia, South Korean kids are suing their government for not doing enough to tackle climate change. The case could inspire further litigation in the region and worldwide. #goodclimatenews 🌱 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-01457-y
Why babies in South Korea are suing the government

The first case in East Asia to challenge government climate policies will boost awareness of global warming and encourage further lawsuits in the region.

Seriously magical. Horseshoe Falls, Blue Mountains.
On the way to Horseshoe Falls, #BlueMountains. #WildOz