Mastodawn

This small mayfly visited me this morning; the dark forelegs and tiny hindwing suggest Leptophlebia cupida, aka the early brown spinner. They'll only live for a few days after emerging from their aquatic nypmh stage - just long enough to mate and lay eggs. #backyardnature #entomology

Swiss Army Nerd 1d ago

Gosh, what a surprise! The Trump Administration is going after birth control...

#wewarnedyou #contraception #birthcontrol

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/03/trump-admin-moves-title-x-family-planning-program-away-from-contraception-towards-conception-00858913

Trump admin moves Title X family planning program away from contraception, towards conception

New guidance, and the promise of a new rule, are expected to cut off funding to Planned Parenthood starting in 2027.

Politico

Swiss Army Nerd 1d ago

What kind of poll separates the costs of food and housing from "everyday bills"? That makes very little sense.

If we put food, housing, and medical care with "everyday bills", SEVENTY-NINE PERCENT of the respondents are deeply worried about the cost of living.

https://emersoncollegepolling.com/kentucky-2026-poll-barr-maintains-edge-in-gop-primary-as-booker-gains-among-democratic-voters/

Swiss Army Nerd 1d ago

During next week's spring break, kids in #Lexington, #Kentucky can pick up free lunches and snack bags at 7 city parks; family-friendly activities will also be available. Check locations and times in the article linked below...

https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/hunger-doesnt-take-a-spring-break-feeding-lexington-kids

'Hunger Doesn't Take a Spring Break' feeding Lexington kids during spring break

With spring break in Fayette County just days away, community advocates are working to ensure kids do not go hungry while they are out of the classroom.

LEX 18 News - Lexington, KY (WLEX)

Swiss Army Nerd 3d ago

The chipping sparrow (Spizella passerina) is found throughout North America. Usually rather drab, breeding season finds them with a reddish cap and white supercilium (the stripe running from the base of the beak above the eye), as seen here. #backyardnature #ornithology

Swiss Army Nerd 5d ago

Here's one for the physicist in your life... #physics

https://comicskingdom.com/zippy-the-pinhead/2026-03-29

Zippy The Pinhead Comic Strip 2026-03-29 | Comics Kingdom

Read the Zippy The Pinhead comic strip from March 29, 2026, and check out other Zippy The Pinhead comics by Bill Griffith.

Comics Kingdom

Swiss Army Nerd 6d ago

Here's a false potato beetle (Leptinotarsa juncta), found in the eastern USA. Their larvae feed on plants in the nightshade family, including tomatoes, tobacco, peppers, and, yes, potatoes. #entomology #backyardnature

Swiss Army Nerd Mar 28

Today's #backyardnature is a stonefly of genus Perlesta, the "golden stones". More than 30 Perlesta species have been identified; while most are in the US, two species have been identified in China. #entomology

Swiss Army Nerd Mar 27

Ran across an interesting paper - the use of #DNA sequencing to show that an #invasive insect species in Japan (Chaoborus punctipennis, a phantom #midge) originated in North America. #entomology

https://www.reabic.net/journals/bir/2023/1/BIR_2023_Salmela_etal.pdf

Swiss Army Nerd Mar 27

Hey, #Kentucky - want to help run #elections in your county? Sign up to be a poll worker! Fill out the form linked below; your County Clerk will be notifed that you're available, and they'll contact you if you're needed. #pollworker #electionofficer

https://bit.ly/3Q3rkzY