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French 20th Century Louis Philippe Style Commode

Fireside Antiques

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Designer : Lwenx

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hydrangea armor by hallofstars

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Butterflies and moths generally feed on nectar that is full of sugar, but low in sodium. So they have to get sodium (aka salt) elsewhere. This behaviour is called “puddling” - male butterflies and moths drink anything salty and collect salt to be given to females as a nuptial gift. The females lay eggs that are higher in salt, which results in better function of excitable tissues - muscles and nerves - providing a selective survival advantage. (Source: insect physiologist here).

... in my research lab we just use water with sugar and a tiny bit of salt - add a teaspoon of sugar to a cup of water, sprinkle in some table salt, mix and that���d be good enough. But don’t leave an open container - they’ll drown. I’d suggest a closed container (like a mason jar) with a paper towel leading out of it like a wick. (video) (source)

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a couple of the many beautiful Kikihia scutellaris cicadas molting last night :-)

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moth

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Play with flowers and metal creatures 🪷🦂

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Vladimir Tretchikoff (Russian,1913-2006)

Crayfish Seller, 1969

Oil on canvas

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A nephrite head was part of a full suit that encased a local king Liu Yen

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Stills from the film Food by Jan Švankmajer. 1992

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Fairy trees of the Baltic Coast II by Heiko Gerlicher

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