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Central American Bark Scorpion (Centruroides margaritatus)

Posted on Dec 29, 2014

Central American Bark Scorpion (Centruroides margaritatus)

This Central American Bark Scorpion (Centruroides margaritatus) had recently taken up residence in RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser’s shower. Fortunately RTPI President Twan Leenders, who joined the crew in Costa Rica a couple weeks ago, found this friend before it found Sean, and thus he avoided being stung by one for the sixth time. That is one heck of a way to Meet Your Neighbours.

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Common Eastern Bumblebee (Bombus impatiens)

Posted on Jun 16, 2014

Common Eastern Bumblebee (Bombus impatiens)

This Common Eastern Bumblebee (Bombus impatiens) by Twan reminds me of the bumblebee that stung my hand yesterday after I didn’t realize I had caught it in my net while dragonflying. Thankfully I am not allergic!

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