Hey, Green Coneheaded Planthopper here. Can I interest you in some honeydew? Don't worry, the first taste is free. Are you new to these parts? I've recently crossed the pond to Europe, but it's nice to be home in NA. Meet me at the Trunk & Phloem later #NonHumanNeighbours #Nature #Wildlife #Insects

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Good evening. I am Speckled Black Pyla Moth. Or am I? Unlike other Pyla moths, I do not limit myself to the NA continent. Some say I should have my own genus all to myself. Perhaps. But I do not want to be by myself. Will you join me tonight? #NonHumanNeighbours #Moths #Insects #Nature #Wildlife

Do not be confused, I am definitely Definite Tussock Moth. I know, I looked so much cooler in my youth with my irritating yellow hairs...alas. My wings and antenna combs will at least help me find a wingless lady friend. Send me your scent. I will find you #NonHumanNeighbours #Moths #Insects #Nature

They call me Dandelion, but I go by many names. Lion's Tooth (dent de lion), puffball, milk-witch, I've heard them all. I have travelled across the 7 seas and have found comfort in many yards. All I ask is for the wind to carry my cloned seeds and a little respect #NonHumanNeighbours #Plants #Nature

I am Faint-spotted Palthis Moth. There are not many of my kind this far north. I hear legends of southern forests teeming with fellow faint-spots. I can only dream of such plenty, as there is a limited dating pool in this short summer. Fun though #NonHumanNeighbours #Moths #Insects #Nature #Wildlife

Hi, I'm Baltimore Snout. Not the best name for a lady, I have to admit, but what can you do? To be clear, I am not from Baltimore, and my "snout" refers to my labial palps and not a nose (although I do sort of smell with them). That's me! Anyone? #NonHumanNeighbours #Moths #Insects #Nature #Wildlife

It is I, Beautiful Wood Nymph. Don't I look like shit? Bird shit that is. All the better to hide amongst the trees without worry. Does your eye behold my beauty? Like the nymphs of lore, I am a fertile maiden awaiting a mate in my forest home. Come-hither #NonHumanNeighbours #Moths #Nature #Wildlife

Hey, I'm Whitefly. I should probably explain though that I am not a fly. A moth? I get that a lot too. Nope. I'm a bug! Not a generic bug, a True Bug. I like nothing better than to suck the juice out of my favourite plant. Well, maybe one thing's better #NonHumanNeighbours #Insects #Nature #Wildlife

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A plague on all your houses! JK, just me, Common Grackle, not in a group. Although you should come down to the colony and check out all the nesting sites nearby. Plenty of conifers to choose from! Sorry, where are my manners, care for a caterpillar? Chaa! #NonHumanNeighbours #Birds #Nature #Wildlife

Hi, I'm White-lined Snout Moth. My best feature? Ooo, that's tough. I've been told my antemedial line is particularly jagged, but I'm partial to my green compound eyes. Turn ons? The tickly taste of a new mate on my labial palps...mm This is fun! #NonHumanNeighbours #Moths #Insects #Nature #Wildlife

Tick zee zee zee zee ze zee zee...woah, hey! I'm Northern Bush Katydid. I was just laying down some tracks. I'm big into stridulation these days. How do you like my beats? Wanna hang in the treetops? Plenty of leaves to eat or lay eggs into, just sayin' #NonHumanNeighbours #Insects #Nature #Wildlife

Sluurrrrp! Oh hi! I'm Gyponana gladia, but call me Nana. I'm a leafhopper! I'm just drinking some plant juice, want to join me? I hope you don't mind a little misophonia. Sluuurrrrp...mm mm that's tasty. Would love to meet a fellow juice lover! Hop over #NonHumanNeighbours #Insects #Nature #Wildlife

Hi. I'm common and...ah grey. They call me Common Grey...uh. I'm a...I'm a moth. I...I eat sometimes, mostly liquids like sap or nectar. hmm...what else? I like to sit on bark and blend in. That's about it really. OK. Anyone want to go on a date? #NonHumanNeighbours #Moths #Insects #Nature #Wildlife

Hey man, I'm Pine Tree Spur-throat Grasshopper. So, I like pine trees and I've got a spur thing near my throat, but I don't really like grass or hop much. I suppose I look like those other hopper dudes though. I just like to blend in on the trees. You? #NonHumanNeighbours #Insects #Nature #Wildlife

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Hi, I'm...um, Yellow-necked Caterpillar Moth. I'm just a moth now though, I'm not a caterpillar. And my neck isn't yellow anymore really. This is my face btw, I know some people confuse me for a twig or a cigarette. Nope, just me. So, yeah...hi! #NonHumanNeighbours #Moths #Insects #Nature #Wildlife

Greetings, I am Blue Blowfly. I have arisen from a fresh corpse and seek other goths to spawn a dark army. The future is bleak and (wait...MOM I'M BUSY! YES, I WANT NECTAR FOR SUPPER!) we will rule the night together. The smell of death is near. #NonHumanNeighbours #Insects #Nature #Wildlife #Flies

Hi, I'm Cellar Spider. You may have seen me in the ceiling corners. I'm looking for a guy who's interested in more than just my long legs (Do not call me daddy). I like someone who takes things slow, knows how to tap their legs and ideally tastes nice #NonHumanNeighbours #Spiders #Nature #Wildlife

Painted Lichen Moth here. Like what you see? Look, but don't taste if you know what's good. I can hear you coming, and might flick my poop at you (JK, that was just a youthful trick to confuse the wasps). Send me some pheromones and let's chat! #NonHumanNeighbours #Moths #Insects #Nature #Wildlife

Hey hey, Zebra Caddisfly here, and what a hatching! I didn't believe the stories growing up underwater, but look at me now flying through the air with thousands of my horny kin. I'm no fishing fly, my hook is my charm. This week is going to be cinema! #NonHumanNeighbours #Insects #Nature #Wildlife

Hey, I'm Lesser Maple Spanworm Moth. Don't let the name fool you, there's nothing lesser about me. I can devour a maple leaf down to its veins faster than any Large Maple Spanworm ever could. They don't even specialize in maples! Anyway, sex? #NonHumanNeighbours #Moths #Insects #Nature #Wildlife

Attention! White Admiral has arrived. I hereby claim this territory known for high visitation rates of female butterflies. Let it be known that any males entering this space will be met with hostile aerial maneuvers. You have been warned #NonHumanNeighbours #Insects #Nature #Wildlife #Butterflies

I'm baack! Black-throated Blue Warbler here, returned from the Caribbean and ready to reclaim my territory. Back off boys, she's mine! And her too. Want to fight about it?! I might hide in the underbrush singing I'm so lazzzy, but don't mess with my lady #NonHumanNeighbours #Birds #Nature #Wildlife

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Hi, I'm Gray Scoopwing Moth. Are you looking for an unassuming partner who blends into a background of lichen? Then I'm your honeysuckle. I may be less showy than the other swallowtail moths, but I make up for it with moxie. Scoop, there it is #NonHumanNeighbours #Moths #Nature #Wildlife #Insects

Hey there, I'm Small-eyed Sphinx. My eyespots might be relatively small compared to other Hawk Moths, but I've only got eyes for you. OK, that's horrible. I'm so bad at this sexy stuff. Anyone else lonely out there? #NonHumanNeighbours #Moths #Nature #Wildlife #Insects #Bugs

Full Name: Margined Calligrapher Fly Hobbies: Hovering; Pollinating Likes: The smell of wintergreen Fun Fact: I used to be a carnivore (mmm...aphids) and now am strictly vegetarian (mmm...nectar and pollen) Celebrity Doppelgänger: Bees and wasps #NonHumanNeighbours #Insects #Nature #Wildlife #Flies

Konnichiwa, I am Japanese Beetle. I have come to your beautiful country to enjoy the delicious roots and leaves. I especially like the lack of other insects that prey on me, as they do back home. I like to meet other Japanese Beetles who want to stay #NonHumanNeighbours #Insects #Nature #Wildlife

How ya doin'? I'm Virginian Tiger Moth. I just pumped out some pheromones that I hope you'll find to your liking. I'm sure you're smelling all sorts of intoxicating scents this time of year, so no offence if you're distracted. I'm not goin' away #NonHumanNeighbours #Moths #Insects #Nature #Wildlife

Call me Condy. Complex Condylostylus sipho is too formal. I'm a longlegged fly, but there's more to me than my legs. I'm in a complicated, well...complex, relationship with five other species. Sure we look alike, but we're still unique. Give me a wave #NonHumanNeighbours #Insects #Nature #Wildlife

Hi there, I'm Golden Sweat Bee. No, I don't sweat gold, I simply like the salty taste of perspiration. Can you blame me? Just coming out of the worker phase, and I'm looking for fellow reproductives to do what we do. Look me up in the ground nest #NonHumanNeighbours #Bees #Insects #Nature #Wildlife

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Hi, I'm Horned Spanworm Moth. Before you ask, it's a childhood nickname. Apparently I looked like a worm with horns (thanks for that Mom). As you can see, I've outgrown that and I'm in my pretty girl era now. I'll be down at the hardwoods #NonHumanNeighbours #Moths #Insects #Nature #Wildlife

Elegant Grass-Veneer, at your service. I do hope I have dressed properly for the occasion? (Having moustaches back in fashion has been a plus with my fuzzy palps.) I am available for balls, garden parties and backyard festivities. Call my agent #NonHumanNeighbours #Moths #Insects #Nature #Wildlife

Hello, I'm Pondside Crambid Moth. I like the simple things in life. Basketweaving, sipping nectar, lounging by the pond, the usual. I'm more of a daytime flyer, but just shine a light at night and I'll be there if you need me. I'll be pond side. #NonHumanNeighbours #Moths #Insects #Nature #Wildlife

Hi, just an ant here. OK, it's actually me, Red-spotted Ant-mimic Sac Spider (My red spot is a little blurry in this pic, sorry). Did I fool you? Those delicious ants fall for it every time. Just roaming the 'hood. Hit me up if you're around. #NonHumanNeighbours #Spiders #Nature #Wildlife #Bugs

Hi, I'm Eastern Phoebe. Fun Fact: We started the whole ankle bracelet bird band trend back in 1804. Typical Sunday: I like to perch near water or a barn and catch moths. Looking for a long-term relationship, but nothing too clingy. I need my space. #NonHumanNeighbours #Birds #Nature #Wildlife

Hey y'all, I'm Florida Fern Moth. Brr, I can see why you like to visit my native habitat, it's cold up here. You got some tasty ferns though. Looks like I'm staying. I've been called an "attractive brownish insect" (look it up), so give me a call #NonHumanNeighbours #Moths #Insects #Nature #Wildlife

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Yo, I'm Mottled Prominent Moth. The 80's are back, and I've got the furry leg warmers to prove it! Those deciduous leaves were pretty rad, but now I'm looking for a bodacious homeboy that rocks. The gnarlier the better. I'm Audi 5000 next week #NonHumanNeighbours #Moths #Nature #Wildlife #Insects

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What up?! It's Iris Borer Moth here. I was chewing through some iris rhizomes all summer, and just came out into the light with these sweet reniform spot tats! I've got a few weeks to kill before winter kills me back, so who's up for some fun? #NonHumanNeighbours #Moths #Nature #Wildlife #Insects

I'm Warbling Vireo and I'm here to say. I'm bobbing and weaving and coming your way. I've staked out these tall trees with caterpillars galore. Let's nest up for the summer, I'm looking to score. #NonHumanNeighbours #Birds #Nature #Wildlife

Hi, I'm...uh, Common Gluphisia Moth. My friends call me Phil. You've probably seen me around the poplars, I'm pretty common. Sorry for the blurry photo, it's the only one I've got. So I stopped eating, and it would be great to meet someone soon #NonHumanNeighbours #Moths #Insects #Nature #Wildlife

Hear ye, hear ye! It is I, Herald Moth, recently returned from my winter's sleep in yonder cave. The sight of your stately robes gives me goosebumps, as I warm myself in spring's embrace. Join me in procreating, as now is our time to frolic #NonHumanNeighbours #Moths #Nature #Wildlife #Insects #Bugs

Hey, over here, it's Common Whitetail Dragonfly. Check out this amazing waterfront property I'm leasing! (Scram boy, I saw her first.) I've been practicing my yoga moves, and would love to try out the wheel position with you. I'm here all week #NonHumanNeighbours #Insects #Bugs #Nature #Wildlife

Hey, it's American Robin. Just got back for the breeding season, and check out this amazing territory I've staked out! Come on by, I'll give you a tour and show off some new courtship moves I've picked up over winter. Who knows, maybe this is our summer? #NonHumanNeighbours #Birds #Nature #Wildlife

Wassup, it's Elm Borer here. Just popped out from under the bark, and looking forward to repro month! (For the Elm lovers out there, we only target the sick trees, so hate the game, not the players.) I hope to see you at the Elm party tonight! #NonHumanNeighbours #Insects #Nature #Wildlife #Bugs