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Adam Fritz
@mothfluencer.bsky.social
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Writer. Photographer. Nature lover. All photos are mine.

Dating profiles for the non-human neighbours in my backyard posted daily (With permission, ironic only, contact them directly)

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Adam Fritz @mothfluencer.bsky.social · Sep 26
"Like grief, there are seven stages to backyard wildlife appreciation." Learn more here: medium.com/the-new-outd... #nature #wildlife #science #environment #mentalhealth
Have You Ever Been on a Backyard Safari?
The joys of discovering the wildlife outside my front door
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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
Warbling Vireo
November 24, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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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
Common Gluphisia Moth
November 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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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
Herald Moth
November 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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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
Common Whitetail Dragonfly (male)
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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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
American Robin (male)
November 20, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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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
Elm Borer Beetle (male)
November 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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"The reduction of outdoor spaces like backyards is removing many of the options that have traditionally been available to help vanquish boredom"
#Nature #Wildlife #Boredom #Outdoors #Technology #UrbanPlanning #Backyards
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What Happens When We Can’t Go Outside and Play?
The Quiet Death of Boredom’s Greatest Rival—Our Backyards
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November 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Hi, I'm Horned Spanworm Moth. Let me guess, you're thinking "Where are your horns?" Funny. True, I had some sweet filaments back in my youth, but I've left those behind. Now I'm just looking to settle down and reproduce before winter. Any takers?
#NonHumanNeighbours #Moths #Nature #Wildlife #Insects
Horned Spanworm Moth
November 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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“The thing about the human lifespan is that it allows you to imagine you will live forever right up until you realize you won’t.”
#NonHumanNeighbours #Nature #Wildlife #Death #Life #Birds #Insects #Bugs
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The (Re)Cycle of Life
Celebrating Death as the Harbinger of Life
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November 17, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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M'lady, it is I, White-breasted Nuthatch. I seek the lasting comfort of a wife and mother with whom to spend the rest of my days. Your alabaster breast and nasal call send my feathers aflutter. I wish nothing more than to feed you as you tend to our nest
#NonHumanNeighbours #Birds #Nature #Wildlife
White-breasted Nuthatch
November 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Bring out your dead, it's Common Green Bottle Fly! (JK...well, sorta) Looking for the mesmerizing flash patterns of a fertile female fluttering her wings in the sun. I'm a lean, green, foot-tapping machine looking for love. I'll be by the roadkill
#NonHumanNeighbours #Insects #Nature #Wildlife #Bugs
Common Green Bottle Fly
November 16, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Hi, um, I'm Virgin Tiger Moth. I'm new to this, sorry. I sent out some pheromones, I hope they're ok. Oh! Was that an ultrasonic response? Nice, well, here's a click back at you. What, show me some hind wing? Oh, ok. Hmm, you smell toxic. Rawr!
#NonHumanNeighbours #Moths #Nature #Wildlife #Bugs
Virgin Tiger Moth
November 15, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Check me out, I'm Peacock Fly! Do you like my wings? I like your wings. Let's dance! Do you think my wings look like a jumping spider? I'm not sure either. Want to head over to those dead hardwoods and lay some eggs?
#NonHumanNeighbours #Insects #Nature #Wildlife #Flies
Peacock Fly
November 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Hi, I'm Redpoll. I used to be called Common, but we settled our differences with the Hoaries and the Lessers. I'm a serial monogamist looking for a breeding season hook up. Sing me a song, show me how you can fly and let's have an Arctic summer fling
#NonHumanNeighbours #Birds #Nature #Wildlife
Redpoll (female)
November 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Hey, I'm White-banded Toothed Carpet. They call me Common in Europe, but I go by Toothed here in NA in homage to my wing fang tattoos. I just crawled out from under the bedstraw and am looking for a good time. Find me at the bright lights tonight
#NonHumanNeighbours #Moths #Nature #Wildlife
White-banded Toothed Carpet Moth
November 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Goats 'delight' at Hamilton property as they destroy invasive buckthorn one bite at a time — CBC News
Goats in the City arrived at the Flamborough home last week with a trailer of goats ready to bleat around the bush.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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Psst...it's Maple Spanworm Moth...shhh. I'm in disguise. I used to have that great twig costume, but I outgrew it. Check out my dead leaf get up though. Pretty cool, right? Anyway, how about we mate before winter comes? I'll be in hiding at the hardwoods
#NonHumanNeighbours #Moths #Nature #Wildlife
Maple Spanworm Moth
November 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Hello, I'm Hermit Thrush. I'm back for the breeding season and looking for a man who knows how to sing for his territory! I like to be chased in circles a bit, but at heart I am an introvert who just wants to cozy up on my clutch on the forest floor
#NonHumanNeighbours #Birds #Nature #Wildlife
Hermit Thrush
November 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Hi there, I'm Northern Azure! Spring has sprung, and I can finally spread my wings as a butterfly! (Being tended by ants as a caterpillar is cool and all, but this feels good) I've only got a day or so left, so let's hook up! Find me at the Black Cherry
#NonHumanNeighbours #Insects #Nature #Wildlife
Northern Azure butterfly
November 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Hello, I'm Zebra Jumping Spider, and I want a guy who loves to dance! You better know how to wave your pedipalps and bounce that abdomen if you want to end up as my mate rather than my lunch. Looking for something casual, no webs attached
#NonHumanNeighbours #Spiders #Nature #Wildlife
Zebra Jumping Spider (female)
November 8, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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I am European Hornet. ALL HAIL THE QUEEN! Do not fear me. My ancestors came here from Eurasia 200 years ago, and this is our home now too. I will take you to my queen for the royal love making. What is that? You like my stripes? Oh my, shh come with me
#NonHumanNeighbours #Insects #Nature #Wildlife
European Hornet (female worker)
November 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Hey hey, it's Spotted Cucumber Beetle. I'm no ladybug, but I am a lady and you know what we like. You better practice your antennal stroking, cause no stroke means no poke (if you know, you know). I don't take just any nuptial gift, so bring your A game
#NonHumanNeighbours #Insects #Nature #Wildlife
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
November 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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#NonHumanNeighbours #Insects #Nature #Wildlife
The Gall of Some Wasps!
The Somewhat Uncomfortable Story of How Trees Are Tricked into Becoming Wasp Incubators
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November 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Hi, I'm Black Firefly. I know what you're thinking: "Show me your glow!" Sorry, I'm not that kinda firefly. I don't even like the dark! I'm looking for someone with fragrant pheromones, who likes hanging out in low-lying plants after sunrise. Anyone?
#NonHumanNeighbours #Insects #Nature #Wildlife
Black Firefly (male)
November 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Hey, I'm Sooty-winged Chalcoela. Let's just get this out of the way now, I'm a meat eater. No, I didn't singe my wings on the BBQ, those are just my markings. I like my meat tender & rare. Paper wasp larvae are my thing. If that's your thing too, call me
#NonHumanNeighbours #Moths #Nature #Wildlife
Sooty-winged Chalcoela Moth
November 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM