u/Neomys_Fodiens

Found this magpie on the ground next to cats

how can i care for him until he can fly? his big flight feather are halway out the capsules

I don't think it's native but just incase

Place: Central Anatolia, Türkiye

Trying to ID this large spider I found next to a Messor nest. It reacted defensively when I touched it.

Location: Central Anatolia (Eskişehir), Turkey, urban area

Size: noticeably large for a jumping spider, much bigger than others I’ve seen in this region

Behavior: very alert, fast reaction, jumped onto my finger when touched

Any idea on species or genus?

Hi, I recently caught a queen and I’m trying to ID her correctly.

Location: Central Anatolia (Eskişehir), Turkey (urban area)

Date found: May 8, 2026

Time: At around 16:00 / 04:00 PM

I initially thought Lasius niger, but I’m unsure if it could be a Messor species.

Hi, I recently caught a queen and I’m trying to ID her correctly.

Location: Central Anatolia (Eskişehir), Turkey (urban area)

Date found: May 8, 2026

Time: At around 16:00 / 04:00 PM

I initially thought Lasius niger, but I’m unsure if it could be a Messor species.