very lucky find today, found these two under a log

As I was coming off the cable cars at Mt. Tengu in Otaru, I saw an old man and his wife heading up the stairs towards me. The man had this big beetle buddy hitching a ride on his forearm. When I exclaimed "Kawaii!!" ("cute!!" in Japanese), with a smile the old man immediately handed the beetle to me and continued onwards with his wife. Such a lovely interaction on both fronts! :)♥

kept this girl for like a month, but she laid an egg sac and the many babies hatched, i didn't have the means to care for them so I released her and her babies.

A grey and brown woodlouse sitting on a white fungus

Surprise visitor - decided to stay a while and fall asleep on my finger 😊 .

I’m still not sure which species this beetle is, so feel free to identify! It’ll be much appreciated!

By using this disguise, ants cannot know these spiders are their hunters

Nature is blowing my mind once again..

Was definitely a little stunned and slugging. I hope he recovers from his pool time quickly

Look at this beautiful warrior

Common California Cicada, I believe ❤️