<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:27:28 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@naisfreedom/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Monomad: Things that spiders don't like]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since I've discussed spiders so often, especially jumping spiders, this time I'll discuss another aspect of this spider. That aspect is something jumping spiders dislike. Some things jumping spiders dislike]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-142159/@naisfreedom/monomad-things-that-spiders-dont-like</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-142159/@naisfreedom/monomad-things-that-spiders-dont-like</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-142159]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[naisfreedom]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:04:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/NTy4GV6ooFRmaCXZ8UYgPhoud1kjiNX8QokLEZtbBKLuLWQ9yt7K3o4QCUDXtPXDDiMv3Lrkm1wSmzwZwppigtfPby4EgxgZz1ZbNdQJLguHCuhKmicZTftRRVRjNmaVXSYV98SfZ8kjAYay5M7hHjtZ8EqTcwgdBnJgh8NS?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monomad: Thyreus the Plant Pollinator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thyreus, also known as the cuckoo bee, is an insect with a distinctive black color and bright blue patterns. It is actually classified as a member of the bee family, but many people mistakenly think it]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-142159/@naisfreedom/monomad-thyreus-the-plant-pollinator</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-142159/@naisfreedom/monomad-thyreus-the-plant-pollinator</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-142159]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[naisfreedom]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:01:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/NTy4GV6ooFRmaCXZ8UYgPhoud1kjiNX8QokLEZtbBKLuLWQ9yt7K3o4QCUDXtPXDDiMv3Lrkm2KNpEnEsXbuaie4SB5PbE7jfV9MekqWxPaYrvb27q1Jo5SrqFhBHDRBAituquj1mLMNJ8tVPh3m2PCYsJGczAmQ7ZVGowKU?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monomad: Long-Bodied Spider]]></title><description><![CDATA[The long, slender body with an oval shape is the Long-jawed Ball spider. This spider is very rare, and this is the first time I've seen it again. It's actually leaf green with floral patterns on its oval]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-142159/@naisfreedom/monomad-long-bodied-spider</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-142159/@naisfreedom/monomad-long-bodied-spider</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-142159]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[naisfreedom]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:28:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/8DAuGnTQCLptZgjHUrRAJGcW4y1D4A5QVJJ7zjzqqKdfVHSS6NapSCCA4irTHt4E2yqwcvyhjSJABSrmDSBWTgnQQwKEiHUwYXqyATSxyVy47oGWsjBce5w5Sk6nmny8WjtwbTAWXpRxuq9v4eiUnTkyZVsBEQiH9bvkQurCRLr?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monomad: Jumping spiders (Salticidae)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jumping spiders (Salticidae) leverage their powerful eyesight for hunting. Their sharp vision makes them agile predators in their natural habitat. Their slow, almost inaudible movements make them highly]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-142159/@naisfreedom/monomad-jumping-spiders-salticidae</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-142159/@naisfreedom/monomad-jumping-spiders-salticidae</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-142159]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[naisfreedom]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:55:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/NTy4GV6ooFRmaCXZ8UYgPhoud1kjiNX8QokLEZtbBKLuLWQ9yt7K3o4QCUDXtPXDDiMv3Lrkm2JCfHEtHgnRpWzKLLLRiAifT2dmLJanVKqPo1Jh7L31gYxHaMZ3FfJyAJ4W6tPAcyNwpSZicq6zPNmk3YESX639TPaA3Xd8?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monomad: The Beauty of Sphecidae]]></title><description><![CDATA[This slender-waisted wasp doesn't live in colonies; the female builds her own nest. This Sphecidae wasp still consumes flower nectar, like most wasps. It differs from other wasps in a few ways, such as]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-142159/@naisfreedom/monomad-the-beauty-of-sphecidae</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-142159/@naisfreedom/monomad-the-beauty-of-sphecidae</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-142159]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[naisfreedom]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:01:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/NTy4GV6ooFRmaCXZ8UYgPhoud1kjiNX8QokLEZtbBKLuLWQ9yt7K3o4QCUDXtPXDDiMv3Lrkm2SEwojU8oCA4yVsCp3pL6YcUGUHBGoFupWDiCcbh6v93P642mgrUdxwPHVjS6WA9o19rygCqjqYBVKRNZzHTTzKQiWA4Xhx?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monomad: Interesting Facts About Hermit Crabs]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'd like to return to the story of hermit crabs. These creatures, both airborne and terrestrial, possess some astonishing facts. One is the common fact that hermit crabs lack a built-in shell. These animals]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-142159/@naisfreedom/monomad-interesting-facts-about-hermit-crabs</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-142159/@naisfreedom/monomad-interesting-facts-about-hermit-crabs</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-142159]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[naisfreedom]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:05:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/NTy4GV6ooFRmaCXZ8UYgPhoud1kjiNX8QokLEZtbBKLuLWQ9yt7K3o4QCUDXtPXDDiMv3Lrkm2SEfs9f6X7cmBmCrBo9Moc8Na5PRy7T15FkiyVTHVHCZnChMPC1LUSW8WuNA3bEMQ8qiw6Roo6UeXFEggudJn6cpP7v92JS?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monomad: Thyreus]]></title><description><![CDATA[This plump, monochromatic black-and-white bee is a Thyreus, also known as the fern bee. Its unusual breeding habits have earned it the nickname "homeless." This is because the female bee often]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-142159/@naisfreedom/monomad-thyreus</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-142159/@naisfreedom/monomad-thyreus</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-142159]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[naisfreedom]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:54:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/8DAuGnTQCLptZgjHUrRAJGcW4y1D4A5QVJJ7zjzqqKdfVHSS6NapSCCA4irTHt4E2yqwcvyhjSJ8HT9JTCs779WtKs32QXDygwiWCFTUqR6zVrTgmJwhb4JU3TwmthUbKcyMvUfswB3qudgmVdv6aECzBDBtDjdxduiqDU1pdU2?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monomad: Dysdercus Cingulatus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dysdercus Cingulatus insect is a perennial presence in the area where I live. Since then, this small insect has become a familiar sight, in gardens, backyards, and even in yards. Dysdercus is a]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-142159/@naisfreedom/monomad-dysdercus-cingulatus</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-142159/@naisfreedom/monomad-dysdercus-cingulatus</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-142159]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[naisfreedom]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2025 14:52:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/cyxkEVqiiLy5czPNg6acYev351Du9gQgrBvuGcm4ek5r7bj7kp7AGNe5Y2S8VpnVygWBkBLxQhBeuTTdBMzAWsHtgyBrJh2SqwtPk4bxHsUM9YJA5qMEutUoQfhJmG7tRX4?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monomad: Girls and Beaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[This photo is taken on a beach, where the tide is low. This type of situation (low tide and high tide) can only occur on beaches or in the ocean at river mouths. The photo shows a girl playing in the sand.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-142159/@naisfreedom/monomad-girls-and-beaches</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-142159/@naisfreedom/monomad-girls-and-beaches</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-142159]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[naisfreedom]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 10:54:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/cyxkEVqiiLy5czPNg6acYev351Du9gQgrBvuGckGjp7Bk9UedhnZwbrxEzivM9pTCi1JZZEc9wL9ujjgkkZkNq95rbG9kvhoq7Q9LJF7JUKz2i5Vivr4hHZT1tLvZFw96bY?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monomad: Jumping Spider]]></title><description><![CDATA[I never tire of posting about spiders, as this shows that they are a treasure of my country. True jumping spiders are metallic green, glistening slightly in the sunlight. There are many species of jumping]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-142159/@naisfreedom/4xefh7-monomad-jumping-spider</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-142159/@naisfreedom/4xefh7-monomad-jumping-spider</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-142159]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[naisfreedom]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:58:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/cyxkEVqiiLy5czPNg6acYev351Du9gQgrBvuGckWwB7A6jMKPVjqw9BbimgbRoTeHyKkoyzQ79wCZt2ezUqxXNxmNeJTBuowxNYzXTvqG6AZfod4zwvFn6vmWKRnzTAubz6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monomad: Caterpillars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caterpillars are unique insects with a unique protective barrier. This protection comes from the hairs that grow all over their bodies. These hairs come in a variety of colors, while the caterpillar's]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-142159/@naisfreedom/monomad-caterpillars</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-142159/@naisfreedom/monomad-caterpillars</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-142159]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[naisfreedom]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/8DAuGnTQCLptZgjHUrRAJGcW4y1D4A5QVJJ7zjzqqKdfVHSS6NapSCCA4irTHt4E2yqwcvyhjSJB3zZsX6o871HpdzssV8PbNwas93PLPrVeGQNsZq3Fr2PLnDZ5E53vTNhVemfuJruiE5kWgTxkeSg8XMwxjKykZ78FBDcuoot?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monomad: Bees on the Plantation]]></title><description><![CDATA[They are noble honey-producing animals. In forest areas, they usually live communally, forming very large groups. This large number allows for abundant honey production. 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However, after being photographed with a 12mm macro lens,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-142159/@naisfreedom/monomad-oxyopes-salticus-t0s6wx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-142159/@naisfreedom/monomad-oxyopes-salticus-t0s6wx</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-142159]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[naisfreedom]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 14:00:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/8DAuGnTQCLptZgjHUrRAJGcW4y1D4A5QVJJ7zjzqqKdfVHSS6NapSCCA4irTHt4E2yqwcvyhjSJ9Wy1jYUVqXudJS2qh2g9Y5me55hCzZgnkkfdrUGmaBhpP5qEzssLdx3Dh77qN9QYUugkKiqoPiCASiqpvh983qLrzyuFdaAz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monomad: Hermit Crabs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hermit crabs are known as creatures that live in two places. These soft-fleshed animals are always protected within their shells. 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Among the various snail species found there is the Littoraria scabra snail.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-142159/@naisfreedom/monomad-sea-snails</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-142159/@naisfreedom/monomad-sea-snails</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-142159]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[naisfreedom]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:01:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/NTy4GV6ooFRmaCXZ8UYgPhoud1kjiNX8QokLEZtbBKLuLWQ9yt7K3o4QCUDXtPXDDiMv3Lrkm1yoVBxZHsyg8aog9KB5WbhAGGQmxbq8tyHiDFL2zmRnC8fiC7MYCZVRZe2A2uTVtUBfAgjwmMVfMzTRGuU2MUsgmZgpXJ9t?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monomad: A Wing on a Leaf]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bird's wing fell onto a leaf. It had been there for who knows how long. It was held by the leaves, nestled among the green grass. I photographed this wing in an abstract black-and-white setting. 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These mushrooms are commonly found in this area, although]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-151327/@naisfreedom/fungifriday-crepidotus-and-marasmielus</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-151327/@naisfreedom/fungifriday-crepidotus-and-marasmielus</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-151327]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[naisfreedom]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 03:37:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/NTy4GV6ooFRmaCXZ8UYgPhoud1kjiNX8QokLEZtbBKLuLWQ9yt7K3o4QCUDXtPXDDiMv3Lrkm2Qeb17o5ahezLFe8xGYPLPragU9ireEnf7hrhVEEf9Vo2DpnXbs125dZLckBXyrMZyr6vbh3LpFaYG2brBUT6gArJceJYLe?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>