Favoritos de markkjames
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Aphoebantus musObserv.
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Villa? It was in a patch of coastal goldenbush (Isocoma menziesii)
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Observed on desert broom (Baccharis sarothroides). Quite small and anytime it moved forward, it fluttered. AI named only Enchenopa but I could not find a match.
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Observed on matchweed (Gutierrezia californica) while pointing out bee flies during a guided walk. Only about an inch long.
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Found on a leaf of Telegraphweed (Heterotheca grandiflora).
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Viuda Negra Norteña (Latrodectus hesperus)Observ.
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Tiny spider observed on open ground by trail most notably because of distinctive white & gold abdomen. All photos are with a macro clip-on. Check out those pedipalps!
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Lagartija Espinosa de Pradera (Sceloporus undulatus)Observ.
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Septiembre 2021
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Género TimullaObserv.
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Observed on desert broom (Baccharis sarothroides). Rather hairy but iNat listed both Sphex and Prionyx. It may be neither.
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I thought it was an unusual paper wasp. Impressive mimic!
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Acinia picturataObserv.
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Mating on Marsh fleabane (Pluchea odorata)
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Observed on underside of Arroyo willow (Salix lasiolepsis) leaf. There was a multicolored metallic shine with thick, oversized antennae. A strange little wasp!
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Género PtilinusObserv.
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Less than 1/8”, found preening it’s feathery antennae on Hooker’s evening primrose (Oenathera elata) - click beetle?
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Could be C. castaneus or C. leucomelas, perhaps? Found on new growth at stem tip of arroyo willow (Salix lasiolepsis)
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Género SynagelesObserv.
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Possibly S. occidentalis? Observing ants with my macro lens on a wooden fence that borders the trail.
It had me fooled at first but behavior was different. Whenever ants were nearby, it was always rotating to keep eyes up front at all times.
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Found on 5’ arroyo willow (Salix lasiolepsis) sapling. When in direct sunlight, shimmered in metallic copper. Recent C. bacchari obs located 75 yards away.
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Pedo de Coyote (Lycoperdon perlatum)Observ.
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Could it be L. marginatum? Peeling puffball?
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Lince Americano (Lynx rufus)Observ.
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Seen on Fr. Serra Trail. Location approximate. Image taken with DSLR camera without GPS feature.
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Chinche Arlequín (Murgantia histrionica)Observ.
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Aiming camera at harlequin bug when western honey bee flew into shot!
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Gallito de Roca Andino (Rupicola peruvianus ssp. sanguinolentus)Observ.
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Mariposa Sedosa Gigante Azul (Atlides halesus)Observ.
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I am told by staff of MTRP that this is the only known photo of this species ever sited within MTRP. Unfortunately I did not have the GPS function turned "on" for this shot. If you trust me....,
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Cascabel del Pacífico (Crotalus oreganus ssp. helleri)Observ.
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Seen resting in trail depression on Visitor Center trail not far from rock crusher foundation.
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Mariposa Monarca (Danaus plexippus)Observ.
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Caterpillars seen on milkweed bushes at the entrance to the Botanic Building in Balboa Park.
