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Pacific Dune-Digger (Habropoda miserabilis)Observer
farinosaDescription
Nectaring on erysimum franciscanum
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San Francisco Bay Ridgway's Rail (Rallus obsoletus ssp. obsoletus)Observer
ivanmunksDescription
Video here: https://youtu.be/geaso0r6sTo
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San Francisco Bay Ridgway's Rail (Rallus obsoletus ssp. obsoletus)Observer
howardfriedman1
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California Least Tern (Sternula antillarum ssp. browni)Observer
chickadeebanditryDescription
Seen on the EBRPD's annual Return of the Terns trip to the Alameda Wildlife Reserve
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Calliopsis zonalisObserver
kjhungDescription
A pair of Calliopsis zonalis mating on their host plant, Monardella lanceolata.
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Osmioides Species Group (Complex Andrena osmioides)Observer
edwardrooksPlace
Bald Mountain Trail, Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, Almaden, San Jose, CA, USA (Google, OSM)
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Caerulean Miner Bee (Andrena caerulea)Observer
newtpatrolDescription
On California buttercup
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Colorado Mason (Osmia coloradensis)Observer
jmaughnDescription
On Cobwebby Thistle
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Western Thistle Longhorn Bee (Melissodes rivalis)Observer
bugornotDescription
Observed only one these Melissodes Rivalis feeding on a large patch of Thistle in a field.
"Long-horned bees are a genus of bees (Melissodes) that emerge from their nests in the summer months, typically starting in July and coinciding with the onset of flowering in their preferred forage plants: those in the Asteraceae family. These beautiful, robust, medium-size bees are effective pollinators of many open-flower forms, including sunflowers. The insect’s common name is derived from the unusually long antennae that most males sport. Females have long, pollen-collecting hairs on their hind legs that resemble saddle bags."
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Western Thistle Longhorn Bee (Melissodes rivalis)Observer
brianjdykstranativebeesocietyDescription
Kind enough to crawl on my finger to aid in identification.
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Agile Longhorn Bee (Melissodes agilis)Observer
naturephotosuzeDescription
LA RIver Whitsett
Seemed to be quite a few of these
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Piper's Miner Bee (Andrena piperi)Observer
greengras2000Description
ON Wallflower
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Black-fronted Turret Bee (Diadasia nigrifrons)Observer
brian_wrightDescription
Day sleeper. It took several flashes to wake this bee.
Wooded Hill Nature Trail
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Cactus Chimney Bees (Complex Diadasia australis)Observer
nature4lzwDescription
Bee inside Beavertail Cactus flower along Rim Trail.
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Black-legged Miner (Andrena nigripes)Observer
ammoph11Description
I’ve never seen this bee before. Quite uncertain!
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Western Oblique Longhorn (Svastra obliqua ssp. expurgata)Observer
arctic_mongoose
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Western Oblique Longhorn (Svastra obliqua ssp. expurgata)Observer
maryolivaDescription
On Grindelia camporum
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Satyr Comma (Polygonia satyrus)Observer
oakmeadowDescription
On nettles. Leaf rib is chewed through and leaf flops down. This is different than the leaves that the red admirals are on.
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Orange Sulphur (Colias eurytheme)Observer
jonrobsonPlace
Presidio, Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, California, United States (Google, OSM)
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California Fairy Bee (Perdita californica)Observer
anudibranchmomDescription
On Yellow Mariposa Lily
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Clarkia Evening Bee (Hesperapis regularis)Observer
pinnaclesnpDescription
Photo credit: NPS/Paul G. Johnson
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Oenothera Miner (Andrena oenotherae)Observer
bonnienickelDescription
On Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia
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Andrena baeriaeObserver
anudibranchmomDescription
Found on its specialist flower, Lasthenia fremontii AKA vernal pool goldfields (note yellow pollen), but not photographed on them.
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Calliopsis fractaObserver
ammoph11Description
Mitchell Rock Trail, Mount Diablo State Park
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Oenothera Miner (Andrena oenotherae)Observer
ocean_beach_gothDescription
On sea thrift
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Texas Striped Sweat Bee (Agapostemon texanus)Observer
bonnienickelDescription
Female on Encelia californica
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Dot-seed Plantain (Plantago erecta)Observer
laurenaceaeDescription
With butterfly eggs?
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Dot-seed Plantain (Plantago erecta)Observer
leafybyeDescription
Common, but often overlooked. Native plantain, and host to certain butterfly species in some areas. I observed many in this area last year.
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Dimorphic Mountain-digger Bee (Habropoda tristissima)Observer
newtpatrolDescription
On purple Chinese houses (Collinsia heterophylla)
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Geometer Moths (Family Geometridae)Observer
garth_harwoodDescription
On a well-chewed Osoberry plant.
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Variable Checkerspot (Euphydryas chalcedona)Observer
oakwildcatDescription
Caterpillars are on Scrophularia californica (bee plant)
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Variable Checkerspot (Euphydryas chalcedona)Observer
oakwildcatDescription
Caterpillars on California bee plant (Scrophularia californica).
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American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis)Observer
moraga4monarchsDescription
On California Everlasting. And yes, they weave flower houses. Caterpillars are active inside these “nests” they create by bending flower tops ? together.
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American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis)Observer
boo-beeDescription
The caterpillar is on California Everlasting.
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Cutworm Moths and Allies (Family Noctuidae)Observer
boo-beeDescription
The insect is on California Everlasting.
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Fiery Skipper (Hylephila phyleus)Observer
meganswanDescription
Pearly everlasting
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Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon)Observer
kgbutterflyDescription
On Cow parsnip (Heracleum maximum)
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Purplish Copper (Tharsalea helloides)Observer
jkzlatDescription
Purplish Copper Butterfly
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Pale Swallowtail (Papilio eurymedon)Observer
robberflyDescription
First time in 20 years of inventorying San Francisco County I’ve seen this species here. Slight yellow tinge makes this a girl. Thrilling moment.
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Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus)Observer
boo-beeDescription
The bird is nectaring on Cobweb Thistle.
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California King Snake (Lampropeltis californiae)Observer
mrlukensDescription
King snake eating a rattlesnake head first.
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Lorquin's Admiral (Limenitis lorquini)Observer
aariel_rochaDescription
On cow parsnip
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Variable Checkerspot (Euphydryas chalcedona)Observer
cacondor74Description
on Cow Parsnip. Lost Coast Trail.
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Gray Hairstreak (Strymon melinus)Observer
bringingbackthenativesgardentourDescription
October 12, on cow parsnip, Heracleum maximum.
It is perhaps 1/2 inch long.
What is it?
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Lorquin's Admiral (Limenitis lorquini)Observer
alanliangDescription
Nectaring on cow parsnip.
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Echo Azure (Celastrina echo)Observer
ezeemoneeDescription
Near creekside at Wildwood Park. Butterfly was laying eggs on flower buds of what appears to be Toyon. I wasn't aware that this was a host plant for this butterfly or maybe I am off on the plant ID. Sunny day in the 80's F.
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Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis)Observer
mazerDescription
on a cow parsnip flowerhead
C70 9221
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Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)Observer
dawnlightDescription
Singing song sparrow signing on Cow Parsnip. Photographed on the bluffs above the Pacific on Tomales Point at Point Reyes National Seashore
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Globemallow Chimney Bees (Complex Diadasia diminuta)Observer
naturephotosuzeDescription
Paramount Ranch
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Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon)Observer
m_chasseDescription
On woolly-fruit desert parsnip (Lomatium dasycarpum), an inkling of the Anise Swallowtail lifestyle prior to the introduction of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare). Additional photo is of an early instar caterpillar nearby.
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Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon)Observer
appleberryDescription
Looks like larva we’re feeding on the leaves of cow parsnip .
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Metallic Sweat Bees (Subgenus Dialictus)Observer
casa_de_chaosDescription
Cuteness! On Yarrow grown in yard
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Ligated Furrow Bee (Halictus ligatus)Observer
gene70Description
bee on yarrow -side of road
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Texas Striped Sweat Bee (Agapostemon texanus)Observer
salamandermamaDescription
Pictured on yarrow
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Ligated Furrow Bee (Halictus ligatus)Observer
csimokatDescription
Pollinating Yarrow, Achillea millefolium
Ethnobotany garden
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Orange-legged Furrow Bee (Halictus rubicundus)Observer
garth_harwoodDescription
On Common Yarrow.
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Cellophane Bees (Genus Colletes)Observer
garth_harwoodDescription
On Common Yarrow.
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Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)Observer
rudyardDescription
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A number of them feeding on this lupine.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/29402052
V. cardui? Bugguide says "...larvae produce nests by weaving leaves together or attaching edges of a rolled leaf. There may be several nests on a plant, but usually only one larva per nest."
Seems they create little bivouacs/ mess halls, or leafy domiciles? Compostable homes? Eat in lavatory? I settled on a portmanteau - Kitchatory
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