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Shasta Hesperian (Vespericola shasta)Observer
chloe_and_trevorDescription
Small hesperian with relatively small umbilicus, along Salt creek
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Lechriops oculatusObserver
peroedDescription
~2-4mm body length. In leaf litter near rotting logs. All active. Air temperature about 51°F
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Tetraopes basalisObserver
alice_abelaDescription
San Luis Obispo County, California
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Tetraopes basalisObserver
alice_abelaDescription
San Luis Obispo County, California
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Tetraopes basalisObserver
alice_abelaDescription
San Luis Obispo County, California
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California King Snake (Lampropeltis californiae)Observer
jmaughnDescription
Finally...first time seeing this species in SCC.
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Carenum speciosumObserver
wajonDescription
Iridescent Green-edged Ground Beetle Carenum speciosum
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Genus HemerotrechaObserver
tobiashaysDescription
Running over sw- exposed slope with diffuse herbaceous cover around 2 pm. Coastal sage scrub.
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Enteromorpha-eating Sapsucker (Aplysiopsis enteromorphae)Observer
libbing_life
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Secretarybird (Sagittarius serpentarius)Observer
pierrickferretDescription
Fighting with Torgos tracheliotos
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Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)Observer
joepaquinDescription
Gathering nesting materials
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Tau Emerald (Hemicordulia tau)Observer
george_seagullDescription
Barrm Birrm, Riddells Creek.
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Subfamily AsilinaeObserver
george_seagullDescription
Barrm BIrrm, Riddells Creek.
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tessanoelDescription
My second time finding this species. This time the beetle used a defense mechanism and secreted an extremely foul-smelling odor on me, which I am not exaggerating when I say that it is the smell of feces, akin to dog poop. The smell is vastly different than other carabids, which I can compare to be less atrocious if I’m being honest. Otherwise I’m glad I got to take some proper pictures this time around. Was placed carefully back under the rotting log in which I found it. Mixed deciduous / coniferous forest.
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johndreynoldsDescription
Helliwell Provincial Park, Hornby Island, northern Gulf Islands, BC, Canada
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Painted Hermit Crab (Calcinus pictus)Observer
anudibranchmomDescription
At night, in snakehead cowrie shell. ID as per Hoover, p. 253.
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Painted Hermit Crab (Calcinus pictus)Observer
anudibranchmomDescription
Contender for the Award for Most Ridiculous and Awkward Shell...
(modelling a bit of variable worm snail)
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Hypaetha upsilonObserver
kimberipDescription
Actively running and flying on beach.
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American Giant Water Bug (Lethocerus americanus)Observer
marobertsonDescription
Water bug held by Jack Owicki at Monte Bello Preserve Moth Night.
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American Giant Water Bug (Lethocerus americanus)Observer
kuedaDescription
It is deeply, deeply disturbing to know that these monsters can FLY. This one kept making this horrifying pumping motion with its pronotum.
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Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)Observer
etymomelDescription
With what looks like a cormorant for lunch.
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Pacific Poison Oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum)Observer
etymomelDescription
Appears fasciated.
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foxydougDescription
Dead beetle found near building. Antennae missing. Retained the specimen
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South Island Tomtit (Petroica macrocephala ssp. macrocephala)Observer
greenforests
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American Giant Water Bug (Lethocerus americanus)Observer
leptoniaDescription
Aghhhh!!! Aghhh!!!
