gwentomologist's Identifications

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8 photos

What

Sap-feeding Beetles (Family Nitidulidae)

Observer

kamedaphor

Date

April 2024

Place

Santa Clara County, US-CA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Tiny beetle on a fig tree.

2 IDs

Needs ID

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Sap-feeding Beetles - Photo (c) John and Kendra Abbott, all rights reserved, uploaded by John and Kendra Abbott

gwentomologist's ID: Sap-feeding Beetles (Family Nitidulidae)

Added on April 14, 2024

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What

Genus Megastigmus

Observer

kamedaphor

Date

April 2024

Place

Santa Clara County, US-CA, US (Google, OSM)

2 IDs

Needs ID

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Megastigmus - Photo (c) Scott Gilmore, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Scott Gilmore

gwentomologist's ID: Genus Megastigmus, a member of Chalcidoid Wasps (Superfamily Chalcidoidea)

Added on April 14, 2024

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What

Butterflies and Moths (Order Lepidoptera)

Observer

w0wzers_p

Date

April 12, 2024 06:45 PM PDT

Place

Dublin, CA 94568, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

Some type of parasite eggs on it as well?

2 IDs

Needs ID

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Butterflies and Moths - Photo (c) Anita, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

gwentomologist's ID: Butterflies and Moths (Order Lepidoptera)

Added on April 14, 2024

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2 photos

What

Litocala Moth (Litocala sexsignata)

Observer

marygood

Date

April 12, 2024 12:06 PM PDT

Place

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, Kenwood, CA, US (Google, OSM)

3 IDs

Research Grade

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Litocala Moth - Photo (c) Susan Elliott, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Susan Elliott

gwentomologist's ID: Litocala Moth (Litocala sexsignata)

Added on April 14, 2024

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Coastal Green Hairstreak (Callophrys viridis)

Observer

bilgepump100

Date

April 12, 2024 02:39 PM PDT

Place

Fanning Way, San Francisco, CA, US (Google, OSM)

2 IDs

Research Grade

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Coastal Green Hairstreak - Photo (c) Jane Dixon, all rights reserved, uploaded by Jane Dixon

gwentomologist's ID: Coastal Green Hairstreak (Callophrys viridis)

Added on April 14, 2024

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Green Blister Beetle (Lytta stygica)

Observer

michael_c_mahoney

Date

April 7, 2024 12:29 PM PDT

Place

Napa, CA, US (Google, OSM)

2 IDs

Needs ID

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Green Blister Beetle - Photo (c) Alice Abela, all rights reserved

gwentomologist's ID: Green Blister Beetle (Lytta stygica)

Added on April 14, 2024

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2 photos

What

Scarabs (Family Scarabaeidae)

Observer

olliecat

Date

April 11, 2024 02:11 PM PDT

Place

Larkspur, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

2 IDs

Needs ID

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Scarabs - Photo (c) Barbara Moreno Martinez, all rights reserved, uploaded by Barbara Moreno Martinez

gwentomologist's ID: Scarabs (Family Scarabaeidae)

Added on April 14, 2024

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5 photos

What

Giant Water Scavenger Beetle (Hydrophilus triangularis)

Observer

mackenzilamb

Date

April 12, 2024 05:16 PM PDT

Place

Doran Beach, Bodega Bay, CA, US (Google, OSM)

4 IDs

Research Grade

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Giant Water Scavenger Beetle - Photo (c) Gary McDonald, all rights reserved, uploaded by Gary McDonald

gwentomologist's ID: Giant Water Scavenger Beetle (Hydrophilus triangularis)

Added on April 14, 2024

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Ampedus cordifer

Observer

antye

Date

April 12, 2024 10:16 AM PDT

Place

Contra Costa County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

2 IDs

Research Grade

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Ampedus cordifer - Photo (c) Alice Abela, all rights reserved

gwentomologist's ID: Ampedus cordifer, a member of Click Beetles (Family Elateridae)

Added on April 14, 2024

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6 photos

What

Matheteus theveneti

Observer

christinnew

Date

April 12, 2024 05:54 PM PDT

Place

Grandview Dr, Woodside, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Research Grade

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Matheteus theveneti - Photo (c) Sam, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Sam

gwentomologist's ID: Matheteus theveneti, a member of False Soldier Beetles and False Fireflies (Family Omethidae)

Added on April 14, 2024

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Davidson's Beetle (Dascillus davidsoni)

Observer

ammoph11

Date

April 7, 2024 12:03 PM PDT

Place

Contra Costa County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

3 IDs

Research Grade

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Davidson's Beetle - Photo (c) Robert, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

gwentomologist's ID: Davidson's Beetle (Dascillus davidsoni)

Added on April 14, 2024

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Western Banded Glowworm (Zarhipis integripennis)

Observer

kydent

Date

April 12, 2024 09:14 AM PDT

Place

Inverness, CA 94937, USA (Google, OSM)

2 IDs

Research Grade

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Western Banded Glowworm - Photo (c) Ken-ichi Ueda, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Ken-ichi Ueda

gwentomologist's ID: Western Banded Glowworm (Zarhipis integripennis)

Added on April 14, 2024

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2 photos

What

Scarabs (Family Scarabaeidae)

Observer

oceanf

Date

April 11, 2024 02:29 PM PDT

Place

Santa Cruz County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

2 IDs

Needs ID

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gwentomologist's ID: Scarabs (Family Scarabaeidae)

Added on April 14, 2024

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Bark and Ambrosia Beetles (Subfamily Scolytinae)

Observer

oceanf

Date

April 2024

Place

California, US (Google, OSM)

2 IDs

Needs ID

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Bark and Ambrosia Beetles - Photo (c) Gilles San Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Gilles San Martin

gwentomologist's ID: Bark and Ambrosia Beetles (Subfamily Scolytinae)

Added on April 14, 2024

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California Bee Assassin (Apiomerus californicus)

Observer

scutcomb

Date

May 29, 2019 09:36 AM PDT

Place

Santa Clara County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

3 IDs

Research Grade

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California Bee Assassin - Photo (c) Nancy Asquith, all rights reserved, uploaded by Nancy Asquith

gwentomologist's ID: California Bee Assassin (Apiomerus californicus)

Added on April 14, 2024

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5 photos

What

Garden Carrion Beetle (Heterosilpha ramosa)

Observer

lorri-gong

Date

April 13, 2024 12:50 PM PDT

Place

Marin County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

2 IDs

Research Grade

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Garden Carrion Beetle - Photo (c) Ken-ichi Ueda, some rights reserved (CC BY)

gwentomologist's ID: Garden Carrion Beetle (Heterosilpha ramosa)

Added on April 14, 2024

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4 photos

What

Subfamily Asilinae

Observer

katrinamccollough

Date

April 13, 2024 01:38 PM PDT

Place

Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, US (Google, OSM)

3 IDs

Needs ID

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Asilinae - Photo (c) Steve Reekie, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Steve Reekie

gwentomologist's ID: Subfamily Asilinae, a member of Robber Flies (Family Asilidae)

Added on April 14, 2024

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2 photos

What

Dance Flies (Family Empididae)

Observer

chrisalises

Date

April 13, 2024 03:37 PM PDT

Place

Seal Point Park, San Mateo, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Needs ID

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Dance Flies - Photo (c) bob15noble, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by bob15noble

gwentomologist's ID: Dance Flies (Family Empididae)

Added on April 14, 2024

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2 photos

What

Dance Flies (Family Empididae)

Observer

chrisalises

Date

April 13, 2024 03:37 PM PDT

Place

Seal Point Park, San Mateo, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Needs ID

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Bee Flies - Photo (c) Kurt Hennige, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Kurt Hennige

gwentomologist's ID: Bee Flies (Family Bombyliidae)

Added on April 14, 2024

Maverick

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2 photos

What

Brachyceran Flies (Suborder Brachycera)

Observer

otavas

Date

April 13, 2024 02:38 PM PDT

Place

San Bruno Mountain Park, Brisbane, CA, US (Google, OSM)

3 IDs

Needs ID

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Volucella bombylans - Photo (c) Stuart Tingley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Stuart Tingley

gwentomologist's ID: Complex Volucella bombylans, a member of Drone Flies and Allies (Subfamily Eristalinae)

Added on April 14, 2024

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2 photos

What

Genus Eurygaster

Observer

jzupan

Date

April 8, 2024 10:54 AM PDT

Place

Fowler Creek Rd, Sonoma, CA, US (Google, OSM)

4 IDs

Needs ID

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Eurygaster - Photo (c) Bart Wursten, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Bart Wursten

gwentomologist's ID: Genus Eurygaster, a member of Jewel Bugs (Family Scutelleridae)

Added on April 12, 2024

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2 photos

What

Genus Eurygaster

Observer

jzupan

Date

April 8, 2024 10:54 AM PDT

Place

Fowler Creek Rd, Sonoma, CA, US (Google, OSM)

4 IDs

Needs ID

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Jewel Bugs - Photo (c) WonGun Kim, all rights reserved, uploaded by WonGun Kim

gwentomologist's ID: Jewel Bugs (Family Scutelleridae)

Added on April 12, 2024

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What

Superfamily Avicularioidea

Observer

miriamklingler

Date

April 5, 2022 10:11 AM MST

Place

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground, Glen Ellen, CA, US (Google, OSM)

2 IDs

Needs ID

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False Tarantula - Photo (c) Ken-ichi Ueda, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Ken-ichi Ueda

gwentomologist's ID: False Tarantula (Calisoga longitarsis)

Added on April 12, 2024

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2 photos

What

Cuterebra lepivora

Observer

mdettling

Date

April 5, 2021 12:13 PM PDT

Place

Point Reyes National Seashore, Inverness, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Suggestions don’t seem to fit well. It was about an inch long. The wings look really short. I was easily able to pick it up at which point it excreted a milky white substance.

2 IDs

Needs ID

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Cuterebra lepivora - Photo (c) stonebird, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)

gwentomologist's ID: Cuterebra lepivora, a member of Glire Bot Flies (Genus Cuterebra)

Added on April 10, 2024

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2 photos

What

Cuterebra lepivora

Observer

mdettling

Date

April 5, 2021 12:13 PM PDT

Place

Point Reyes National Seashore, Inverness, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Suggestions don’t seem to fit well. It was about an inch long. The wings look really short. I was easily able to pick it up at which point it excreted a milky white substance.

2 IDs

Needs ID

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Glire Bot Flies - Photo (c) Tiana Cabana, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tiana Cabana

gwentomologist's ID: Glire Bot Flies (Genus Cuterebra)

Added on April 10, 2024

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2 photos

What

Genus Icosta

Observer

skinthia

Date

April 6, 2024 10:55 PM PDT

Place

Sebastopol, CA 95472, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

Found on a Great Horned Owl

3 IDs

Needs ID

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Louse Flies - Photo (c) Анатолий Озерной /Anatoly Ozernoy, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Анатолий Озерной /Anatoly Ozernoy

gwentomologist's ID: Louse Flies (Family Hippoboscidae)

Added on April 9, 2024

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What

Black Burying Beetle (Nicrophorus nigrita)

Observer

ouzel

Date

April 8, 2024 11:24 PM PDT

Place

El Sobrante Hills, Richmond, CA 94803, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

This observation is for the larger black beetle. Perhaps Poecilochirus mites on its body? The mites were disturbed by the camera flash and retreated to the underside of the black beetle.