Journal archives for April 2023

April 5, 2023

#36 Red-breasted Nuthatch

These have been around all winter, but this is the first 2023 iNat observation.

Posted on April 5, 2023 04:22 PM by swells swells | 0 comments | Leave a comment

April 7, 2023

#37 Flea beetle

I found this little (~2mm) beetle on the porch yesterday. I think it might be a flea beetle (Chrysomelidae: Alticini). It's quite a jumper. It nearly escaped by jumping out of the dish I had put it in.
The photo doesn't capture its stunning gold color.

Twitter post

Posted on April 7, 2023 11:03 PM by swells swells | 0 comments | Leave a comment

April 8, 2023

#38 Bewick's Wren

A pair of Bewick's Wrens are checking out the woodpile in the backyard. Hope they'll decide to stay.

Posted on April 8, 2023 10:26 PM by swells swells | 1 observation | 0 comments | Leave a comment

April 9, 2023

# 39 Zebra Jumping Spider

My grandson, Lander, spotted this one on the front porch.

Posted on April 9, 2023 06:23 PM by swells swells | 1 observation | 0 comments | Leave a comment

April 10, 2023

#40 Two-spotted Lady Beetle

I've seen many Seven-spotted Lady Beetles this year, no native species until today, when I saw two species: the two-spotted and convergent lady beetles. I found this two-spot on the front door.

Posted on April 10, 2023 11:14 PM by swells swells | 1 observation | 0 comments | Leave a comment

#41 Convergent Lady Beetle

This is the first Convergent Lady Beetle that I've seen this year. I found it on the side of the house.

Posted on April 10, 2023 11:17 PM by swells swells | 1 observation | 0 comments | Leave a comment

April 12, 2023

#43 Common Dandelion

The first dandelion flower of the year.

Posted on April 12, 2023 05:37 PM by swells swells | 1 observation | 0 comments | Leave a comment

#44 House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)

They are in the yard all year, but this is the first one I've photographed.

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Posted on April 12, 2023 05:45 PM by swells swells | 1 observation | 0 comments | Leave a comment

April 16, 2023

#45 Dolerus sp.

A Common Sawfly (Tenthredinidae)

Found on the side of the garage.

Posted on April 16, 2023 03:50 AM by swells swells | 1 observation | 0 comments | Leave a comment

#46 Milky Slug

Agriolimacidae: Derocreas reticulatum

Under a bucket in backyard.

Posted on April 16, 2023 03:59 AM by swells swells | 1 observation | 0 comments | Leave a comment

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