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Sierra Nevada Snowshoe Hare (Lepus americanus ssp. tahoensis)Observer
twillrichardsonDescription
Some fun grabs from trail cam video clips
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Wrinkled Spineflower (Chorizanthe corrugata)Observer
bonnienickelDescription
Very interesting!
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Barefoot Banded Gecko (Coleonyx switaki)Observer
naturenateDescription
Found by Jeff nordland
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North American Mountain Lion (Puma concolor ssp. couguar)Observer
universalstring888
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Gulf Sun Star (Heliaster kubiniji)Observer
kimssightDescription
Isla Coronados, Baja California Sur, MX, 02/15/2023
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Monserrat Chuckwalla (Sauromalus slevini)Observer
kimssightDescription
Isla Coronados, Baja California Sur, MX, 02/15/2023
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Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens)Observer
kimssightDescription
Isla Coronados, Baja California Sur, MX, 02/15/2023
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Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster)Observer
kimssightDescription
Isla Coronado, Baja California Sur, MX, 02/15/2023
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Oak-leaf Pinwheel (Collybiopsis quercophila)Observer
jordaniiDescription
Arising from a Quercus chrysolepis leaf. Super cool little fungus!
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Verdigris Navel (Arrhenia chlorocyanea)Observer
arheymanDescription
These seem like they can be numerous, but are nevertheless not present on every viable moss/lichen habitat in the area so you have to check every one closely
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Ant-like Stone Beetles (Subfamily Scydmaeninae)Observer
graham_montgomeryPlace
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Los Angeles, California, United States (Google, OSM)
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Flat-backed Millipedes (Order Polydesmida)Observer
graham_montgomeryDescription
In dirt under a well-embedded rock. Macrosternodesmidae?
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Basidiomycete Fungi (Phylum Basidiomycota)Observer
graham_montgomeryDescription
Growing under a pine log.
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Monterey Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii ssp. eschscholtzii)Observer
g_heaton
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Vedalia Beetle (Novius cardinalis)Observer
scubabruinDescription
observed on a citrus tree, about 3mm long
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Painted Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii ssp. picta)Observer
alice_abelaDescription
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, Del Norte County, California
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Pycnogonids (Class Pycnogonida)Observer
graham_montgomeryDescription
Body ~3 mm long.
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Genus PhaeomarasmiusObserver
alan_rockefellerDescription
On Quercus agrifolia
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Southern California Shoulderband (Helminthoglypta tudiculata)Observer
dryrunner
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Genus StrigamiaObserver
malibupostDescription
Spotted among the high tide seaweed wrack on the beach.
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North American Mountain Lion (Puma concolor ssp. couguar)Observer
pmcguire1Description
Lion stayed in area for about 1 week drinking early morning
Trail cam
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Big-eared Woodrat (Neotoma macrotis)Observer
skeletonsugaDescription
Woah, first time seeing one of these! I thought it was hurt or something, but it eventually hopped up the wall. Also, aren’t they nocturnal??
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Cabrillo Porcelain Crab (Petrolisthes cabrilloi)Observer
j-staufferDescription
County Line Beach, Malibu
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Xami Hairstreak (Callophrys xami)Observer
shearwater13Description
Texas Butterfly Festival. Field trip on private property. Location generalized.
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North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis)Observer
thomasabensonPlace
Golden Gate Natl. Rec. Area - MA, Marin, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, California, United States (Google, OSM)
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bryanjbdDescription
Physocephala burgessi
a member of Thick-headed Flies Family Conopidae, Order Diptera.
Documented on Manzanita, Arctostaphylos, at Reyes Peak area in Los Padres National Forest, Ventura County, California, USA.
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White-patched Skipper (Chiomara georgina)Observer
xranger2013Description
Others have ID'ed these photos as Chiomara asychis georgina. The third photo shows the actual plant on which the butterfly was found. The flowering shrub is Ericameria nauseosus. Numerous other butterflies were actively nectaring on rabbitbrush in this area.
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Ring-necked Snake (Diadophis punctatus)Observer
thomas_j_brummelDescription
Second ever ringneck, only ever hike these guys
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Coastal Rosy Boa (Lichanura orcutti)Observer
thomas_j_brummelDescription
Found only moments apart
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graham_montgomeryDescription
6 mm long including horn; sweep-netted from Baccharis pilularis (Coyote brush)
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gabimcleanDescription
on charging cord for electric car and water hose, next to native plant garden
