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Hummingbirds (Family Trochilidae)Observer
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I wasn’t sure what to call this hummingbird. The short bill and rather stippled throat make me think it’s a juvenile. But it was already independent— flying around a bunch and not being attended by any other hummingbird. Perhaps an immature female Anna’s?
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Mediterranean Mantis (Iris oratoria)Observer
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For the mantis ootheca, any chance this is identifiable?
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Mason, Leafcutter, Carder, and Resin Bees (Family Megachilidae)Observer
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Longhorn Crazy Ant (Paratrechina longicornis)Observer
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crazy ant?
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Ladybirds (Family Coccinellidae)Observer
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For the beetle larva amidst the aphids.
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Narrow-waisted Wasps, Ants, and Bees (Suborder Apocrita)Observer
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For the wasp on this ootheca. I might have another photo or two, I'll check (but they're all this bad resolution).
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Aphid Mummy Wasps (Subfamily Aphidiinae)Observer
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For whatever mummified these aphids
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Typical Hover Flies (Subfamily Syrphinae)Observer
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I saw one larva eating an aphid, but lost it. Found another hiding in this bud.
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Rove Beetles (Family Staphylinidae)Observer
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swept from grass
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Greater Short-horned Lizard (Phrynosoma hernandesi)Observer
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Beautiful horned lizard on our windy hike.
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Dusky Flycatcher (Empidonax oberholseri)Observer
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Any Empidonax buffs want to take a stab at this one? It never vocalized, and sadly my only photos showing the primary projection are distant digibins. But Nate’s impression in the field was dusky, and I could believe that the primary projection here is short enough to not be Hammond’s. But I am curious if others concur!
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Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni)Observer
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Seen while the eclipse light was still kinda weird.
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Nashville Warbler (Leiothlypis ruficapilla)Observer
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My FOY, and only 2nd time confidently seeing this species. Yay!
