inaturalist journal one
Observations
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Monarch (Danaus plexippus)Observer
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9/20/2020- 9:52 AM- 66°
Iraan, TX.
Located in the grass of my aunt’s backyard.
30.9140 ° N, 101.8979 ° W
The animal’s identifies as the species D. plexippus, known as the tiger milkweed butterfly.
PHYLUM: Arthropoda.
CLASSIFICATION: Tiger butterflies.
ORDER: Faves.
FAMILY: Nymphalidae.
GENES: Danaus.
Tiger Milkweed Butterflies migrate to northern areas to get a head start in spring travel. Their purpose is to pollinate plants and flowers in their habitat.
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Darkling Beetles (Family Tenebrionidae)Observer
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9/20/2000- 10:09 AM - 66 °
Iraan, TEXAS
Located in the front yard of my grandmother’s house.
30.9140 ° N, 101.8979 ° W
This animal identifies as the species Dermestidae, or the black skin beetle.
PHYLUM: Arthropoda
CLASSIFICATION: Bostrichoidea
ORDER: beetle
FAMILY: Latreille
The role of this insect is to scavenge on skin, pollen, and natural fibers. The beetle has very little importance in its contribution.
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Genus PeriplanetaObserver
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9/20/2020- 10:11 AM - 66 °
Iraan, Texas.
Located in the garden area at my home.
30.9140 °N, 101.8979 °W.
This insect identifies as the species of P. Brunnea.
PHYLUM: Arthropoda
CLASSIFICATION: Insecta.
ORDER: Blattodea.
FAMILY: Blattidae.
GENUS: Periplaneta.
Brown cockroaches will feed on trash and wallpapers. They are known to carry different bacteria and spread harmful germs.
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Earthworms and Allies (Subclass Oligochaeta)Observer
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9/20/2020- 10:18 AM - 66 °
Iraan, Texas.
Located in the garden area at my home.
30.9140 °N, 101.8979 °W.
This insect identifies as the species of L. Terrestris.
PHYLUM: Annelida
CLASSIFICATION: Clitellata.
ORDER: Opisthopora.
FAMILY: Lumbricidae.
GENUS: Lumbricus.
Earthworms soak in the nutritious through the soil and spread to other plants. The way they burrow through the soil enhances plant root penetration.
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Red-shouldered Bug (Jadera haematoloma)Observer
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9/20/2020- 12:18 PM - 79 °
Iraan, Texas.
Located on a plant in my yard.
30.9140 °N, 101.8979 °W.
This insect is identified as the species J. Haematoloma.
PHYLUM: Antropoda.
CLASSIFICATION: Insecta.
ORDER: Hemiptera.
FAMILY: Rhopalidae.
GENUS: Jadera.
The red-shouldered bug is considered a nuisance rather than a beneficial economical insect. They are attracted to light and invade homes.
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