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Genus DasymutillaObserver
datafoya2314Description
So cool! This is the first velvet ant that I have ever seen that had wings! It was tough getting a photo. They are always pretty tough to get a good photo because they never stop moving away from you. And this little guy kept flying away.
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Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)Observer
naturephotosuzeDescription
Carrizo Plain
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Rod Wirelettuce (Stephanomeria virgata)Observer
lagoondonDescription
An elaborately contorted form
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Coastal Woodfern (Dryopteris arguta)Observer
kcelshoffDescription
Growing in the shadier, wetter portion of the hike near some oaks.
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Mojave Glossy Snake (Arizona elegans ssp. candida)Observer
g_heatonDescription
On the crawl! In situ in last photo
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Chernetid Pseudoscorpions (Family Chernetidae)Observer
kschneiDescription
Cool, "muscular" pseudoscorpion under log, escaped collection.
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Collared Pika (Ochotona collaris)Observer
naturephotosuzeDescription
Denali National Park
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Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos ssp. horribilis)Observer
naturephotosuzeDescription
Denali National Park
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Northern Sea Nettle (Chrysaora melanaster)Observer
naturephotosuzeDescription
Seward, AK
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Beluga (Delphinapterus leucas)Observer
naturephotosuzeDescription
Kenai
A pod of at least 6 feeding in the bay
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Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)Observer
naturephotosuzeDescription
Second juvie bald eagle hanging on the cliff side
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Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)Observer
naturephotosuzeDescription
Kenai
One of three juvies hanging out on the edge of the cliff catching the thermals
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Venus Thistle (Cirsium occidentale var. venustum)Observer
zshibaDescription
fasciation!
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Bushmallows (Genus Malacothamnus)Observer
phytographerDescription
Super weird bushmallow
Exploring in a creek from Raven's Roost Rock headed towards Charlie Canyon. May 16, 2021.
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Red Coachwhip (Masticophis flagellum ssp. piceus)Observer
natureinlaDescription
Observation and photo by William Barnes, sent to rascals@nhm.org
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Southern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus ssp. helleri)Observer
agua_dulce_snake_guy
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Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini)Observer
naturephotosuzeDescription
Seward, AK
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Mourning Cloak (Nymphalis antiopa)Observer
michellelovesbugsDescription
Insect photo hunt at Duck lake
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Mahogany Jerusalem Cricket (Complex Ammopelmatus mahogany)Observer
jballard650
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Bobcat (Lynx rufus)Observer
nutsaboutkittiesDescription
We have seen many coyotes here, but this is our first bobcat
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Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)Observer
phytographerDescription
Looks like eggs
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Lazuli Bunting (Passerina amoena)Observer
naturephotosuzeDescription
Malibu Creek State Park
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Blue Grosbeak (Passerina caerulea)Observer
naturephotosuzeDescription
Malibu Creek State Park
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California King Snake (Lampropeltis californiae)Observer
velodromeDescription
Driving along a dirt road near midnight - rain and thunderstorms in the distance - we came across this guy on the road. Naturally I slammed on the brakes and stopped for the little guy. My recollection is not clear this long after seeing it but I would guess it was about 2 ft long? An absolute treat.
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Genus TepaObserver
alice_abelaDescription
Saratoga Spring area, Death Valley, San Bernardino County, California
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Small-Lobe Navarretia (Navarretia hamata ssp. parviloba)Observer
alice_abelaDescription
Santa Barbara County, California
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Western Skink (Plestiodon skiltonianus)Observer
alice_abelaDescription
Skilton's skink from Santa Barbara County, California
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Giant Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys ingens)Observer
naturephotosuzeDescription
Carrizo Plain
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True Bugs (Suborder Heteroptera)Observer
naturephotosuzeDescription
Vasquez Rocks
recently hatched nymphs
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Southern Mountain Lupine (Lupinus albifrons var. austromontanus)Observer
susanelizabeth82
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Yellow-headed Caracara (Daptrius chimachima)Observer
christrentDescription
Likely an escaped captive animal based on how unlikely it would be getting here on it's own. No band however.
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Purple Needlegrass (Nassella pulchra)Observer
sadie_hickeyDescription
In coastal scrub
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Greater Argonaut (Argonauta argo)Observer
alourosDescription
Found washed up in the tide.
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Davidson's Phacelia (Phacelia davidsonii)Observer
phytographerDescription
Small plant near top of Liebre Mountain.
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Red Bush Monkeyflower (Diplacus puniceus)Observer
poaDescription
Calyx glabrous
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Rainwater Killifish (Lucania parva)Observer
amongstthefloraDescription
From quail lake. First known record of Lucania parva in quail lake. Established most likely.
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California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus)Observer
christrentDescription
Condor #0811
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California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus)Observer
christrentDescription
Condor #0509
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Lahontan Speckled Dace (Rhinichthys nevadensis ssp. robustus)Observer
trickmanDescription
Smoke Creek
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Southern Checkerbloom (Sidalcea sparsifolia)Observer
naturephotosuzeDescription
Elizabeth Lake
Several of these plants
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Pixie Cup and Reindeer Lichens (Genus Cladonia)Observer
poaDescription
cv suggestion
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Hoover's Desert Trumpet (Eriogonum clavatum)Observer
poaDescription
Within the +/- of this record: https://www.cch2.org/portal/collections/individual/index.php?occid=1228971
Over 6 dm. Bright green, round/reniform but generally wavy-margined leaves
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Hoover's Desert Trumpet (Eriogonum clavatum)Observer
poaDescription
Within the +/- of this record: https://www.cch2.org/portal/collections/individual/index.php?occid=1228971
Well over 6 dm. Bright green, round/reniform but generally wavy-margined leaves
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Hoover's Desert Trumpet (Eriogonum clavatum)Observer
poaDescription
At least 500 plants; upper portions of at least 3 slopes of Palmdale Hills
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Silver Bush Lupine (Lupinus albifrons)Observer
universalstring888Description
LA Co SEA #17
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Hollyhock (Alcea rosea)Observer
naturalistcaitDescription
Full of these beetles
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Tricolored Blackbird (Agelaius tricolor)Observer
farrispaDescription
Eating dog kibble that was dumped in the parking lot.
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Melon Aphid (Aphis gossypii)Observer
yetikatDescription
Aphids being protected / farmed by ants
Associated with observation
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/185222251
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California Black Bear (Ursus americanus ssp. californiensis)Observer
vishalsDescription
Biggest bear I've seen in CA
