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What

Short-horned Grasshoppers (Family Acrididae)

Observer

dkmat

Date

July 17, 2019 10:15 AM PDT

Description

Light tan in color,Legs black on top side and red on the bottom side. Antennae smaller than the body,blue on the back.Tiny wings and small. Jumps when get close. Hot and sunny habitat.

Marsh Meadow Grasshopper - Photo (c) bev wigney, all rights reserved, uploaded by bev wigney
gracesorensen's ID: Marsh Meadow Grasshopper (Pseudochorthippus curtipennis)
Added on August 8, 2019
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Giant Western Crane Fly (Holorusia hespera)

Observer

dkmat

Date

July 25, 2019 10:03 AM PDT

Description

Two of them close together in a moist and cool area. 3 cm long and wingspan longer than the body.

Giant Western Crane Fly - Photo (c) James Gaither, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
gracesorensen's ID: Giant Western Crane Fly (Holorusia hespera)
Added on August 8, 2019
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Observer

dkmat

Date

August 6, 2019 10:48 AM PDT

Description

Orange and red in color. In a grassland. Round bulging eyes.

North American Spur-throated Grasshoppers - Photo (c) Gilles Gonthier, some rights reserved (CC BY)
gracesorensen's ID: North American Spur-throated Grasshoppers (Genus Melanoplus)
Added on August 8, 2019
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What

Rock Shield Lichens (Genus Xanthoparmelia)

Observer

irwinlopez

Date

July 17, 2019 10:46 AM PDT

Description

around a rock

Xanthoparmelia taractica - Photo (c) Max Mallen-Cooper, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Max Mallen-Cooper
gracesorensen's ID: Xanthoparmelia taractica, a member of Rock Shield Lichens (Genus Xanthoparmelia)
Added on August 8, 2019
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Observer

irwinlopez

Date

July 17, 2019 10:08 AM PDT

Description

around dry grass with a bug/insect on it i would also like to know what insect/bug is it!

Field Bindweed - Photo (c) Maria Emília Martins, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by Maria Emília Martins
gracesorensen's ID: Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)
Added on August 8, 2019
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What

Orange-legged Furrow Bee (Halictus rubicundus)

Observer

irwinlopez

Date

July 25, 2019 01:52 PM PDT

Description

dead bees

Orange-legged Furrow Bee - Photo (c) Scott King, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
gracesorensen's ID: Orange-legged Furrow Bee (Halictus rubicundus)
Added on August 8, 2019
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Observer

irwinlopez

Date

July 17, 2019 10:08 AM PDT

Description

around dry grass with a bug/insect on it i would also like to know what insect/bug is it!

False Bindweeds - Photo no rights reserved, uploaded by Alex Heyman
gracesorensen's ID: False Bindweeds (Genus Calystegia)
Added on August 8, 2019
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What

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos manzanita)

Observer

irwinlopez

Date

July 25, 2019 10:46 AM PDT

Description

its location was shady and it was about 2 feet tall

Bearberries and Manzanitas - Photo (c) Diego Tamayo, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Diego Tamayo
gracesorensen's ID: Bearberries and Manzanitas (Genus Arctostaphylos)
Added on August 8, 2019
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What

Painted Meadow Grasshopper (Chimarocephala pacifica)

Observer

dkmat

Date

July 23, 2019 10:51 AM PDT

Description

Found in a grassland, white stripes from head to back.

Painted Meadow Grasshopper - Photo (c) randomtruth, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
gracesorensen's ID: Painted Meadow Grasshopper (Chimarocephala pacifica)
Added on August 8, 2019
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What

Northern Water-Plantain (Alisma triviale)

Observer

dkmat

Date

July 23, 2019 11:06 AM PDT

Description

Purple, no leaves, less than 1 cm diameter.

Northern Water-Plantain - Photo (c) Scott Gilmore, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Scott Gilmore
gracesorensen's ID: Northern Water-Plantain (Alisma triviale)
Added on August 8, 2019
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What

Wing-tapping Cicadas (Genus Platypedia)

Observer

dkmat

Date

July 23, 2019 10:00 AM PDT

Description

Found at a burnt tree, 1-1.5 cm. Brown and orange. Black stripes on the back, Legs at the back longer than the front. Habitat cool and dry.

Putnam's Cicada - Photo (c) Eric R. Eaton, all rights reserved, uploaded by Eric R. Eaton
gracesorensen's ID: Putnam's Cicada (Platypedia putnami)
Added on August 8, 2019
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What

Wing-tapping Cicadas (Genus Platypedia)

Observer

dkmat

Date

July 23, 2019 10:00 AM PDT

Description

Found at a burnt tree, 1-1.5 cm. Brown and orange. Black stripes on the back, Legs at the back longer than the front. Habitat cool and dry.

Wing-tapping Cicadas - Photo (c) Alice Abela, all rights reserved
gracesorensen's ID: Wing-tapping Cicadas (Genus Platypedia)
Added on August 8, 2019
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Observer

dkmat

Date

July 17, 2019 10:26 AM PDT

Description

Really long legs, small body compared to legs. Black spots on body and brown in color. Habitat is Hot and dry. Found on a fig tree.

Sclerosomatid Harvestmen - Photo (c) gernotkunz, all rights reserved, uploaded by gernotkunz
gracesorensen's ID: Sclerosomatid Harvestmen (Family Sclerosomatidae)
Added on August 8, 2019
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Flesh Flies and Satellite Flies (Family Sarcophagidae)

Observer

dkmat

Date

July 17, 2019 11:33 AM PDT

Description

Red eyes, Big wings and 1 to 1 1/2 cm long. Habitat is sunny and dry in a rocky area.

Flesh Flies and Satellite Flies - Photo (c) Even Dankowicz, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Even Dankowicz
gracesorensen's ID: Flesh Flies and Satellite Flies (Family Sarcophagidae)
Added on August 8, 2019
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What

Damselflies (Suborder Zygoptera)

Observer

dkmat

Date

July 16, 2019 11:41 AM PDT

Description

2-3 cm long, blue eyes, black and blue body. In moist area close to a pond.

Narrow-winged Damselflies - Photo (c) Greg Lasley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Greg Lasley
gracesorensen's ID: Narrow-winged Damselflies (Family Coenagrionidae)
Added on August 8, 2019
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Damselflies (Suborder Zygoptera)

Observer

dkmat

Date

July 16, 2019 11:41 AM PDT

Description

2-3 cm long, blue eyes, black and blue body. In moist area close to a pond.

Pond Spreadwings - Photo (c) Arne Holgersson, all rights reserved, uploaded by Arne Holgersson
gracesorensen's ID: Pond Spreadwings (Genus Lestes)
Added on August 8, 2019
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Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)

Observer

dkmat

Date

July 25, 2019 09:40 AM PDT

Description

3-4 cm. Brown. Found close to paved road. Brown. Long and thin tail.

Western Fence Lizard - Photo (c) Steven Kurniawidjaja, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Steven Kurniawidjaja
gracesorensen's ID: Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)
Added on August 8, 2019
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What

Giant Western Crane Fly (Holorusia hespera)

Observer

dkmat

Date

July 25, 2019 10:03 AM PDT

Description

Two of them close together in a moist and cool area. 3 cm long and wingspan longer than the body.

Crane Flies - Photo (c) Valter Jacinto, all rights reserved
gracesorensen's ID: Crane Flies (Infraorder Tipulomorpha)
Added on August 8, 2019
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Brown-spotted Bush-Cricket (Tessellana tessellata)

Observer

dkmat

Date

July 25, 2019 10:40 AM PDT

Description

One antenna as long as body. Other antenna very small. Legs 4 cm long. Has grown wings. Reproductive part visible.

Brown-spotted Bush-Cricket - Photo (c) Jorge Íñiguez Yarza, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
gracesorensen's ID: Brown-spotted Bush-Cricket (Tessellana tessellata)
Added on August 8, 2019
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What

Short-horned Grasshoppers (Family Acrididae)

Observer

dkmat

Date

August 6, 2019 10:37 AM PDT

Description

antenna smaller than body. Black, orange and green in color. Found in a grassland.

Grasshoppers, Crickets, and Katydids - Photo (c) Vlad Proklov, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
gracesorensen's ID: Grasshoppers, Crickets, and Katydids (Order Orthoptera)
Added on August 8, 2019
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What

Yellow Garden Spider (Argiope aurantia)

Observer

saranguyen

Date

July 23, 2019 11:42 AM PDT

Description

found near pond, dark orange body with yellow stripes at back, legs spread while hanging on web, big body

Orbweavers - Photo (c) Jakob Fahr, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Jakob Fahr
gracesorensen's ID: Orbweavers (Family Araneidae)
Added on August 8, 2019
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Pacific Newts (Genus Taricha)

Observer

saranguyen

Date

July 31, 2019 12:07 PM PDT

Description

right near frog pond, baby salamander, only a few inches long, three babies together under a rock

Pacific Newts - Photo (c) nlimon, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by nlimon
gracesorensen's ID: Pacific Newts (Genus Taricha)
Added on August 8, 2019
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What

Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia)

Observer

saranguyen

Date

July 30, 2019 11:10 AM PDT

Description

right near a river, large bites taken out of the leaves, rough outer edges, small seeds on some branches

Coast Live Oak - Photo (c) Franco Folini, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
gracesorensen's ID: Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia)
Added on August 8, 2019
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Dendroalsia Moss (Dendroalsia abietina)

Observer

larine

Date

July 24, 2019 11:18 AM PDT

Description

found covering a california black oak tree

Dendroalsia Moss - Photo (c) c michael hogan, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by c michael hogan
gracesorensen's ID: Dendroalsia Moss (Dendroalsia abietina)
Added on August 6, 2019
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Forktails (Genus Ischnura)

Observer

larine

Date

July 16, 2019 10:59 AM PDT

Description

2.5 cm long. Many in the area. Found by pond.

Forktails - Photo (c) Dave McShaffrey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Dave McShaffrey
gracesorensen's ID: Forktails (Genus Ischnura)
Added on August 6, 2019
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Observer

larine

Date

July 16, 2019 10:48 AM PDT

Description

Many of them in the area. Found by pond.

Oedaleonotus borckii - Photo (c) Sterling Sheehy, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sterling Sheehy
gracesorensen's ID: Oedaleonotus borckii, a member of Spur-throated Grasshoppers (Subfamily Melanoplinae)
Added on August 6, 2019
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Harvest Brodiaea (Brodiaea elegans)

Observer

larine

Date

July 10, 2019 01:58 PM PDT

Description

17 cm tall. 5 others in a 1 ft radius. 6 petals. 1 flower blooming + 1 bud growing on the stem. Found in both shade and sun, but prefers sun.

Harvest Brodiaea - Photo (c) Tom Hilton, some rights reserved (CC BY)
gracesorensen's ID: Harvest Brodiaea (Brodiaea elegans)
Added on August 6, 2019
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Narrowleaf Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis)

Observer

larine

Date

July 23, 2019 12:10 PM PDT

Description

Found around a pond. Random patches growing around the area.

Narrowleaf Milkweed - Photo (c) randomtruth, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
gracesorensen's ID: Narrowleaf Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis)
Added on August 6, 2019
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Shield Lichens, Rim Lichens, and Allies (Order Lecanorales)

Observer

larine

Date

July 24, 2019 11:37 AM PDT
Bristly Beard Lichen - Photo (c) Attila Oláh, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Attila Oláh
gracesorensen's ID: Bristly Beard Lichen (Usnea hirta)
Added on August 6, 2019
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Carrot Family (Family Apiaceae)

Observer

larine

Date

July 24, 2019 11:37 AM PDT

Description

Found by the shade. A large cluster of similar plants.

Carrot Family - Photo (c) James Gaither, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
gracesorensen's ID: Carrot Family (Family Apiaceae)
Added on August 6, 2019
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