Around the 'hood

It's been a blast to explore around my own neighborhood lately - one because there are so many wonderful insects visiting my flowering herbs, and two because I've acquired a digital microscope and am learning how to start preparing specimens and exploring the micro-world. There's nothing like watching a protozoan attack something else, repeatedly, until that thing falls apart and you aren't sure what you just saw!

Nevertheless, I made some guesses in the hopes someone will correct/guide me.

Posted on July 26, 2023 11:44 PM by jenstr jenstr

Observations

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Observer

jenstr

Date

July 25, 2023 02:29 PM PDT

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What

Diatoms (Class Bacillariophyceae)

Observer

jenstr

Date

July 25, 2023 02:48 PM PDT

Description

NOVATEK CAMERA

Photos / Sounds

Observer

jenstr

Date

July 25, 2023 04:26 PM PDT

Description

Dileptus?

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What

Woodland Skipper (Ochlodes sylvanoides)

Observer

jenstr

Date

July 26, 2023 03:49 PM PDT

Description

Guess due to location.

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What

Great Golden Digger Wasp (Sphex ichneumoneus)

Observer

jenstr

Date

July 26, 2023 03:48 PM PDT

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What

Grass-carrying Wasps (Genus Isodontia)

Observer

jenstr

Date

July 26, 2023 03:48 PM PDT

Description

Guess based on location.

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What

Life (Life)

Observer

jenstr

Date

July 29, 2023 05:30 PM PDT

Description

Unsure of ID (iNat best suggestion) and hoping for info. Found in freshwater lake. Considerably larger than other diatoms and ciliates under magnification.

Series of photos shows changes over 30 mins and changing depth of field on slide.

Photos / Sounds

Observer

jenstr

Date

July 30, 2023 06:33 PM PDT

Description

Digital microscope

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