What
Marsh Parsley (Cyclospermum leptophyllum)Observer
fg2hummingbirdsDescription
Strongly aromatic. Apparently introduced accidentally from nursery stock.
What
Calleta Silkmoth (Eupackardia calleta)Observer
fg2hummingbirdsDescription
Several thumb-sized cocoons hanging from young pines
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Flame Skimmer (Libellula saturata)Observer
fg2hummingbirdsDescription
Freshly emerged from the new pond
What
Genus GymnosomaObserver
fg2hummingbirdsDescription
A cartoonishly proportioned little fly with bulbous orange abdomen, nectaring at cultivated Arizona Eryngo.
What
Fire-tailed Scoliid Wasp (Triscolia ardens)Observer
fg2hummingbirdsDescription
Wings were iridescent blue, no yellow markings apparent.
Photos / Sounds
What
Genus CylindromyiaObserver
fg2hummingbirdsDescription
Fast-moving little fly with conspicuous white baloon-like halteres, held its wings perpendicular to its body. Nectaring at cultivated Arizona Eryngo.