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Rota Blue Damselfly (Ischnura luta)Observer
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Catch and release specimen from a Federal genetics study.
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Species found feeding on Japanese Spindle Tree (Euonymus japonicus) in Marpi. The species is present on Aguiguan and Rota where Luluhut (Maytenus thompsonii) maybe the host as it is in the same Family of plants.
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Insnesia extremaObserver
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Found in thick large swarm through a grove of Cynometra ramiflora on Aguiguan (Goat Island). Swarms attracted hundreds of insectivorous birds to the site.
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Genus CorythuchaObserver
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Iridescent colors ranging from blue to pink at different angles
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Observer
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Found in light traps. Antenna not shown well in this photo.
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Mariana Walkingstick (Acanthograeffea denticulata)Observer
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Juvenile female and two Juvenile males
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Rufous Fantail (Marianas) (Rhipidura versicolor ssp. saipanensis)Observer
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Common Backswimmers (Genus Anisops)Observer
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Found on light collecting sheet in grassland habitat
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Observer
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Found in dead Thespesia populnea along one of the Tanapag estuaries.
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Genus TrigonopsObserver
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Found within the axils of multiple native orchids at the top of the Sabana. There is a slight iridescence on the specimen.
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Genus PhilopterusObserver
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Bird louse found on Saipan Reed-warbler (Acrocephalus hiwae)
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Pegala laevisObserver
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When alive the green is darker but has dulled after collection. Distinctive metallic blue coloration visible when wings are spread. 3 individuals were collected.
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Net-winged Beetles (Family Lycidae)Observer
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Caught on night collecting sheet
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Owlet Moths and Allies (Superfamily Noctuoidea)Observer
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Unknown moth found on night collecting sheet.
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Onthophagus armatusObserver
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Found in light trap out by the Rota Bird Sanctuary.
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Observer
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White margins on both wings distinguishes this specimen from A.itysalis.
