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Lobate Lac Scale (Paratachardina pseudolobata)Observer
afranckDescription
On Schinus terebinthifolia here, but also on stems of Sideroxylon salicifolium, Dalea carthagenensis (seems to be succumbing), Gardenia. Also sparse on a few Bursera petioles.
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Lobate Lac Scale (Paratachardina pseudolobata)Observer
afranckDescription
On Schinus terebinthifolia, but I’ve seen what appears to
be the exact same species on several other shrubs, e.g. Hamelia patens.
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Common Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis)Observer
peteacorrDescription
Long Key Natural Area
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Potato Sponge (Chondrilla nucula)Observer
joemdoDescription
Biscayne National Park (location is accurate)
Mix of shallow seagrass meadows with soft muddy bottom in some spots
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Fig Wasps (Family Agaonidae)Observer
nataliahbDescription
Found within a fig fruit/syconium (see fourth image on- Ficus aurea.)
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West Indian Sage (Salvia occidentalis)Observer
joemdoDescription
Seen while conducting invasive plant monitoring on HID mounds with Steve W
