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Bees (Epifamily Anthophila)

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huracan

Date

March 24, 2024 10:43 AM CST

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alpineflora

Date

March 23, 2024 02:28 PM -05

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kian_kaftarbaz

Date

March 25, 2024 03:05 PM +0330

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dingram87

Date

March 24, 2024 08:57 AM CDT

Description

I think she tackled the fly (or whatever the prey is) off of my shoulder because she bounced right off of me and then tumbled onto this plant to subdue it

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ybynatureza

Date

March 25, 2024 09:09 AM -03

Description

Pousou trazendo o corpo de um arapuá (visível na terceiro foto) e começou a cavar na areia.

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March 21, 2024 12:23 PM CST

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Narrow-waisted Wasps, Ants, and Bees (Suborder Apocrita)

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expedicionario

Date

November 24, 2021 09:04 AM -05

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felipealex04

Date

March 20, 2024

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mcwildlife

Date

May 26, 2023 03:23 PM CDT

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david99

Date

March 17, 2024 11:13 AM PDT

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nuwan

Date

March 13, 2024 10:15 AM +0530

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Bees and Apoid Wasps (Superfamily Apoidea)

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yognath

Date

March 18, 2024 03:15 PM +0545

Description

Sceliphron curvatum, also known as the Asian mud-dauber wasp, is an insect in the genus Sceliphron of the wasp family Sphecidae. Like all wasps of this genus, it is a solitary species and builds nests out of mud.

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Ants, Bees, and Stinging Wasps (Infraorder Aculeata)

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matewe

Date

March 18, 2024 08:47 AM CAT

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Small Carpenter Bees (Genus Ceratina)

Date

March 10, 2024 11:44 AM CST

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Small Carpenter Bees (Genus Ceratina)

Date

March 10, 2024 11:47 AM CST

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peters5001

Date

January 21, 2018 07:46 AM SAST

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Potter and Mason Wasps (Subfamily Eumeninae)

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dvelasco

Date

March 29, 2023 02:31 PM -06

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Typical Weevil Wasps and Allies (Genus Cerceris)

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lrubio7

Date

February 13, 2024 05:28 PM -03

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Butterfly-wolf Wasps (Genus Stictiella)

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pineten

Date

July 24, 2023 12:30 PM PDT

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Five-spotted Spider Wasp (Episyron quinquenotatus)

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rongoetz

Date

July 2023

Description

Note: there are two wasps in these photographs. This observation pertains to the wasp that's on the right in the first photo, at bottom in the second, and at the top right in the third.

The second wasp will have its own observation eventually: it is a female Episyron quinquenotatus, which I had been following as it explored a sandy path. The two wasps had this encounter, including a brief tussle (not included, since the single photograph was not in focus), and then the subject of this observation left the scene.

Updated: March 13: I've added 4 additional images of the male, which actually did stay in one spot for several moments after its initial encounter with the female.

I think I counted 11 flagellomeres, so this would be a male. Is it a male Episyron quinquenotatus? The white markings on terga 2 and 3 certainly might suggest that (although the markings on terga 3 are not basal, as they are in the female). However, I haven't been able to find a photo online that shows the unique features of this wasp: the pinkish-silvery coloring of the first tergum is something I have yet to see on any wasp I've encountered, and I couldn't find anything like it in my browsing through BugGuide or iNaturalist. It seems to be the result of appressed pubescence. Also note that there is white basally on the outer surface of the hind tibiae.

If I could find anything in my copy of Evans I might (or might not) be able to get somewhere, but...

Wings veins show moderately well in the last photo, if they help.

Help, please.

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Grass-carrying Wasps (Genus Isodontia)

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saschaschumann

Date

March 10, 2024 01:34 PM SAST

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birdernaturalist

Date

July 30, 2012 11:48 AM PDT

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eliegaget

Date

August 8, 2023 03:24 PM CAT

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poa

Date

March 2, 2024 04:12 PM PST

Description

sound asleep.

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frankhart

Date

April 8, 2022 05:36 PM AST

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selwynq

Date

February 27, 2024 10:31 PM +07

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rongoetz

Date

June 27, 2023 03:58 PM CDT

Description

A female landed on the path in front of me and started mining the edges of a boot print made in muddier days; the exposed substrate was a mix of silt and sand and decomposing leaves; I assume she uses mud to partition or plug her nest cavity.

This is not T. politum, due to white hair on thorax, but is it T. lactitarse or T. clavatus? Note coloration of hind tarsi (including the extent of dark basally on hind basitarsus) and the white erect hairs on the thorax. The wings are clouded brownish apically, but the forewings at least have some extensive darkening centrally, reflecting purple and blue; the abdomen appears polished. The last photo shows that there is a curious downward bend on the interior (posterior) apical spur on the hindtibia -- I'm not sure if that's appropriate or not, but it seemed interesting. Similarly for the silvery pubescence forming a vertical streak on the side of the thorax below the tegula, which does at least show in other photos of the two species. There is also silvery pubescence on the gena.

At this point I have no idea how to tell lactitarse and clavatus apart. Clues would be appreciated.

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Spider Wasps (Family Pompilidae)

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naturecitizen

Date

February 29, 2024 08:01 AM +01

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ulises_zc

Date

March 3, 2024 11:54 AM -03

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Blue-black Spider Wasps (Genus Anoplius)

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louiseinva

Date

September 7, 2022 11:00 AM EDT

Description

Thinking about Anoplius americanus americanus.

On Clustered mountain mint in my pollinator meadow. Surrounded by woods with a creek. Clay/sandy, rocky soil.
Have more images if I missed a needed angle.

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Bees and Apoid Wasps (Superfamily Apoidea)

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jsatler

Date

July 7, 2018 06:40 PM CDT

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Mud-nesting Spider Wasps (Tribe Ageniellini)

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javier_chiavone

Date

February 27, 2024 05:52 AM -03

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Spider Wasps (Family Pompilidae)

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cnovaes

Date

February 26, 2024 03:45 PM -03

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pablohcapovilla

Date

February 27, 2024 12:02 PM -03

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Potter and Mason Wasps (Subfamily Eumeninae)

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elkinjmf

Date

February 25, 2024 02:20 PM -05

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jcowles

Date

April 29, 2007 11:56 AM MST

Description

Found at about 3300 ft. in elevation, in typical Sonoran Desert thornscrub. A fairly small pompilid.

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fernando_daros

Date

February 26, 2024 03:32 PM -03

Description

Dipogon?

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What

Ants, Bees, and Stinging Wasps (Infraorder Aculeata)

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heber_aliendro

Date

February 2024

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Masked Bees (Genus Hylaeus)

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lorree

Date

February 21, 2024 01:51 PM AWST

Description

Appears to have a brown/orange mark on abdomen

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lrubio7

Date

November 21, 2021 12:22 PM -03

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edwardrooks

Date

May 11, 2023 12:08 PM PDT

Description

Tiny wasps on the leaves of a Streambank Springbeauty plant, flying off to nearby stones and returning.

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suelabbe

Date

August 7, 2023 10:27 AM EDT

Description

Au moins 4 agglutinées et bougeant frénétiquement. Au départ, je croyais à un accouplement, ensuite, j’ai pensé à une attaque de groupe sur un individu. / At least 4 clumped together and moving frantically. At first, I thought it was a mating, then I thought it was a group attack on an individual.

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Thynnid Flower Wasps (Family Thynnidae)

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danielmesa1

Date

February 18, 2024 09:53 AM -05

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Bees and Apoid Wasps (Superfamily Apoidea)

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chloralictus

Date

July 31, 2023 03:30 PM PDT

Description

Open rocky slope meadow habitat with intermittent sun and clouds.

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What

American Blue-black Spider Wasp (Anoplius americanus)

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rongoetz

Date

July 10, 2023 01:10 PM CDT

Description

The thorax looks like an Episyron, but the wings and abdomen do not (at least not any I know of). Help, please.

It was in a sandy area along the bank of the Missouri River. After the first shot, which is really the last in the sequence, the images are rather redundant.

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Plasterer Bees (Family Colletidae)

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tropicbreeze

Date

September 28, 2018 07:14 AM ACST

Description

Bee, body length approx. 13 - 15 mm. On Corymbia polysciada.

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mmcmasters

Date

January 22, 2024

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ccaa-sgf

Date

February 13, 2024 12:35 PM CET

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nature-lover2

Date

February 11, 2024 09:08 AM AEST

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Weevil Wasps and Allies (Tribe Cercerini)

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maurohoffmann

Date

February 13, 2024 10:54 AM -04

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Thynnid Flower Wasps (Family Thynnidae)

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aubreynkhata

Date

February 12, 2024 10:12 AM EAT

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Sand Wasps (Tribe Bembicini)

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thiagolyra

Date

January 20, 2024 07:52 PM -03

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roberts

Date

May 25, 2019 01:13 PM CEST

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smiley_beaver

Date

February 10, 2024 11:02 AM -05

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alistair_r_smith

Date

February 10, 2024 02:39 AM AEST

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wklegend

Date

September 26, 2023 01:12 PM HKT

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pkyeung

Date

September 12, 2023 08:01 PM HKT

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jcowles

Date

September 2, 2007 11:13 AM MST

Description

Very small. It is on Euphorbia pediculifera. Found at 3300 ft. in typical Sonoran Desert thornscrub habitat. I apologize for the terrible photo, but I have wondered what this could be.

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sebaramirez

Date

February 9, 2024 03:20 PM -03

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jcowles

Date

June 7, 2010 06:52 PM MST

Description

Found at 3300 ft. elevation in typical Sonoran Desert thornscrub.

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ahfrazer

Date

January 17, 2024 09:47 AM AEDT

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coronadogim

Date

February 7, 2024 03:00 PM CST

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michel405

Date

January 27, 2024 08:59 AM -03

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leonardohe

Date

February 4, 2024 04:30 PM CST

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aranda87

Date

February 7, 2024 12:27 PM -03

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pantalaimon

Date

October 31, 2018 12:13 PM -04

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abrunomirandac

Date

January 16, 2024 10:34 AM -04

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juanloredo

Date

April 26, 2023 10:47 AM CST

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rodcat13

Date

November 21, 2015 11:48 AM -03

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johndreynolds

Date

January 27, 2024 01:15 PM AST

Description

Morris Bay, Antigua

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Spider Wasps (Family Pompilidae)

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martinkopp

Date

October 29, 2023 05:43 PM AEDT

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jdjohnson

Date

June 19, 2022 03:27 PM PDT

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What

Sweat Bees (Family Halictidae)

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nicky

Date

January 28, 2024 07:56 PM SAST

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January 31, 2024 07:03 PM -03

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anikeevv

Date

July 31, 2008 11:44 AM MSD

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amandaclissold

Date

December 2023

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Blood Bees (Genus Sphecodes)

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kevintoo

Date

June 20, 2023 09:48 AM PDT

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lachlancopeland

Date

January 28, 2016 01:07 PM AEDT

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barbarakl

Date

July 20, 2021 10:36 AM CEST

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What

Ants, Bees, and Stinging Wasps (Infraorder Aculeata)

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nitsuga74

Date

January 25, 2024 07:30 PM -03

Description

Muy ocupada haciendo un hoyo

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Ants, Bees, and Stinging Wasps (Infraorder Aculeata)

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lendebeer

Date

January 22, 2024 10:19 AM EAT

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lilymack

Date

November 18, 2020

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Thynnid Flower Wasps (Family Thynnidae)

Date

February 1, 2022 07:04 PM -03

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Mason, Leafcutter, Carder, and Resin Bees (Family Megachilidae)

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alberto_gantz

Date

January 4, 2012 07:27 PM -03

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ftsautter

Date

January 22, 2024 11:18 AM -03

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stekkelpak

Date

January 23, 2024 10:42 AM CST

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sinaloasilvestre

Date

January 23, 2024 12:49 PM MST

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misspt

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annikaml

Date

April 27, 2016 09:23 PM CDT

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m_d

Date

January 20, 2024 11:34 AM SAST

Description

Interactions - Associated ant species investigating potential nest site - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/197329098.

Wasp was agitated and made attempts to attack and "flush out" ants.

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carrollperkins

Date

July 28, 2009 11:30 AM MDT

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carrollperkins

Date

August 26, 2009 01:01 PM MDT

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Square-headed Wasps (Subfamily Crabroninae)

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lorree

Date

January 22, 2024 03:34 PM AWST

Description

~10mm

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Orange-tipped Austral-Small Carpenter (Manuelia postica)

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bryancontreras

Date

December 10, 2023 04:06 PM -03

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Sand Wasps (Tribe Bembicini)

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chenjacy

Date

June 16, 2023 09:50 AM JST

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Spider Wasps (Family Pompilidae)

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twhitehead

Date

January 17, 2024 02:58 PM CAT

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a_hershey

Date

December 15, 2023 08:44 AM CST

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lisa_james

Date

November 10, 2023 04:39 PM +10

Description

Secondary forest/garden. Elevation 550m

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maurohoffmann

Date

January 14, 2024 01:22 PM -04