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Russian Thistles (Genus Salsola)Observer
autumnmoonDescription
Future tumbleweed, germinated with monsoon rains.
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Cochineal Scale Bugs (Genus Dactylopius)Observer
autumnmoonDescription
Cochineal scale bugs on young Cholla host plant. Note Buffel Grass in upper left quadrant of second photo.
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Buffelgrass (Cenchrus ciliaris)Observer
autumnmoonDescription
Invasive species. Young plant germinated during monsoons, and dried rhizomes which pesent fire danger.
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Cactus Wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus)Observer
autumnmoonDescription
Empty Cactus Wren nest constructed in Jumping Cholla (Cylindropuntia fulgida). Cholla is under landscape cultivation in high traffic parking lot/walkway. Nest materials include excelsior from evaporative cooling pads and red nylon netting. Nest remains empty as of August, 2018.
