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White-bowed Smoothwing (Scaeva affinis)Observer
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Several of these larvae were found on aphid-infested roses. The third image is of a captured one eating an aphid.
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Milbert's Tortoiseshell (Aglais milberti)Observer
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We were treated to this butterfly visiting early blooming bulb plants in the Master Gardener's Demo Garden. Images taken by Mickie Chamness. Sorry about the quality, we had only cell phones with us.
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Western Marsh Cudweed (Gnaphalium palustre)Observer
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In sandy soil in the buckwheat bed.
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Life (Life)Observer
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This encasement, possibly a cocoon, was found with other similar structures inside a hollow, overwintered Eriogonum stem (ID 0.25cm). Images were taken through a microscope. See associated observation https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/201300458.
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Parvorder AstigmataObserver
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Several of these were found inside a hollow, overwintered Eriogonum stem that contained old encasements, possibly cocoons. Included in this observation are what appear to be larvae or eggs that may not belong with the mites. These mites were extremely small, not possible to view with the naked eye. All images were taken through a microscope. See associated observation https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/201301474.
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Golden Paper Wasp (Polistes aurifer)Observer
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on rabbit brush
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Ground Crab Spiders (Genus Xysticus)Observer
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on spent common yarrow
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Corn Earworm Moth (Helicoverpa zea)Observer
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on lavender
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Striped Sweat Bees (Genus Agapostemon)Observer
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small colony
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Genus AgeniellaObserver
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running over and between rocks; possibly hunting
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California Rotund-Resin Bee (Anthidiellum notatum ssp. robertsoni)Observer
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on butterfly milkweed
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Tule Bluet (Enallagma carunculatum)Observer
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on sulfur buckwheat
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Celery Looper Moth (Anagrapha falcifera)Observer
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on serviceberry
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Earthstars (Genus Geastrum)Observer
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Growing in Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz.'
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Longhorn Bees (Tribe Eucerini)Observer
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The bee was very lethargic; perhaps ill or cold. On native blanket flower.
