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Drasteria biformataObserver
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~8000' elevation.
Moth was flittering thru the shrubs & stopped to rest for a nano-second before taking off again.
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Common Sagebrush Lizard (Sceloporus graciosus)Observer
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~4150' elevation.
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Ceanothus Silk Moth (Hyalophora euryalus)Observer
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~7880' elevation.
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Observer
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~1578' elevation.
Reared.
Caterpillar found on Chamise (Adenostoma fasciculatum).
Caterpillar collected: Dec 25, 2023
Pupated: ~January 20, 2024.
Eclosed: March 21, 2024.
Caterpillar observation (although I also included a shot within this observation): https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/203648215
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Observer
lesditDescription
~1578' elevation.
Caterpillar found on Chamise (Adenostoma fasciculatum).
Caterpillar collected: Dec 25, 2023
Pupated: ~January 20, 2024.
Eclosed: March 21, 2024.
Moth observation (although I also included a shot within this observation): https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/203648216
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Observer
lesditDescription
~1578' elevation.
Caterpillar found on Chamise (Adenostoma fasciculatum).
Caterpillar collected: Dec 25, 2023
Pupated: ~January 15, 2024.
Eclosed: March 8, 2024.
Caterpillar observation (although I also included a couple of shots within this observation): https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/202048774
Same moth in photos, different backgrounds, different aspect of natural light. TG6 diffuser used on moth with green background. Moth looks inbetween what is shown in both photos.
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Observer
lesditDescription
~1578' elevation.
Caterpillar found on Chamise (Adenostoma fasciculatum).
Caterpillar collected: Dec 25, 2023
Pupated: ~January 15, 2024.
Eclosed: March 8, 2024.
Moth observation (although I also included a couple of photos within this observation): https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/202048776
Same moth in photos, different backgrounds, different aspect of natural light. TG6 diffuser used on moth with green background. Moth looks inbetween what is shown in both photos.
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Cutworm Moths and Allies (Family Noctuidae)Observer
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~4150' elevation.
Caterpillar found perched atop dormant winter shrub.
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Crab Spiders (Family Thomisidae)Observer
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~1900 elevation.
Crab Spider feeding.
Flower: Engelmann's Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus englemannii engelmannii)
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Indian-Meal Moth (Plodia interpunctella)Observer
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~1440' elevation.
Newly purchased bag of rice was infested with these moths and its caterpillars.
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Checkered White (Pontia protodice)Observer
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~2100' elevation.
Butterfly was resting on California Sagebrush (Artemisia californica),
Towsley View Loop Trail, Santa Clarita Woodland Park.
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Peruvian Pepper Tree (Schinus molle)Observer
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~1941' elevation.
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Coyote Brush (Baccharis pilularis)Observer
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~1710' elevation.
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Southern Coastal Bushmallow (Malacothamnus fasciculatus)Observer
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~1980' elevation.
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Chamise (Adenostoma fasciculatum)Observer
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~1578' elevation.
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Wirelettuces (Genus Stephanomeria)Observer
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~1600' elevation.
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Hairy Curtain Crust (Stereum hirsutum)Observer
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~1600' elevation.
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Splitgill Mushroom (Schizophyllum commune)Observer
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~1600' elevation.
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Convergent Lady Beetle (Hippodamia convergens)Observer
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~1600' elevation.
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Convergent Lady Beetle (Hippodamia convergens)Observer
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~1600' elevation.
Aggregation of Lady Beetles in many places in this canyon.
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Observer
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~1600' elevation. Tentative id.
Leaf mining activity on Nettle (Urtica.)
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Nettles (Genus Urtica)Observer
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~1600' elevation.
Signs of recent heavy feeding on most of the Nettles. I handled the leaves to test if it was a Stinging Nettle of sorts and did not get "stung." There was heavy rain a couple of days prior to this observation.
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Greenspot Nightshade (Solanum douglasii)Observer
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~1600' elevation.
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Common Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus)Observer
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~1600' elevation.
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Chile Trefoil (Acmispon wrangelianus)Observer
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~1600' elevation.
