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Desert Dandelion (Malacothrix glabrata)Observer
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Came across this little bunch of dandelions right outside the fence of the Crescent Dunes Solar Reserve. Love it when I can get some insects in the photos. This one flower at the prettiest little moth in it but unfortunately the photo was blurred and the moth didn't stay.
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Fragrant Evening Primrose (Oenothera cespitosa)Observer
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Bloomimg everywhere at the Crescent Dunes in Tonopah, NV and the scent in the air is heavenly.
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Eusattus muricatusObserver
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Found at the Crescent Dunes near Tonopah NV. I know that there are at least two scarab beetles on the endangered list here but don't know if this is one of them? There seemed to be an abundance of them scurrying around on the dunes.
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Desert Milkweed (Asclepias erosa)Observer
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Found this little bunch of milkweed growing in a freshly graded burrow ditch. The insects were surely loving them.
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Long-nosed Leopard Lizard (Gambelia wislizenii)Observer
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First time I have seen this kind of lizard here. I have a surplus of the sagebrush lizards around my yard but none look like this one. I am thinking it is a Leopard Lizard? He has spots throughout with pale yellow stripes.
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Common Lichens (Class Lecanoromycetes)Observer
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No greenery anywhere, but little glimpses of yellow lichens hiding in the crevices of the rocks.
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Common Lichens (Class Lecanoromycetes)Observer
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Gena Remember the day we came across all those beautiful lichens with the rich lavender colors and we took one rock home with this lichen on it. When we removed this lichen from its environment it turned a dull grey color. Anyway I came across another area with these same lichens but left them be in their beautiful lavender glory.
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Edrotes ventricosusObserver
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Came across this fuzzy little beetle while out for a walk. Seemed to be the only living thing visible today with the exception of myself and the dogs.
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Mountain Cottontail (Sylvilagus nuttallii)Observer
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Taken in my backyard on the lawn. They don't seem to be to worried about my fat Beagle and two old Labs.
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Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)Observer
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Canadian Geese came into the hayfield across the street. Always nice to see!
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Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)Observer
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I thought at first sight these were two Golden Eagles, but way to small. Maybe a dark morph ferruginous hawk but I think still to small. Then I saw the red tail.....Is there a dark morph Red Tail Hawk? To bad I can't post a video because I took two great ones of these two individuals.
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Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)Observer
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I thought at first sight these were two Golden Eagles, but way to small. Maybe a dark morph ferruginous hawk but I think still to small. Then I saw the red tail.....Is there a dark morph Red Tail Hawk? To bad I can't post a video because I took two great ones of these two individuals.
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Western Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis ssp. calurus)Observer
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I thought at first sight these were two Golden Eagles, but way to small. Maybe a dark morph ferruginous hawk but I think still to small. Then I saw the red tail.....Is there a dark morph Red Tail Hawk? To bad I can't post a video because I took two great ones of these two individuals.
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Western Whiptail (Aspidoscelis tigris)Observer
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There are two of these in my Vegetable garden and they both have the most beautiful blue tails. I have some Western Whiptails around here so I am thinking these are young western whiptail lizards as they are small but never have seen any with blue tails like this. This individual is probably about 8" Long, give or take. This one also has a big black splotch in front of his back legs.
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Section NothaphyllonObserver
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This is a first for me. This is the only plant that I can tell in the area. Never seen one before and I am assuming that it is a desert Broomrape. It was growing within a grove of Fremont Cottonwoods.
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Sphex ashmeadiObserver
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I was observing the tarantula hawks when this wasp appeared. He wasn't into standing still for a photo so this was the only clear photo I was able to get. Anyone know what kind of wasp?
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Subfamily PepsinaeObserver
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Tarantula Hawks are loving this Fennel today.
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California Mantis (Stagmomantis californica)Observer
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I have welcome visitors in my garden. Very seldom do I see Mantis's here but am happy to see them in my vegetable garden. These photos are of just one of many that showed up.
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Underwing Moths (Genus Catocala)Observer
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This moth decided to spend the night in the house last night. I was able to catch him and let him out this morning, I believe it is an Underwing moth but not sure of what species of underwing?
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Genus PhloeosinusObserver
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I found these larval galleries on a dead Western Juniper tree branch. Are they made by a Bark Beetle? I use these branches to make natural Towel bars and am concerned as to whether or not I should be upcycling wood that could still have little critters inside and may bring harm to other trees in other locations. I do love their intricate engravings and it makes for a lovely and interesting piece when finished.
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Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)Observer
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Two vultures snacking on a dead rabbit just before Peavine Canyon on the Fremont Route.
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Checkered White (Pontia protodice)Observer
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These were abundant everywhere up this canyon. Am I correct on the ID @gbentall ?
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Western Whiptail (Aspidoscelis tigris)Observer
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I see this lizard regularly but he is always on the move so I haven't been able to get a photo til today. He obliged me today.
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Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer)Observer
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This snake was stretched out in the road soaking up the sun.
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Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis)Observer
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Kingbirds have a strong sense of parenthood and take exceptional care of there young and discard any fear, regardless of the danger, to protect them. I have been bopped in the back of my head several times when they feel you are to close. I was weeding in an area where this one had nested and she was concerned for her full nest of babies.
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Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana)Observer
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This lone Pronghorn obliged me for a nice photo.
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Bruneau Mariposa Lily (Calochortus bruneaunis)Observer
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I was just wondering if Nevada had Mariposa Lilies. I saw some beautiful ones in California while visiting my sister, @gbentall . Ask and you receive! I came across these lilies scattered in the foothills of Big Smoky Valley. Unsure as to if they are the Sego Lily or the leichtlins lily?
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Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni)Observer
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Saw this guy on the way to town to get groceries. I am not real good at identifying hawks?
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Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)Observer
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Not real good at identifying raptors. Anyone know what this hawk is? Redtail maybe?