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Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)Observer
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This cardinal was taking a casual stroll on the sidewalk.
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Western Mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis)Observer
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These tiny fishes were numerous in shallow pools.
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Texas Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus olivaceus)Observer
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I caught him darting away.
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Common Spotted Whiptail (Aspidoscelis gularis)Observer
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This little guy was very quick.
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Texas Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus olivaceus)Observer
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He was sunning on this rock.
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Texas Cichlid (Herichthys cyanoguttatus)Observer
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This colorful fish was searching for bugs.
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Dark Rover Ant (Brachymyrmex patagonicus)Observer
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These were roughly the size of a pinhead.
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Common Pill Woodlouse (Armadillidium vulgare)Observer
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Caught him hiding under a limestone rock
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Earwigs (Order Dermaptera)Observer
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He moved like a millipede, but I'm not sure.
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Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis)Observer
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Once he caught me looking at him, he refused to let me get a pic of his wattle in focus.
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Beetles (Order Coleoptera)Observer
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This guy was miniscule.
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Flies (Order Diptera)Observer
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This fly was larger than the typical house fly.
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Twin-flagged Jumping Spider (Anasaitis canosus)Observer
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This miniscule spider was inside my workplace.
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Nopal Plant Bug (Hesperolabops gelastops)Observer
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These tiny red bugs were on a prickly pear cactus.
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Humped Trashline Orbweaver (Cyclosa turbinata)Observer
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The spider is the tiny bundle in the middle.
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Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)Observer
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The bees were all over this wildflower.
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Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus)Observer
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This bird has a light brown head fading to black.
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Genus PeriplanetaObserver
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This poor guy was squished when I found him.
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House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)Observer
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This sparrow was a little skittish.
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House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)Observer
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This little guy was perched right above my head.
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Scudder's Bush Katydids (Genus Scudderia)Observer
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I'm very curious as to what this insect is.
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Butterflies (Superfamily Papilionoidea)Observer
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This butterfly has very distinct spots.
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Oak Catkin Mirid (Tropidosteptes quercicola)Observer
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This miniscule insect flew onto my jeans for a second.
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Beetles (Order Coleoptera)Observer
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This tiny fellow let me snap a pic before flying away.
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Seven-spotted Lady Beetle (Coccinella septempunctata)Observer
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First lady beetle of the season. Another landed on me shortly after this.