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Blue Ghost Firefly (Phausis reticulata)Observer
mpmoskwikDescription
At least 2 males were seen emitting a bluish light for several seconds while flying low along the edge of a floodplain forest. The male in the photos was 9mm in length. These may not be the local 'Piedmont Ghost' for several reasons: the date of observation (June 6), the 'blue' light appeared brighter than what I've observed for 'Piedmont Ghosts', and the habitat was different. Additionally, there are several morphological characteristics such as the larger lantern, overall length, and smaller 'windows' in the head shield. Overall, this individual appears to be more similar to P. reticulata than to the 'Piedmont Ghosts'. 70 degrees Fahrenheit, clear, no wind, and mGDD from February 1 was ~1436. This individual was released after photos.
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New York Fern (Amauropelta noveboracensis)Observer
nlasalaDescription
Leucistic?
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Genus MacrocephalusObserver
entomikeDescription
Det. E. G. Riley, 2013
coll'ed in hwy 77 R.O.W.
spmn in the TAMUIC
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Wasp's Nest Slime Mold (Metatrichia vesparia)Observer
kim_flemingDescription
with Ceratiomyxa
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White-tailed Hawk (Geranoaetus albicaudatus)Observer
javigonzDescription
Eating a Gulf Coast Ribbon Snake while a pesky Northern Mockingbird tries to push it off its perch. Two young Loggerhead Shrikes watch from a distance in amazement.
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Texas Turtle Ant (Cephalotes texanus)Observer
sambiologyDescription
It's such fun to explore Sabal Palm Sanctuary -- I had special permission to access the property after hours to blacklight. So great. I walked around a bit before sunset to look for bugs. :)
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White M Hairstreak (Parrhasius m-album)Observer
aredoublesDescription
Finally!!! A long-awaited lifer.
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kimberlietxDescription
Ant-mimic female wingless pincher wasp; emerged from unknown pupa seen here
ID Ref: https://bugguide.net/node/view/374316
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Speckled Forest Pit Viper (Bothrops taeniatus)Observer
matthieuberroneauDescription
Speckled Forest Pit Viper - Mapanare
Bothrops taeniatus
www.matthieu-berroneau.fr
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Giant Armadillo (Priodontes maximus)Observer
tomaz_meloPlace
Missing LocationDescription
Habitat: terra firme forest.
Serra do Divisor National Park, Mancio Lima, AC, Brazil.
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Thresher Shark (Alopias vulpinus)Observer
edcoreyncdprPlace
Missing LocationDescription
Breached at least 8 times over the course of a few minutes
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mmorotiDescription
Raríssima e pouco conhecida, essa planta parasita fungos micorrízicos. São conhecidos apenas dois indivíduos que estão depositados em uma coleção cientifica do Rio. Essa é a primeira foto na natureza dessa espécie.
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Pennant-winged Nightjar (Caprimulgus vexillarius)Observer
justinponder2505Description
Location not exact! Seen on Punda sunset drive
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Javan Fiddle Beetle (Mormolyce phyllodes)Observer
cypseloidesDescription
Almost certainly the same individual as my previous observation (https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/10543923), at a slightly different location and on a different date.
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Terrestrial Arboreal Alligator Lizard (Abronia graminea)Observer
matthieuberroneau
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Jeweled Top Snail (Calliostoma annulatum)Observer
maxbottomtimeDescription
Calliostoma annulatum making a funny face.
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Eastern Black-necked Gartersnake (Thamnophis cyrtopsis ssp. ocellatus)Observer
hydaticus
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Prokoenenia wheeleriObserver
hydaticusDescription
Same spot as Tuesday, but this one has the full flagellum. These seem to be somewhat common at BFL--I saw them down closer to the river as well in a completely different soil type.
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Flying Peacock Spider (Maratus volans)Observer
mattcampbellausDescription
Male Maratus volans performing in the presence of a female.
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Horned-owl Peacock Spider (Maratus bubo)Observer
questagameDescription
Sighting and photos (c) entropyandroar.
Field Notes - Horned Owl peacock spider
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Fringed Peacock Spider (Maratus fimbriatus)Observer
lazDescription
Male Maratus fimbriatus
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Genus ChrysillaObserver
briangoodingDescription
Salticidae
A beautiful salticid which unfortunately was too fast for me. I only saw one instance of this individual.
Two of the most beautiful jumping spiders I've ever seen have been in Thailand, this being one. Here is the other--https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/7044318
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Jade Jumping Spider (Siler semiglaucus)Observer
flecksyDescription
About 5mm body length.
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African Hoopoe (Upupa epops ssp. africana)Observer
dbeadleDescription
(African) Hoopoe. Photographed at Polokwane Game Reserve, South Africa on 11 January 2011. Subspecies africana.
