Photos / Sounds

What

North American Jerusalem Crickets (Genus Ammopelmatus)

Observer

triplep220

Date

October 18, 2008

Description

Seen on the road to Laurel Lakes.

This was my first observation of this kind of insect. The second was in Grant park and can be seen in an observation by vaudesir.

Dark Jerusalem Cricket - Photo Calibas, no known copyright restrictions (public domain)
vaudesir's ID: Dark Jerusalem Cricket (Ammopelmatus fuscus)
Added on February 10, 2021
Leading
Added as part of a taxon swap

Photos / Sounds

What

Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii)

Observer

triplep220

Date

July 11, 2009

Description

I've seen these on several hikes, and like the feel of the smooth, cool trunk and branches.

Pacific Madrone - Photo (c) normard, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
vaudesir's ID: Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii)
Added on November 20, 2009
Improving

Photos / Sounds

What

North American Jerusalem Crickets (Genus Ammopelmatus)

Observer

triplep220

Date

October 18, 2008

Description

Seen on the road to Laurel Lakes.

This was my first observation of this kind of insect. The second was in Grant park and can be seen in an observation by vaudesir.

Dark Jerusalem Cricket - Photo (c) Andy Bridges, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Andy Bridges
vaudesir's ID: Dark Jerusalem Cricket (Stenopelmatus fuscus [inactive])
Added on November 20, 2009
Leading
(Inactive Taxon)

Photos / Sounds

What

Coyote Brush Leaf Beetle (Trirhabda flavolimbata)

Observer

triplep220

Date

July 11, 2009

Description

There were lots of these on the fence, and they did not seem bothered by us taking their picture. They would fly in a short burst, but mostly remained walking on the fence.

Coyote Brush Leaf Beetle - Photo (c) Antony Wilson, all rights reserved, uploaded by Antony Wilson
vaudesir's ID: Coyote Brush Leaf Beetle (Trirhabda flavolimbata)
Added on November 20, 2009
Supporting

Photos / Sounds

What

California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum)

Observer

triplep220

Date

July 11, 2009

Description

These look like party favors.

California Fuchsia - Photo (c) Ken-ichi Ueda, some rights reserved (CC BY)
vaudesir's ID: California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum)
Added on November 20, 2009
Improving

Photos / Sounds

What

Pacific Poison Oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum)

Observer

triplep220

Date

July 26, 2009

Description

I kept my distance as I took this shot.

Pacific Poison Oak - Photo (c) Stacey Vielma, all rights reserved, uploaded by Stacey Vielma
vaudesir's ID: Pacific Poison Oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum)
Added on November 20, 2009
Supporting

Photos / Sounds

What

Steller's Jay (Cyanocitta stelleri)

Observer

triplep220

Date

September 19, 2009

Description

Boldly perched about 6 feet up in a tree in our campsite, and had plenty to say. Wah! Wah! Wah!

Steller's Jay - Photo (c) Kai Schreiber, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
vaudesir's ID: Steller's Jay (Cyanocitta stelleri)
Added on November 20, 2009
Supporting

Photos / Sounds

What

California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)

Observer

triplep220

Date

July 11, 2009

Description

Saw this along the trail the day I was taught how to use the macro feature on my camera.

California Poppy - Photo (c) John Barkla, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by John Barkla
vaudesir's ID: California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)
Added on November 19, 2009
Supporting

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What

Elegant Clarkia (Clarkia unguiculata)

Observer

antonyw

Date

May 15, 2009
Elegant Clarkia - Photo ALAN SCHMIERER, no known copyright restrictions (public domain)
vaudesir's ID: Elegant Clarkia (Clarkia unguiculata)
Added on November 19, 2009
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