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Ardea herodiasObserver
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Calm and apparently used to people
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Agama picticaudaObserver
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"Beautiful" specimen of invasive African Redhead Agama
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Latrodectus mactansObserver
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Very tiny black spider hanging upside down in direct sunlight between leaves of plant, with red marking visible on rounded abdomen.
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"highly invasive species with established colonies throughout peninsular Florida"...
Destroyed as recommended by putting in ziplock then into refrigerator overnight, then freezer. Seen at home for first time in 2021. Have made multiple captures.
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Subgenus HydrophilusObserver
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Found in skimmer basket of pool. Two were present, but larger one (2" long) dove down water line. Approx. 1-1/2" long with smooth black oval-shaped shell, apparently covering wings.
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3/4" Black and white beetle with short black antenae and six black legs. Found in grassy area moving relatively quickly.
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Observer
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Found in rose bushes. Is the large abdomen indicative of a female with eggs to lay?
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Argiope aurantiaObserver
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My Mom's friend Charlotte who lived here before we did. I later saw one of her offspring.
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Strategus aloeusObserver
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Found at Goliad State Park. Is shape of a dung beetle but perhaps too large (1-1/4")?
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Incilius nebuliferObserver
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Found in suburban yard Bexar County at dusk.
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Anolis carolinensisObserver
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Very prolific mother lizard, note extremely long tail.
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Lethocerus mediusObserver
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Large 2" beetle with scary looking front legs and proboscis used to suck victim's juices. Found alive at bottom of pool (they lie in wait for meals).
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Drinking nectar from Lantana blossoms.
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Observer
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Nest found in faucet winter protection cover, believed to be Carolina wren because of their habit of wedging nests into crevices. Eggs approx. 1/2", nest 5" across.
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Hemaris thysbeObserver
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Observed drinking nectar from freshly cut garden flowers.
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Family MimidaeObserver
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Observed chicks leaving the nest, prompted by mother's calling from nearby field. Chicks jumped three feet from wall planter to sidewalk then ran 50' to mother. Perhaps mockingbirds?
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Genus MegaphasmaObserver
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One of pair living in close proximity to each other. Assume male and female. Left short fecal "dashes" around base of trellis each night.
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Eacles imperialisObserver
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Moth with "furry" dead leaf appearance, approx. 3 -1/2" across at widest point.
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Observer
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Found in pool, removed to birdbath for picture. Later found in cistern.
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Sceloporus olivaceusObserver
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Approx. 5" from nose to tail, appears immature, triangular head, striped/barred back.
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Sceloporus olivaceusObserver
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Triangular head, well defined ear flap, no eye ring, striped/barred sides, banded tail
