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Arid Eudesmia Moth (Eudesmia arida)Observer
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Subject is deceased, other individuals seen in the summer here.
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Western Spotted Skunk (Spilogale gracilis)Observer
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According to McDonough, et al in 2022 this is now S. leucoparia. Images taken from video.
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Slimlobe Globeberry (Ibervillea tenuisecta)Observer
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South of Sanderson, TX
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Northern Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus)Observer
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On the ramp at the Science Building
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Ermine Moths (Genus Estigmene)Observer
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Unknown larvae, posting for a friend. Possibly this genus.
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Zuni Tiger Moth (Arachnis zuni)Observer
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A little over an inch long and definitely red hindwings when I disturbed it.
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Five-spotted Hawk Moth (Manduca quinquemaculatus)Observer
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Would love to know which Manduca this is!
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White-lined Sphinx (Hyles lineata)Observer
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Numerous larvae on the move (across Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive) in Big Bend National Park.
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Common Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)Observer
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photo provided by a friend, numerous trees near a creek outside of Chico, Tx
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Bloodsucking Conenoses (Genus Triatoma)Observer
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Can someone help with the species? Photo from a neighbor in the Davis Mountains.
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Northern Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus)Observer
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Found in the bank of the North Sulfur River. Apologies for lack of scale but it was a little upset at being dislodged by my rock pick while fossil hunting. Approximately 12”.
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Barred Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma mavortium)Observer
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At the edge of the pond.
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Purple-egg Stinkhorn (Phallus hadriani)Observer
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Genus was suggested by iNat. Found in front yard while digging out some native plants. Numerous individuals found ranging from <1” to about 2” in diameter.
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Western Conifer Seed Bug (Leptoglossus occidentalis)Observer
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Unsure of species but they are numerous inside my cabin!
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Giant Crab Spider (Olios giganteus)Observer
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Is this an Olios? In my cabin, soon to be relocated outside (because my husband doesn’t want free organic pest control, apparently.)
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Yellow Passionflower (Passiflora lutea)Observer
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Photos sent from a friend, is this a Mustang Grape, Vitis mustangensis? I do not know exact location outside of Chico Tx, Wise County.
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Baird's Ratsnake (Pantherophis bairdi)Observer
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Inside our cabin.
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Japanese Snowball (Viburnum plicatum)Observer
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Completely unknown-out of my native ecosystem, so all help is appreciated!
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Trans-Pecos Smoothclaw Scorpion (Diplocentrus lindo)Observer
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Used the suggested scorpion species from the app - please correct as needed.