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Horned Spanworm Moth (Nematocampa resistaria)Observer
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Spotted crawling along branch in Golden-cheeked Warbler habitat in Hays County. Interesting looking critter...
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Imperial Moth (Eacles imperialis)Observer
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Fifth instar larva. Found crawling up side of concrete building. Photographed and returned to wooded area.
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Marcy's Checkered Garter Snake (Thamnophis marcianus ssp. marcianus)Observer
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Found after dark on back porch, alive. Photographed and released nearby.
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New World Giant Swallowtails and Allies (Genus Heraclides)Observer
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Observed on ground in backyard. Seemed reluctant to fly but then flew off feebly.
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Texas Blind Snake (Rena dulcis)Observer
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Taken at 201 Verdin Dr, Buda, Tx
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Typical Treehoppers (Family Membracidae)Observer
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On backpack at Bull Creek District Park. Approx 3/8 in long...
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Texas Buck Moth (Hemileuca peigleri)Observer
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Found in creek, still alive, brought to shore, photographed and released.
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Common Hentz Jumping Spider (Hentzia palmarum)Observer
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Missing Date
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Texas Coralsnake (Micrurus tener)Observer
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Slithering along walk way in front of fitness center at TPWD HQ...
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Couch's Kingbird (Tyrannus couchii)Observer
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Heard a single adult Couch's Kingbird (giving typical "pik pik pik pitweeeeer"), then saw this bird fly in to tree perching 15 feet above me. I had no binoculars but could make out the shape, color of breast and tail very well. It called twice at the SE corner of the Old McKinney Homestead. I then heard one calling two more times and saw it approximately 40 m NE of Old Grist Mill site; this bird (and others, incl. Carolina Chickadee, Northern Mockinbird) was mobbing a perched Cooper's Hawk.
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Black Witch (Ascalapha odorata)Observer
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Adult male black witch moth (Ascalapha odorata) observed flying around backhouse at 4605 Evans Ave, Austin, Tx 78751. It was very tame, allowing me to place a tape measure next to it for size reference. When flushed it would fly, bat-like, only a few seconds before landing. It seemed to be less likely to flush when landing on dark backgrounds compared to lighter ones.
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Texas Alligator Lizard (Gerrhonotus infernalis)Observer
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Found by my daughter, Calliope. It was basking on rock near boat ramp on north bank of Colorado River, behind Deep Eddy pool.
