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Crested Caracara (Caracara plancus)Observer
jessica_schmerlerDescription
Spotted a caracara perched up in a tree on my way into work (TPWD/Mckinney Falls SP). I don't have a picture, but I knew what it was. I have only seen these birds in south Texas, so i was surprised to see one in Austin.
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Imperial Moth (Eacles imperialis)Observer
jessica_schmerlerDescription
Pretty cool looking moth on our front porch tonight
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Eastern Black-necked Gartersnake (Thamnophis cyrtopsis ssp. ocellatus)Observer
jessica_schmerlerDescription
found this guy in my apt complex. My apt backs right up to the barton creek greenbelt.
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Crevice Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus poinsettii)Observer
jessica_schmerlerDescription
Spotted on the rock wall at Indian Lodge in Davis Mtns State Park
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Tribe AnisosceliniObserver
jessica_schmerlerDescription
This cluster of insects appeared on my buckeye cutting this weekend. Curious to know what they are and if they are harmful to the plant?
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Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)Observer
jessica_schmerlerDescription
Seen while hiking in tilden regional park.
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Western Ratsnake (Pantherophis obsoletus)Observer
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Seen outside of the building in the grass at work (Texas Parks and Wildlife HQ).
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Gigas Longhorn Beetle (Stenelytrana gigas)Observer
jessica_schmerlerDescription
Sitting on the wall next to my apartment door
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Genus MegaphasmaObserver
jessica_schmerlerDescription
Sitting on the wall in a walkway in my apartment complex