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Brachyceran Flies (Suborder Brachycera)Observer
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This one was dead in my pool.
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Genus LeptoglossusObserver
madriversiderDescription
looked very different from the front. missing part of one leg.
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Western Leaf-footed Bug (Leptoglossus zonatus)Observer
madriversiderDescription
It is captive but only while we see what it is. 4 and 5 year old boys discovering bugs.
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Orbweavers (Family Araneidae)Observer
madriversiderDescription
I think this ID may be off
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Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus)Observer
madriversiderDescription
Crow chasing hawk away from the area
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House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus)Observer
madriversiderDescription
Family of house finch. 6 all together. The juveniles are constantly following the male around and the female is usually off to the side with one other juvenile.