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Carpenter Ants, Typical Sugar Ants and Allies (Genus Camponotus)Observer
glmory
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Twice-struck Lady Beetle (Axion plagiatum)Observer
dlbowlsDescription
We caught this adult just after it emerged from the pupa while it was still completely yellow. We saw the wings expand and then the color develop over a period of six and a half hours. The pictures were taken at 12:50, 13:38, 14:51, 15:25, 16:37, and 19:29. The seventh picture was taken at 10:43 this morning. It shows the pupa before the adult emerged.
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Genus CryptocephalusObserver
cmeckermanDescription
I found this in my driveway near a UV light I put out. I took it inside to take pictures of it and is why it is on my desk and on my computer (smooth surfaces). I have never seen this before and so am not completely sure where to begin on the ID.
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Dung Rollers (Genus Canthon)Observer
williamgarnerDescription
Saw this little guy, catching evening rays, on a rock in my drive way.
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Texas Cave Scorpion (Pseudouroctonus reddelli)Observer
saundersdrukkerPlace
Private
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Slender Vervain (Verbena rigida)Observer
centratexDescription
A horticultural escapee originally from South America. I came across several small patches of this plant in the vicinity. It has slender rhizomes and rough leaves. Another common name for this non-native invasive is Rough Verbena.
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Boletes and Allies (Order Boletales)Observer
sarahannhornerDescription
Found after a rainy night. Really pretty red tops with yellow stems. Growing out of old wood.
