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Western Banded Gecko (Coleonyx variegatus)Observer
prakritDescription
The entire skeleton can be seen fluorescing through the skin
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San Diegan Legless Lizard (Anniella stebbinsi)Observer
prakritDescription
Gorgeous individual with nice pinkish coloration on the sides flipped by @ectothermist. With @catullus
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Southern California Shoulderband (Helminthoglypta tudiculata)Observer
hsug1747Description
Green “binneyi” variety
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Spinybacked Orbweaver (Gasteracantha cancriformis)Observer
paperplumDescription
Same individual observed here.
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Pacific Chorus Frog (Pseudacris regilla)Observer
velodromeDescription
with @ectothermist
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Scarlet Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus coccineus ssp. coccineus)Observer
outwestman
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Costa's Hummingbird (Calypte costae)Observer
mhedinDescription
in/near native palm grove
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Steindachner's Ebony Tarantula (Aphonopelma steindachneri)Observer
pleistocene
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New World Tarantula-hawk Wasps (Genus Pepsis)Observer
arthrovertsDescription
See this observation for the story of this specimen: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/128505363
This specimen did not fly while I was observing it, even when it came back from its ostensible burrow to collect its quarry.
It seemed to drag the tarantula by its fangs.
Temperature was in the mid 70s°F. The day was overcast.
Thanks,
Arthroverts
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Great Crested Grasshopper (Tropidolophus formosus)Observer
arthrovertsDescription
These were considerably rarer in a grassland swarming with Brachystola magna and other grasshoppers; only two were found. Had beautiful yellow wings when in flight and were intensely evasive; these photos were very difficult to get.
Thanks,
Arthroverts
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Kovarikia oxyObserver
prakritDescription
Surprisingly difficult to find. Unlike K. williamsi and K. bogerti which are often found on exposed surfaces, K. oxy seems to be more similar to its closer relative K. savaryi in that it requires thick canopy cover. Annoyingly, all but one individual seen was deep inside a rock crevice or hole, making most of the 10 or so we saw impossible to capture.
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Dolloff Cave Spider (Meta dolloff)Observer
rjadams55Description
Adult male. Numerous M. dolloff were found in a long-abandonded and partially sealed tunnel in the Santa Cruz Mountains
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Thevenet's Trapdoor Spider (Hebestatis theveneti)Observer
boazsolorioDescription
73°
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Diguetia mojaveaObserver
alice_abelaDescription
Desertshrub spider teased out of her shelter for a brief photo shoot. Second stop on the way to the Arizona BugGuide gathering. Thousand Palms Oasis, Riverside County, California.
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California Red-legged Frog (Rana draytonii)Observer
bhelwigDescription
California Red-Legged Frog egg mass on Arroyo Hondo Creek in Santa Barbara County, CA
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Steindachner's Ebony Tarantula (Aphonopelma steindachneri)Observer
boazsolorio
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California King Snake (Lampropeltis californiae)Observer
rosspadillaDescription
Roadcruised after some heavy thunder storms
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California Lyresnake (Trimorphodon lyrophanes)Observer
paperplumDescription
Same individual observed here.
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Phidippus adumbratusObserver
boazsolorioDescription
59°
Observed feeding on a European Earwig (Forficula auricularia). This specimen is a juvenile of the Phidippus genus, although I'm not sure which it might be, but it's likely P. adumbratus going off appearance alone.
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Northern Black-tailed Rattlesnake (Crotalus molossus ssp. molossus)Observer
g_heaton
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Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)Observer
g_heatonDescription
So I normally consider western fence lizards to be pretty boring ... but this one certainly breaks the mold
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San Diego Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer ssp. annectens)Observer
paperplumDescription
Same individual observed here.
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Island Night Lizard (Xantusia riversiana)Observer
gottschoDescription
research trip with SDSU / US Navy
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Genus ZicronaObserver
graham_montgomeryDescription
Found near huge outbreaks of leaf beetle larvae on alders.
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Round Sand Beetles (Genus Omophron)Observer
mhedinDescription
sandy pond shoreline
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Northern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus ssp. oreganus)Observer
nelruzam
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Greater Short-horned Lizard (Phrynosoma hernandesi)Observer
carlakishDescription
Juvenile.
Kohl's Ranch, Gila Co., Arizona, elev. ca. 5360 ft. Ponderosa pine/oak/juniper forest vicinity Tonto Creek.
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Red Diamond Rattlesnake (Crotalus ruber)Observer
paperplumDescription
Same individual observed here.
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White-lipped Island Pitviper (Trimeresurus insularis)Observer
matthieuberroneauDescription
Blue form of White-lipped Island Pitviper, from Komodo Islands
www.matthieu-berroneau.fr
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Southern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus ssp. helleri)Observer
frostioe
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Southern California Shoulderband (Helminthoglypta tudiculata)Observer
ivanparrDescription
Probably tudiculata but I don't really know how to separate from traskii
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Tropical Orb Weaver (Eriophora fuliginea)Observer
projetomantisPlace
428 - Rod. Joao Goulart, 2 - Funchal, Cachoeiras de Macacu - RJ, 28680-000, Brasil (Google, OSM)
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Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas)Observer
cdegroofDescription
At least five individuals seen here today
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King-of-the-Salmon (Trachipterus altivelis)Observer
wsteinriedeDescription
Strong currents brought in a couple dozen juveniles over several days. Occurence was documented with Dr. Milton Love
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Reticulate Gila Monster (Heloderma suspectum ssp. suspectum)Observer
leptoniaDescription
Crossing road
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Western Forest File Snake (Mehelya poensis)Observer
outwestmanDescription
fairly black, about 2 feet long
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Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)Observer
tadd_kDescription
Photocred: flugatron
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Southern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus ssp. helleri)Observer
theradrussian
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Johnson's Jumping Spider (Phidippus johnsoni)Observer
kuedaDescription
Was hoping for more sharpness / DoF, but I was holding the rock with my knee.
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Eremorhax magnusObserver
jeffheardDescription
Aggressive when presented with any sign of a threat. Approx. 2" inches toe to toe.
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Smooth Hammerhead (Sphyrna zygaena)Observer
sharkstewardPlace
Missing LocationDescription
west of San Diego divers photographed 2 Scalloped Hammerhead sharks. Attracted by bait and chum for photography 8 foot female pictured
source http://sdexpeditions.com/hammerhead-shark-sightings-san-diego/
Photo Credit Kyle McBurnie
