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hsug1747Description
handheld stacks processed with https://focusstackingonline.com , retouched in PS express
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Western Lynx Spider (Oxyopes scalaris)Observer
logi_berrraDescription
Haven't seen a spider quite like this fella. When he thought the camera got too close, he started doing a wild, agitated dance (last photo). He was fairly small, perhaps the size of a sowbug killer, but less compact.
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Brown Widow (Latrodectus geometricus)Observer
hsug1747Description
Mating pair
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Cross Orbweaver (Araneus diadematus)Observer
stjohnwDescription
This was an interesting sighting over an extended period of time. This orbweaver had constructed her web just above head-height on my front walkway, so I was able to watch her at my leisure for several days. During part of this time, she was being courted - very carefully - by a male hoping to mate with her (and get away with his life, I'm guessing). Mostly, he stayed near the edges of the webs, tentatively tapping on threads. then he would move slowly toward her, testing the thread along the way, clearly ready to retreat if she became aggressive. It was super cool to watch. I wasn't able to watch long enough to see the outcome, but hopefully things worked out.
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Mygalomorphs (Suborder Mygalomorphae)Observer
ectothermistDescription
Trapdoor spider burrow in a San Gabriel Chestnut shell.
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Silver Garden Orbweaver (Argiope argentata)Observer
mccreedyDescription
Is the small spider the same species?
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Arizona Mantis (Stagmomantis limbata)Observer
thumbwaveDescription
Devoured entire Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) in 7 minutes, 10 seconds.
On photos 10 & 11 you can see Family Milichiidae (Freeloader Flies) trying to join in the feast.
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False Tarantula (Calisoga longitarsis)Observer
blackwarblerDescription
Spiderlings attempting to leave natal burrow (assumed) but rain showers kept them from venturing very far!
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Western Black Widow (Latrodectus hesperus)Observer
mhedinDescription
2 males in female web, rocky desert canyon
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Spotted Orbweaver (Neoscona crucifera)Observer
cstewart88Description
Spotted Orbweaver spider courtship, RIP little feller
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Genus ParobisiumObserver
kschneiDescription
Found under rock and collected, about 5 mm, also posted to BG.
Z-stacked specimen images taken by me but copyright California Academy of Sciences.
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Habronattus hallaniObserver
mhedinDescription
palm litter edges, palm oasis with surface water
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Typical Jumping Spiders (Subfamily Salticinae)Observer
anudibranchmomDescription
Cutest EVER. In an acorn... Montebello Road, between Page Mill and Black Mountain summit.
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Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)Observer
edwardrooksDescription
Male/male fight: 2 well matched males battle for more than 15 minutes. I did not stay to see the end of their competition, or if either got injured. They circled each other and moved in side by side. One would bite the other's leg, or tail and the bitten lizard would spin to try to dislodge the biter. Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjeVkN5rfgo
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Columbian Black-tailed Deer (Odocoileus hemionus ssp. columbianus)Observer
n9jimDescription
Fawn hopping along!
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Western Black Widow (Latrodectus hesperus)Observer
nature4lzwDescription
Male
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Carnea-group Green Lacewings (Complex Chrysoperla carnea)Observer
felix_riegelDescription
Angriff einer Florfliegenlarrve wohl Chrysoperla carnea auf die Eier von Elasmucha grisea
Attack of lacewing larvae, probably Chrysoperla carnea, on the eggs of Elasmucha grisea
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Sawfinger Scorpion (Serradigitus gertschi)Observer
willlyDescription
Found this tiny dead scorpion on the bristles of an unused toothbrush in my hall closet. Not sure how it got in or what kind of scorpion.
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Gossamer-winged Butterflies (Family Lycaenidae)Observer
kamedaphorDescription
This strange little caterpillar was burrowed into a green bean.
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Bees (Epifamily Anthophila)Observer
jenthebirdDescription
In Eschscholzia californica <3 Wilson Canyon. Off trail and park entrance done with permit
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Brilliant Jumping Spider (Phidippus clarus)Observer
christine123Place
Fletcher Wildlife Garden. Civic Hospital - Experimental Farm - Central Park, Ottawa, ON, Canada (Google, OSM)
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Spiders (Order Araneae)Observer
chyropteraDescription
This observation is for the spider in the black phoebe's bill; observation is the same photos and is paired with https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/37970296. Watched this black phoebe fly up under a ledge, grab this spider, then bash it on the curb for a few minutes.
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Habronattus amicusObserver
mhedinDescription
spiderlings from eggsac found in sand
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Green Lynx Spider (Peucetia viridans)Observer
ectothermistDescription
Honey Bee in https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/35861452
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Habronattus formosusObserver
mhedinDescription
on mesquite litter; black "morph", showing signs of introgression with H clypeatus.
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Bronze Jumping Spider (Eris militaris)Observer
wildcarrotDescription
He really liked my little camera
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Eriophora edaxObserver
caltowheeDescription
Found in my pyrocanthus looking like a berry. 1/2 to 3/4 inch
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Phoenix Jumping Spider (Phidippus phoenix)Observer
milliebasdenDescription
Are those the spider's eggs on the cactus spine?
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Half-edged Wall Jumping Spider (Menemerus semilimbatus)Observer
kamedaphorDescription
It was agitated and quickly waving its pedipalps
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Angulate and Roundshouldered Orbweavers (Genus Araneus)Observer
karenparkevarparke
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Coyote (Canis latrans)Observer
rjadams55Description
This Coyote was first seen hunkered down in the grass. A few seconds later he sprung on something that was quickly swallowed. I wasn't able to see what it caught.
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Genus TetragnathaObserver
rjadams55Description
This pair of mating long-jawed orbweavers were found in the shrubbery along Watsonville Slough.
The female is on the left and the male (smaller and on the right)is reaching towards her epigynum with his palp.
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Boreal Paradise Spider (Habronattus borealis)Observer
salticidudeDescription
I never could find what he was displaying to
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Minettia magnaObserver
treegrowDescription
Minettia magna. Rock Creek Park, Washington, DC, USA.
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Phanias albeolusObserver
kschneiDescription
Male beat from pine tree, caught displaying to female on beat sheet with both first legs raised. Also posted to BG here:
https://bugguide.net/node/view/1523782/bgimage
