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April 11, 2023
01:55 PM HST
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September 12, 2021
05:52 PM MST
Description
Found between river rocks after heavy monsoon season. Measures 4 cm x 2 cm. No experience with slime mold ID, depending on others who know Protists to share their knowledge. Backed out on Mucilago ID because some Fuligo images are also similar. Possibly Fuligo septica.
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June 4, 2021
10:02 AM MST
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May 27, 2021
05:32 PM UTC
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December 30, 2020
07:16 PM CST
What
Queen
(Danaus gilippus)
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January 30, 2021
06:02 PM MST
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January 23, 2021
04:41 PM UTC
What
Queen
(Danaus gilippus)
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January 23, 2021
04:48 PM UTC
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January 16, 2021
04:57 PM MST
Description
On Cucumis sativus leaf. The leafhopper created two red balls, brochosomes, while being photographed. Spread what looked like a sticky liquid over itself using the back legs. Measured 4.5-5 mm in length. 2nd photo is before secreting the liquid and the 6th photo is after spreading the liquid over itself.
BugGuide ID: https://bugguide.net/node/view/1935668
Date Added
December 29, 2020
07:33 PM CST
What
Osprey
(Pandion haliaetus)
Date Added
December 30, 2020
09:13 PM UTC
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December 10, 2020
07:47 AM HST
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December 4, 2020
03:31 PM MST
Description
Host Larrea tridentata, an exception to the rule that desert mistletoe is only found in bean family trees and shrubs. I've seen it fairly often in creosote bushes, and have seen single instances of it in jojoba and tamarisk.
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November 22, 2020
03:42 PM UTC
Description
In asphalt parking lot near Miller Road and Minnezona, Scottsdale, AZ.
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November 22, 2020
06:31 PM UTC
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November 22, 2020
03:44 PM UTC
Description
In asphalt parking lot near Miller Road and Minnezona, Scottsdale, AZ.
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November 23, 2020
02:50 AM UTC
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November 8, 2020
12:05 PM MST
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October 23, 2020
10:02 PM UTC
Description
These were growing in the crook of a tall cactus. The stem was speckled, looking almost like a yellow strawberry with seeds.
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October 24, 2020
02:55 PM MST
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August 29, 2020
11:20 PM MST
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July 22, 2020
10:07 AM MST
Description
Skeleton showing fantastic formations. Insect activity maybe?
Location approx
What
Queen
(Danaus gilippus)
Date Added
July 21, 2020
05:23 PM UTC
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July 21, 2020
06:17 PM UTC
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July 22, 2020
05:50 AM UTC
Description
Vine type plant that appeared very quickly. Showy flower clusters. I believe this grew in and around a cultivated olive shrub.
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July 21, 2020
02:37 AM UTC
Description
This is a skeleton saguaro which is a dead saguaro that no longer has its green outer shell.
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July 14, 2020
04:19 AM UTC
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June 29, 2020
03:10 PM MST
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June 29, 2020
10:27 PM PDT
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July 2, 2020
08:06 AM MST
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July 4, 2020
09:51 AM MST
Description
Class Notes: Invasive pyrrhocorid. These insects are a recent introduction to Arizona. They prefer to feed on weedy plants, particularly members of Malvaceae. Unlikely to cause pest damage, but have a tendency to aggregate.
Additional notes: Found this one hanging out on the side of the neighborhood pool this morning. A few records nearby, but this looks like the first one in Tempe. Will have to look to see if there is a large colony of them in the area.
Date Added
June 18, 2020
08:52 PM MST
Description
Adults outnumbered nymphs at 10:1. Swarming on ground in very large numbers - 200+ per m2 over an area 200m x 5m. Many paired. Some feeding on end-of-season Malva parviflora.
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June 11, 2020
04:02 PM UTC
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June 6, 2020
06:01 PM MST
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June 8, 2020
04:48 PM HST
Date Added
May 11, 2020
03:35 PM UTC
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April 20, 2020
05:03 PM UTC
Date Added
April 7, 2020
05:50 PM MST
Date Added
April 8, 2020
05:35 PM MST
Date Added
April 9, 2020
02:44 PM UTC
What
Queen
(Danaus gilippus)
Date Added
April 6, 2020
12:20 PM HST
Description
Is this a monarch butterfly?
Date Added
March 25, 2020
02:13 PM MST
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March 26, 2020
01:12 PM MST
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March 13, 2020
05:47 PM MST
Date Added
March 8, 2020
12:42 PM CDT
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March 5, 2020
07:14 PM MST
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February 2, 2020
02:29 PM MST
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February 5, 2020
07:56 AM MST
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January 24, 2020
08:56 PM UTC
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January 23, 2020
09:29 PM MST
Description
Apparently recent weather has been favorable for adding new recruits. Many new creosote bush seen in the area.
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January 23, 2020
03:56 AM MST
Description
A wild hive I have been observing for 8 years.
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January 22, 2020
12:54 PM MST
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January 19, 2020
04:21 PM MST
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January 17, 2020
08:17 AM HST
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January 16, 2020
08:30 PM HST
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January 16, 2020
10:29 AM MST
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January 14, 2020
12:01 AM MST
Date Added
December 24, 2019
06:12 PM PST
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December 16, 2019
05:08 AM UTC
Date Added
December 12, 2019
09:22 PM MST
Description
Likely the victim of a shrike
Date Added
December 9, 2019
10:02 AM MST
Description
Piestewa Peak Park, north side near 40th St parking lot and trailhead. Searched 14 min and found one live talussnail and 15 shells. Damp, foggy weather during survey.
Date Added
December 8, 2019
11:07 AM MST
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December 6, 2019
08:40 PM MST
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November 23, 2019
09:48 PM MST
Description
Host Tamarix sp. "Witch's broom" gall induced by what appears to be a fungus. Private property with the permission of the landowner.
Date Added
November 18, 2019
06:25 AM MST
Description
Lots of these groups under different pecan leaves.
What
Osprey
(Pandion haliaetus)
Date Added
October 27, 2019
08:59 PM MST
Date Added
October 24, 2019
09:45 PM UTC
Date Added
October 14, 2019
11:03 AM MST
Date Added
October 14, 2019
12:37 AM UTC
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October 6, 2019
07:51 AM HST
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September 28, 2019
05:40 PM MST
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September 25, 2019
09:22 AM MST
Description
I couldn't figure out why the kestrels were talking so much and flying around a particular area until I came around the corner of the building and saw it. I'd seen it earlier, from a distance on top of the pine in my home community - looking towards the East.
Then around the corner of the building looking West, it was there on top of the pine that the kestrels consider as part of their territory to look over this field for prey. I guess a RED-TAILED HAWK had the same idea - looking for bigger prey though.
The kestrels were squawking and then I came around the corner so it must have felt outnumbered. This was the best shot I got as it flew away.
Date Added
September 21, 2019
04:18 PM MST
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September 22, 2019
07:02 PM MST
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September 22, 2019
07:02 PM MST
Date Added
September 22, 2019
08:48 AM MST
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September 22, 2019
08:48 AM MST
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September 22, 2019
04:53 AM UTC
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September 17, 2019
11:46 AM MST
Description
Flower/fruit gall or petiole gall
Date Added
September 17, 2019
11:46 AM MST
Date Added
September 12, 2019
08:44 PM MST
Description
Nymph stage
Unsure of reason for aggregation
Date Added
September 10, 2019
03:05 PM MST
Description
This little guy caught the large dragonfly midair not more than 5 feet in front of me, then flew up to the light post. Thrilling.
Date Added
September 10, 2019
06:13 AM MST
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September 9, 2019
01:21 PM MST
Date Added
August 26, 2019
10:21 AM EDT
Date Added
August 21, 2019
08:57 PM MST
Description
Small residual population from Hohokam cultivation or later introduction. Feral (if plants can be feral); not under current cultivation.
Date Added
August 20, 2019
05:09 PM CDT
Date Added
August 8, 2019
07:28 PM MST
Date Added
August 6, 2019
10:42 AM MST
Description
Two vultures in the exact same pose withing 20 yards of each other. No sign of gun shots. Possibly died from eating carrion which died from poison and thus poisoned the vulture? Either way, a sad sight.
Date Added
August 4, 2019
10:57 AM MST
Date Added
August 4, 2019
02:05 AM UTC
Description
Strange bugs! Anyone know them?
Date Added
July 28, 2019
11:06 PM UTC
Date Added
July 15, 2019
05:06 PM MST
Date Added
July 13, 2019
02:27 AM UTC
Date Added
July 12, 2019
02:03 PM UTC
What
Wapiti
(Cervus canadensis)
Date Added
July 10, 2019
09:34 PM EDT
Date Added
July 7, 2019
07:00 PM UTC
Date Added
July 6, 2019
09:07 PM MST
Description
Massive aggregation on stems of a dried plant.
Date Added
June 30, 2019
08:18 AM MST
Description
I was riding my bike along the road and heard lot of bird noise coming from a Saguaro boot. A short observation revealed this baby Gila Woodpecker demanding his breakfast. I would not have know what type of bird this was but I saw his papa bringing the ravenous little guy something to eat. So Cute!
Date Added
June 28, 2019
06:16 PM UTC