This moth was observed on a car underneath a light pole.
1600x pondwater sample - pretty sure this is a colonial diatom. They slink along, expanding and contracting, knocking other things out of the way as they go.
Specimen seen under microscope at 400x. Water sample collected from Southwest Greenway pond in Austin, TX.
Not 100% sure on the ID....
Observed this late morning during a class field trip. It was cloudy and mild out.
Observed this late morning during a class field trip. It was cloudy and mild out.
This moth was observed on a car underneath a light pole.
Small beetle around 1 cm in length and .5 cm in width. Seen crossing the road in my neighborhood. Completely black and somewhat shiny, larger lower body part than upper body part. Was very fast but when I approached it to photograph it, it stood still.
Saw this on a walk mid morning. It was sunny and cold.