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Convergent Lady Beetle (Hippodamia convergens)Observer
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Small patio garden with some AZ native shrubs and perennials.
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Checkered White (Pontia protodice)Observer
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Nectaring on Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa). Small patio garden with some AZ native shrubs and perennials.
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Genus CryptorhopalumObserver
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On Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa).
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Tribe HalictiniObserver
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On Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa).
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Tansy Mustard Sweat Bee (Lasioglossum sisymbrii)Observer
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Seen most years on this plant.
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California Digger Bee (Anthophora californica)Observer
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Often comes to Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa) this time of year.
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Hover Flies (Family Syrphidae)Observer
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Nectaring on Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa)
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Common Green Lacewings (Genus Chrysoperla)Observer
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On screen door.
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Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos)Observer
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Curved Bill Thrashers and Mockingbirds vie for Pygmy Date fruits.
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Leafhopper Assassin Bug (Zelus renardii)Observer
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On Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa).
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Muscoid Flies (Superfamily Muscoidea)Observer
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On slender sunflower (Helianthus gracilis). In home garden being converted from mostly lawn to native plants, herbs and vegetables. The garden is a Certified Native Plant Garden (2022-CO Native Plant Society), Certified Wildlife Habitat Garden (2022-National Wildlife Federation) and Certified Pollinator Habitat Garden (2022-Xerces Society). The garden is also on the U.S. Pollinator Pathway and is part of the Homegrown National Park. The garden is in a small, 25 year old subdivision, surrounded by agricultural fields. For more information about the site: https://mothernaturesmontrosegarden.blogspot.com/
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Genus HarrisinaObserver
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Near grapes in vegetable garden.). In home garden being converted from mostly lawn to native plants, herbs and vegetables. The garden is a Certified Native Plant Garden (2022-CO Native Plant Society), Certified Wildlife Habitat Garden (2022-National Wildlife Federation) and Certified Pollinator Habitat Garden (2022-Xerces Society). The garden is also on the U.S. Pollinator Pathway and is part of the Homegrown National Park. The garden is in a small, 25 year old subdivision, surrounded by agricultural fields. For more information about the site: https://mothernaturesmontrosegarden.blogspot.com/
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Sagebrush Checkerspot (Chlosyne acastus)Observer
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This is the first we've seen this species in 2023. Nectaring on 'Kannah Creek' Sulpher Buckwheat (Eriogonum umbellatum v. aureum 'Kannah Creek'). In home garden being converted from mostly lawn to native plants, herbs and vegetables. The garden is a Certified Native Plant Garden (2022-CO Native Plant Society), Certified Wildlife Habitat Garden (2022-National Wildlife Federation) and Certified Pollinator Habitat Garden (2022-Xerces Society). The garden is also on the U.S. Pollinator Pathway and is part of the Homegrown National Park. The garden is in a small, 25 year old subdivision, surrounded by agricultural fields. For more information about the site: https://mothernaturesmontrosegarden.blogspot.com/
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Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum)Observer
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In home garden being converted from mostly lawn to native plants, herbs and vegetables. The garden is a Certified Native Plant Garden (2022-CO Native Plant Society), Certified Wildlife Habitat Garden (2022-National Wildlife Federation) and Certified Pollinator Habitat Garden (2022-Xerces Society). The garden is also on the U.S. Pollinator Pathway and is part of the Homegrown National Park. The garden is in a small, 25 year old subdivision, surrounded by agricultural fields. For more information about the site: https://mothernaturesmontrosegarden.blogspot.com/ Saw a pair (alive) about 2 weeks ago. So sorry to find this one dead.
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Digger Bees (Tribe Anthophorini)Observer
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Nectaring on Golden Currant (Ribes aureum). It's still early in the season; this was one of only a few bees flying. In home garden being converted from mostly lawn to native plants, herbs and vegetables. The garden is a Certified Native Plant Garden (2022-CO Native Plant Society), Certified Wildlife Habitat Garden (2022-National Wildlife Federation) and Certified Pollinator Habitat Garden (2022-Xerces Society). The garden is also on the U.S. Pollinator Pathway and is part of the Homegrown National Park. The garden is in a small, 25 year old subdivision, surrounded by agricultural fields. For more information about the site: https://mothernaturesmontrosegarden.blogspot.com/
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White-lined Sphinx (Hyles lineata)Observer
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Small patio garden with some AZ native shrubs and perennials.
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Sleepy Orange (Abaeis nicippe)Observer
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Small patio garden with some AZ native shrubs and perennials. On Fairyduster (Calliandra)
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Dainty Sulphur (Nathalis iole)Observer
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Small patio garden with some AZ native shrubs and perennials. On Gaillardia.
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Genus PontiaObserver
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Small patio garden with some AZ native shrubs and perennials. On Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa).
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Western Giant Swallowtail (Heraclides rumiko)Observer
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Small patio garden with some AZ native shrubs and perennials. On Baja Fairyduster. Sorry for poor quality photos - was moving quickly..
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Genus HeterostylumObserver
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Small patio garden with some AZ native shrubs and perennials. Near Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa).
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Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)Observer
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Small patio garden with some AZ native shrubs and perennials. Currently the main pollinator of Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa).
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Harris's Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus)Observer
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Hunts and perches in our neighborhood.
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Pallid-winged Grasshopper (Trimerotropis pallidipennis)Observer
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Small patio garden with some AZ native shrubs and perennials.
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Valley Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa sonorina)Observer
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Small patio garden with some AZ native shrubs and perennials.
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Genus LargusObserver
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Small patio garden with some AZ native shrubs and perennials. Near Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa).
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Marine Blue (Leptotes marina)Observer
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Small patio garden with some AZ native shrubs and perennials.
