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Eastern Bloodsucking Conenose (Triatoma sanguisuga)Observer
jumping_cactusDescription
This insect feasted on the family dog. Blood spatter after the dog stepped on it.
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Colorado Venus' Looking-Glass (Triodanis coloradoensis)Observer
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Texas Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis)Observer
jumping_cactusDescription
“Fasciation is most common in the plant families Cactaceae, Compositae, Leguminosae, Onagraceae, and Rosaceae, and among species that have indeterminate growth. Most coniferous and broad-leaved trees and shrubs can also bear fasciated branches.”
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Texas Paintbrush (Castilleja indivisa)Observer
jumping_cactusDescription
1st time ever observed on our small rancho. Drier and warmer winter than average a possible contributor?
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Ornate Tree Lizard (Urosaurus ornatus)Observer
jumping_cactusDescription
1st observation of the Spring.
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New World Porcupines (Family Erethizontidae)Observer
jumping_cactusDescription
Scat with lots of wood bark.
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Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)Observer
jumping_cactusDescription
The ongoing drought attracts sizable numbers of bees and other insects to bird baths and other artificial water resources.
