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Butterflies and Moths (Order Lepidoptera)Observer
laurencramerDescription
Dead caterpillar with short, fuzzy, red-brown fur. Lots of tiny holes where it was eaten. Found attached to the bark of a redwood tree. Approx. 4 cm long.
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Western Forest Scorpion (Uroctonus mordax)Observer
laurencramerDescription
Adult scorpion, approx. 6 cm in length, possibly a pregnant female. Dark, glossy skin with a thin tail and round abdomen. Emerged gracefully from the dirt among a circle of redwood trees.
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Western Alligator Lizards (Genus Elgaria)Observer
laurencramerDescription
Alligator lizard skin discovered on a fallen tree branch between a large, shaded oak tree. Approximately 15 cm in length, with a round abdomen and very small arms and legs compared to rest of body. The skin was fully intact.
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Yellow Star-Thistle (Centaurea solstitialis)Observer
laurencramerDescription
Cute patch of Yellow Starthistle, covering approximately 5 square feet in area.
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Button's Banana Slug (Ariolimax buttoni)Observer
laurencramerDescription
Young banana slug, approximately 10 cm in length. Found basking on a rock on a shallow creek next to a few of his brothers (or sisters?). Cold skin, but not slimy.
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Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia)Observer
laurencramerDescription
Green leafy tree with clusters of ridged, oval-shaped leaves less than 8 cm long with stems of small (less than 1 sq cm) green berries. Some leaves with yellow brown spots, as well as dried leaves, red-orange in color and curling.
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Pacific Chorus Frog (Pseudacris regilla)Observer
laurencramerDescription
Dark brown frog, less than 2 cm in length. Black line through eyes. Takes long jumps. Found in tall green grass stalks surrounding Turtle Pond.
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Oedaleonotus borckiiObserver
laurencramerDescription
Copper-red insect, less than 3 cm in length. Stealthy guy, but takes shorter jumps than yellow grasshoppers.
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Fungi Including Lichens (Kingdom Fungi)Observer
laurencramerDescription
Pale yellow webbed lichen hanging from an oak tree branch in limited areas.
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California Centaury (Zeltnera venusta)Observer
laurencramerDescription
Violet-pink clusters of flowers each about 1 sq. cm, 5 oval shaped petals on each flower with yellow stems in the center. Scattered throughout dry grassland. Thin, lime green stems.
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European Mantis (Mantis religiosa)Observer
laurencramerDescription
Lime green mantis, around 7 cm in length, discovered amongst green grass where it was easily camouflaged. Auburn-colored antennae and front part of forelegs. Moves somewhat slowly compared to other insects.
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Dendroalsia Moss (Dendroalsia abietina)Observer
laurencramerDescription
Olive green curling moss growing off a pale, limber tree. Dry in texture, but sees to retain water. Founded in a heavily wooded area, moss covers about 70 percent of the tree.
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California Newt (Taricha torosa)Observer
laurencramerDescription
Amphibian, less than 4 cm long, with an elongated body and 4 legs with webbed feet. 6 antennae-like features around head, more prominent when in water. Translucent green-brown body with dark brown speckles. Caught in a net from a vernal pool.
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Ferns (Class Polypodiopsida)Observer
laurencramerDescription
Yellow-green leafy plant with clusters of small scale-shaped leaves sprouting off each branch.
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Genus PhaniasObserver
laurencramerDescription
Small arachnid with white and brown body. Oval-shaped body with long front legs. Climbing on an oval green leaf.
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Orbweavers and Allies (Superfamily Araneoidea)Observer
laurencramerDescription
Tiny yellow-orange arachnid sitting on a web on a long, green leaf.
