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Western Spotted Orbweaver (Neoscona oaxacensis)Observer
smirksatslugsDescription
There were LOTS of these spiders along the river. Not certain on the ID.
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Columbia Spotted Frog (Rana luteiventris)Observer
smirksatslugsDescription
Found in a man-made pond, numerous tadpoles present as well. Underside of legs and lower abdomen were reddish-orange.
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Buckell's Grig (Cyphoderris buckelli)Observer
smirksatslugsDescription
Found by sound: very high-pitched buzzing.
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Woodlouse Spider (Dysdera crocata)Observer
smirksatslugsDescription
Found under a rock.
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Plains Garter Snake (Thamnophis radix)Observer
smirksatslugsDescription
Very aggressive specimen. Literally “hot and bothered”, I suppose. Specimen not handled, but struck repeatedly at my shoe as I got between it and cover.
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Golden Tortoise Beetle (Charidotella sexpunctata)Observer
smirksatslugsDescription
Plenty of evidence of feeding on nearby bindweed.
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Giant Knotweed (Reynoutria sachalinensis)Observer
smirksatslugsDescription
On a roadside, near a Himalayan blackberry patch.
