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Malacothrix glabrataObservador
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Came across this little bunch of dandelions right outside the fence of the Crescent Dunes Solar Reserve. Love it when I can get some insects in the photos. This one flower at the prettiest little moth in it but unfortunately the photo was blurred and the moth didn't stay.
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Oenothera cespitosaObservador
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Bloomimg everywhere at the Crescent Dunes in Tonopah, NV and the scent in the air is heavenly.
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Eusattus muricatusObservador
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Found at the Crescent Dunes near Tonopah NV. I know that there are at least two scarab beetles on the endangered list here but don't know if this is one of them? There seemed to be an abundance of them scurrying around on the dunes.
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Asclepias erosaObservador
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Found this little bunch of milkweed growing in a freshly graded burrow ditch. The insects were surely loving them.
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Gambelia wislizeniiObservador
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First time I have seen this kind of lizard here. I have a surplus of the sagebrush lizards around my yard but none look like this one. I am thinking it is a Leopard Lizard? He has spots throughout with pale yellow stripes.
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No greenery anywhere, but little glimpses of yellow lichens hiding in the crevices of the rocks.
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Gena Remember the day we came across all those beautiful lichens with the rich lavender colors and we took one rock home with this lichen on it. When we removed this lichen from its environment it turned a dull grey color. Anyway I came across another area with these same lichens but left them be in their beautiful lavender glory.
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Edrotes ventricosusObservador
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Came across this fuzzy little beetle while out for a walk. Seemed to be the only living thing visible today with the exception of myself and the dogs.
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Coelho-de-Nutall (Sylvilagus nuttallii)Observador
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Taken in my backyard on the lawn. They don't seem to be to worried about my fat Beagle and two old Labs.
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Ganso-Do-Canadá (Branta canadensis)Observador
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Canadian Geese came into the hayfield across the street. Always nice to see!
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Búteo-de-Cauda-Vermelha (Buteo jamaicensis)Observador
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I thought at first sight these were two Golden Eagles, but way to small. Maybe a dark morph ferruginous hawk but I think still to small. Then I saw the red tail.....Is there a dark morph Red Tail Hawk? To bad I can't post a video because I took two great ones of these two individuals.
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Búteo-de-Cauda-Vermelha (Buteo jamaicensis)Observador
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I thought at first sight these were two Golden Eagles, but way to small. Maybe a dark morph ferruginous hawk but I think still to small. Then I saw the red tail.....Is there a dark morph Red Tail Hawk? To bad I can't post a video because I took two great ones of these two individuals.
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I thought at first sight these were two Golden Eagles, but way to small. Maybe a dark morph ferruginous hawk but I think still to small. Then I saw the red tail.....Is there a dark morph Red Tail Hawk? To bad I can't post a video because I took two great ones of these two individuals.
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Cauda-de-Chicote-Tigre (Aspidoscelis tigris)Observador
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There are two of these in my Vegetable garden and they both have the most beautiful blue tails. I have some Western Whiptails around here so I am thinking these are young western whiptail lizards as they are small but never have seen any with blue tails like this. This individual is probably about 8" Long, give or take. This one also has a big black splotch in front of his back legs.
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Secção NothaphyllonObservador
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This is a first for me. This is the only plant that I can tell in the area. Never seen one before and I am assuming that it is a desert Broomrape. It was growing within a grove of Fremont Cottonwoods.
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Sphex ashmeadiObservador
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I was observing the tarantula hawks when this wasp appeared. He wasn't into standing still for a photo so this was the only clear photo I was able to get. Anyone know what kind of wasp?
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Subfamília PepsinaeObservador
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Tarantula Hawks are loving this Fennel today.
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I have welcome visitors in my garden. Very seldom do I see Mantis's here but am happy to see them in my vegetable garden. These photos are of just one of many that showed up.
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Género CatocalaObservador
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This moth decided to spend the night in the house last night. I was able to catch him and let him out this morning, I believe it is an Underwing moth but not sure of what species of underwing?
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Género PhloeosinusObservador
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I found these larval galleries on a dead Western Juniper tree branch. Are they made by a Bark Beetle? I use these branches to make natural Towel bars and am concerned as to whether or not I should be upcycling wood that could still have little critters inside and may bring harm to other trees in other locations. I do love their intricate engravings and it makes for a lovely and interesting piece when finished.
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Urubu-de-Cabeça-Vermelha (Cathartes aura)Observador
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Two vultures snacking on a dead rabbit just before Peavine Canyon on the Fremont Route.
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Pontia protodiceObservador
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These were abundant everywhere up this canyon. Am I correct on the ID @gbentall ?
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Cauda-de-Chicote-Tigre (Aspidoscelis tigris)Observador
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I see this lizard regularly but he is always on the move so I haven't been able to get a photo til today. He obliged me today.
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Cobra-Geômis (Pituophis catenifer)Observador
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This snake was stretched out in the road soaking up the sun.
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Suiriri-Ocidental (Tyrannus verticalis)Observador
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Kingbirds have a strong sense of parenthood and take exceptional care of there young and discard any fear, regardless of the danger, to protect them. I have been bopped in the back of my head several times when they feel you are to close. I was weeding in an area where this one had nested and she was concerned for her full nest of babies.
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Antilocapra (Antilocapra americana)Observador
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This lone Pronghorn obliged me for a nice photo.
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I was just wondering if Nevada had Mariposa Lilies. I saw some beautiful ones in California while visiting my sister, @gbentall . Ask and you receive! I came across these lilies scattered in the foothills of Big Smoky Valley. Unsure as to if they are the Sego Lily or the leichtlins lily?
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Gavião-Papa-Gafanhoto (Buteo swainsoni)Observador
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Saw this guy on the way to town to get groceries. I am not real good at identifying hawks?
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Búteo-de-Cauda-Vermelha (Buteo jamaicensis)Observador
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Not real good at identifying raptors. Anyone know what this hawk is? Redtail maybe?