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2 photos

What

Iron Bacteria (Family Gallionellaceae)

Observer

chyroptera

Date

March 18, 2023 11:20 AM PDT

Place

Grant County, WA, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

Lurid
Bacteria or algae causing the rust color in the puddle, maybe iron bacteria
ID tentative
Actual time 1220

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What

Antelope Bitterbrush (Purshia tridentata)

Observer

ejain

Date

April 6, 2024 11:57 AM PDT

Place

Grant County, WA, USA (Google, OSM)

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2 photos

What

Northern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus ssp. oreganus)

Observer

jhorthos

Date

April 7, 2024 12:19 PM PDT

Place

Othello, WA, US (Google, OSM)

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What

Scabland Sagebrush (Artemisia rigida)

Observer

westwinde

Date

April 8, 2024 01:10 PM PDT

Place

Grant County, WA, USA (Google, OSM)

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2 photos

What

Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius)

Observer

pierce_louderback

Date

April 6, 2024 10:40 AM PDT

Place

Grant County, WA, USA (Google, OSM)

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6 photos

What

Pungent Desert Parsley (Lomatium papilioniferum)

Observer

peterzika

Date

April 9, 2024 10:43 AM PDT

Place

Sand Hollow area, Grant County, Washington, USA (Google, OSM)

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4 photos

What

Golden Paper Wasp (Polistes aurifer)

Observer

rainhead

Date

April 9, 2024 02:57 PM PDT

Place

SR-243, Beverly, WA, US (Google, OSM)

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3 photos

What

Cutworm Wasps (Genus Podalonia)

Observer

rainhead

Date

April 9, 2024 03:58 PM PDT

Place

SR-243, Beverly, WA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

I have video of it excavating and filling/hiding the hole, will try to figure out how to link it here.

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3 photos

What

Constricted Douglas' Onion (Allium constrictum)

Observer

rammberg

Date

May 2021

Place

Washington, US (Google, OSM)

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What

Constricted Douglas' Onion (Allium constrictum)

Observer

mylodon

Date

May 2022

Place

Washington, US (Google, OSM)

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What

Integra-group Field and Mound Ants (Complex Formica integra)

Observer

torovision

Date

February 14, 2024 10:35 AM PST

Place

Ephrata, WA 98823, USA (Google, OSM)

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What

Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)

Observer

vilem_heger

Date

August 11, 2023 09:44 AM CEST

Place

Bartošovický Luh, Bartošovice, 80, CZ (Google, OSM)

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2 photos

What

Misumenops maculissparsus

Observer

luan_gabriell

Date

January 3, 2024 02:26 PM -03

Place

-7.1177..., -35.523... (Google, OSM)

Description

199-6

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What

Nuttall's Scrub Oak (Quercus dumosa)

Observer

keithmaru

Date

January 2024

Place

San Diego County, US-CA, US (Google, OSM)

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What

Two-colored Orange Spider Wasp (Cryptocheilus bicolor)

Observer

kitprendergast

Date

December 28, 2023 01:03 PM AEST

Place

Tanawha, QLD, AU (Google, OSM)

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2 photos

What

Life (Life)

Observer

lagoondon

Date

November 3, 2023 01:09 PM PDT

Place

San Diego County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

It's unclear whether this is an insect gall or leaf distortion caused by a virus or a genetic abnormality. Seen on Arctostaphylos parryana desertica, and many of the plants here have this

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What

Pine Witches' Broom Phytoplasma (Phytoplasma pini)

Observer

velodrome

Date

January 16, 2023 03:18 PM PST

Place

San Diego, California, United States (Google, OSM)

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What

Orchid Dupe Wasp (Lissopimpla excelsa)

Observer

geelong-nature-nerd

Date

January 9, 2024 12:19 PM AEDT

Place

Grubb Rd, Drysdale, VIC, AU (Google, OSM)

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4 photos

What

Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus)

Observer

ericklug

Date

January 7, 2024 12:06 PM PST

Place

Robb Athletic Field, San Diego, CA, US (Google, OSM)

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What

Order Chitonida

Observer

kris_h

Date

January 7, 2024 12:55 PM PST

Place

North Pacific Ocean, San Diego, CA, US (Google, OSM)

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What

Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum)

Observer

uzun

Date

January 7, 2024 10:45 AM PST

Place

Dos Picos Cnty Pk, 17953 Dos Picos Park Rd, Ramona, CA 92065, USA (Google, OSM)

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4 photos

What

Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)

Observer

rastor

Date

November 26, 2023 09:37 AM PST

Place

Ramona Grasslands County Preserve, Ramona, CA, US (Google, OSM)

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What

Common Raven (Corvus corax)

Observer

mjshoemaker

Date

November 25, 2023 09:55 AM PST

Place

Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

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4 photos

What

Pacific Chorus Frog (Pseudacris regilla)

Observer

jesus-garcia

Date

July 30, 2023 02:45 PM PDT

Place

Ramona, CA 92065, USA (Google, OSM)

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2 photos

What

Spanish Shawl (Flabellinopsis iodinea)

Observer

charlotteseid

Date

November 19, 2023 08:02 AM PST

Place

Main Wall, La Jolla Submarine Canyon, La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

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What

Pepsis chrysothemis

Observer

pdmorgado

Date

August 27, 2023 05:38 PM PDT

Place

CA-76, Warner Springs, CA, US (Google, OSM)

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2 photos

What

San Diego Alligator Lizard (Elgaria multicarinata ssp. webbii)

Observer

malissak

Date

November 21, 2023 10:40 AM PST

Place

El Cajon, CA 92021, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

Captured indoors and released

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6 photos

What

Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus)

Observer

bugnasha

Date

November 21, 2023 11:12 AM PST

Place

Torrey Preserve, San Diego, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

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What

Hornets, Paper Wasps, Potter Wasps, and Allies (Family Vespidae)

Observer

gohan123

Date

April 18, 2023 10:58 AM PDT

Place

Miramar Ranch North, San Diego, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

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What

Cape Burrowing Scorpion (Opistophthalmus capensis)

Observer

paul_bester

Date

September 10, 2016 02:18 PM SAST

Place

Elands Bay, 8110, South Africa (Google, OSM)

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8 photos

What

Milde's Tarantula-hawk Wasp (Pepsis mildei)

Observer

mooseandsquirrel

Date

September 1, 2023 11:16 AM PDT

Place

Orange County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

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What

Orange-horned Tarantula Hawk (Pepsis ruficornis)

Observer

renedurocher

Date

November 5, 2023 12:28 PM EST

Place

Furcy, Haiti (Google, OSM)

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6 photos

What

Pepsis grossa

Observer

hannahtidae

Date

November 6, 2023 08:30 AM -05

Place

Termales, Villamaría, Caldas, CO (Google, OSM)

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3 photos

What

Violet Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa violacea)

Observer

marina_ribeiro

Date

August 5, 2023 07:02 PM WEST

Place

Belas, Portugal (Google, OSM)

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3 photos

What

Honey-tailed Striped Sweat Bee (Agapostemon melliventris)

Observer

johnrosford

Date

November 24, 2022 03:48 PM CST

Place

Hidalgo County, TX, USA (Google, OSM)

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5 photos

What

Waroon Cloak-and-dagger Bee (Thyreus waroonensis)

Observer

cinclosoma

Date

November 2023

Place

Victoria, AU (Google, OSM)

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What

White-cheeked Carpenter (Xylocopa aestuans)

Observer

lcwoo

Date

November 11, 2023 12:02 PM +08

Place

Yio Chu Kang, Singapore (Google, OSM)

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3 photos

What

Hololena dana

Observer

brhebert

Date

November 11, 2023 12:27 AM PST

Place

Mission Valley West, San Diego, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

Webs near baseball fields, Hotel Circle, Mission Valley, San Diego, CA.

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What

Golden Plushback (Palpada mexicana)

Observer

slowswakey

Date

November 11, 2023 01:07 PM PST

Place

Tijuana River Valley, San Diego, CA, 美国 (Google, OSM)

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What

Oblique Streaktail (Allograpta obliqua)

Observer

slowswakey

Date

November 11, 2023 03:32 PM PST

Place

美国加利福尼亚因皮里尔滩 (Google, OSM)

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What

Executioner Wasp (Polistes carnifex)

Observer

domtris20

Date

November 8, 2023 02:18 PM -05

Place

La Bella, Pereira, Risaralda, CO (Google, OSM)

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What

Tribe Halictini

Observer

tbc_watanabe

Date

November 11, 2023 10:33 AM CET

Place

Divjakë, Albania (Google, OSM)

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What

Mossy Rose Gall Wasp (Diplolepis rosae)

Observer

laszlozoltan

Date

October 16, 2023 11:41 AM EEST

Place

Jád, Románia (Google, OSM)

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5 photos

What

Engelmann Oak (Quercus engelmannii)

Observer

snakeinmypocket

Date

February 14, 2023 12:55 PM PST

Place

Alpine, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

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4 photos

What

Engelmann Oak (Quercus engelmannii)

Observer

jasonschock

Date

June 17, 2023 05:57 PM PDT

Place

Daley Ranch, Escondido, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

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4 photos

What

Päiperleken (Order Lepidoptera)

Observer

dtagburt

Date

November 3, 2023 11:09 AM PDT

Place

Albatross St, San Diego, CA, US (Google, OSM)

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3 photos

What

Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota)

Observer

lilithohlson

Date

October 28, 2023 01:13 PM PDT

Place

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Felton, CA, US (Google, OSM)

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3 photos

What

Alaska Yellowjacket (Vespula alascensis)

Observer

toofarinsideacar

Date

October 28, 2023 11:23 PM PDT

Place

Butters Drive, Oakland, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Yellow jacket or paper wasp or ???

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What

Disc Gall Wasp (Feron parmula)

Observer

okbirdman

Date

October 27, 2023 10:54 AM PDT

Place

Sunol Regional Wilderness, Alameda County, US-CA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

On Quercus lobata (valley oak)

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3 photos

What

The Sickener (Russula emetica)

Observer

carmel34

Date

October 20, 2023 02:45 PM PDT

Place

Redmond, WA, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

Found under Douglas fir. Cap is pinkish red with a purple center. Stipe is white with slight yellow-white (which might be the moist stipe reflecting the color of the moss around it).

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6 photos

What

Genus Phidippus

Observer

giantcicada

Date

September 5, 2023 04:18 PM PDT

Place

Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, King County, WA, US (Google, OSM)

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What

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)

Observer

jacobtowne

Date

April 23, 2023 12:57 PM PDT

Place

Moses Lake, WA 98837, USA (Google, OSM)

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What

Seven-spotted Lady Beetle (Coccinella septempunctata)

Observer

velella_velella

Date

October 2023

Place

Grant County, US-WA, US (Google, OSM)

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7 photos

What

Desert Broom Gallfly (Aciurina thoracica)

Observer

markkjames

Date

May 30, 2023 11:47 AM PDT

Place

Mission Trails Regional Park, San Diego, CA, US (Google, OSM)

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What

Black-tailed Jackrabbit (Lepus californicus)

Observer

alanking

Date

May 30, 2023 12:09 PM PDT

Place

San Diego County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

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2 photos

What

Life (Life)

Observer

toyonito

Date

May 26, 2022

Place

Otay Mesa, San Diego, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

Not sure of the taxonomy of viruses, but this Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia, Rosaceae) seems to be affected by something. I chose the genus Emaravirus because it seems species within it affect other Rosaceae plants.

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9 photos

What

White × Black Sage Hybrid (Salvia apiana × mellifera)

Observer

nathantay

Date

March 18, 2023 04:12 PM PDT

Place

San Dieguito River Park, Ramona, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Leaves are highly intermediate with some looking almost entirely like salvia mellifera (pic 5). Pictures 3 and 6 show the comparison between hybrid leaves and salvia apiana

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What

Black Sage (Salvia mellifera)

Observer

somebees

Date

March 3, 2023 06:00 PM PST

Place

Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

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What

Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)

Observer

kyle_morales

Date

March 9, 2023 01:07 PM PST

Place

San Diego County, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

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3 photos

What

Margined Calligrapher (Toxomerus marginatus)

Observer

nathantay

Date

March 8, 2023 02:02 PM PST

Place

University City, San Diego, CA, US (Google, OSM)

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What

Life (Life)

Observer

joepaquin

Date

March 5, 2023 02:26 PM PST

Place

La Jolla, San Diego, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

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What

Shaw's Agave (Agave shawii)

Observer

silverpeakwildman

Date

February 22, 2023 08:57 AM PST

Place

San Diego, California, United States (Google, OSM)

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What

Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus)

Observer

alissamelody

Date

March 4, 2023 02:22 PM PST

Place

Lake Hodges, San Diego, CA, USA (Google, OSM)

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What

Cactus Chimney Bees (Complex Diadasia australis)

Observer

amanda551

Date

May 23, 2019 01:01 PM PDT

Place

Zoo Pl, San Diego, CA 92104, USA (Google, OSM)

Description

Large bee foraging cactus flower

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2 photos

What

California Scrub Oak (Quercus berberidifolia)

Observer

elliotgreiner

Date

February 7, 2022 03:34 PM HST

Place

33rd St, San Diego, CA, US (Google, OSM)

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4 photos

What

Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia)

Observer

pavelbykau

Date

February 20, 2023 12:16 PM PST

Place

San Dieguito River Park, Ramona, CA, US (Google, OSM)

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2 photos

What

Wavy-leafed Soap Plant (Chlorogalum pomeridianum)

Observer

icecoldwater

Date

March 4, 2023 09:56 AM PST

Place

Miramar, San Diego, CA, US (Google, OSM)
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