botswanabugs's Identifications

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What

Ratel (Mellivora capensis)

Observer

silver57

Date

August 10, 2022 04:07 PM CAT

Place

Ngamiland East, BW-NC, BW (Google, OSM)
Ratel - Photo (c) Zarek Cockar, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Zarek Cockar
botswanabugs's ID: Ratel (Mellivora capensis)
Added on August 16, 2022
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2 photos

What

Genus Hycleus

Observer

miloyo

Date

August 12, 2022 01:56 PM EAT

Place

Mai Mahiu (Google, OSM)
Hycleus - Photo (c) riana60, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by riana60
botswanabugs's ID: Genus Hycleus, a member of Blister Beetles (Family Meloidae)
Added on August 15, 2022
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2 photos

What

Sundevall's Writhing Skink (Mochlus sundevallii)

Observer

davinmanson

Date

August 4, 2022 03:57 PM CAT

Place

Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Central, BW (Google, OSM)
Sundevall's Writhing Skink - Photo (c) Alex Rebelo, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Alex Rebelo
botswanabugs's ID: Sundevall's Writhing Skink (Mochlus sundevallii)
Added on August 14, 2022
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Photos / Sounds

2 photos

What

Sundevall's Writhing Skink (Mochlus sundevallii)

Observer

davinmanson

Date

August 4, 2022 03:57 PM CAT

Place

Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Central, BW (Google, OSM)
Mochlus - Photo (c) Toby Hibbitts, all rights reserved
botswanabugs's ID: Genus Mochlus, a member of Lygosomine Skinks (Subfamily Lygosominae)
Added on August 14, 2022
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What

Tree Locust (Anacridium moestum)

Observer

heleen13

Date

July 21, 2022 08:17 AM CAT

Place

Namutoni, Namibië (Google, OSM)
Tree Locust - Photo (c) Chris Whitehouse, all rights reserved, uploaded by Chris Whitehouse
botswanabugs's ID: Tree Locust (Anacridium moestum)
Added on August 13, 2022
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What

Savannah Elephant (Loxodonta africana)

Observer

lswift

Date

July 2022

Place

Missing Location
Savannah Elephant - Photo (c) Jean-Paul Boerekamps, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Jean-Paul Boerekamps
botswanabugs's ID: Savannah Elephant (Loxodonta africana)
Added on August 13, 2022
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Fungi

Photos / Sounds

What

Fungi Including Lichens (Kingdom Fungi)

Observer

kate_heins

Date

August 12, 2022 05:59 AM CAT

Place

North West, BW (Google, OSM)
Fungi Including Lichens - Photo (c) pbertner, all rights reserved, uploaded by pbertner
botswanabugs's ID: Fungi Including Lichens (Kingdom Fungi)
Added on August 12, 2022
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Photos / Sounds

What

Leucas neuflizeana

Observer

lswift

Date

July 13, 2022 01:15 PM CAT

Place

Chobe, Botswana (Google, OSM)
Leucas neuflizeana - Photo (c) Troos van der Merwe, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Troos van der Merwe
botswanabugs's ID: Leucas neuflizeana, a member of Thumba (Genus Leucas)
Added on August 11, 2022
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Photos / Sounds

What

Leucas neuflizeana

Observer

lswift

Date

July 13, 2022 01:15 PM CAT

Place

Chobe, Botswana (Google, OSM)
Thumba - Photo (c) Jayesh Patil, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
botswanabugs's ID: Thumba (Genus Leucas)
Added on August 11, 2022
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Photos / Sounds

3 photos

What

Heckequisel (Order Mantodea)

Observer

rianafourie

Date

August 1, 2022 06:25 AM CAT

Place

Okavango Delta, North West, BW (Google, OSM)
Mantises - Photo (c) Mark Gurney, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
botswanabugs's ID: Heckequisel (Order Mantodea)
Added on August 07, 2022
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Photos / Sounds

3 photos

What

Heckequisel (Order Mantodea)

Observer

rianafourie

Date

August 1, 2022 06:25 AM CAT

Place

Okavango Delta, North West, BW (Google, OSM)
Mantids - Photo (c) Geoff Gallice, some rights reserved (CC BY)
botswanabugs's ID: Mantids (Family Mantidae)
Added on August 07, 2022
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Photos / Sounds

8 photos

What

Cat's Claw (Kalaharia uncinata)

Observer

elsabussiere

Date

June 26, 2022 03:20 PM CAT

Place

Kabe, Chobe, NA-CA, NA (Google, OSM)
Cat's Claw - Photo (c) Barbara Schneider, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Barbara Schneider
botswanabugs's ID: Cat's Claw (Kalaharia uncinata)
Added on August 06, 2022
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Photos / Sounds

What

Wild Sage (Pechuel-loeschea leubnitziae)

Observer

jonny93

Date

August 6, 2022 12:51 PM CAT

Place

Ngamiland East, BW-NC, BW (Google, OSM)
Wild Sage - Photo (c) Arthur Chapman, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
botswanabugs's ID: Wild Sage (Pechuel-loeschea leubnitziae)
Added on August 06, 2022
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Photos / Sounds

What

Wild Sage (Pechuel-loeschea leubnitziae)

Observer

jonny93

Date

August 6, 2022 12:51 PM CAT

Place

Ngamiland East, BW-NC, BW (Google, OSM)
Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, and Allies - Photo (c) Ram-Man, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
botswanabugs's ID: Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, and Allies (Family Asteraceae)
Added on August 06, 2022
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Photos / Sounds

3 photos

What

Common Romans (Family Solpugidae)

Observer

e_vho

Date

July 31, 2022 01:33 PM CAT

Place

Ghanzi, BW (Google, OSM)
Biton - Photo (c) Ryan Tippett, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ryan Tippett
botswanabugs's ID: Genus Biton, a member of Membraneromans (Family Daesiidae)
Added on August 06, 2022
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Photos / Sounds

3 photos

What

Common Romans (Family Solpugidae)

Observer

e_vho

Date

July 31, 2022 01:33 PM CAT

Place

Ghanzi, BW (Google, OSM)
Whipromans - Photo (c) Zarek Cockar, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Zarek Cockar
botswanabugs's ID: Whipromans (Family Ceromidae)
Added on August 06, 2022
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Photos / Sounds

3 photos

What

Common Romans (Family Solpugidae)

Observer

e_vho

Date

July 31, 2022 01:33 PM CAT

Place

Ghanzi, BW (Google, OSM)
Solifuges - Photo (c) José Eugenio Gómez Rodríguez, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
botswanabugs's ID: Solifuges (Order Solifugae)
Added on August 06, 2022
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Photos / Sounds

What

Striped Policeman (Coeliades forestan)

Observer

murphy_tladi

Date

May 30, 2022 09:19 AM CAT

Place

Ngamiland East, Botswana (Google, OSM)
Striped Policeman - Photo (c) dougbell, all rights reserved, uploaded by dougbell
botswanabugs's ID: Striped Policeman (Coeliades forestan)
Added on August 04, 2022
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Photos / Sounds

What

Striped Policeman (Coeliades forestan)

Observer

murphy_tladi

Date

May 30, 2022 09:19 AM CAT

Place

Ngamiland East, Botswana (Google, OSM)
Butterflies - Photo (c) chengailim, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by chengailim
botswanabugs's ID: Butterflies (Superfamily Papilionoidea)
Added on August 04, 2022
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Photos / Sounds

4 photos

What

Genus Gisekia

Observer

murphy_tladi

Date

April 20, 2022 03:04 PM CAT

Place

Ngamiland East, Botswana (Google, OSM)
Gisekia - Photo (c) Botswanabugs, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Botswanabugs
botswanabugs's ID: Genus Gisekia, a member of Gisekia Family (Family Gisekiaceae)
Added on August 04, 2022
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Photos / Sounds

What

Fischer's Thick-toed Gecko (Chondrodactylus laevigatus)

Observer

murphy_tladi

Date

August 3, 2022 11:23 PM CAT

Place

Ngamiland East, Botswana (Google, OSM)
Fischer's Thick-toed Gecko - Photo (c) Tyrone Ping, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tyrone Ping
botswanabugs's ID: Fischer's Thick-toed Gecko (Chondrodactylus laevigatus)
Added on August 04, 2022
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Photos / Sounds

2 photos

What

Cucumber Moth (Diaphania indica)

Observer

tuli

Date

July 29, 2022 07:27 PM CAT

Place

Gaborone North, Gaborone, Botswana (Google, OSM)

Description

attracted to house lights

Cucumber Moth - Photo (c) Victor Fazio, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
botswanabugs's ID: Cucumber Moth (Diaphania indica)
Added on August 03, 2022
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Photos / Sounds

7 photos

What

Genus Tetragonoderus

Observer

richard_mazebedi

Date

June 8, 2022 01:54 PM CAT

Place

Missing Location
Tetragonoderus - Photo (c) Joshua Lincoln, all rights reserved, uploaded by Joshua Lincoln
botswanabugs's ID: Genus Tetragonoderus, a member of Ground Beetles (Family Carabidae)
Added on August 03, 2022
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Photos / Sounds

7 photos

What

Genus Tetragonoderus

Observer

richard_mazebedi

Date

June 8, 2022 01:54 PM CAT

Place

Missing Location
Ground Beetles - Photo (c) Denis Doucet, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Denis Doucet
botswanabugs's ID: Ground Beetles (Family Carabidae)
Added on August 03, 2022
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Photos / Sounds

5 photos

What

Grey Lashes (Blepharis diversispina)

Observer

richard_mazebedi

Date

July 30, 2022 12:27 PM CAT

Place

Motlhabaneng Hills (Google, OSM)
Eye Lashes - Photo (c) williamhaddad, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by williamhaddad
botswanabugs's ID: Eye Lashes (Blepharis subvolubilis)
Added on August 02, 2022
Maverick

Photos / Sounds

5 photos

What

Grey Lashes (Blepharis diversispina)

Observer

richard_mazebedi

Date

July 30, 2022 12:27 PM CAT

Place

Motlhabaneng Hills (Google, OSM)
Lashes - Photo (c) Ina Loots, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ina Loots
botswanabugs's ID: Lashes (Genus Blepharis)
Added on August 02, 2022
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What

Genus Scopula

Observer

tuli

Date

July 31, 2022 01:53 AM CAT

Place

Gaborone North, Gaborone, Botswana (Google, OSM)

Description

attracted to house lights

Scopula - Photo (c) frogman44, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by frogman44
botswanabugs's ID: Genus Scopula, a member of Waves and Mochas (Subfamily Sterrhinae)
Added on August 02, 2022
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Photos / Sounds

What

Genus Chiasmia

Observer

tuli

Date

July 30, 2022 09:09 PM CAT

Place

Gaborone North, Gaborone, Botswana (Google, OSM)

Description

attracted to house lights

Chiasmia - Photo (c) Alison Pearson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Alison Pearson
botswanabugs's ID: Genus Chiasmia, a member of Angle Moths and Allies (Tribe Macariini)
Added on August 02, 2022
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Photos / Sounds

What

Loryma basalis

Observer

tuli

Date

July 31, 2022 02:17 AM CAT

Place

Gaborone North, Gaborone, Botswana (Google, OSM)

Description

attracted to house lights

Loryma basalis - Photo (c) Christine Sydes, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Christine Sydes
botswanabugs's ID: Loryma basalis, a member of Pyralid Snout Moths (Family Pyralidae)
Added on August 02, 2022
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Photos / Sounds

What

Genus Rhodometra

Observer

oswaldkurten

Date

July 31, 2022 08:37 AM SAST

Place

Koringberg, 7312, South Africa (Google, OSM)

Tags

insect, moth, NMW22
Rhodometra - Photo (c) Francisco Barros, all rights reserved, uploaded by Francisco Barros
botswanabugs's ID: Genus Rhodometra, a member of Waves and Mochas (Subfamily Sterrhinae)
Added on August 01, 2022
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