Arctosa littoralis is one of the largest wolf spiders (Lycosidae) in our region, and another seemingly common species that has…
It was surprising to me that this apparently relatively common Tenebrionid beetle was not represented on BugGuide from the state…
There are several genera of moths which overwinter, hibernating as adults. But I had never found any that were doing…
Last Saturday, based on a tip from social media, my friend Craig Sondergaard and I mounted an expedition to the…
These are fun salamanders to find! Unlike Ensatina, which are usually found under wood, Dunn’s Salamanders are mostly found under…
I have been looking for Desert Bighorn Sheep for a long time. Back in the mid 80s, when I spent…
Usually the wingless insects in our apartment are just relocated without any attempt to identify them, since I have almost…
I love these little birds, but I have struggled mightily to get decent photos of these frenetic little creatures. Finally,…
I really enjoy my weekly hikes with my nbo Morgan. Hike is probably a misnomer. They used to be hikes,…
This is another critter I misidentified, although, ironically, it was only because I did more research. The first time I…