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alexwildתיאור
This appears to be Tilloclytus portoricensis, based on comparisons to Bezark’s photographs of the type specimen, also from Guanica. A new species for iNaturalist, it seems.
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twillrichardsonתיאור
I don't recall any bluish tint, so I think this is an artefact of the photo [EDIT: see follow-up comment]
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kuedaתיאור
Grouse Lake had no fish (for me) but plenty of sweet tiger beetles. Now to see if I can actually ID this thing...
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twillrichardsonתיאור
This was found on 4/8/19, but I got brief but very good binocular looks at an identical male on the 30th. Unfortunately, that beetle was far too camera-shy, so no photos. I went back this afternoon, despite howling winds and 100% overcast skies, because it was ~ 20 deg. F warmer, with fingers crossed for better luck. Almost nothing was moving besides Eleodes, so I was mostly looking for larval burrows and flipping rocks. Much to my astonishment, I eventually found this guy, dead and desiccated, just sitting in the middle of a tiny wash, about 35m "downstream" from last Saturday's. It may well be the same individual, so I'm date-stamping it to the 30th, when I know there was an active adult. The colors are pretty unreal, and I can't wait for better photos opps with this form!!
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twillrichardsonתיאור
Again, I don't think this "subspecies" is valid, but this'll help folks find examples of this color morph
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bradleyallfתיאור
Seen on Vice-President Mike Pence's head during the vice-presidential debate. Appears to be a housefly.
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tontantravelתיאור
Dhole on Sambar deer carcass in Khao Yai national park, Thailand. By Tontan Travel, http://www.tontantravel.com/tours/en/khao-yai-tours.html
