המועדפים של markkjames
תמונות/קולות
מתצפת.ת
markkjamesתיאור
Observed same two days ago but individual skittish. Returned to location and was fortunate to observe again for a variety of closeups.
Original observation https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/201509065
תמונות/קולות
מתצפת.ת
nature4lzwתיאור
Small bee flying fast and low to the ground, weaving in and out low grasses.
תמונות/קולות
מתצפת.ת
markkjamesתיאור
I had just seen a Callophrys dumetorum (Lotus hairstreak) 10 minutes earlier in this immediate area and while on trail, saw two butterflies fly by me in a tumble and then separate with a Callophrys augustinus (Brown elfin) landing on a laurel sumac leaf nearby. Territorial behavior?
תמונות/קולות
מתצפת.ת
markkjamesתיאור
I was photographing male (#4 & 5) when a female (?) arrived, flicking wings for a few seconds then departed to nearby (#6 & 7).
תמונות/קולות
מה
סוג Nemoriaמתצפת.ת
markkjamesתיאור
Beautiful twig mimic caterpillar had been feeding on Malosma laurina leaf. Great camouflage.
תמונות/קולות
מתצפת.ת
markkjamesתיאור
If it was not for the green body, I would never have seen the tiniest leafhopper (approx 3 mm) resting on a copper-colored Eriogonum fasciculatum seed cluster. Observed three total on similar seed clusters within 200 yards. Successfully photographed only this one.
תמונות/קולות
מתצפת.ת
markkjamesתיאור
First noticed the bouncing white, marble-size egg sac that was attached to the end of the abdomen while this female was traveling.
תמונות/קולות
מתצפת.ת
markkjamesתיאור
One of the strangest bees I have ever observed at Mission Trails! About the size of Halictus but encrusted in a fungus or is it a cuckoo bee? What I thought were pollen baskets (growths?) have several spikes protruding. Note the growth at the bottom of the abdomen in #2). AI not helpful.
תמונות/קולות
מתצפת.ת
markkjamesתיאור
For 30 minutes, this individual circled (or patrolled?) a nearby Malosma laurina in peak bloom. It landed numerous times, mostly on the perimeter but only briefly and on several of the same plant perches. This behavior was repeated enough to get a variety of photos.
תמונות/קולות
מתצפת.ת
markkjamesתיאור
First time seeing any bee on Zeltnera venusta (California Centaury).
תמונות/קולות
מה
שבט Euceriniמתצפת.ת
markkjamesתיאור
Party of at least five found huddled inside Calochortus splendens (splendid mariposa lily).
תמונות/קולות
מתצפת.ת
markkjamesתיאור
Villa? It was in a patch of coastal goldenbush (Isocoma menziesii)
תמונות/קולות
מתצפת.ת
markkjamesתיאור
Observed on desert broom (Baccharis sarothroides). Quite small and anytime it moved forward, it fluttered. AI named only Enchenopa but I could not find a match.
תמונות/קולות
מתצפת.ת
markkjamesתיאור
Observed on matchweed (Gutierrezia californica) while pointing out bee flies during a guided walk. Only about an inch long.
תמונות/קולות
מתצפת.ת
markkjamesתיאור
Tiny spider observed on open ground by trail most notably because of distinctive white & gold abdomen. All photos are with a macro clip-on. Check out those pedipalps!
תמונות/קולות
מה
סוג Timullaמתצפת.ת
markkjamesתיאור
Observed on desert broom (Baccharis sarothroides). Rather hairy but iNat listed both Sphex and Prionyx. It may be neither.
תמונות/קולות
מתצפת.ת
markkjamesתיאור
Observed on underside of Arroyo willow (Salix lasiolepsis) leaf. There was a multicolored metallic shine with thick, oversized antennae. A strange little wasp!
תמונות/קולות
מה
סוג Ptilinusמתצפת.ת
markkjamesתיאור
Less than 1/8”, found preening it’s feathery antennae on Hooker’s evening primrose (Oenathera elata) - click beetle?
תמונות/קולות
מתצפת.ת
markkjamesתיאור
Could be C. castaneus or C. leucomelas, perhaps? Found on new growth at stem tip of arroyo willow (Salix lasiolepsis)
תמונות/קולות
מתצפת.ת
markkjamesתיאור
Possibly S. occidentalis? Observing ants with my macro lens on a wooden fence that borders the trail.
It had me fooled at first but behavior was different. Whenever ants were nearby, it was always rotating to keep eyes up front at all times.
תמונות/קולות
מתצפת.ת
markkjamesתיאור
Found on 5’ arroyo willow (Salix lasiolepsis) sapling. When in direct sunlight, shimmered in metallic copper. Recent C. bacchari obs located 75 yards away.
תמונות/קולות
מה
שונר מצוי (Lynx rufus)מתצפת.ת
westerly48תיאור
Seen on Fr. Serra Trail. Location approximate. Image taken with DSLR camera without GPS feature.
תמונות/קולות
מתצפת.ת
markkjamesתיאור
Aiming camera at harlequin bug when western honey bee flew into shot!
תמונות/קולות
מתצפת.ת
davidcooksyתיאור
I am told by staff of MTRP that this is the only known photo of this species ever sited within MTRP. Unfortunately I did not have the GPS function turned "on" for this shot. If you trust me....,
תמונות/קולות
מתצפת.ת
markkjamesתיאור
Seen resting in trail depression on Visitor Center trail not far from rock crusher foundation.
תמונות/קולות
מה
דנאית מלכותית (Danaus plexippus)מתצפת.ת
markkjamesתיאור
Caterpillars seen on milkweed bushes at the entrance to the Botanic Building in Balboa Park.
