המועדפים של markkjames

Villa? It was in a patch of coastal goldenbush (Isocoma menziesii)

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.

Observed on matchweed (Gutierrezia californica) while pointing out bee flies during a guided walk. Only about an inch long.

Found on wall of Kumeyaay campground restroom.

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!

Found on garland daisy flower (Glebionis coronaria).

I thought it was an unusual paper wasp. Impressive mimic!

Mating on Marsh fleabane (Pluchea odorata)

Could be C. castaneus or C. leucomelas, perhaps? Found on new growth at stem tip of arroyo willow (Salix lasiolepsis)

Found on stem of arroyo willow (Salix lasiolepsis)

Found on 5’ arroyo willow (Salix lasiolepsis) sapling. When in direct sunlight, shimmered in metallic copper. Recent C. bacchari obs located 75 yards away.

Could it be L. marginatum? Peeling puffball?

Seen on Fr. Serra Trail. Location approximate. Image taken with DSLR camera without GPS feature.

Aiming camera at harlequin bug when western honey bee flew into shot!

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....,

Seen resting in trail depression on Visitor Center trail not far from rock crusher foundation.

Caterpillars seen on milkweed bushes at the entrance to the Botanic Building in Balboa Park.