Journal #1
(Pantropical Jumping Spider) - Seen on August 22, 2020 at around 2 p.m
(Rest of Insects listed) - Seen on September 18,2020 at 3 p.m
Temp: 73 degrees Celsius
Seen at : Laredo, Texas
Lat & Longitude :
Pantropical Jumping Spider: Lat( 27.593)Long(-99.525)
Housefly: Lat(27.593) Long(-99.525)
Southern Flatcoil: Lat( 27.593)Long(-99.525)
Theona Checkerspot: Lat( 27.593) Long (-99.525)
Tropical Fire Ant: Lat (27.593) Long (-99.525)
Insects Observed:
Pantropical Jumping Spider (Plexippus paykulli) - KINGDOM : Animalia // CLASS: Arachnida
Theona Checkerspot (Chlosyne theona) - KINGDOM : Animalia // CLASS: Insecta
Southern Flatcoil (Polygyra cereolus) - KINGDOM : Animalia // CLASS: Gastropoda
House Fly (Musca domestica) - KINGDOM : Animalia // CLASS: Insecta
Tropical Fire Ant (Solenopsis geminata) - KINGDOM : Animalia // CLASS: Insecta
These insects were found in my backyard, it was cloudy and beginning to drizzle.
Roles of each animal:
Pantropical Jumping Spider ( seen sitting on a window ): This species of spiders constantly seek for prey, they actively hunt mosquitoes, cockroaches, and other pests.
Housefly (sitting on the rail, watching the sky) : Houseflies are very important when it comes to breaking down and recycling organic resources.
Southern Flatcoil Snail (sleeping ):Although they are small, these snails help break down dead plants.
Theona Checkerspot Butterfly (flying through the plants): These butterflies are crucial for pollinating native plant species.
Tropical Fire Ant (looking for food): They are important for various reasons, such as allowing water to reach roots and aerating soil.
