gwentomologist's Identifications

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2 photos

What

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)

Observer

shrimplover95

Date

August 15, 2024 04:22 PM PDT

Place

Old Mountain View, Mountain View, CA, USA (Google, OSM)
Western Honey Bee - Photo (c) Georges-Alexandre Cotnoir, all rights reserved, uploaded by Georges-Alexandre Cotnoir
gwentomologist's ID: Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)
Added on August 19, 2024
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What

Yellow-haired Sun Fly (Myathropa florea)

Observer

shrimplover95

Date

August 16, 2024 02:32 PM PDT

Place

Old Mountain View, Mountain View, CA, USA (Google, OSM)
Yellow-haired Sun Fly - Photo (c) Michael Knapp, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Michael Knapp
gwentomologist's ID: Yellow-haired Sun Fly (Myathropa florea)
Added on August 19, 2024
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2 photos

What

Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon)

Observer

kclmnop123

Date

August 5, 2024 11:23 AM PDT

Place

McMillan Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Anise Swallowtail - Photo (c) Robin Gwen Agarwal, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Robin Gwen Agarwal
gwentomologist's ID: Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon)
Added on August 19, 2024
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What

Spotted Tussock Moth (Lophocampa maculata)

Observer

kathyking25

Date

July 15, 2024 11:39 AM PDT

Place

Golden Gate Natl. Rec. Area - MA, Marin County, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, US-CA, US (Google, OSM)
Spotted Tussock Moth - Photo (c) Paul Bedell, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Paul Bedell
gwentomologist's ID: Spotted Tussock Moth (Lophocampa maculata)
Added on August 19, 2024
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What

Gulf Fritillary (Dione vanillae)

Observer

birdlady100

Date

August 19, 2024 01:38 PM PDT

Place

Burbank Gardens Neighborhood Association, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA (Google, OSM)
Gulf Fritillary - Photo (c) Mary Keim, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
gwentomologist's ID: Gulf Fritillary (Dione vanillae)
Added on August 19, 2024
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4 photos

What

Genus Conura

Observer

mestewart

Date

July 2024

Place

California, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Very small, hovering around snapdragon in potted garden.

Conura - Photo (c) manimiranda, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
gwentomologist's ID: Genus Conura, a member of Chalcidid Wasps (Family Chalcididae)
Added on August 17, 2024
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What

Genus Urocerus

Observer

skipper99

Date

August 10, 2024 06:32 PM PDT

Place

San Francisco County, US-CA, US (Google, OSM)
Urocerus - Photo (c) Nigel Jones, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
gwentomologist's ID: Genus Urocerus, a member of Horntails (Family Siricidae)
Added on August 17, 2024
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What

Genus Urocerus

Observer

skipper99

Date

August 10, 2024 06:32 PM PDT

Place

San Francisco County, US-CA, US (Google, OSM)
California Horntail - Photo (c) Judith Ellen Lopez, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
gwentomologist's ID: California Horntail (Urocerus californicus)
Added on August 17, 2024
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What

Genus Urocerus

Observer

skipper99

Date

August 10, 2024 06:32 PM PDT

Place

San Francisco County, US-CA, US (Google, OSM)
Yellow-horned Horntail - Photo (c) andyps, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by andyps
gwentomologist's ID: Yellow-horned Horntail (Urocerus flavicornis)
Added on August 17, 2024
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7 photos

What

Banded Alder Borer (Rosalia funebris)

Observer

tparkeressig

Date

July 22, 2024 12:14 PM PDT

Place

Merritt College, Oakland, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Banded Alder Borer - Photo (c) dL thompson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by dL thompson
gwentomologist's ID: Banded Alder Borer (Rosalia funebris)
Added on August 17, 2024
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3 photos

What

Suave Nomad Bee (Nomada suavis)

Observer

madronyut

Date

August 15, 2024 02:53 PM PDT

Place

Oakdale Ave, San Francisco, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Some kind of cuckoo bee?

Suave Nomad Bee - Photo (c) Rebecca Marschall, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Rebecca Marschall
gwentomologist's ID: Suave Nomad Bee (Nomada suavis)
Added on August 17, 2024
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3 photos

What

Suave Nomad Bee (Nomada suavis)

Observer

madronyut

Date

August 15, 2024 02:53 PM PDT

Place

Oakdale Ave, San Francisco, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Some kind of cuckoo bee?

Nomad Bees - Photo (c) Max McCarthy, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Max McCarthy
gwentomologist's ID: Nomad Bees (Genus Nomada)
Added on August 17, 2024
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What

Indian Walking Stick (Carausius morosus)

Observer

bhill

Date

August 15, 2024 09:26 AM PDT

Place

Presidio, San Francisco, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Indian Walking Stick - Photo (c) Christian Schwarz, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Christian Schwarz
gwentomologist's ID: Indian Walking Stick (Carausius morosus)
Added on August 17, 2024
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What

Indian Walking Stick (Carausius morosus)

Observer

bhill

Date

August 15, 2024 09:26 AM PDT

Place

Presidio, San Francisco, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Carausius - Photo (c) Patricia Simpson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Patricia Simpson
gwentomologist's ID: Genus Carausius, a member of Stick Insects (Order Phasmida)
Added on August 17, 2024
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What

Mouse Bot Fly (Cuterebra fontinella)

Observer

abmdjoe

Date

August 8, 2024 08:53 AM PDT

Place

Mount Diablo State Park, Clayton, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Mouse Bot Fly - Photo (c) Brian Starzomski, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Brian Starzomski
gwentomologist's ID: Mouse Bot Fly (Cuterebra fontinella)
Added on August 11, 2024
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7 photos

What

European Mantis (Mantis religiosa)

Observer

susbis

Date

August 4, 2024 08:20 AM PDT

Place

Glengreen St, Santa Rosa, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Found dead on sidewalk.

European Mantis - Photo (c) Ryszard, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
gwentomologist's ID: European Mantis (Mantis religiosa)
Added on August 10, 2024
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Banded Alder Borer (Rosalia funebris)

Observer

seabeck

Date

August 2024

Place

Washington, US (Google, OSM)
Banded Alder Borer - Photo (c) dL thompson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by dL thompson
gwentomologist's ID: Banded Alder Borer (Rosalia funebris)
Added on August 10, 2024
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What

Stout's Hardwood Borer (Polycaon stoutii)

Observer

bayareawalker

Date

August 8, 2024 02:47 PM PDT

Place

Nordstrom, Walnut Creek, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Stout's Hardwood Borer - Photo (c) J. Maughn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by J. Maughn
gwentomologist's ID: Stout's Hardwood Borer (Polycaon stoutii)
Added on August 9, 2024
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What

Loopers (Family Geometridae)

Observer

katydidmail

Date

August 8, 2024 05:02 PM PDT

Place

Richmond (Google, OSM)
Geometer Moths - Photo (c) Sune Holt, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Sune Holt
gwentomologist's ID: Loopers (Family Geometridae)
Added on August 9, 2024
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3 photos

What

California Root Borer (Prionus californicus)

Observer

kbean08

Date

August 8, 2024 06:43 PM PDT

Place

Hidden Lakes Park, Martinez, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Found dead

California Root Borer - Photo (c) John L. Richards, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by John L. Richards
gwentomologist's ID: California Root Borer (Prionus californicus)
Added on August 9, 2024
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2 photos

What

Large Carpenter Bees (Genus Xylocopa)

Observer

bugsnatcherviv

Date

June 5, 2024 10:19 AM PDT

Place

UC Davis, Davis, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Valley Carpenter Bee - Photo (c) stonebird, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
gwentomologist's ID: Valley Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa sonorina)
Added on August 9, 2024
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3 photos

What

Genus Conura

Observer

yaybugs

Date

June 27, 2021 02:19 PM PDT

Place

38.6804..., -121.34... (Google, OSM)
Conura - Photo (c) manimiranda, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
gwentomologist's ID: Genus Conura, a member of Chalcidid Wasps (Family Chalcididae)
Added on August 1, 2024
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What

Metresura flaviceps

Observer

gatorhawk

Date

November 12, 2023 07:34 PM CST

Place

Alajuela Province, Valverde Vega, Costa Rica (Google, OSM)
Metresura flaviceps - Photo (c) Winsten Slowswakey, all rights reserved, uploaded by Winsten Slowswakey
gwentomologist's ID: Metresura flaviceps, a member of Common Earwigs (Family Forficulidae)
Added on July 23, 2024
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4 photos

What

Pselaphacus curvipes

Observer

memoelote

Date

June 27, 2024 06:02 PM CST

Place

Heredia, San Rafael, Costa Rica (Google, OSM)

Description

1 cm grid

Pselaphacus curvipes - Photo (c) Andrew Meeds, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Andrew Meeds
gwentomologist's ID: Pselaphacus curvipes, a member of Pleasing Fungus Beetles (Family Erotylidae)
Added on July 19, 2024
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What

Blow Flies (Family Calliphoridae)

Observer

muddphoto

Date

July 18, 2024 09:36 AM PDT

Place

Alviso, San Jose, CA, USA (Google, OSM)
Blow Flies - Photo (c) budak, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by budak
gwentomologist's ID: Blow Flies (Family Calliphoridae)
Added on July 18, 2024
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10 photos

What

Silver Garden Orbweaver (Argiope argentata)

Observer

doralis_rivera

Date

May 2024

Place

Missing Location

Description

Preying on a bee?
8th picture is just the prey.
9th-10th pictures were taken 3 days later to show the fixed web😊

Silver Garden Orbweaver - Photo (c) Jon Church, all rights reserved, uploaded by Jon Church
gwentomologist's ID: Silver Garden Orbweaver (Argiope argentata)
Added on July 6, 2024
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3 photos

What

Lorquin's Admiral (Limenitis lorquini)

Observer

porkbrick

Date

July 4, 2024 07:11 PM PDT

Place

Oakridge Rd, Aptos, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Lorquin's Admiral - Photo (c) Juan Carlos Argáez Mejía, all rights reserved, uploaded by Juan Carlos Argáez Mejía
gwentomologist's ID: Lorquin's Admiral (Limenitis lorquini)
Added on July 5, 2024
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3 photos

What

Rocky Mountain Clearwing (Hemaris thetis)

Observer

thisgirl44

Date

July 4, 2024 03:22 PM PDT

Place

Pine Flat Rd, Healdsburg, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Rocky Mountain Clearwing - Photo (c) Ryan Shaw, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
gwentomologist's ID: Rocky Mountain Clearwing (Hemaris thetis)
Added on July 5, 2024
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Banded Alder Borer (Rosalia funebris)

Observer

christinnew

Date

July 2024

Place

Sonoma County, US-CA, US (Google, OSM)
Banded Alder Borer - Photo (c) dL thompson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by dL thompson
gwentomologist's ID: Banded Alder Borer (Rosalia funebris)
Added on July 5, 2024
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