Arizona

A disease complex involving the walnut twig beetle and an associated fungus that has caused significant mortality of black walnut, particularly in western states. Thousands of small cankers coalesce to girdle branches and the trunk.

Affecting 15 regions

A genus of bark beetles that attack stressed and weakened pines throughout North America. While they typically colonize dying trees, drought and overcrowding can trigger outbreaks that kill healthy timber.

Affecting 19 regions

Seemed to be warming its wings in a patch of sun in the middle of the sidewalk, where I accidentally disturbed it while walking by. It landed on me and hung out for a little bit before I encouraged it to disembark, and it continued on with its business.

Affecting 22 regions

Graphocephala cythura observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Jacaranda Helmet Stinkhorn observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Asian Longhorned Beetle Damages hardwood trees by tunneling deep into trunks and branches - identified by USDA APHIS as a pest threat.

Affecting 50 regions

Four-spotted Collops observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Thought it was a death feigning beetle because it had completely stopped moving even when flipped over. Neat find

Affecting 1 region

Four-patched Bird-dropping Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Tons of dead ones saw 4 alive, three of the four were males and two of them were fighting

Affecting 4 regions

Red-necked Pachy observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Western Poplar Sphinx observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

The AC in the office wasn't working too great, so I shuffled over to the library in Cedar Hill to finish doing some work. Took a break a walked around -- some awesome wildlife habitat around the library!

Affecting 22 regions

Great Ash Sphinx observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Cluster of black and orange insects on milkweed plant. Warm, near sunset, slightly overcast.

Affecting 35 regions

Black Death-feigning Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Doll's Sphinx observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Psilocybe aztecorum observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Found on mesquite tree, cicadas have been living in it and making their signature buzzing sound for several weeks now. However, it’s become significantly more prominent this week with the onset of the monsoonal storm activity. We are currently watching a storm roll in, and the cicadas seem to get much more active with higher humidity and dew points. The buzzing gets much louder in the evening, particularly as storm clouds move in. They’re still loud on clearer days, but seem to be more so on s

Affecting 3 regions

Spring Polypore observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Length- 1 and 5/8 inches from head to end of rear legs Wingspan- 4 and 1/8 inches

Affecting 5 regions

Attracted to light at night. The plant on which the insect is resting (sweet Joe Pye weed) is located beside an exterior light that was illuminated.

Affecting 33 regions

Charcoal Seed Bug observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Western Bloodsucking Conenose observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Palo Verde Root Borer observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Not sure what this was, at first thought a potato bug, but looking at closer realized it was not. Not the kind of June bug I am used to seeing. Pretty sure this a Ten-lined Beetle, got this photo with my Android camera using the magnifying glass app. Better photo than with my Nikon P950. After reading about this beetle and the Long Haired Beetle, I touched the protonum on this beetle and it is smooth.

Affecting 7 regions

Euphoria fascifera observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

California Bordered Plant Bug observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Mary's Creek Open Space - accessed with permission Frankie and I tried doing some blacklighting this evening and avoided some rain. Quite a few things showed up to the lights!

Affecting 11 regions

Cotalpa consobrina observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Psilocybe sp. 'PNW02' observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Orizabus clunalis observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Lophocampa ingens observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Mouse-colored Euchaetes observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Hyaline Grass Bug observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Western Rhinoceros Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Centrocoris volxemi observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Macropsalliota meleagris observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Green-spored Parasol observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 27 regions

LeConte's Chrysina observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Glorious Jewel Scarab observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Beloved Emarginea Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Poetry Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Florestan Sphinx observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Hubbard's Silk Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Speckled Wave observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Observed on a 15 minute walking survey at Kirk Park. This survey is part of the Paired Garden Study project associated with Biodiversity in Urban Gardens (BUG) and is run by the California Native Plant Society. This observation is from the native plant garden. My survey here ran from 4:44PM-4:59PM. More info about BUG is available at the link below (scroll down to Santa Clara Valley Research Project for more info about the Paired Garden study) https://www.cnps.org/education/bug Umbrella projec

Affecting 33 regions

Extremely friendly breezeway light visitor. I attempted to deposit it on nearby common evening primrose but it followed me back inside. Audio is the moth's wings.

Affecting 22 regions

Five-spotted Hawk Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 6 regions

location: outside the younes & soraya nazarian center for the performing arts at csun unsure how to mark it on mobile but it looks dead

Affecting 5 regions

Many-spotted Tiger Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Stenolemoides arizonensis observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Sulcate Sunhead observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Cyclocephala melanocephala observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Eleodes longicollis observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Western Polished Lady Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

American Fly Agaric observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Data collected in collaboration with Field Assistant Ryan Brockette & Thionna Strack.

Affecting 18 regions

Found trapped inside our screen porch at 10 pm. Took a photo then helped it get outside.

Affecting 12 regions

Short-stemmed Russula observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 5 regions

American cauliflower mushroom observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Scaly oysterling observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

golden coincap observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Sonoran Flag-Bearer observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Necklace Tricholoma observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Pine Bolete observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Xeromphalina enigmatica observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Two-tailed Swallowtail observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Anvil-wing Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Hide beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

A tremendous evening with around 75 folks to celebrate moth week! It was the hottest day of the summer so far, so it was a wonderful treat to look for bugs with so many folks. :) Great night!

Affecting 3 regions

Carolina Sphinx observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 20 regions

Hileithia rehamalis observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Forsebia Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Two instances sighted along Mount Townsend Trail. One had been extensively nibbled by an unknown animal.

Affecting 12 regions

Giant Water Scavenger Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 7 regions

Cyclocephala lunulata observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Acmaeoderopsis junki observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Red-headed Pygarctia Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Schwarz’s Lichen Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

American Snout observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 6 regions

crown-tipped coral fungus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 25 regions

Aspen near. @pinonbisteo - did you want a piece of one of these to sequence still?

Affecting 9 regions

Common Ink Cap observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Approx. 8" diameter, under stand of pine trees, Ponderosa & Chihuahua

Affecting 1 region

Very large male. 70 + mm. Came to metal halogen light trap along with numerous other Grants Hercules beetles.

Affecting 3 regions

Ancognatha manca observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Acmaeodera gibbula observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Rustic Sphinx observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 12 regions

Sicya morsicaria observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Rufous-banded Crambid Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 8 regions

Volupial Mint Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Grape Leafroller Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Twelve-lined Ofatulena observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

lobster mushroom observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 19 regions

Cochise's American Caesar observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Carrot Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 10 regions

White-striped Tiger Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

At ultraviolet light in juniper/pinyon woodland.

Affecting 1 region

Pipevine Swallowtail observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 11 regions

Dorantes Longtail observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Desert Checkered-Skipper observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Western Red-bellied Tiger Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Desert Cloudywing observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Moon-marked Skipper observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Trailside on the edge of a field in Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield. This is growing on an oak log.

Affecting 23 regions

Megasoma punctulatum observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

staghorn cholla moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Purslane Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Desert-dwelling Polycesta observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Obscure Darkling Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Large Orange Sulphur observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Sleepy Orange observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Striated Queen observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Several days of hot record setting weather in Jefferson County. Co. Painted Ladies are in flight at the base of North Table Mountain. This butterfly was much larger than most of what I've seen here...in past two days. Migrating or overwintering?

Affecting 21 regions

Acmaeodera solitaria observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Checkered Melon Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Dichotomius colonicus observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Yellow-veined Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Arizona Sister observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Western Polyphemus Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

I founded an butterfly. That was sitting on a tall plant resting. The butterfly was mostly a dark orange color with little black spots on its wings. The butterfly has a long thin narrow torso. Butterfly is part of the Animalia Kingdom. Insecta.

Affecting 10 regions

Grotella tricolor observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Megacyllene antennata observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Acrolophus laticapitana observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Ceraunus Blue observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Orange Sulphur observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Southern Small Milkweed Bug observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Blackfoot Polypore observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 4 regions

Falcon Sphinx observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Inonotus munzii observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Somber Spragueia observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Funereal Duskywing observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Podaxis inyoensis observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Queen observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 5 regions

Observed: Two milkweed bugs mating on a dried, and brown native milkweed plant. Logged as “Small Milkweed Bug” due to INaturalist’s recommendation Observed at 6:25 pm, approximately 40 minutes before sunset, in an east facing, fully shaded milkweed host garden on a dead browned native milkweed plant. When first observed, they were not responsive to my presence. At this time, I observed them moving together, secured by the end of their abdomens. They engaged in a movement that was similar to pl

Affecting 34 regions

Melacoryphus rubicollis observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Acmaeodera amplicollis observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Lewis' soldier beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Grand Western Flood Plain Cicada observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Indomitable Graphic Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Spragueia magnifica observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Empress Leilia observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Beyer's Jewel Scarab observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Zopherus gracilis observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Coelocnemis magna observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Another great evening celebrating moth week! Tonight, we were at John Bunker Sands with around 80 other folks -- lots of excitement for bugs! :) Quite a few things showed up -- apologies for my particularly bad photos tonight though.

Affecting 4 regions

Dark-banded Cobubatha Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Toltec Roadside-Skipper observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Giant Mesquite Bug observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Mesquite Girdler observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Acmaeodera alicia observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Metopoloba pruinosa observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

growing unexpectedly in a houseplant; multiple stalks in a 10" diameter pot, bright yellow, 1/2" tall, 2-3mm wide head, smaller ones are just yellow dots 1mm wide

Affecting 23 regions

Blue Fungus Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Southern Purple Mint Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 5 regions

Pinecone Amanita observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 11 regions

Pretty Bird-Dropping Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Oak Gall Borer Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Dripping Slimecap observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Desert Ironclad Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Two seen simultaneously

Affecting 1 region

Spathularia rufa observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Striped Collops observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Bent-winged Owlet observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Oblique Looper Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Sheep Polypore observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Giant Cactus Longhorn Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Purple Spindles observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 3 regions

Bruceia hubbardi observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Cyclocephala longula observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Desert Inkcap observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Fuller's rose weevil observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 5 regions

Eulithosia discistriga observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Western Striped Cucumber Beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Bloody net-winged beetle observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Calligrapha conjuncta observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Found a large group in the lamp in my grandmother's house, in which I caught and released all individuals.

Affecting 8 regions

A tremendous evening with around 75 folks to celebrate moth week! It was the hottest day of the summer so far, so it was a wonderful treat to look for bugs with so many folks. :) Great night!

Affecting 3 regions

Neocapsus fasciativentris observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Bicolored Chloraspilates Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Arizona Powdered-Skipper observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Mediterranean red bug observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Cap 7 cm, stipe 6.5 x 1 cm and enlarged to 2 cm at the base. Growing in grassy, weedy backyard near Doug fir trees.

Affecting 6 regions

Green Broomweed Looper Moth observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 2 regions

Palo Verde webworm observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

A tremendous evening with around 75 folks to celebrate moth week! It was the hottest day of the summer so far, so it was a wonderful treat to look for bugs with so many folks. :) Great night!

Affecting 5 regions

Eleodes obscura sulcipennis observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

Acmaeodera amabilis observed in the wild. Research-grade iNaturalist observation.

Affecting 1 region

A widespread group of fungal diseases that produce a distinctive white powdery coating on leaves and shoots. It affects hundreds of tree, shrub, and plant species. Unlike most fungi, it thrives in warm, dry conditions with high humidity.

Affecting 49 regions