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Thomomys bottae
There are 3 genera of pocket gophers in North America and close to 20 species. In southern Arizona, Botta’s Pocket Gopher (Thomomys bottae) is...
Psacalium decompositum
Psacalium decompositum or Indian Plantain is common in the shady mountain forests of southeastern Arizona. You can impress your friends while on a hike...
Scotoleon Niger
Scotoleon Niger If I got the species of my local ant lion correct it is by luck and some educational guessing. There are 100...
Frenchy
I thought I was through mourning the death of an old friend until an upcoming musical gig brought it all back to me. Well,...
Cattails and Cranes
This show could also be called Typha latifolia and Grus canadensis, which has a nice scientific ring to it. Cattails are “plants of marshes...
Lanius ludovicianus
The Loggerhead Shrike is common, but still a fun sighting when your are out in the field. The first time you find an insect...