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Tag: beetle

I Stopped in My Tracks at These Sights!

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Pat Jaquith

by Pat Jaquith
pat@westvalleynaturalists.org

#1. Some strange things on grass stalk 5.23.16 Cliff Lake

What on Earth is that??? Read on to see if you got it! And see some more things that I put on the brakes for!

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Posted in Fauna | Tagged beetle, bug, duck, spider, wasp | Leave a reply

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