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2008-07-14 \Tucson\Parks & Rec\Nature Observations\
Ferocious Water Bug!
That's really the name of it - the latin name is Abedus Herbeti. One of these critters showed up in my laundry bucket that I'd left outdoors - they can fly as well as swim - and it did indeed try to bite when I scooped it up in a cup of water. But we ... read more

2007-10-15 \Tucson\Parks & Rec\Nature Observations\
Prickly pears can't be picky...
2639 E 5th St
This cactus found an unusual place to take root - its at the corner of 5th St and Sawtelle"

2007-06-22 \Tucson\Parks & Rec\Nature Observations\
: Cliff Swallows nesting under I-10 by Colorado river
We just came back from a driving trip to California, and saw a big colony of birds that built mud nests under the I-10 freeway where it crosses the Colorado. A check in my Sibley's guide looks like they are Cliff Swallows. Its neat to see them all wheeling ... read more

2006-09-19 \Tucson\Parks & Rec\Nature Observations\
Passion Vines bring Gulf Fritillarys
We planted passion vines in our front yard and within 2-3 weeks the butterflies had found them and we had Gulf Frit caterpillars all over the vine. They will consume most of the leaves, but in return you get these beauties coming out right in your yard ... read more

2006-07-31 \Tucson\Parks & Rec\Nature Observations\
Horse Lubber Grasshoppers
Big black grasshoppers with yellow stripes. We found them at Desert Survivor's Nursery on 22nd st, look by the Tree Morning Glories. Lots of butterflies as well.

Ferocious Water Bug! That's really the name of it - the latin name is Abedus Herbeti. One of these critters showed up in my laundry bucket that I'd left outdoors - they can fly as well as swim - and it did indeed try to bite when I scooped it up in a cup of water. But we got it safely into a fish tank for the kids to watch, they are pretty impressive little beasts. They are fairly common throughout Arizona, and apparenly fly to find new sites during monsoon season.	add comment
Horse Lubber Grasshoppers Big black grasshoppers with yellow stripes. We found them at Desert Survivor's Nursery on 22nd st, look by the Tree Morning Glories. Lots of butterflies as well.	add comment
Passion Vines bring Gulf Fritillarys We planted passion vines in our front yard and within 2-3 weeks the butterflies had found them and we had Gulf Frit caterpillars all over the vine. They will consume most of the leaves, but in return you get these beauties coming out right in your yard...great for kids, take in the chrysalis and make sure it has plenty of space and sticks to climb on, and you'll be able to release the butterfly when it emerges.	add comment
Prickly pears can't be picky... 2639 E 5th St This cactus found an unusual place to take root - its at the corner of 5th St and Sawtelle"	add comment

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