Monarch Butterfly caterpillars feeding on Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa). Observation Details County – Denton City – Carrollton Date – July 20, 2009 Time of Day […]
Parkhill Prairie Crayfish – Identification
When I first discovered these crayfish I had no idea what species they were. As it turns out, positively identifying invertebrates is often very challenging, […]
Florida Wax Scale – Infestation
We discovered a Dwarf Buford Holly with a heavy infestation of Florida Wax Scale on its leaves and stems. These unusual looking insects are globular […]
American Bullfrog – Texas Sized
I found this American Bullfrog hunkered down under some bushes on the side of my house. It was a surprising find. It is my understanding […]
Mediterranean Gecko – Just Hatched
I discovered a Mediterranean Gecko egg while cleaning out the garage. I put the egg in a small acrylic container lined with soft paper, and […]
Mediterranean Gecko – Eggs
While cleaning the garage this weekend we made a surprise discovery. We kept a garden tool rack in this corner of the garage, which is […]
Wild Turkey – In the Neighborhood
Wild Turkeys are reportedly rare in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. They even more rare in a residential subdivision. Nonetheless, that’s exactly where this one was […]
Leaf-footed Bug – Acrobat
A Leaf-footed Bug (likely Acanthocephala femorata) climbing on a holly. Observation Details County – Denton City – Carrollton Date – November 1, 2009 Time of […]
Eastern Cottontail – Juvenile
This juvenile Eastern Cottontail is a new addition to our front yard’s fauna. This rabbit is only a week or two out of the nest, […]
Eastern Cottontail – Bad Ear
This Eastern Cottontail is a frequent visitor to my front yard. The rabbit is easy to identify due to the distinctive healed injury on its […]
Fox Squirrel – Taking a Break
This charming Fox Squirrel behavior took place just down the street from my house. Wikipedia has this to say about Fox Squirrels: In captivity, eastern […]
Parkhill Prairie Crayfish – On the Church Grounds
Once I was aware that crayfish in this part of North Texas are able to form colonies well away from standing water, I began to […]