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Roller's Aeolid (Cuthona rolleri)Observer
shinesadieDescription
With @kookamongus , one of two individuals found in a ghost shrimp burrow!
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Frosty-tipped Nudibranch (Antiopella gelida)Observer
neilmcdanielDescription
Three specimens found at a depth of 25 m on silt-covered bedrock. One pair was mating.
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anudibranchmomDescription
Live one. Appeared to be feeding on the remains of a Vespericola?
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Dodge's Skipper (Hesperia colorado ssp. dodgei)Observer
cdobson31Description
Nectaring on Star Thistle in Montebello Open Space preserve.
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Freckled Dorid (Peltodoris lentiginosa)Observer
leftcoasterDescription
Colouring reminds me of Peltodoris lentiginosa, but this was tiny (see tube worm above for scale).
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Genus EubranchusObserver
nudibitchDescription
species 1 Behrens et al
spotted by @tidepooltales
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Genus EubranchusObserver
claraoliversonDescription
@jeffgoddard I’m not sure if this was E. rustyus or olivaceus - could you remind me how to tell the difference?
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Warty Shag-rug Nudibranch (Aeolidia loui)Observer
jeffgoddardDescription
Found next to their egg masses and prey, Anthopleura elegantissima. Only two found this morning.
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nudibitchDescription
Eggs on driftwood - @jeffgoddard do you have any thoughts on these?
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Acorn Gall Wasp (Callirhytis eldoradensis)Observer
norikonbuDescription
Collected: 09-04-2023
Dissected: 09-07-2023
Field observation: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/181851193
Preserved in EtOH for Cynipini Larval Sequencing Project
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Fuzzy-Gall Wasp (Cynips conspicuus)Observer
cynestorDescription
Some are calling this Cynips heldae, I think (https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/175393238). But Russo locates that one on stem buds and characterizes it as "spiny", which these here don't seem to be.
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Orange-peel Nudibranch (Tochuina gigantea)Observer
eblekeDescription
Dive observation. Eggs. Finger for size in second photo.
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Moss Landing Aeolid (Cerberilla mosslandica)Observer
muirDescription
Possibly new nudibranch for Seldovia!
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Leanira Checkerspot (Chlosyne leanira)Observer
brianahernDescription
Creek Trail & Toyon Trail - Hidden Villa Preserve, Santa Clara County, California.
feeding on Woolly Indian Paintbrush which is the hostplant for Leanira Checkerspot
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Sonora Dorid (Taringa aivica)Observer
ericklugDescription
Found by @Mari_co. A couple feet away from Monterey Dorid.
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Nayarit Dorid (Diaulula nayarita)Observer
chilipossumDescription
Found under a rock in the intertidal
@anudibranchmom
@hsinilin
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craigahooverDescription
Dondice occidentalis with eggs was located on a hydroid mat in a channel at a depth of approximately 10 feet. Length was not measured. Water temperature was 69 degrees F.
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Pacific Batwing Seaslug (Gastropteron pacificum)Observer
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Neon Nudibranch (Limenandra barnosii)Observer
kati-romblonDescription
photo by Wolfgang Holz
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Neon Nudibranch (Limenandra barnosii)Observer
kati-romblonDescription
photo by Wolfgang Holz
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Mountain Beaver (Aplodontia rufa)Observer
seabeckDescription
I am once again asking you not to play in the road
