A butterfly of unknown species rests on an echinacea flower.
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Lepidoptera on a Coneflower
A butterfly of unknown species rests on an echinacea flower.
Leptogorgia chilensis, Stylaster californicus, and a painted greenling
Leptogorgia chilensis, Stylaster californicus, and a painted greenling (Oxylebius pictus) at 42 meters depth on Farnsworth Bank.
Leptogorgia chilensis, Stylaster californicus, and a painted greenling (Oxylebius pictus) at 42 meters depth on Farnsworth Bank.
Orange Foliose Bark Lichen Growing on a Branch
Orange foliose bark lichen growing on a branch with fruiting bodies grows on a branch of a dead shrub in a southern Texas shrubland.
Orange foliose bark lichen growing on a branch with fruiting bodies grows on a branch of a dead shrub in a southern Texas shrubland.
Pigeon-Berry (Rivina humilis)
Berry clusters of the pigeon-berry.
Berry clusters of the pigeon-berry.
Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia sp.)
Prickly pear cactus pads or cladodes.
Prickly pear cactus pads or cladodes.
Prickly pear cactus and Junipers
Prickly pear cactus and junipers in a southern Texas shrubland.
Prickly pear cactus and junipers in a southern Texas shrubland.
Texan Crescent (Phyciodes texana)
A Texas crescent rests on a leaf.
A Texas crescent rests on a leaf.
Texan Crescent (Phyciodes texana)
A Texas crescent rests on a leaf.
A Texas crescent rests on a leaf.
Texan Crescent (Phyciodes texana)
A Texas crescent rests on a leaf.
A Texas crescent rests on a leaf.
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundifolia)
Woody seed pod or fruits of the Texas mountain laurel.
Woody seed pod or fruits of the Texas mountain laurel.
Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundifolia)
Stems of the Texas mountain laurel. The flowers have fallen off.
Stems of the Texas mountain laurel. The flowers have fallen off.
Variegated Fritillary on Purple Aster Flowers
A butterfly of unknown species feeds on purple aster flowers.
A butterfly of unknown species feeds on purple aster flowers.
American Century Plant (Agave americana)
American century plant grows in a garden.
American century plant grows in a garden.
Mummified Lizard at a USGS Observation Well
Mummified lizard at U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) observation well Piezometer D RASA. The location is 17º57'10"N,66º15'55"W and the elevation is 22 m above sea level. The lizard is resting on a white tube that is part of the data logger on the site. The area is a plantain farm.
Mummified lizard at U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) observation well Piezometer D RASA. The location is 17º57'10"N,66º15'55"W and the elevation is 22 m above sea level. The lizard is resting on a white tube that is part of the data logger on the site. The area is a plantain farm.
Deformed beak Black-capped Chickadee next to peanut butter on a feeder
Deformed beak Black-capped Chickadee next to peanut butter on a feeder
Deformed beak Black-capped Chickadee next to peanut butter on a feeder
Great Falls View
A view of a waterfall and flora on the rocky banks of Potomac River at the Great Falls Park on a sunny November day at 2:33pm.
A view of a waterfall and flora on the rocky banks of Potomac River at the Great Falls Park on a sunny November day at 2:33pm.
Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis)
Salvelinus fontinalis with a fly in its mouth. The fish lies in the palm of a hand.
Salvelinus fontinalis with a fly in its mouth. The fish lies in the palm of a hand.
Forest View at Valles Caldera
Coniferous trees and rocky terrain at Valles Caldera. 4:20 pm
Coniferous trees and rocky terrain at Valles Caldera. 4:20 pm
Jemez Red Rocks and Contrails
The Jemez Red Rocks at Walatowa, along with several contrails evident in the sky.
The Jemez Red Rocks at Walatowa, along with several contrails evident in the sky.
Jemez Red Rocks at Walatowa
A view of the Red Rocks at Walatowa on a clear day at 12:18pm.
A view of the Red Rocks at Walatowa on a clear day at 12:18pm.
Landscape View of Valles Caldera
A view of the interior of an old caldera of a very large extinct volcano - now Valles Caldera National Preserve. Most hills are lava domes, although some are the rim of the crater. 4:40 PM
A view of the interior of an old caldera of a very large extinct volcano - now Valles Caldera National Preserve. Most hills are lava domes, although some are the rim of the crater. 4:40 PM