Friday, 23 October 2020

22-10-2020 PUERTO DE MAZARRON, MURCIA - YELLOW LEGGED GULL (Larus michahellis)

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The Yellow-legged Gull (Larus michahellis) is a large, robust seabird with a commanding presence. Its size can be quite variable, with the s...

21-10-2020 PUERTO DE MAZARRON, MURCIA - YELLOW LEGGED GULL (JUVENILE) (Larus michahellis)

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The yellow-legged gull is a large gull, though the size does vary, with the smallest females being scarcely larger than a common gull and th...

22-10-2020 EL BERRO, MURCIA - MARVEL OF PERU (Mirabilis jalapa)

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https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/50616-Mirabilis-jalapa  

22-10-2020 EL BERRO, MURCIA - SHORT HORNED GRASSHOPPER (Family Acrididae)

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Calliptamus is a genus of short-horned grasshoppers (family Acrididae) widespread across Europe, Africa, and Asia. Famous for their vibrant ...

22-10-2020 SALADARES DEL GUADALENTIN, MURCIA - CATTLE EGRET (Bubulcus ibis)

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https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/5017-Bubulcus-ibis  

22-10-2020 SALADARES DEL GUADALENTIN, MURCIA - LITTLE OWL (Athene noctua)

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The Little Owl, Athene noctua, is a diminutive yet distinctive bird, often associated with the goddess Athena in Greek mythology and Minerva...

22-10-2020 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - PUG MOTH (Genus Eupithecia)

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https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/311619-Gymnoscelis-rufifasciata  

22-10-2020 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - STINK BUG (Acrosternum millierei)

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Acrosternum millierei (Mulsant & Rey, 1866) is a species of shield bug in the family Pentatomidae, recognized as a significant agricultu...
Thursday, 22 October 2020

21-10-2020 SALADARES DEL GUADALENTIN, MURCIA - CRIMSON SPECKLED FLUNKEY MOTH (Utetheisa pulchella)

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https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/201279-Utetheisa-pulchella  

21-10-2020 SALADARES DEL GUADALENTIN, MURCIA - EURASIAN COOT (Fulica atra)

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The Eurasian coot, Fulica atra, also known as the common coot or Australian coot, is a distinctive waterbird with a slaty-black body, a glos...

21-10-2020 SALADARES DEL GUADALENTIN, MURCIA - EURASIAN JACKDAW (Corvus monedula)

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https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/8000-Corvus-monedula  

21-10-2020 SALADARES DEL GUADALENTIN, MURCIA - EURASIAN STONE CURLEW (Burhinus oedicnemus)

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https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/4923-Burhinus-oedicnemus  
Sunday, 18 October 2020

18-10-2020 MONTAVERNER, VALENCIA - EUROPEAN STONECHAT (Saxicola rubicola)

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The European stonechat (Saxicola rubicola) is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a subspecies of the common stonechat. Long...

18-10-2020 MONTAVERNER, VALENCIA - SPOTLESS STARLING (Sturnus unicolor)

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The Spotless Starling, known scientifically as Sturnus unicolor, is a member of the starling family, Sturnidae. It bears a striking resembla...

18-10-2020 VILLALONGA RESERVOIR, VALENCIA - MOORISH GECKO (Tarentola mauritanica)

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Tarentola mauritanica, known as the common wall gecko, is a species of gecko (Gekkota) native to the western Mediterranean area of North Afr...

18-10-2020 MONTAVERNER, VALENCIA - SPECKLED WOOD BUTTERFLY (Pararge aegeria)

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The speckled wood (Pararge aegeria) is a butterfly found in and on the borders of woodland areas throughout much of the Palearctic realm. Th...

18-10-2020 VILLALONGA RESERVOIR, VALENCIA - SPECKLED WOOD BUTTERFLY (Pararge aegeria)

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The speckled wood (Pararge aegeria) is a butterfly found in and on the borders of woodland areas throughout much of the Palearctic realm. Th...
Saturday, 17 October 2020

17-10-2020 GANDIA, VALENCIA - CARPET MOTH (Epirrhoe sandosaria)

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https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/1152884-Epirrhoe-sandosaria  

17-10-2020 GANDIA, VALENCIA - BLACK REDSTART (FEMALE) (Phoenicurus ochruros)

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The Black redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros) is a small passerine bird in the genus Phoenicurus. Like its relatives, it was formerly classed as...

17-10-2020 GANDIA, VALENCIA - EURASIAN HOOPOE (Upupa epops)

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The Eurasian hoopoe, with its scientific name Upupa epops, is a bird of unmistakable appearance. It boasts a warm cinnamon plumage, contrast...

17-10-2020 GANDIA, VALENCIA - HOUSE SPARROW (FEMALE) (Passer domesticus)

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The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a member of the sparrow family Passeridae. This small bird typically measures around 16 cm (6.3 in)...
Friday, 16 October 2020

16-10-2020 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - SMALL BLOOD VEIN MOTH (Scopula imitaria)

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Scopula imitaria, the small blood-vein, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It was first described by Jacob Hübner in 1799 and it is found ...

16-10-2020 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - PUG MOTH (Eupithecia semigraphata)

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Eupithecia semigraphata is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found from most of Europe (except the Netherlands, Ireland, Great Britain...

16-10-2020 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - SATELLITE FLY (Subfamily Miltogramminae)

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Sarcophaginae is the largest subfamily of flesh flies (Family: Sarcophagidae), characterized by 0.16–0.9 inch long, grey/black striped, bris...
Thursday, 15 October 2020

15-10-2020 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - PUG MOTH (Eupithecia semigraphata)

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Eupithecia semigraphata is a small geometrid moth found across Europe (excluding the far north and northwest), North Africa, and the Canary ...