California Gulch, west of Nogales, is known for its easily accessible population of Five-striped Sparrows. In the United States, this complex of canyons is the only place they can be found. But the bugs here are also amazing, as are the plants and the views. We went here on August 2, 2010
MontaƱa Peak
Emory's Barrel Cactus, Ferocactus emoryi
Montezuma's Grasshopper male, Syrbula montezuma
Montezuma's Grasshopper female, Syrbula montezuma
Yellow-bellied Grasshopper nymphs, Boopedon flaviventris
mating robberflies
long-horned beetle, Stenaspis solitaria
Ebony Grasshopper nymph, Boopedon nubilum
One of my favorites:
Panther-spotted Grasshopper, Poecilotettix pantherinus
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