Robb Hannawacker

I regret that this crappy cropped-in iPhone shot is all I got on this guy. I was in a hustle to begin an evening program at the Cottonwood Campground. Thank you for the pointing out the likelihood that the beetle may be a unique find. Earlier that day, I photoed 3 Mallow Scrub-Hairstreaks (Strymon istapa) for our annual butterfly count. It was a first sighting with the national park.

I've seen more of these in the Cottonwood Spring area, in the month of February, 2014, than I had ever seen before. Very bold colors!

I was thinking Brickellia as well. I'll try to get it to species.

Kristal,

Would you like to add this to "Joshua Tree National Park's Biodiversity" Mission? It's relatively new.

Also, do you think the A. iodium posted on our NPS website is accurate?

Thanks,

Robb

Please add your sitings to Joshua Tree National Park Biodiversity Mission http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/3781...

Thanks BugEric for your suggestions!

Thanks Liam & Christy. I was having a Hell of time with this Buteo.

I think you accidentally marked the location as the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. No natural waterbucks around here!

Very cool. I've seen these in the Ponderosa Forest of Zion, but not as impressive looking. Great sighting!

oh ya, good idea. I was in a cryptogamic mindset.