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Looking at the millipedes ( ) in S Africa, this may be the genus: Doratogonus
If you want to ascribe a name to this - you might like to check this one out! Good luck!!
Thanks Scott! Went back to my Entomology book and YES - good to get this straightened out - not just for me but as a lesson on the importance of correct identification. I would urge curious readers to take a good look at the structure of the phylum Arthropoda (segmented bodies) which range from (as you point out) some of the Subphylums - including Atelocerata (which includes the Millipedes, Centipedes, Crustacea (Shrimp, crabs, crayfish); and well as the Class: Arachinida (spiders, scorpions, mites & ticks and on an on. Interesting stuff - some may wish to check it out! (Entomology was one of my hands-down favorite classes - and we ALL have to deal with these guys our whole lives!) So, here's a link for starters: http://biology.clc.uc.edu/courses/bio106...
Don't know but based upon the spottings on the leaves - I wouldn't 'introduce' any young ones of this in immediate area to your lot. These are indicative of fungus... which can be a problem!
Hey, with any luck - you're not getting the bazillions of stinkbugs we're getting in the NE this summer>fall. At least yours is colorful!!
Wow! wish I could ID it - have you considered talking to your local County resources. They can be quite helpful - or point you to a local person to id it. Good luck!
Ok, I'm betting the rent on fungi!! What's deceptive here is that you have some pine needles (probably) over the body. Keep an eye out there - chances are you will see more of these - especially given possible damp conditions. I would urge caution in eating any fungi until certain it is safe.
Congratulations! This is an interesting insect - somewhat related to the centipede - but obviously, more substantial. I've given you the link to Wikipedia, also recommend googling for the subject and looking at various 'Images'. Good luck and enjoy! Hey, these guys have a job to do!!
Stunning! Thanks for sharing. You're fortunate to live in an area with some of the most incredible wildlife!
Whoa! What a lovely set of photos! Congratulations of being able to snag these!!
Greetings - with regard to the Raffelesia - yes - that is (reportedly) the largest bloom of the flowering plants. But to the plant above, I'm not recognizing it but you are in Henderson so you may find it useful to show your picture to one of the botanists there at Acacia Demonstration Gardens, located at 50 Casa Del Fuego St, Henderson, NV . The Belagio also has a botanic garden but I can not swear to the range/scope of their gardens (We are talking hotel here!!). I've spent time in Vegas and am pretty sure there is at least one other botanic garden where you could get a name for this guy. Good luck!
