Identification of Bandelier Insects/Spiders

Boxelder Bugs are extremely common within the park.

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The diversity of insect and spider species within the park is incredible. The great variability within insect groups makes positive identification even more difficult. Some insects will be identified only by their group, whereas with others, species may be identified.

 

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STRIPED GARDEN SPIDER

 

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CRAB OR FLOWER SPIDER

 

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CRAB OR FLOWER SPIDER

 

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HARVESTMAN SPIDER OR DADDY LONGLEGS

 

DIGUETUA CANITIES

 

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JUMPING SPIDER

 

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LONG-JAWED ORB WEAVER

 

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OGRE-FACED SPIDER

 

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MEADOW SPIDER (ACULEPEIRA SP)

 

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HAIRY MYGALOMORPH OR TARANTULA
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BURROWING WOLF SPIDER

 

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ANISOTA OSLARI OR OSLAR'S OAKWORM MOTH CATERPILLARS

 

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CTENUCHA CRESSONANA

 

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WHITE-LINED SPHINX MOTH OR HUMMINGBIRD MOTH

 

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FORESTER MOTH

 

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ANGLE-WINGED KATYDID

 

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JUVENILE CAPNOBOTES OCCIDENTALIS KATYDID

 

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SNOWY TREE CRICKET

 

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LEAF HOPPER

 

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PRAYING MANTIS

 

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AMBUSH BUG
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WALKING STICK

 

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