Known as ladybugs in North America.
Total life span is one to two years on average.
Photo: Mila
Also know as a mosquito eater.
But seems that they don’t eat mosquitos. They live for 10-12 days and apparently might not eat anything at all. But they do look like giant mosquitos. And in early April, there are lots of them inside the house.
Common in California, but can also be found in western Nevada and Oregon, as well as in northern Baja California (Mexico). Lifespan is 2-3 months.
Photo: Mila
Mila and Lisa saw one with Lily (who jumped!) while eating crepes early in the morning at the flea market. When threatened, it sticks its bum in the air and emits a foul smell (we didn’t smell anything except strawberry and chocolate crepe).
Everywhere at Casita Sarita.
On the bougainvillea at Casita Sarita.
All over the plants at Casita Sarita.
Despite their name, no known millipede has 1,000 legs, although one rare species has up to 750. Common species have between 34 and 400 legs. There are approximately 12,000 named species.
Occur all over the world. Something like 20,000 variants…
We went off on a mission to find some new animals for our field guide – it was surprisingly easy. Thank you insects!