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Opuntia santa-rita, commonly known as the Santa Rita prickly pear, is a cactus species native to the Southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is distinguished by its flat, rounded, blue-grey pads that turn a prominent purple or magenta hue when exposed to drought, cold, or intense sunlight...

The Canyon Rubyspot (Hetaerina vulnerata) is a species of broad-winged damselfly belonging to the family Calopterygidae. First described by Hermann August Hagen in 1861, the insect is native to the southwestern United States and parts of Mexico. These damselflies are typically found patrolling along...

Opuntia macrocentra, commonly known as Purple Prickly Pear or Black-spine Prickly Pear, is a cactus species native to the Chihuahuan Desert regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The plant features flat, circular pads (cladodes) that develop a distinctive purple coloration wh...

Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1939 along the Rio Grande in central New Mexico. Its managed wetlands, riparian woodland, and surrounding desert provide winter habitat for large concentrations of sandhill cranes and snow geese, while seasonal water management supports m...

The Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona is a leading center for exploring arid plant life. It houses an extensive collection of over 50,000 plants including nearly 4,600 species from across the southwestern United States and beyond. The garden’s focus on native flora supports conservation ef...

Fendler's Hedgehog (Echinocereus fendleri) is a species of cactus native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Named in honor of 19th-century botanical collector Augustus Fendler, the plant typically grows in desert and rocky slopes. It is particularly distinguished by its large, vi...

The Neon Skimmer (*Libellula croceipennis*) is a striking dragonfly species found primarily in streams of southwest USA regions including Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Its intensely bright orange-red wings are distinctive within the Libellulidae family. This dragonfly is particularly notable for i...

The Red Rock Skimmer (Paltothemis lineatipes) is a dragonfly of the Libellulidae family, first described by Hermann August Hagen in 1861. Native to North America, the species is easily identified by its vibrant red males, which contrast against the rocky stream habitats they frequent. These dragonfl...

The Dallas Arboretum & Botanic Gardens encompasses over 65 acres featuring diverse collections of trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals arranged across themed gardens and natural areas within White Rock Lake.

Aphonopelma chalcodes, the Arizona blonde tarantula, is a large terrestrial spider native to the Sonoran Desert of Arizona and parts of northwestern Mexico. Females are pale tan to blonde in coloration, while mature males are darker with black legs and a copper carapace. The species is commonly enco...

The Mogollon Rim is an extensive geological escarpment in central Arizona that defines the southern boundary of the Colorado Plateau. Extending roughly 200 miles, the rim primarily consists of Permian-period limestone and sandstone that were shaped by ancient geological faulting and erosion. Rising...

Described by Philip Calvert in 1905, the Arroyo Darner (*Rhionaeschna dugesi*) is a New World dragonfly recognized by its distinct blue markings and preference for arroyo habitats.

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden encompasses over 30 acres featuring diverse collections including a Japanese garden, rose garden, and herb garden, established in 1937 as a research and display facility.

The Apache Spiketail (Cordulegaster diadema) is a large dragonfly species belonging to the family Cordulegastridae, found primarily in the southwestern United States and parts of Mexico and Central America. It is characterized by distinctive yellow rings on its dark abdomen and bright green eyes tha...

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis, commonly called desert Christmas cactus or tasajillo, is a slender, branching cholla native to arid regions of the south-western United States and northern Mexico. Its narrow green joints bear small spines, and its flowers are followed by bright red, berry-like fruits tha...

The Desert Whitetail, Plathemis subornata, is a dragonfly in the skimmer family Libellulidae. Hermann August Hagen described the species in 1861. It occurs in the western and southwestern United States around springs, pools, ponds, and narrow slow-moving streams. Mature males have a chalky white abd...

The Blue-faced Ringtail, Erpetogomphus eutainia, is a dragonfly of the family Gomphidae found in the southwestern United States. Its common name refers to the pale blue coloration of its face, a useful field characteristic for recognizing the species. It is associated with stream environments and be...

Agelenopsis aperta, commonly called the desert grass spider, is a North American funnel-weaver spider found in arid parts of the western United States and nearby regions. It constructs a sheet web that leads into a retreat, where the spider can shelter and respond to prey or threats. The species is...

The Comanche Skimmer (Libellula comanche) is a dragonfly in the family Libellulidae found in the southwestern United States. It is distinguished by its relatively large size, chalky blue body, and prominent black markings on the wings. The species is associated with freshwater habitats, including st...

The Plateau Dragonlet, Erythrodiplax basifusca, is a small dragonfly in the skimmer family Libellulidae. American entomologist Philip Powell Calvert described the species in 1895, and its native range covers parts of North and Central America, including the southwestern United States. The species is...

Loxosceles arizonica, commonly called the Arizona recluse, is a species of recluse spider in the family Sicariidae. Gertsch and Mulaik described it in 1940; records place it in Arizona, New Mexico, western Texas, and parts of Mexico. Like other medically significant Loxosceles spiders, its venom can...