Invertebrates
See our handy guide to critters found in local homes and our Central Coast Butterfly FAQ. Browse the insects and other terrestrial arthropods we’ve identified. Check out local marine invertebrates, particularly bivalve mollusks and intertidal organisms.
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“Hello! I was wondering if you could help me figure out what this is...we found it at the UCSB beach. We tried to save it, but it looked like we might have been too late :-(”
Marc, UC Santa Barbara - July 27, 2024
“I was near Goleta beach and found what looks like a fossil I'll attach pictures and hopeful you can give me some insight”
Deven, Santa Barbara - April 27, 2024
“Hello!
Is this a type of jumping spider?
Thanks!”
Kevin, UCSB - October 25, 2023
“Last night I saw this scorpion on the living room rug, and I put a drinking glass over it so I could take a picture. It's just under 1 inch with it's tail curled up as in the photo. ...”
Gary, Santa Barbara - October 3, 2023
“I believe we have quite a number of these spiders around our property but this had the biggest web so it may be actually be different from the rest? We have oak trees and it was suspended smack...”
Cathy, Santa Paula - September 9, 2023
“Last week, in Buellton, I saw this caterpillar. I have two questions:
Is it a swallowtail caterpillar?
Is this the right season for caterpillars? I've seen swallowtail flying aroun...”
Karin, Buellton, CA - September 5, 2023
“Hello,
The insect in the attached photos showed up outside the door to my home a few days ago and it is still there. The wings are 2 inches long and the insect is 3-3/4 inches long...”
Laurie, Santa Barbara - July 8, 2023
“Are you able to tell what type of fossil this is? I found it near Hendrys beach. I saw part of it sticking out then I broke the rock open and found some more inside.”
Natalie, Santa Barbara - May 24, 2023
“Hello!
Can you tell what type of grasshopper this is? I saw it out at UCSB West Campus.
Thank you!
Kevin”
Kevin, Goleta - May 15, 2023
“Hello!
Can you tell what type of bumblebee this is? It's the largest yellow one I've ever seen. It dwarfed the honey bees, but is not as large as a carpenter bee. I watched it for about 2...”
Kevin, UCSB - April 18, 2023
