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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“My son and I found this little guy on a walk up to Nojoqui falls. I think it must be a moth but I've never seen one like this. Is the museum interested in hearing about every odd plant and bug w...”
Christian, Goleta - July 12, 2018
“Hi Curators,
I keep finding rocks on the beach around here with many small, perfectly round holes in them. Is this a human-made thing, or something natural?”
Dan, Santa Barbara - July 12, 2018
“What can be done about the loss of monarch butterfly habatat and their exclusive milk weed food?
What can be done to restore the Ellwood Mesa monarch overwintering site?
There is i...”
Larry Dighera, More Mesa - May 7, 2018
“Hi Curator,
A couple years ago I saw this thing on the beach that was an absolute mystery. It was mostly transparent, and at first I thought it might be a piece of plastic, but when I loo...”
Jan, Goleta - April 17, 2018
“Hi,
When I go to Coal Oil Point I always see a lot of tasty-lookin’ mussels. Can I harvest/eat those?”
Bruce, Goleta - April 17, 2018
