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 think this might be a Coast Live Oak, so is this an oak wasp gall?Thanks!”
Kevin, Santa Barbara - January 23, 2026
“Hi! I read the article about finding a Joro spider locally. Wondering if this is also a Joro spider? I took this photo in Toba, Japan in early December 2025. Thanks!”
Nick, Santa Barbara - January 16, 2026
“Hello!
Can you tell what type of spider this is? It's wrapping up a honey bee.
Thanks!”
Kevin, Santa Barbara - November 3, 2025
“Hello!
Can you tell what this is?
Thanks!”
Kevin, Santa Barbara - August 13, 2025
“Hello!
Can you tell what type of beetle this is? Very tiny.”
Kevin, Santa Barbara - August 4, 2025
“This moth was on our patio floor and was franticly spinning around and around.”
Ronald, Santa Barbara CA. - July 31, 2025
“How can I tell what kind of butterfly these eggs will hatch into? They were found on the underside of our Butterfly bush. Some are starting to hatch into little caterpillar. &nb...”
Catherine, Solvang, CA - June 18, 2025
“Our friends report that they have glowing insects in their yard! They just moved to Santa Teresita, up off of Ontare. She sent me a photo, which isn't very clear, but I had never heard of Glowin...”
Michele, Goleta, CA - June 3, 2025
“Hello!
What is this insect?
Thank you!”
Kevin, Santa Barbara - May 12, 2025
“I found this bug by our back door. It's not made any sound except for flittering, so I don't think it's a cricket or a cicada. Our door was open last night but I didn't hear it until today,...”
Caitlin, West Side - May 2, 2025
