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Learn what the community is asking about this season, with answers by Museum experts.
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“Hello Dr. Gimmel, I found this bug on the kitchen counter this morning. It's about 3/16" long. I took this picture with a basic digital microscope.
I've been looki...”
Gary, Santa Barbara - July 23, 2022
“Found about a dozen eggs, (small about 1/2 inch or smaller) while cleaning out a clay pot that had a dead plant. Digging in the soil to remove roots, my hand tool came up with a few eggs, more s...”
Sandra, Santa Barbara - July 20, 2022
“Can you identify this organism found on Butterfly Beach?”
Julie, Montecito, CA - July 6, 2022
“I wonder if I might trouble you for an insect ID. Is this a Northern Walkingstick?
This individual was on the wall of my office building (here at UCSB). You never know what you'll see on...”
Kevin, UCSB - July 1, 2022
“Trying to find out what this is...
Thank you”
Layton, Santa Barbara - June 28, 2022
“Hello,
I have been unable to identify this caterpillar I found on the underside of a jade plant. Can you please tell me what it is?
Thanks!
Leslie”
Leslie, Riviera - June 27, 2022
“I was fortunate to finally pass this bush while it was in bloom. For several years I have passed it and always admired the color of the leaves which are a light combination of gray, blue, and gr...”
Hans, Newbury Park, Ca - June 25, 2022
“Found at at Goleta Beach. Any help in identifying its use or origin would be great. It feels almost like glass.
Thank you for your help with this inquiry!”
Angi, Goleta - June 24, 2022
“Do you have any Chumash bows or arrows on display or in the backroom archives? Do you know what plants the Chumash used for their arrows? In SoCal, the Kumeyaay used reed (Phragmitis) o...”
Kevin, San Diego - June 23, 2022
“Hi,
My seven-year-old daughter has asked me many times, "Is this a fossil?', and sadly I am never able to answer.
I have attached pics of three different rocks.
T...”
Andy, Ventura - June 19, 2022
