Terrestrial and Aquatic Invertebrates

Close up of mission blue butterfly alighting on a plant.
Mission Blue Butterfly

The endangered mission blue butterfly is native to California grasslands.

A male metallic green sweat bee.
Bees

Bay Area Parks are home to a wide variety of different bee species.

Close up of freshwater shrimp in a glass jar
Freshwater Shrimp

The rare California freshwater shrimp is endemic to Marin, Sonoma, and Napa counties.

Close up of a black abalone.
Black Abalone

Endangered black abalone can be found in the rocky intertidal habits of the Golden Gate and Point Reyes.

Blog

See below for the latest on invertebrates from the Bay Area Nature & Science Blog.

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    Last updated: April 8, 2021

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