Nature in Dali

Discover plants, insects and birds through Phoebe’s field notes.

Plants尼泊尔桤木(Nepal Alder)

尼泊尔桤木(Nepal Alder)

Look for the slender male catkins and small cone-like fruit clusters; Phoebe recorded both flowers and young fruit on the same tree, and also found insects on the tree multiple times.

Plants云南樟(Yunnan Cinnamon)

云南樟(Yunnan Cinnamon)

One of the ancient trees around Baohe Temple; the original text also notes encountering a small plant along a daily activity route. Observe the leaves, leaf veins, and tree shape.

Plants蓝桉(Blue Gum)

蓝桉(Blue Gum)

The record includes flower buds on the treetops and a Yellow-bellied Fantail that stayed on the flowering branches. You can observe the flowers together with the flower-visiting animals.

Plants合欢(Silk Tree)

合欢(Silk Tree)

The leaves look like soft feathers; you can observe how many leaflets make up one bipinnately compound leaf.

Plants高盆樱桃(High盆Cherry)

高盆樱桃(High盆Cherry)

Also called winter cherry. The record includes winter flowering, squirrels feeding on nectar, and fruits turning red in May.

Plants池杉(Bald Cypress)

池杉(Bald Cypress)

Trees by Erhai Lake. The original text reminds readers to pay attention to the awl-shaped, spirally arranged leaves and to compare them with dawn redwood and bald cypress.

Plants互叶白千层(Melaleuca alternifolia)

互叶白千层(Melaleuca alternifolia)

In May, it bloomed in the yard of a household at the activity starting point; this is a record of a cultivated plant, not a wild distribution.

Plants虎头兰(Cymbidium hookerianum)

虎头兰(Cymbidium hookerianum)

An orchid that bloomed in a Dali courtyard years ago, later photographed at Wuwei Temple. Focus on flower shape, and distinguish between cultivated and wild observations.

Plants长柱天麻(Changzhutianma (Gastrodia) — a mycoheterotrophic orchid)

长柱天麻(Changzhutianma (Gastrodia) — a mycoheterotrophic orchid)

Recorded on the way to Baohe Temple: a fruit that had already dispersed its seeds. The original text discusses a lifestyle that does not rely on its own photosynthesis but obtains nutrients through fungi.

Plants缘毛鸟足兰(Yuanmao Niaozu Lan (Fringed Bird's-foot Orchid))

缘毛鸟足兰(Yuanmao Niaozu Lan (Fringed Bird's-foot Orchid))

An orchid hastily recorded on the way to Xieyang Peak; the original author notes the photos are not ideal and close-up shots need to be added later.

Plants铁角蕨属(Asplenium (Spleenwort Genus))

铁角蕨属(Asplenium (Spleenwort Genus))

Record not identified to species. Focus on the linear sori on the leaf underside.

Plants节节草(Jiejiecao (Horsetail))

节节草(Jiejiecao (Horsetail))

In October, the process of spore dispersal was recorded; note the jointed stems and the spore structures at the tips.

Plants问荆(Field Horsetail)

问荆(Field Horsetail)

The 'bibatou' mentioned in the text refers to its spore-bearing stem, observed in the village in January. This records its morphology and is not intended as a foraging guide.

Plants黄独(Huangdu (Dioscorea bulbifera))

黄独(Huangdu (Dioscorea bulbifera))

In October, leaves and bulbils on the vines were recorded. Bulbils and underground tubers are not the same structure; do not harvest and eat them as if they were Chinese yam.

Plants云南木鳖(Yunnan Momordica)

云南木鳖(Yunnan Momordica)

The original text calls it wild bitter gourd; in October the fruit was recorded, and in November it was recorded that ants gathered after the fruit split open.

Plants飞蛾藤(Moth Vine)

飞蛾藤(Moth Vine)

Observe the enlarged sepals that surround the fruit and remain after drying; record a nature collection from Xiaojing's home.

Plants钝萼铁线莲(Clematis uncinata)

钝萼铁线莲(Clematis uncinata)

The original text clearly states that it is also very common in Dali, but the photo was taken in Shilin; the location information for cross-reference is retained.

Plants红藨刺藤(Rubus niveus (Red Raspberry Thorn Vine))

红藨刺藤(Rubus niveus (Red Raspberry Thorn Vine))

Flower buds were recorded by the roadside in Panxi Village; when comparing with other Rubus species, it is necessary to look at stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits at the same time.

Plants椭圆悬钩子(Elliptic Raspberry)

椭圆悬钩子(Elliptic Raspberry)

During the April nature journaling activity, ripe yellow berries were recorded; kept separate from the unidentified yellow raspberry in the Dianthus chapter.

Plants黄泡(悬钩子属,待确认)(Yellow Raspberry (Rubus genus, to be confirmed))

黄泡(悬钩子属,待确认)(Yellow Raspberry (Rubus genus, to be confirmed))

A large number of yellow berries by the roadside in Shizhu; the author explicitly did not distinguish between Rubus ellipticus and Rubus coreanus, and does not directly merge them into a single species.

Plants纽子瓜(待确认)(Niu Zi Gua (To Be Confirmed))

纽子瓜(待确认)(Niu Zi Gua (To Be Confirmed))

The original text was initially identified by image recognition software, recording a vine that climbs trees. Close-up photos of flowers, fruits, and leaves are needed for verification.

Plants圆叶牵牛(Ipomoea purpurea)

圆叶牵牛(Ipomoea purpurea)

A walk in Lvtao Village recorded a plant twining around a castor bean. The original text compares it with the common three-lobed morning glory by its unlobed heart-shaped leaves.

Plants假酸浆(Nicandra physalodes)

假酸浆(Nicandra physalodes)

The pale purple flowers and lantern-shaped fruits by the roadside attract attention; it belongs to a different genus from the Physalis sold as fruit.

Plants苎麻(Ramie)

苎麻(Ramie)

It records both the stems and leaves, as well as the insect galls on the leaves and the larvae of the butterfly; plants and insects can be observed together.

Plants

小果荨麻(Small-fruited Nettle)

In May, flowering plants were recorded by the village edge; when observing, avoid the stinging hairs and do not verify by touching with hands.

Plants荨麻属(待确认)(Urtica genus (to be confirmed))

荨麻属(待确认)(Urtica genus (to be confirmed))

The record from Lütao Village has not been identified to species; the original author was stung by the stinging hairs. Do not treat the photo of Urtica fissa from Hangzhou as confirmation of the local species.

Plants紫茎泽兰(Ageratina adenophora)

紫茎泽兰(Ageratina adenophora)

An invasive plant recorded multiple times along roadsides and streamsides in Dali. Observe leaf shape and growing environment; do not collect or spread.

Plants头花杯苋(Cyathula capitata)

头花杯苋(Cyathula capitata)

Baohe Temple recorded spherical structures with barbs; the original text also recalls seeing sticky burrs on horses at Longshou Pass.

Plants西南獐牙菜(Swertia cincta)

西南獐牙菜(Swertia cincta)

The filament bases are expanded and surround the ovary; the structure in the photo is very distinctive; the record comes from Baohe Temple and a previous hike at Longshou Pass.

Plants

紫红獐牙菜(Purple-red Swertia)

The original text recalls that it was photographed earlier during a hike at Longshou Pass, but no corresponding recent photo is attached this time. The observation clue is temporarily retained.

Plants蓝花凤仙花(待确认)(Blue-flowered Impatiens (to be confirmed))

蓝花凤仙花(待确认)(Blue-flowered Impatiens (to be confirmed))

Mature capsules were recorded in front of Baohe Temple, but the author has doubts about the flower color and name; no definitive identification is made for now.

Plants锐齿凤仙花(Sharp-toothed Impatiens)

锐齿凤仙花(Sharp-toothed Impatiens)

Previously photographed near the pond at Wuwei Temple, encountered again in the Stone Forest section. Focus on the sharp teeth on leaf margins, flower shape, and moist environment.

Plants香茶菜属(待确认)(Isodon genus (to be confirmed))

香茶菜属(待确认)(Isodon genus (to be confirmed))

The original text has flowers and winter fruit clusters that have not yet been determined; '线纹香茶菜' (Xianwen Xiangchacai) is only a candidate name, and different records are not forcibly combined into one species.

Plants

须弥菊属(待确认)(Saussurea属 (待确认))

The original text suggests it may be Saussurea deltoidea. Keep the record at the genus level, pending additional details on leaves and inflorescence.

Plants缬草属(待确认)(Valerian (to be confirmed))

缬草属(待确认)(Valerian (to be confirmed))

The achenes in the record have structures that aid wind dispersal and have not been identified to species; they are not directly merged with Valeriana hardwickii.

Plants

长序缬草(Valeriana hardwickii var. hoffmeisteri)

Record its slender infructescence in nature notes; it is suitable for observing how the fruits are arranged along the axis.

Plants白果白珠(Gaultheria leucocarpa)

白果白珠(Gaultheria leucocarpa)

The original text records light-colored fruits and scent; filed separately from Gaultheria fragrantissima to preserve comparison.

Plants芳香白珠(Fragrant Wintergreen)

芳香白珠(Fragrant Wintergreen)

During a Cangshan hike, flowers from March and leaves and fruits from July were recorded; the ripe fruits are dark in color, and both the flowering and fruiting stages are worth observing.

Plants半齿柃(待确认)(Half-toothed Eurya (To Be Confirmed))

半齿柃(待确认)(Half-toothed Eurya (To Be Confirmed))

The author explicitly states it may be Half-toothed Eurya (Banchi Ling) and is not yet clear how to distinguish it from other plants in the same genus, so it is temporarily listed as to be confirmed.

Plants卵萼花锚(待确认)(Oval-Calyx Flower Anchor (to be confirmed))

卵萼花锚(待确认)(Oval-Calyx Flower Anchor (to be confirmed))

The winter plant is only a preliminary judgment; the original text also reviews flowering records photographed at Longshou Pass and Xieyang Peak.

Plants金钩如意草(Golden Hook Corydalis)

金钩如意草(Golden Hook Corydalis)

The June activity documented this Corydalis plant, with photos taken by Xuanzi. Observe the curved shape of the flowers and the leaves.

Plants清香木(Qingxiangmu (Pistacia weinmannifolia))

清香木(Qingxiangmu (Pistacia weinmannifolia))

A plant recorded during a walk near Longkan; do not confuse it with the verbal misidentification of Xiyeejuhua (Cuphea hyssopifolia) at the ancient courtyard beside the tower.

Plants山溪金腰(Mountain Stream Chrysosplenium)

山溪金腰(Mountain Stream Chrysosplenium)

A Chrysosplenium plant recorded by Shizhu by the water's edge, retaining the name and photos given in the original text.

Plants野八角(Wild Star Anise)

野八角(Wild Star Anise)

A record by Shi Zhu; the original text explicitly warns that the flowers, leaves, and fruits are toxic and should not be used as seasoning star anise.

Plants十齿花(Dipentodon)

十齿花(Dipentodon)

The first plant that Shi Zhu's group noticed, recorded in the original text as the family Dipentodontaceae and genus Dipentodon.

Plants百子莲(Agapanthus)

百子莲(Agapanthus)

Planted by roadside households in April, the inflorescence looks like fireworks. Marked as a cultivated observation, not mixed into wild plant records.

Plants蓝耳草(Blue Ear Grass)

蓝耳草(Blue Ear Grass)

First seen in person on the Meixi route; note the blue-purple flowers, filament hairs, and orange-yellow anthers.

Plants高山露珠草(Circaea alpina)

高山露珠草(Circaea alpina)

A dense patch of plants was recorded in the damp, shaded area of Meixi, with tiny flowers and teardrop-shaped fruits visible up close.

Plants象牙参属(待确认)(Roscoea (genus to be confirmed))

象牙参属(待确认)(Roscoea (genus to be confirmed))

When not in flower, the author cannot distinguish it; Tibetan Roscoea is only a memory of photos from another location, so it is currently kept at genus level.

Plants高山栎(Alpine Oak)

高山栎(Alpine Oak)

In the windy area at the top of Xieyang Peak, the low vegetation left a deep impression on the author. The habitat record is kept, and identification is not based on tree form alone.

Plants川滇花楸(待确认)(Sichuan-Yunnan Rowan (to be confirmed))

川滇花楸(待确认)(Sichuan-Yunnan Rowan (to be confirmed))

The author's identification of the small leaves is tentative and not yet certain to species.

Plants乌头属(Aconitum)

乌头属(Aconitum)

Xieyang Peak documented the hooded sepals and distinguished the bracts from the petal-like structures. The plant is toxic; observe only, do not collect or eat.

Plants云南茴芹(Yunnan Anise)

云南茴芹(Yunnan Anise)

The original text records its slender plant and sparse upper leaves, with inflorescences that have a lace-like appearance.

Plants浆果薹草(Berry Sedge)

浆果薹草(Berry Sedge)

The utricles show a color gradient, like tiny gemstones; close-up photos can be used to observe their arrangement.

Plants绢毛蓼(Koenigia mollis)

绢毛蓼(Koenigia mollis)

The author was surprised by its height and large panicle; recorded as a subshrub state.

Plants白花柳叶箬(White-flowered Isachne)

白花柳叶箬(White-flowered Isachne)

A grass plant in nature notes, worth noticing its tiny inflorescences and leaf shape.

Plants菊三七属木耳菜(Gynura cusimbua (Jusanqi genus wood ear vegetable))

菊三七属木耳菜(Gynura cusimbua (Jusanqi genus wood ear vegetable))

A plant of the Asteraceae family recorded in the Yinxianxi area, not the wood ear vegetable of the Basellaceae family sold in markets. The same name does not mean the same species.

Plants墨西哥鼠尾草(Mexican Bush Sage)

墨西哥鼠尾草(Mexican Bush Sage)

Recorded in a residential community, marked as a cultivated plant; pay attention to the inflorescence and leaves.

Plants苜蓿(Alfalfa)

苜蓿(Alfalfa)

Purple flowers photographed by the roadside; the original text distinguishes it from the yellow-flowered burr medic and does not merge them into the same entry.

Plants梓(Zi)

梓(Zi)

Encountered by the roadside while looking for a house; the original text suggests comparing flower colors with gray catalpa; still needs to be identified by combining leaves and flowers.

Plants小花山桃草(Small-flowered Gaura)

小花山桃草(Small-flowered Gaura)

A small flower recorded by the roadside while house-hunting; retains the original note about it being an introduced plant.

Plants接骨草(Jiegucao (Sambucus javanica))

接骨草(Jiegucao (Sambucus javanica))

In May, the inflorescences are in full bloom, with small yellow dots shaped like cups. Do not confuse with woody elderberry.

Plants茴香(Fennel)

茴香(Fennel)

Fennel recorded in the village as flowering and fruiting; it is not the same species as star anise in the Schisandraceae family.

Plants垂序商陆(Pokeweed)

垂序商陆(Pokeweed)

In May, it is blooming by the roadside, also known as American pokeweed; the original text warns that the whole plant is toxic.

Plants戟叶酸模(Hastate Dock)

戟叶酸模(Hastate Dock)

Observing the membranous ocrea at the stem nodes is the morphological detail emphasized in this record.

Plants假连翘(Duranta)

假连翘(Duranta)

Light purple flowers blooming in the green belt near the bus stop, an observation of urban cultivation.

Plants苦苣菜(待确认)(Bitter Lettuce (To Be Confirmed))

苦苣菜(待确认)(Bitter Lettuce (To Be Confirmed))

Preliminary name given by the image recognition software; the photo focuses on the water droplet in the center of the flower head, and still needs verification with leaves etc.

Plants蓖麻(Castor Bean)

蓖麻(Castor Bean)

A flowering plant by Meixi Stream, with red female flowers on the upper part and yellow male flowers on the lower part; bees were once seen visiting.

Plants黄花棯属(待确认)(Sida genus (to be confirmed))

黄花棯属(待确认)(Sida genus (to be confirmed))

Small yellow flowers by the roadside in Lütao Village; the author explicitly says the leaves need to be examined further to determine the exact species.

Plants木槿(Hibiscus syriacus)

木槿(Hibiscus syriacus)

A flower recorded on a village road; the original also compares leaf shape with Chinese hibiscus, so it cannot be distinguished by flower color alone.

Plants留兰香(Spearmint)

留兰香(Spearmint)

A mint plant photographed near home; the original text compared the inflorescence, petiole, and leaf serration.

Plants黄花木曼陀罗(Yellow Angel's Trumpet)

黄花木曼陀罗(Yellow Angel's Trumpet)

Yellow long-tubular flowers at the entrance of the old courtyard next to the tower; not a loofah, and different from herbaceous Datura. For ornamental record only.

Plants盾叶天竺葵(Shield-Leaf Geranium)

盾叶天竺葵(Shield-Leaf Geranium)

A small flower climbing and trailing on the old wall of an ancient courtyard beside a tower, belonging to courtyard cultivation observation.

Plants弯穗苞叶芋(Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily))

弯穗苞叶芋(Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily))

A cultivated plant in the courtyard of the ancient temple next to the tower, focusing on the morphology of the spathe.

Plants凹脉鼠尾草(Salvia cavaleriei var. simplicifolia)

凹脉鼠尾草(Salvia cavaleriei var. simplicifolia)

A cultivated plant recorded outside the main gate of the ancient courtyard next to the tower.

Plants细叶萼距花(Cuphea hyssopifolia)

细叶萼距花(Cuphea hyssopifolia)

A plant outside the gate of the ancient courtyard next to the tower; the author corrected a previous misidentification as 'Qingxiangmu' after rechecking.

Plants雄黄兰(Crocosmia)

雄黄兰(Crocosmia)

A three-angled spherical capsule recorded in the courtyard; the fruit after the flowers fade is also worth observing.

Plants马鞭草(Verbena)

马鞭草(Verbena)

On the road looking for a house in May, it was blooming; the slender flower spikes are the feature the original text focuses on.

InsectsHuangzhu Giant Silkworm Moth (黄珠大蚕蛾)

Huangzhu Giant Silkworm Moth (黄珠大蚕蛾)

In October, larvae were encountered on Nepalese alder, and there is another November record from the Boluo Temple route; the body protrusions look like they are inlaid with turquoise.

Insects散纹盛蛱蝶(Kallima inachus)

散纹盛蛱蝶(Kallima inachus)

Records the larvae, hanging pupae, and eclosion process on ramie. Indoor eclosion in January is affected by temperature and cannot be taken as the wild eclosion season.

Insects中华荨麻蛱蝶(Chinese Nettle Butterfly)

中华荨麻蛱蝶(Chinese Nettle Butterfly)

The caterpillar was photographed for the first time in October; the original text also mentions the experience of seeing the butterfly in spring, preserving different life stages.

Insects突缘麝凤蝶(Byasa impediens)

突缘麝凤蝶(Byasa impediens)

After bringing back a pupa on a bamboo branch from Baohe Temple, it emerged on May 2 of the following year. The association between the pupa and the adult comes from continuous rearing records.

Insects茶六斑褐锦斑蛾(Tea Six-spotted Brown Tiger Moth)

茶六斑褐锦斑蛾(Tea Six-spotted Brown Tiger Moth)

Recorded a female moth with vivid yellow and blue colors, and recalled previous photos of male and female mating.

Insects斐豹蛱蝶(Indian Fritillary)

斐豹蛱蝶(Indian Fritillary)

Encountering mating butterflies while going up the mountain together in November is a specific behavioral observation.

Insects大卫绢蛱蝶(David's绢蛱蝶)

大卫绢蛱蝶(David's绢蛱蝶)

The June activity was identified with the help of Teacher Chen Jialin; the original text mentions a subspecies but does not give the subspecies name, so we do not assign one ourselves.

Insects环毒蛾属(Orgyia Genus)

环毒蛾属(Orgyia Genus)

Teacher Maomao identified it to genus level and explained the relationship between the abdominal tip hair tufts and eggs; do not touch the venomous hairs with bare hands.

Insects肾毒蛾(Cifuna locuples)

肾毒蛾(Cifuna locuples)

During the activity, a feeding larva was recorded, with four tufts of hair on its back; observe only, do not touch.

Insects污灯蛾(Wudeng'e (Wudeng Moth))

污灯蛾(Wudeng'e (Wudeng Moth))

A moth recorded during a June event, retaining the original name and observation photos.

Insects亮灰蝶(Chilades pandava)

亮灰蝶(Chilades pandava)

The original text notes the blue-violet upper side of the wings revealed during flight.

Insects粗网巧瓢虫(Coarse-Netted Ladybird)

粗网巧瓢虫(Coarse-Netted Ladybird)

Photographed on Anaphalis in November, identified with a hint from Teacher Monkey. The original identification process is retained.

Insects红胸丽葬甲(Red-breasted Burying Beetle)

红胸丽葬甲(Red-breasted Burying Beetle)

Recorded at Baohe Temple; the original text compares it with the Red-bellied Comb-horned Firefly in body size, abdomen color, and antennae.

Insects赤腹栉角萤(Red-breasted Comb-horn Firefly)

赤腹栉角萤(Red-breasted Comb-horn Firefly)

The photos from late May were used for comparison with carrion beetles; the original text recorded it as a diurnal firefly.

Insects大蕈甲科(待确认)(Pleasing Fungus Beetles (Family Erotylidae, to be confirmed))

大蕈甲科(待确认)(Pleasing Fungus Beetles (Family Erotylidae, to be confirmed))

Recorded beetles feeding on fungi; identification remains at the family level; not determined to species based on similar patterns.

Insects马铃薯瓢虫(Potato Ladybird Beetle)

马铃薯瓢虫(Potato Ladybird Beetle)

In the nature notes, a ladybird beetle with fine hairs and a raised back was observed; the species name follows the original record.

Insects柯氏素菌瓢虫(Coccinellidae fungus-eating ladybird)

柯氏素菌瓢虫(Coccinellidae fungus-eating ladybird)

A yellow ladybird encountered along the way in December; the original text notes there were no obvious powdery mildew plants nearby, and its food source was not determined.

Insects中华大刀螳(Chinese Mantis)

中华大刀螳(Chinese Mantis)

Record the egg-laying scene in October, and record the ootheca at the end of the year. Treat the adult and the ootheca as different stages of the same entry.

InsectsBlack-tailed Leafhopper (凹大叶蝉)

Black-tailed Leafhopper (凹大叶蝉)

The original text also calls it the black-tailed leafhopper (黑尾大叶蝉); it records identification clues for the leafhopper's appearance and the female's rear end.

Insects中华鼻蜡蝉(Chinese Lanternfly)

中华鼻蜡蝉(Chinese Lanternfly)

Discovered by Siyue and Xiaojing during a walk, the forward-extending head process looks like a long nose.

Insects松叶蜂科(Diprionidae)

松叶蜂科(Diprionidae)

The record covers larvae on pine needles, the final molt, cocoon formation, and emergence. The original text did not identify the species, so it is kept at the family level.

Insects黑豆蚜(Black Bean Aphid)

黑豆蚜(Black Bean Aphid)

A colony of aphids on Xue Man Cao in December, with ants and hoverfly larvae nearby.

Insects绒茧蜂(待确认)(Rongjianfeng (to be confirmed))

绒茧蜂(待确认)(Rongjianfeng (to be confirmed))

In January, a cocoon mass was found in a pine forest; the parasitoid wasp name follows the original text and has not been identified to species.

Insects金腰胡蜂(Gold-waisted Hornet)

金腰胡蜂(Gold-waisted Hornet)

Overwintering individuals inside wood in winter. Keep the observation story; in the future, do not use disturbing nests or overwintering sites as a way to observe.

Insects中华真地鳖(待确认)(Chinese true ground beetle (to be confirmed))

中华真地鳖(待确认)(Chinese true ground beetle (to be confirmed))

The author uses a tentative label, having observed wingless females and winged males, and does not make a definitive identification.

Insects多变嗯猎蝽(Variable Assassin Bug)

多变嗯猎蝽(Variable Assassin Bug)

Shizhu recorded a translucent nymph, and the original text gives Endochus cingalensis.

Insects黄蜻(Yellow Skimmer)

黄蜻(Yellow Skimmer)

A female dragonfly recorded in October; color varies with sex and maturity, so do not identify it by color alone.

Insects竹节虫(未定种)(Stick Insect (Unidentified Species))

竹节虫(未定种)(Stick Insect (Unidentified Species))

Appeared in multiple activities, but no clear species name. Retain order-level observation, do not merge different individuals into a definite species.

Other animals长腹艾蛛(Long-bellied Spider (Cyclosa sp.))

长腹艾蛛(Long-bellied Spider (Cyclosa sp.))

Encountered again on the road in November; the author compared it with photos from October.

Other animals肖蛸科蜘蛛(待确认)(Spider of the family Tetragnathidae (to be confirmed))

肖蛸科蜘蛛(待确认)(Spider of the family Tetragnathidae (to be confirmed))

Teacher Liu Hao judged that it may be the genus Metellina or the genus Mallinella, keeping two candidates, and is not certain down to genus or species.

Birds绿背山雀(Green-backed Tit)

绿背山雀(Green-backed Tit)

Photographed during the January nature journaling event; the original author noted that the lighting was poor at the time.

Birds黑眉长尾山雀(Black-browed Tit)

黑眉长尾山雀(Black-browed Tit)

Observed multiple times in January, recording facial patterns, thin metallic calls, and flight posture.

Birds蓝额红尾鸲(Blue-fronted Redstart)

蓝额红尾鸲(Blue-fronted Redstart)

Winter records include both female and male birds; the differences in color between the forehead and body can be compared.

Birds栗臀鳾(Chestnut-vented Nuthatch)

栗臀鳾(Chestnut-vented Nuthatch)

Seen in June going back and forth by a small hole in a eucalyptus tree, and in January active on the trunk of a Nepalese alder; the location and environment are retained, but the exact nest site is not marked.

Birds喜山鵟(Himalayan Buzzard)

喜山鵟(Himalayan Buzzard)

There are photographic records from outside a residential window and during January activities; the original author noted that it is easier to encounter in autumn and winter.

Birds钳嘴鹳(Asian Openbill)

钳嘴鹳(Asian Openbill)

In January, a flock was observed landing by the shore of Erhai Lake and feeding on golden apple snails; the gap in the middle of their bills reminded the author of pliers.

Birds宝兴歌鸫(Chinese Thrush)

宝兴歌鸫(Chinese Thrush)

Appeared in the open area near the activity starting point on New Year's Day; the original text focused on the round spots on the chest, the black patch behind the ear, and the wing bars.

Birds黄腹扇尾鹟(Yellow-bellied Fantail)

黄腹扇尾鹟(Yellow-bellied Fantail)

First photographed in November on a blooming blue gum branch, its posture of looking left and right left an impression on the author.

Other animals赤腹松鼠(Pallas's Squirrel)

赤腹松鼠(Pallas's Squirrel)

Recorded individuals feeding on nectar on winter cherry branches, as well as individuals active on large trees in front of the Mountain God Temple.

Other animals珀氏长吻松鼠(Pallas's Squirrel)

珀氏长吻松鼠(Pallas's Squirrel)

New Year's Day record of chasing behavior in trees. The original personal name etymology has not been verified; here only the observation is retained, and the etymology claim is not repeated.

Other animals巢鼠(Harvest Mouse)

巢鼠(Harvest Mouse)

What is recorded is a grass nest woven into a spherical shape, not the animal itself. The attribution of the nest can be further reviewed by the nature group.

Plants密蒙花(Mimeng Flower)

密蒙花(Mimeng Flower)

At the end of January, flowering was recorded, and flower-visiting insects increased; lace bugs and inchworms were also discovered during this activity.

Plants尼泊尔香青(Anaphalis nepalensis)

尼泊尔香青(Anaphalis nepalensis)

Saw seedlings collected by Li Zhenhao during a trip in June; the original text has photos; record their growth stages, and wait to add flowering comparison.

Plants木芙蓉(Cotton Rose Hibiscus)

木芙蓉(Cotton Rose Hibiscus)

In January, mature split capsules were recorded at the ancient courtyard beside the tower, looking like dried flowers. This is a courtyard observation.

Insects网蝽科(Lace Bug Family (Tingidae))

网蝽科(Lace Bug Family (Tingidae))

Found on Buddleja officinalis (Mimenghua) at the end of January, photographed with a portable microscope. Identified only to family level; the tasting experience mentioned in the source is not taken as a recommendation.

Insects尺蛾科(尺蠖)(Geometridae (inchworms))

尺蛾科(尺蠖)(Geometridae (inchworms))

At the end of January, a larva mimicking a twig was recorded, not yet identified to species.

Insects蓑蛾科(Bagworm Moth Family)

蓑蛾科(Bagworm Moth Family)

A larval case constructed from beggarticks achenes was found in the village; the exact species remains to be confirmed.

Insects食蚜蝇科(Hoverflies)

食蚜蝇科(Hoverflies)

A patterned larva was recorded near a colony of aphids on Xue Man Cao, crawling toward the underside of a leaf.

Insects长尾黄蟌(待确认)(Long-tailed Yellow Damselfly (to be confirmed))

长尾黄蟌(待确认)(Long-tailed Yellow Damselfly (to be confirmed))

A damselfly with a yellow body and green head was seen by a field edge; after checking at home, the author thinks it may be this species.

Birds凤头潜鸭(Tufted Duck)

凤头潜鸭(Tufted Duck)

The January Majiuyi birdwatching record includes both male and female birds, suitable for comparative observation.

Birds普通鸬鹚(Great Cormorant)

普通鸬鹚(Great Cormorant)

In January, a row of subadult birds was observed by the shore of Erhai Lake.

Birds纯色山鹪莺(Plain Prinia)

纯色山鹪莺(Plain Prinia)

Photographed while birdwatching by Erhai Lake in January; the original text gives the English name Plain Prinia.

Birds黑水鸡(Common Moorhen)

黑水鸡(Common Moorhen)

Recorded a juvenile bird; its long toes left a deep impression on the author.

Birds小鹀(Little Bunting)

小鹀(Little Bunting)

Bird records from the January Nature Notes activity.

Birds星头啄木鸟(Grey-capped Pygmy Woodpecker)

星头啄木鸟(Grey-capped Pygmy Woodpecker)

A small woodpecker first noticed during the January nature journaling event, and I also captured it flying off a branch.

Birds黑头奇鹛(Black-headed Sibia)

黑头奇鹛(Black-headed Sibia)

Recorded scenes of it jumping between branches and foraging for insects in palm trees.

Plants茅膏菜属(未定种)(Drosera (undetermined species))

茅膏菜属(未定种)(Drosera (undetermined species))

Suda's observation record at Muxiangping: Sundew, so dewy and beautiful. The original identification scope and doubts are retained.

Plants夏枯草(待确认)(Xiakucao (Prunella vulgaris) (to be confirmed))

夏枯草(待确认)(Xiakucao (Prunella vulgaris) (to be confirmed))

Soda's observation record at Muxiangping: possibly Xiakucao (Prunella vulgaris)? The original identification scope and doubts are both retained.

Plants舌唇兰属(未定种)(Platanthera genus (undetermined species))

舌唇兰属(未定种)(Platanthera genus (undetermined species))

Soda's observation record at Muxiangping: Platanthera genus. The original identification scope and doubts are retained.

Plants牛至(待确认)(Oregano (To Be Confirmed))

牛至(待确认)(Oregano (To Be Confirmed))

Soda's observation record at Muxiangping: Oregano?. The original identification scope and doubts are retained.

Plants西南风铃草(待确认)(Southwest Bellflower (To Be Confirmed))

西南风铃草(待确认)(Southwest Bellflower (To Be Confirmed))

Soda's Muxiangping observation record: Southwest Bellflower?. The original identification scope and doubts are both retained.

Plants鸟足兰(原文名,待确认)(Bird's-foot Orchid (original name, to be confirmed))

鸟足兰(原文名,待确认)(Bird's-foot Orchid (original name, to be confirmed))

Soda's observation record at Muxiangping: Bird's-foot Orchid. The original identification scope and doubts are retained.

Plants伏毛虎耳草(Fumao Saxifrage)

伏毛虎耳草(Fumao Saxifrage)

Soda's observation record at Muxiangping: Fumao Saxifrage.

Plants鹤首马先蒿(待确认)(Pedicularis cyathophylla? (To be confirmed))

鹤首马先蒿(待确认)(Pedicularis cyathophylla? (To be confirmed))

Soda's observation record at Muxiangping: Pedicularis cyathophylla? The original identification scope and doubts are both retained.

Plants黄白火绒草(待确认)(Huangbai Huorongcao (Edelweiss) (to be confirmed))

黄白火绒草(待确认)(Huangbai Huorongcao (Edelweiss) (to be confirmed))

Suda's observation record at Muxiangping: Huangbai Huorongcao (Edelweiss)? The original identification scope and doubts are both retained.

Plants梅花草属(未定种)(Parnassia (undetermined species))

梅花草属(未定种)(Parnassia (undetermined species))

Suda's observation record at Muxiangping: Parnassia, with an insect on it that may be a small limacodid moth. The original identification scope and doubts are retained.

Plants亚太绶草(待确认)(Spiranthes australis (To Be Confirmed))

亚太绶草(待确认)(Spiranthes australis (To Be Confirmed))

Soda's observation record at Muxiangping: Spiranthes australis? The original identification scope and doubts are both retained.

Plants风轮菜(待确认)(Clinopodium (to be confirmed))

风轮菜(待确认)(Clinopodium (to be confirmed))

Soda's observation record at Muxiangping: Clinopodium? The original identification scope and doubts are both retained.

Plants沙参属(待确认)(Adenophora (to be confirmed))

沙参属(待确认)(Adenophora (to be confirmed))

Soda's observation record at Muxiangping: Campanuloideae Adenophora?. The original identification scope and doubts are both retained.

Plants珠光香青(Anaphalis margaritacea)

珠光香青(Anaphalis margaritacea)

Soda's Muxiangping observation record: Anaphalis margaritacea.

Plants银叶委陵菜(待确认)(Silverleaf Cinquefoil (To Be Confirmed))

银叶委陵菜(待确认)(Silverleaf Cinquefoil (To Be Confirmed))

Soda's observation record at Muxiangping: Silverleaf Cinquefoil?. The original identification scope and doubts are both retained.

Plants鱼眼草(原文名,待核实)(Yuyancao (original name, to be verified))

鱼眼草(原文名,待核实)(Yuyancao (original name, to be verified))

Suda's observation record at Muxiangping: Yuyancao. The original identification scope and doubts are retained.

Plants金荞麦(Golden Buckwheat)

金荞麦(Golden Buckwheat)

Soda's Muxiangping observation record: Golden Buckwheat.

Plants粉花月见草(Pink Evening Primrose)

粉花月见草(Pink Evening Primrose)

Soda's observation record at Muxiangping: Pink Evening Primrose.

Observation dates do not guarantee the same seasonal sightings every year.

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