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Telipna sanguinea
UgandaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Insects

Telipna sanguinea

Telipna sanguinea

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Jun 10, 2026
Observed
Jun 2, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@catalinatong
(c) Catalina Tong, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Alytarchia leonina
UgandaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Insects

Alytarchia leonina

Alytarchia leonina

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Jul 17, 2023
Observed
Jul 12, 2023
View on iNaturalist ↗@nkima56
(c) Nkima56, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Blumea axillaris
UgandaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Plants

Blumea axillaris

Blumea axillaris

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Jun 14, 2026
Observed
Feb 21, 2021
View on iNaturalist ↗@albalatino
(c) Francisco J. Serrano Eizaguerri, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Craspedophorus symei
TanzaniaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Insects

Craspedophorus symei

Craspedophorus symei

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Apr 17, 2020
Observed
Jan 26, 2020
View on iNaturalist ↗@diogoluiz
(c) Diogo Luiz, some rights reserved (CC BY)
Glyphodella quadrinalis
TanzaniaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Insects

Glyphodella quadrinalis

Glyphodella quadrinalis

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Jul 6, 2026
Observed
Jul 6, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@jonathantz
(c) Jonathan Walz, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Litopus kenyensis
TanzaniaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Insects

Litopus kenyensis

Litopus kenyensis

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
May 3, 2023
Observed
Apr 5, 1984
View on iNaturalist ↗@kabos
(c) kabos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Craspedophorus oxygonus
TanzaniaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Insects

Craspedophorus oxygonus

Craspedophorus oxygonus

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Oct 2, 2025
Observed
Jun 9, 1918
View on iNaturalist ↗@carabid_47
(c) Connor E. J. Graham, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Brachystegia manga
TanzaniaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Plants

Brachystegia manga

Brachystegia manga

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Sep 22, 2023
Observed
Jan 25, 2014
View on iNaturalist ↗@coqwallon
(c) coqwallon, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Commelina pseudopurpurea
TanzaniaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Plants

Commelina pseudopurpurea

Commelina pseudopurpurea

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Feb 16, 2022
Observed
Feb 13, 2022
View on iNaturalist ↗@frasergear
(c) frasergear, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Phallus lutescens
TanzaniaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Fungi

Phallus lutescens

Phallus lutescens

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Mar 2, 2016
Observed
Nov 2, 2010
View on iNaturalist ↗@carrieseltzer
(c) Carrie Seltzer, some rights reserved (CC BY)
Trichisia babaulti
TanzaniaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Insects

Trichisia babaulti

Trichisia babaulti

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Apr 20, 2020
Observed
Jan 27, 2020
View on iNaturalist ↗@diogoluiz
(c) Diogo Luiz, some rights reserved (CC BY)
chestnut orange forester
TanzaniaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Insects

chestnut orange forester

Euphaedra castanoides

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Jul 22, 2026
Observed
Jul 11, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@butati
(c) Butati Nyundo, all rights reserved
Tarachodes afzelii
TanzaniaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Insects

Tarachodes afzelii

Tarachodes afzelii

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Nov 3, 2022
Observed
Nov 3, 2022
View on iNaturalist ↗@bigmeech
(c) bigmeech, all rights reserved
Morant’s Skipper
TanzaniaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Insects

Morant’s Skipper

Parosmodes morantii

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Jul 19, 2026
Observed
Jul 19, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@jonathantz
(c) Jonathan Walz, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Highveld Tulp
TanzaniaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Plants

Highveld Tulp

Moraea thomsonii

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Nov 24, 2024
Observed
Nov 19, 2024
View on iNaturalist ↗@mortenchristensen
(c) Morten Christensen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Lavender Feverberry
TanzaniaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Plants

Lavender Feverberry

Croton gratissimus

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Mar 4, 2026
Observed
Feb 6, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@radinis
(c) radinis, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Holy Bark Mantid
TanzaniaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Insects

Holy Bark Mantid

Tarachodes sanctus

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Mar 26, 2018
Observed
Jan 23, 2018
View on iNaturalist ↗@abyssirica
(c) Siri Abihudi, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Ipomoea pileata
TanzaniaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Plants

Ipomoea pileata

Ipomoea pileata

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Jun 18, 2018
Observed
Jun 17, 2018
View on iNaturalist ↗@dougbell
(c) dougbell, all rights reserved
Cape Ash
TanzaniaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Plants

Cape Ash

Ekebergia capensis

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Mar 4, 2026
Observed
Feb 6, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@radinis
(c) radinis, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Squalid Dirt-colored Seed Bug
TanzaniaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Insects

Squalid Dirt-colored Seed Bug

Elasmolomus squalidus

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Jul 20, 2026
Observed
Sep 27, 2025
View on iNaturalist ↗@donchelu
(c) Donyo Gabriel, all rights reserved
Fire-flame bush
TanzaniaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Plants

Fire-flame bush

Woodfordia fruticosa

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Aug 3, 2023
Observed
Aug 3, 2023
View on iNaturalist ↗@yuda2
(c) Yuda Asey, all rights reserved
Actocetor indicus
TanzaniaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Insects

Actocetor indicus

Actocetor indicus

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Mar 3, 2023
Observed
Feb 26, 2023
View on iNaturalist ↗@denis_m
(c) Denis Makhnovsky, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Angel's Trumpet
TanzaniaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Plants

Angel's Trumpet

Brugmansia arborea

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Jul 11, 2026
Observed
Jul 10, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@antidius_raphael
(c) Antidius Raphael, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Two-banded Cruiser
TanzaniaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Insects

Two-banded Cruiser

Phyllomacromia contumax

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Jul 21, 2026
Observed
Sep 28, 2025
View on iNaturalist ↗@donchelu
(c) Donyo Gabriel, all rights reserved
Burton's Mouthbrooder
TanzaniaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Fish

Burton's Mouthbrooder

Astatotilapia burtoni

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Jul 8, 2026
Observed
Jun 29, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@rob_palmer
(c) Rob Palmer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
Olive
TanzaniaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Plants

Olive

Olea europaea

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Mar 20, 2026
Observed
Feb 13, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@radinis
(c) radinis, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Uluguru fossorial skink
TanzaniaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Reptiles

Uluguru fossorial skink

Scelotes uluguruensis

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Jul 16, 2026
Observed
Feb 23, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@francesco_gallozzi
(c) Francesco Gallozzi, all rights reserved
Cape Wagtail
TanzaniaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Birds

Cape Wagtail

Motacilla capensis

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Jul 23, 2026
Observed
Jul 22, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@amm0dytes
(c) Tobias Geiler, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Sorghums
South SudanMonitoring · 2 IDs
Plants

Sorghums

Sorghum bicolor

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Jul 21, 2026
Observed
Jul 17, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@nalimaakono
(c) Nalimaakono Odeng Lomujalamoi, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Hibiscus somalensis
SomaliaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Plants

Hibiscus somalensis

Hibiscus somalensis

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Apr 16, 2026
Observed
Apr 11, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@moyabdirahman
(c) Mohamed Yassin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Peponium vogelii
RwandaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Plants

Peponium vogelii

Peponium vogelii

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Mar 2, 2026
Observed
Mar 2, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@jeanjacquesgodon
(c) jeanjacquesgodon, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Common Green Mantis
RwandaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Insects

Common Green Mantis

Sphodromantis gastrica

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Jul 20, 2026
Observed
Jul 20, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@jettestrasen
(c) Jette Strasen (Grantilope), all rights reserved
Clinging Aneilema
RwandaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Plants

Clinging Aneilema

Aneilema aequinoctiale

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Jul 25, 2026
Observed
Jul 24, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@henry_parsons
(c) Henry Parsons, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Gastrimargus africanus
RwandaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Insects

Gastrimargus africanus

Gastrimargus africanus

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Dec 22, 2025
Observed
Nov 23, 2025
View on iNaturalist ↗@auk1967
(c) auk1967, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Seychelles Scale
RwandaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Insects

Seychelles Scale

Icerya seychellarum

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Jul 20, 2026
Observed
Jul 20, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@jettestrasen
(c) Jette Strasen (Grantilope), all rights reserved
Scrambling Dayflower
RwandaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Plants

Scrambling Dayflower

Commelina diffusa

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Apr 21, 2025
Observed
Apr 19, 2025
View on iNaturalist ↗@lalageogeo
(c) lalageogeo, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Olive Whip Snake
RwandaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Reptiles

Olive Whip Snake

Psammophis mossambicus

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Jul 19, 2026
Observed
Jul 19, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@fedepoul
(c) Federico Polli, all rights reserved
Chitocompsus raffrai
KenyaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Insects

Chitocompsus raffrai

Chitocompsus raffrai

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Nov 3, 2024
Observed
Nov 2, 2024
View on iNaturalist ↗@mameissner
(c) mameissner, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Afrocarduus theodori
KenyaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Plants

Afrocarduus theodori

Afrocarduus theodori

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
May 12, 2020
Observed
Sep 28, 2004
View on iNaturalist ↗@beritgehrke
(c) Berit Gehrke, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Discomyza similis
KenyaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Insects

Discomyza similis

Discomyza similis

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Aug 9, 2022
Observed
Aug 6, 2022
View on iNaturalist ↗@batili419
(c) Bevon Dede, all rights reserved
Franklinothrips megalops
KenyaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Insects

Franklinothrips megalops

Franklinothrips megalops

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Jan 12, 2023
Observed
Jan 12, 2023
View on iNaturalist ↗@subbi
(c) Subramanian Sevgan, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Litopus aequabilis
KenyaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Insects

Litopus aequabilis

Litopus aequabilis

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Nov 16, 2019
Observed
Nov 16, 2019
View on iNaturalist ↗@hydrocycler
(c) Hydrocycler (Elizabeth Dougherty), some rights reserved (CC BY)
Granulated Candovia
KenyaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Insects

Granulated Candovia

Candovia granulosa

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Jul 22, 2026
Observed
Jul 22, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@ernest254
(c) Ernest Maghanga, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Livingston's Dayflower
KenyaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Plants

Livingston's Dayflower

Commelina livingstonii

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Nov 16, 2022
Observed
Nov 16, 2022
View on iNaturalist ↗@rosshawkins
no rights reserved
sand canaryberry
KenyaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Plants

sand canaryberry

Suregada zanzibariensis

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Aug 15, 2021
Observed
Aug 12, 2021
View on iNaturalist ↗@maarten40
(c) Maarten Vanhove, all rights reserved
Popping Pod
KenyaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Plants

Popping Pod

Ruellia tuberosa

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
May 12, 2026
Observed
Apr 28, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@nand4
(c) Nand Vanderiviere, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Indigofera spinosa
KenyaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Plants

Indigofera spinosa

Indigofera spinosa

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Aug 25, 2021
Observed
Sep 13, 2018
View on iNaturalist ↗@warrenmcc
(c) Warren McCleland, all rights reserved
Euphorbia wakefieldii
KenyaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Plants

Euphorbia wakefieldii

Euphorbia wakefieldii

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Feb 12, 2026
Observed
Feb 8, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@nyi_nyi_aung_norah
(c) © Nyi Nyi Aung, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Cedar wattle
KenyaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Plants

Cedar wattle

Acacia elata

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Sep 20, 2025
Observed
Sep 20, 2025
View on iNaturalist ↗@grace_5
(c) Grace Wanjiru, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
autumn sage
KenyaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Plants

autumn sage

Salvia greggii

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Jul 18, 2026
Observed
Jul 18, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@kelccole
(c) kelccole, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Labeo trigliceps
KenyaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Fish

Labeo trigliceps

Labeo trigliceps

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Jul 21, 2026
Observed
Jul 21, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@zach63671
(c) Zach Johnson, all rights reserved
Cucumis ficifolius
KenyaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Plants

Cucumis ficifolius

Cucumis ficifolius

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Jul 10, 2022
Observed
Jul 10, 2022
View on iNaturalist ↗@antkaschula
(c) Anthony Kaschula, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Brown-necked Raven
KenyaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Birds

Brown-necked Raven

Corvus ruficollis

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Jul 24, 2026
Observed
Jul 11, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@albalatino
(c) Francisco J. Serrano Eizaguerri, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Western Reef Heron
KenyaMonitoring · 2 IDs
Birds

Western Reef Heron

Egretta gularis

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Jul 24, 2026
Observed
Jul 11, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@albalatino
(c) Francisco J. Serrano Eizaguerri, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Pellegrin's Ctenopoma
Democratic Republic of the CongoMonitoring · 2 IDs
Fish

Pellegrin's Ctenopoma

Ctenopoma pellegrini

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Mar 20, 2026
Observed
Feb 4, 2015
View on iNaturalist ↗@russellbriantate
(c) Russell Tate, all rights reserved
Wild Lucerne
Democratic Republic of the CongoMonitoring · 2 IDs
Plants

Wild Lucerne

Stylosanthes fruticosa

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
May 31, 2026
Observed
May 30, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@hugues_irenge_nganiza
(c) Hugues Irenge Nganiza, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Paraguayan starburr
Democratic Republic of the CongoMonitoring · 2 IDs
Plants

Paraguayan starburr

Acanthospermum australe

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Jun 18, 2026
Observed
Jun 17, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@sylvestre6
(c) Sylvestre Iragi, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
marsh para cress
Democratic Republic of the CongoMonitoring · 2 IDs
Plants

marsh para cress

Acmella uliginosa

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
May 15, 2026
Observed
May 15, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@hugues_irenge_nganiza
(c) Hugues Irenge Nganiza, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
natal grass
Democratic Republic of the CongoMonitoring · 2 IDs
Plants

natal grass

Melinis repens

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
May 15, 2026
Observed
May 15, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@hugues_irenge_nganiza
(c) Hugues Irenge Nganiza, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
Mile-a-minute vine
BurundiMonitoring · 2 IDs
Plants

Mile-a-minute vine

Ipomoea cairica

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Feb 16, 2026
Observed
Feb 14, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@lorenzomarini2
(c) Lorenzo Marini, all rights reserved
Village Indigobird
BurundiMonitoring · 2 IDs
Birds

Village Indigobird

Vidua chalybeata

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Jun 14, 2026
Observed
Jun 14, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@zach63671
(c) Zach Johnson, all rights reserved
Golden-backed Weaver
BurundiMonitoring · 2 IDs
Birds

Golden-backed Weaver

Ploceus jacksoni

New to watchlist
Jul 26, 2026
Added to iNaturalist
Jun 13, 2026
Observed
Jun 13, 2026
View on iNaturalist ↗@zach63671
(c) Zach Johnson, all rights reserved
Latest scan: Aug 2, 2026, 11:37 AM218 API requests2-ID records are rechecked; 3+ ID records are treated as stable