Ruby Star
Airpark
Critters
indigenous to the area
Located in the desert southwest at 4,000 feet of elevation,
Ruby Star Airpark is home to
many species not found at lower elevations in Arizona.
Special thanks to property owner Melody Ballard for her exquisite photos and helpful comments.
Bobcat looking for a drink!
Cactus Longhorn Beetle
These are "bad" beetles that literally suck the life out of plants.
If you have ornamental plants and see one of these, flick it off!
Carpenter Bee
Elegant Earless Lizard
Are diurnal and spend much of their time basking.
Their diet consists of insects and spiders.
Gambel Quail
Gila Monster
A venomous, slow moving lizard native to the southwest.
These creatures grow up to two feet long.
Gulf Fritillary is also known as the Passion Butterfly
Hooded Oriole - is found in the southwest from Texas to California
Regal Horned Lizard - spiny, ant eating lizards
Common Kingsnake
These creatures use constriction to kill their prey which includes rodents and other snakes.
Pipevine Swallowtail
Road Runner
This two foot bird gets its name from the bird's habit of racing down roads.
Orange Sulphur Butterflies
