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A look at just some of the wildlife found at Cactus Creek Ranch! A place where the landscapes and biodiversity are so good it'd make an gator blush! At Cactus Creek Ranch creatures big and small are protected.
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Detailed info on the wildlife of CCR
A short gallery of some of the wildlife of 2025 photographed by
CCR Conservation Artist & Photographer Terrilyn "Terri" Alaniz
Showing our Native Bees some love too!
By Devin Johnston with
R9 Hive & Honey
A Cactus Wood-Boring Bee (Lithurgopsis littoralis) and this species is found primarily in South Texas and north Mexico, and the whole genus is typically only found along the US/Mexico border. As the common name implies, this bee has a special relationship with cactus; they roost in pre-existing holes in woody cactus stems and forage for food on cactus flowers. This bee is chunky, with long legs, and is a great example of the unique LRGV insects. Cactus Creek Ranch is home to dozens of native bee species, ranging from the Cactus Boring bee, to common leaf cutter bees, and even glittering green and blue sweat bees, not to mention the variety of wasps species.
A really nice leaf cutter bee (Megachile parallela) in the process of procuring a leaf for her nest!
A foundress Guinea paper wasp (Polistes exclamans)
Here is a open queen cell of a honey bee colony we relocated from Mary Jo's house!
