What a gal. You are a lucky man Scott.

Interesting family. It looks like there are a number of species and subspecies in these islands. I thought I might be seeing two different species, brown and green, but they intermingled so much I think they’re the same.

This was too easy! I’ll try to find a real challenge for you.

Really nice picture!

I was excited about this one - I’ve never seen a lizard like this and had never heard of an agama before.

Looks like probably an orb weaver. They often make webs that extend across long distances and sit in the middle waiting for lunch.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orb-weaver_spider

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Might be a Balkan wall lizard. There are a few very similar species in the area, so I am not absolutely sure.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podarcis_tauricus

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Rose chafer. I have a different photo of this critter that shows his ‘distinct V-shaped scutellum’. Cool insect! He fell off the glove and landed on his back, and couldn’t right himself. I flipped him over and he flew off.

Rough tailed, or starred agama.

https://www.arkive.org/starred-agama/laudakia-stellio/

That is a scarab beetle. Possibly a rose chafer.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cetonia_aurata

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It certainly looks right to me. Right habitat, and I found some other photos that show its unique starburst pattern. A pretty plant.

Well, it is a close match to google images, but that is all I can say... Not positive by any means! I am no expert, just able to do a bit of internet searching.

Fennel! Oh, for goodness sake. What a neat thing to know. Thanks, Bill!

Maybe fennel?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fennel

Thanks! It looks like a large, diverse family, but it looks like this must be thapsis. Great to know what this is after seeing it over here for years.

Hi Bill

We readers of journals appreciate your input too!

Jacquie