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Harlequin Ladybird (Harmonia axyridis)Observer
tcouncilDescription
Found these guys emerging from the bottom of a leaf. Collected a little focus stack of the excitement.
I am not at ALL confident in the ID. Please correct me if I am wrong.
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Bearded Carpenter Ant (Camponotus subbarbatus)Observer
tcouncilDescription
In one of the logs by the open area just to the right of the path into the woods. Can you narrow this down, @alexwild ?
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Golden Tortoise Beetle (Charidotella sexpunctata)Observer
nick_nv04Description
Found in a pollinator garden. Interesting little guy.
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Northern Paper Wasp (Polistes fuscatus)Observer
mmmmbugsDescription
Miller's Woods trail- locations approximate
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Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee (Agapostemon virescens)Observer
tcouncilDescription
@alexwild found these ants dragging the sweat bee into its nest in a tree stump. I was able to also grab a couple of images before it disappeared down the hole.
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Bald-faced Hornet (Dolichovespula maculata)Observer
mmmmbugsDescription
Dunes Learning Center and trails- locations approximate
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Gnat Ogres (Genus Holcocephala)Observer
mmmmbugsDescription
Dunes Learning Center and trails- locations approximate
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Genus TomocerusObserver
mmmmbugsDescription
Dunes Learning Center and trails- locations approximate
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Hickory Tussock Moth (Lophocampa caryae)Observer
mmmmbugsDescription
Dunes Learning Center and trails- locations approximate
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Snowberry Clearwing (Hemaris diffinis)Observer
mmmmbugsDescription
Dunes Learning Center and trails- locations approximate
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Genus DasymutillaObserver
mmmmbugsDescription
Dunes Learning Center and trails- locations approximate
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Cope's Gray Treefrog (Hyla chrysoscelis)Observer
dominicDescription
A third one seen for the night. Chilling on the bathroom window.
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Walnut Sphinx (Amorpha juglandis)Observer
dominicDescription
A smaller one trying to camouflage in some leaf litter.
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Southern Devil Scorpion (Vaejovis carolinianus)Observer
dominicDescription
Found under some rocks in the middle of a stream.
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Eastern Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix)Observer
dominicDescription
A nice sized one just chilling. Great way to start the evening off.
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Eastern Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix)Observer
dominicDescription
A large individual looking for a nice hiding place.
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Non-biting Midges (Family Chironomidae)Observer
tcouncilDescription
I thought this was a crane fly. Not sure on midge.
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Plain-bellied Watersnake (Nerodia erythrogaster)Observer
tcouncilDescription
Removed from a neighbor's back porch and released in my yard.
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Eastern Bloodsucking Conenose (Triatoma sanguisuga)Observer
tdloydDescription
I was happier before I knew this bug existed
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Eastern Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix)Observer
dominicDescription
The second target snake species for the day. Glad I got to see one here again.
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Eastern Screech-Owl (Megascops asio)Observer
tcouncilDescription
Mom has been peeping out a LOT over the last couple of weeks. Today is the first glimpse of the owlet. At least one this year.
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Hummingbird Clearwing (Hemaris thysbe)Observer
nick_nv04Description
Feeding on thistle across from our MLMP survey area. Spectacular sight.
