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Sedgesitters (Genus Platycheirus)Observer
connorrfadDescription
no idea how to, or if it can be narrowed.down.
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Dasymutilla nigripesObserver
d2bDescription
Collected with a scientific research and collecting permit. Collecting in the Park is prohibited without one.
Keyed it to the Dasymutilla ursus species cluster, but can't see a second (or third) tooth on the mandibles.
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Goldenrod Bunch Gall Midge (Rhopalomyia solidaginis)Observer
mfawverDescription
Ovipositing on Solidago
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Genus RiccardiaObserver
paguado-ramsayPlace
Swain County, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, US-NC, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, US (Google, OSM)Description
On old tree hole. Seems to have produced
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Fungi Including Lichens (Kingdom Fungi)Observer
bonesighDescription
Virginia pine needle cast
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willkuhnDescription
Hostplant is some kind of Vaccinioid, possibly Gaylussacia ursina. It's here: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/234305993
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Genus TorymusObserver
mfawverDescription
About 3mm.
Continuous erratic flight pattern (back and forth) and wings reflected light when it landed.
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Genus HyptiaObserver
mfawverDescription
Raised and lowered abdomen repeatedly
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Stinging Rose Caterpillar Moth (Parasa indetermina)Observer
loganrosenbergDescription
On Eastern Redbud
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Apachekolos tenuipesObserver
d2bDescription
Perched in brush ~1 meter above water surface over a pond. Prey appears to be a spider.
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Sphagnum subtileObserver
janetwrightDescription
Appalachian Trail east of Newfound Gap Wet bank along trail. Branch leaf 1.2 x 0.4mm, stem leaf 1.1 x 0.9mm. Collected under permit.
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Genus MymarObserver
willkuhnDescription
TN: Blount Co, GSMNP
Cades Cove ATBI Plot
Malaise Trap #4
23 SEPT - 7 OCT 2002
Body length: 0.748 mm
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Slave-raider Field and Mound Ants (Complex Formica sanguinea)Observer
willingarden
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Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea)Observer
audreyhoffDescription
Male had begun establishing territory mid-April. Box installed 4-27-24, pair building by 5-10-24.
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Black-and-green Metallic-Sweat Bee (Lasioglossum nigroviride)Observer
willkuhnDescription
On common milkweed blossoms
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Campyloneura virgulaObserver
xrisDescription
"Plant Bug" (Campyloneura virgula) feeding on lady beetle pupa on elderberry in my front yard, June 2024
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Reddish-brown Stag Beetle (Lucanus capreolus)Observer
skye52Description
2 stag beetles near each other in the grass, both with smaller pincers
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Aitanga Pepeke (Insects) (Class Insecta)Observer
ozarkpoppyDescription
on Cutleaf Coneflower. makes them fall over. LH
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Barred Owl (Strix varia)Observer
daloraxDescription
Baby barred owl call followed by adult call
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mfawverDescription
About 3mm. Very shiny and glowing in the sun while walking in curvy lines on leaf top.
