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ozarkpoppyΠεριγραφή
??? reared from leafminer of coralberry (linked observation)
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reg01Περιγραφή
The fly is perching, in the first two images, on a bud of Claytonia virginica -- in fact the same bud featured in an observation of an unknown Aculeata a few moments before: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/152746767 .
The AI is recommending genus Tetanocera.
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reg01Περιγραφή
Last of three individuals for the day; photo only taken with my phone, but still seems diagnostic.
This one has almost no well-defined postmedian spot band on the ventral hindwing, but the combination of checkered fringe and "straight" subapical marks on forewing, in addition to overlay of silvery scales throughout hindwing, likely safely identify the species. I pursued it hoping it might be Linda's, but, alas, I don't think so.
Mineralizing in a mostly dry creek.
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tedmacraeΠεριγραφή
On rocky-clay trail through dry juniper/oak woodland
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shadowfootΠεριγραφή
Found in The Nature Conservancy's Chilton Creek Preserve
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chert_hollowΠεριγραφή
pretty clear evidence of biological activity, but not sure what; deposits are plastered on a limestone rock face under an overhang ledge; multiple snail shells incorporated into the matrix and mud dauber nests also present on surface (see my next observations)
AI suggests Anthophora
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Κύκνος Τρομπέτα (Cygnus buccinator)Παρατηρητής
wildreturnΠεριγραφή
Excellent comparison of Tundra and Trumpeter Swans - the Tundra is in the foreground, the Trumpeter in the background.
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arembertΠεριγραφή
Looks very similar to native green dragon (Arisaema dracontium) but is shorter, grows more vigorously and blooms late into the summer.
Also, the back of the spadix is fused to the spathe , whereas in A. dracontium, the flower parts are separate
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musselheadΠεριγραφή
Quite variable, aren't they? These are from a small patch of old field that has been restored as 'prairie' in an urban park. The property is one of the first that was settled in Green County. I expect the snail has been there right along.
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como_plants_animals_rocksΠεριγραφή
monster from the deep - really delighted to see this guy - poor lighting and not many birds - but this creature from the deep
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dwellesleyΠεριγραφή
The first image with the eggs was June 10, 2017. The other images when the skinks were hatched was July 8, 2017
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mdolomieu1Περιγραφή
I have not been able to figure this one out. These two dorsal shots were all I managed before it was gone. I am thinking some sort of color morph of either Euptoieta claudia or Asterocampa clyton. Any opinions are welcome.
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futurezoologistΠεριγραφή
Solid white back.
Perhaps the same skunk that I observed earlier, since I saw it very close to where that one had been.
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azf55Περιγραφή
Found at edge of woodland. Appears to have elytra, which makes me think this is a beetle mimicking a wasp rather than an actual wasp.
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jackilΠεριγραφή
Does not look like a mud dauber but builds a similar nest. I have no idea what this is.
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vvoelkerΠεριγραφή
L-R: Andropogon ternarius, Schizachyrium scoparium, A. gyrans, A. gerardii, A. virginicus
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colleenburgesscrankΠεριγραφή
On a Fireweed (Erechtites hieraciifolius) plant
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jackandshirleyΠεριγραφή
Approximately 8 inches long,
5 preorbital supralabial scales, postlabial scales present
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kuedaΠεριγραφή
I found this wasp near a light on my house. The light was surrounded by araneid orb weavers (probably Araneus). Once the wasp got somewhat stuck, and the spider shot out to nab it, but being rather large and heavy, the wasp fell out of the web in the nick of time. This guy was pretty chunky, maybe 2-3 cm from head to the end of the abdomen.
