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Monarch (Danaus plexippus)Observer
herextonDescription
On a thistle, probably bull thistle.
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Big Brown Bat (Eptesicus fuscus)Observer
herextonDescription
It might be a Big Brown Bat or a bat in the Myotis complex, was hoping someone here with bat experience could help with the identification. I tried to include multiple angles but it was an unexpected surprise to see this little one in our kitchen, so apologies for the low-quality pictures.
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American Bumble Bee (Bombus pensylvanicus)Observer
herextonDescription
The largest bumble bee I have ever seen; it was about twice the size of a Common Eastern Bumble Bee.
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Eastern Yellowjacket (Vespula maculifrons)Observer
herextonDescription
The nest is likely in the hole, as that is where a large swarm of them were found.
