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Scissor Grinder (Neotibicen pruinosus)Observer
joemcgee23Description
I discovered this Scissor Grinder at my front door at night. It had apparently been attracted to my front door light. Third and fourth photos taken the next morning at insect's release site (base of an oak tree in my front yard).
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Genus MelissodesObserver
sheastatenmsDescription
A third (black coloration) was resting on the stem too.
Picture 8 is from 07/19/2024 @ 6:00 AM.
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Dwarf-dandelion Mining Bee (Andrena krigiana)Observer
cgwilsonDescription
Collected on Krigiana
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Dwarf-dandelion Mining Bee (Andrena krigiana)Observer
mollymjacobsonDescription
Ten specimens collected off of yellow hawkweed, Pilosella caespitosa. A couple hundred Krigia virginica in the vicinity but no bees seen on it. Live photos coming.
Smallish Andrena, with very short foveae, a very narrow 2nd submarginal cell, propodeal corbicula with long simple hairs only in the upper third, tibial scopa highly branched at apical ends of shafts.
Interestingly, there was a single specimen that was missing the 2nd submarginal cell entirely in both wings.
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Southern Beeblossom (Oenothera simulans)Observer
janetwrightDescription
Roadside. Sepals 8mm. Pre-dawn.
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mmccarthy98Description
known from specimens here. Did not notice Deerberry flowering (or at all); the Panurginus exclusively visited Gaylussacia bigeloviana, buzzing loudly to remove pollen.
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Andrena nothoscordiObserver
samwilhelmDescription
Discover Life state record
Collected on its host, crow poison ☠️
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Slash Pine (Pinus elliottii)Observer
janetwrightDescription
pollen from slash pine, settled on porch
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Loblolly Bay (Gordonia lasianthus)Observer
janetwrightDescription
edge of woods
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Common Eastern Bumble Bee (Bombus impatiens)Observer
rpigotDescription
Mississippi is outside its supposed range. I had never seen any over past 10 years of observation, so I may be hopeful and wrong.
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Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor)Observer
kent_ozmentDescription
Assorted feathers found in a wood duck nest box. I’m not certain if these are the result of predation (my present assumption) or if they were brought in for nesting material by a smaller bird.
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Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe)Observer
sheliahargisDescription
Not sure what is going on but this is the fourth birder that I know of who has had a phoebe perch on their binoculars or on their person at Commons Ford.
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Subgenus MelissodesObserver
sharon181Description
Of the choices given, I thought this one looked more like my bee
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Bog-moss Flapwort (Odontoschisma sphagni)Observer
janetwrightDescription
In Sphagnum carolinianum https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/143172119
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Sphagnum magniaeObserver
janetwrightDescription
Sphagnum magellanicum complex. Large patches in open powerline, wet savanna habitat. Branch leaf 2.0 x 1.1mm, stem leaf 2.6 x 0.9mm.
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Silver-spotted Skipper (Epargyreus clarus)Observer
natevDescription
With a jumping spider on Wisteria fructescens.
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Giant Blue Sage (Salvia azurea)Observer
janetwrightDescription
Coastal pine woods; waiting to flower so I can ID. AI suggested milkweed but I didn't check for milky sap
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Northern Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus)Observer
groverbrownDescription
Observed eating a cardinal. I think this was a predation event as opposed to scavenging. I think this unfortunate cardinal was foraging in the wrong place at the wrong time.
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Evening Bat (Nycticeius humeralis)Observer
mcfernyDescription
Found in yard all balled up. Realized it was alive, ended up flying away.
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Mississippi Green Watersnake (Nerodia cyclopion)Observer
janetwrightDescription
Desd on road but not squashed. Former pine savanna habitat on tidal bay.
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Mississippi Diamondback Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin ssp. pileata)Observer
janetwrightDescription
Terrapin came out of saltwater bay, wandered around our yard, laid eggs in fresh mulch in front yard, returned to bay.
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White-jawed Jumping Spider (Hentzia mitrata)Observer
williammcfarlandDescription
Found in branches of fallen water oak
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Eastern Spiny Softshell (Apalone spinifera ssp. spinifera)Observer
cricketfrog13
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williammcfarlandDescription
Single individual in wet woods adjacent to pond
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Eastern Black Trumpet (Craterellus fallax)Observer
freestateforagerPlace
Private
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Savannah Yellow-eyed Grass (Xyris flabelliformis)Observer
missptDescription
Tiny. Approximately 3-4" tall
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Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta)Observer
groverbrownPlace
PrivateDescription
Location private. Uploading as an addition to my life list.
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Three-lobed Violet (Viola palmata)Observer
williammcfarlandDescription
Locally common in dry-mesic oak-hickory-pine forest
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Woolly Huckleberry (Gaylussacia mosieri)Observer
janetwrightDescription
pine savanna
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Southern Coastal Violet (Viola septemloba)Observer
williammcfarlandDescription
Acaulescent violet, leaves deeply divided throughout, about as broad as long, central lobe of leaf measures about 2X as wide as lateral lobes (central lobe varies from about 5.5-6.5 mm while lateral lobes vary from about 2.5-3.5 mm; adaxial side of leaves are pubescent, abaxial side of leaves and petioles are glabrous; three individuals located (only one blooming) in mesic mixed pine woodland (apparently with calcareous affinities)
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Gulf Little Brown Jug (Asarum arifolium var. callifolium)Observer
williammcfarlandDescription
Common in mesic beech-magnolia forest
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Southern Coastal Violet (Viola septemloba)Observer
janetwrightPlace
Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge, Jackson, Mississippi, United States (Google, OSM)Description
wet pine savanna
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Palmetto Tortoise Beetle (Hemisphaerota cyanea)Observer
janetwrightDescription
on Serenoa repens. This pair when first seen appeared to be copulating.
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Southern Black Racer (Coluber constrictor ssp. priapus)Observer
williammcfarlandDescription
Single individual in pipeline right-of-way
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Mississippi Diamondback Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin ssp. pileata)Observer
janetwrightDescription
Female terrapin emerged from tidal bay (salinity varies, generally 10-15 ppt) to lay eggs
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Razor-backed Musk Turtle (Sternotherus carinatus)Observer
groverbrownDescription
Seen basking on a balmy 75 degree day in January
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Earleaf Greenbrier (Smilax auriculata)Observer
janetwrightDescription
Smilax characters, "thumbnail test" showing marginal vein in S auriculata and laurifolia when edge of leaf is pulled away by a thumbnail. See also https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/18649237
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Earleaf Greenbrier (Smilax auriculata)Observer
janetwrightDescription
Smilax characters, "thumbnail test" showing marginal vein in S auriculata when edge of leaf is pulled away by a thumbnail. See also https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/18649238
(Although other Smilax, such as S. bona-nox, may have a vein embedded in the margin, it's much more delicate and usually breaks easily with this test rather than remaining as a string. Try two or three leaves if you're not sure.)
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Ghost Pipe (Monotropa uniflora)Observer
janetwrightPlace
Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge, Jackson, Mississippi, United States (Google, OSM)Description
wooded area along tidal bayou / bayhead swamp, near live oaks
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Razor-backed Musk Turtle (Sternotherus carinatus)Observer
mattwelcDescription
Captured from a canoe with @groverbrown
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Silky Camellia (Stewartia malacodendron)Observer
williammcfarlandDescription
Locally common in mesic forest
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Appalachian Blazing Star (Liatris squarrulosa)Observer
williammcfarlandDescription
Single individual in longleaf pine woodland
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Elegant Gayfeather (Liatris elegans)Observer
janetwrightDescription
Woods edge, sandy soil, in shade. Stem not woody at all.
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White M Hairstreak (Parrhasius m-album)Observer
eric_showsDescription
Striking blue color on top of wings (couldn't get picture before it flew away)
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Blueflower Eryngo (Eryngium integrifolium)Observer
williammcfarlandDescription
Locally common in wet pine savanna
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Green Poinsettia (Euphorbia dentata)Observer
teritDescription
Disturbed ground not far from the banks of the Mississippi River.
