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Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia)Observer
andrewcallanDescription
Found this one dead on my front porch :( been seeing quite a few large moths out lately, and I’d love to know what they are!
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Eastern Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans)Observer
andrewcallanDescription
Can’t tell if this is a part of the tree or if it’s some sort of vine that attaches to the tree, need clarification
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Fox Squirrel (Sciurus niger)Observer
andrewcallanDescription
Fox squirrels are common in the area, and the are especially concentrated on the university campus because there are almost no predators in the area and plenty of trees to climb and get food from.
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Feral Pigeon (Columba livia var. domestica)Observer
andrewcallanDescription
these birds most likely are in this area because there is plenty of space on the ledges on the building to perch, the building creates ample shade, and food is often dropped outside fo the building.
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Chinese Photinia (Photinia serratifolia)Observer
andrewcallanDescription
Could not find these plants in many other places. Very few and far between, and much darker foliage than most of the plants surrounding them. Along with the different color, it also had a very unique leaf shape which tells me it might be a species that wasn't originally from this area.
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Fungi Including Lichens (Kingdom Fungi)Observer
andrewcallanDescription
I could only find these to be growing at the bottom of alive oak trees. I assume they're getting nutrients that can be found in excess near the roots and base of the trunk of the tree.
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Mosses (Phylum Bryophyta)Observer
andrewcallanDescription
The moss was most likely on this fallen log because it's a well shaded area, which allows for the optimal environment of damp and cool that is best for moss growth.
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Mexican Ruellia (Ruellia simplex)Observer
andrewcallanDescription
Found these right next to a small stream. Looks like there was a lot of dead plant mass behind them, supposedly of the same species.
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Flat-backed Millipedes (Order Polydesmida)Observer
andrewcallanDescription
Found right alongside a small creek, and were close in proximity to other millipedes.
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Dancers (Genus Argia)Observer
andrewcallanDescription
Were found near a stream. Were closely interacting with other Dancers like latching onto each other in flight.
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Chinese Tallow (Triadica sebifera)Observer
andrewcallanDescription
Found near a stream and was growing right alongside other trees.
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Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia)Observer
andrewcallanDescription
The leaves of this plant are grown along a vine. Grows low to the ground, so it looks like it doesn't necessarily need as much sunlight.