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What

Holarctic Alderflies (Genus Sialis)

Observer

krechols13

Date

March 25, 2024 01:06 PM EDT

Description

I found this many-legged critter by flipping rocks in a shallow creek. It was perhaps 3/4 inch long. At first I thought it might be a hellgrammite (larval dobsonfly), but now I'm not sure--the ID algorithm thinks it's a centipede, but I'm 90% sure that's not correct. I let it go back in the creek after I took my photos.

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What

Cambarid Crayfishes (Family Cambaridae)

Observer

krechols13

Date

March 25, 2024 01:05 PM EDT

Description

I found this tiny baby crayfish by flipping rocks in a shallow creek. It was only about 3/4 inch long, and I can't get over the cuteness! After I was done with photos, I put it back in the creek where I found it. The ID algorithm has suggested genus Cambarus.

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What

Crane Flies (Infraorder Tipulomorpha)

Observer

krechols13

Date

March 25, 2024 12:41 PM EDT

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What

Augochlorine Sweat Bees (Tribe Augochlorini)

Observer

krechols13

Date

March 25, 2024 12:34 PM EDT

Description

This observation is for the bee, not the flower. A separate observation for the flower can be seen here: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/204201252

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What

Lesser Celandine (Ficaria verna)

Observer

krechols13

Date

March 25, 2024 12:34 PM EDT

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Eastern Chipmunk (Tamias striatus)

Observer

krechols13

Date

March 25, 2024 12:31 PM EDT

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Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus)

Observer

krechols13

Date

March 25, 2024 12:24 PM EDT

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What

Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus)

Observer

krechols13

Date

March 25, 2024 12:23 PM EDT

Description

I don't think I've ever seen such a photogenic towhee in my life.

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What

Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata)

Observer

krechols13

Date

March 25, 2024 12:09 PM EDT

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What

Purple Cress (Cardamine douglassii)

Observer

krechols13

Date

March 25, 2024 12:07 PM EDT

Description

Based on the suggestions from the algorithm, I think this might be Purple Cress, Cardamine douglassii.

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What

Purple Cress (Cardamine douglassii)

Observer

krechols13

Date

March 25, 2024 12:06 PM EDT

Description

Based on the suggestions from the algorithm, I think this might be Purple Cress, Cardamine douglassii.

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Chickweeds (Genus Stellaria)

Observer

krechols13

Date

March 25, 2024 12:04 PM EDT

Description

Taking the genus suggestion from the ID algorithm for now.

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Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis)

Observer

krechols13

Date

March 25, 2024 12:01 PM EDT

Description

This cutie seemed to be investigating a tree cavity, perhaps as a potential nest site.

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What

Common Whitlowgrass (Draba verna)

Observer

krechols13

Date

March 25, 2024 11:03 AM EDT

Description

These flowers were quite tiny, only about 5 mm across. Taking the only species suggestion from the ID algorithm.

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What

Stonecrops (Genus Sedum)

Observer

krechols13

Date

March 25, 2024 11:03 AM EDT

Description

This stuff was growing among a mat of moss around the base of a tree on the stream bank.

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What

Dicots (Class Magnoliopsida)

Observer

krechols13

Date

March 25, 2024 11:02 AM EDT

Description

Found this little thing growing out of a mat of moss covering the roots of a tree on the stream bank. The round part of the leaves was about half an inch across.

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What

Southern Two-lined Salamander (Eurycea cirrigera)

Observer

krechols13

Date

March 25, 2024 11:17 AM EDT

Description

This was about the third salamander I found by flipping rocks in the creek, but they were very fast swimmers, and all the others escaped before I could get photos! This little guy was perhaps 3 inches long including the tail. I scooped him out of the creek with a plastic takeout container, making sure to keep him covered with water at all times, and did not touch him directly. After I was done with photos, I released him back in the same spot where I caught him, and he swam back under a rock.
Tentative ID based on habitat, size/color, and comparison with other nearby salamander observations.

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What

Stone Spider (Pardosa lapidicina)

Observer

krechols13

Date

March 25, 2024 11:01 AM EDT

Description

Lots of these spiders were scurrying across the rocks in and around a shallow stream. The legspan was about 1 inch. The ID algorithm has suggested a few different wolf spiders.

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What

Crane Flies (Infraorder Tipulomorpha)

Observer

krechols13

Date

March 25, 2024 10:44 AM EDT

Description

I found this strange squishy creature by flipping rocks in a creek. It was about 2 inches long, and the spiky/bristly end was the tail. It didn't sting, bite, or cause any skin irritation when I touched it.
I really have no clue what this critter is, and the ID algorithm doesn't seem to know either. Any ideas would be much appreciated!

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What

Triton vert (Notophthalmus viridescens)

Observer

krechols13

Date

March 22, 2024 08:54 PM EDT

Description

OODLES of these little dudes were floating and swimming in the pond. It was ridiculous.

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What

American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus)

Observer

krechols13

Date

March 22, 2024 08:54 PM EDT

Description

This frog was perhaps 3 inches long from nose to butt. The ID algorithm has suggested Green Frog or American Bullfrog.

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What

Mole Salamanders (Genus Ambystoma)

Observer

krechols13

Date

March 15, 2024 09:54 PM EDT

Description

One among dozens of tiny larval salamanders in shallow pools in the woods. About 1.5 inches long.

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What

American Waterslaters (Genus Caecidotea)

Observer

krechols13

Date

March 15, 2024 09:53 PM EDT

Description

About 1 cm long in a vernal pool alongside diving beetles, mosquito larvae, and larval salamanders.

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Observer

krechols13

Date

March 15, 2024 09:53 PM EDT

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What

Mole Salamanders (Genus Ambystoma)

Observer

krechols13

Date

March 15, 2024 09:52 PM EDT

Description

The ID algorithm seems pretty confident this is an Ambystoma salamander, but I don't know how to ID them at this early stage.

Photos / Sounds

Observer

krechols13

Date

March 15, 2024 09:48 PM EDT

Description

Lots of diving beetles were in the vernal pools in the woods. This one was about 5/8 inch long.

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Observer

krechols13

Date

March 15, 2024 09:35 PM EDT

Photos / Sounds

Observer

krechols13

Date

March 15, 2024 09:19 PM EDT

Description

Lots of diving beetles were in the vernal pools in the woods. This one was about 5/8 inch long.

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What

Mole Salamanders (Genus Ambystoma)

Observer

krechols13

Date

March 15, 2024 09:17 PM EDT

Description

Seen on a guided walk with the local Audubon Society. DOZENS of these little larval salamanders were visible in shallow pools next to the paved walking path. A few people said they were likely Marbled Salamanders, but I don't know how to ID them at this early stage.

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What

Oil Beetles (Genus Meloe)

Observer

krechols13

Date

March 15, 2024 09:08 PM EDT

Description

Quite the chonker, over 1 inch long, crossing the road.

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