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What

Meadow Voles (Genus Microtus)

Observer

wbenish

Date

March 22, 2024 02:14 PM EDT

Description

Sadly - I believe that this individual was killed by our mower (while operated by me at very low velocity). This was in the South West field near the mailbox. It pains me greatly to have lost such a beautiful little creature.

I believe there are many more of its cousins remaining in and near that field. I think it had been at least two years since we last mowed that field in an effort to promote native plants, insects, etc. We also had been seeing an Am. Kestrel hunting routinely at and near this field (~1 or 2 acres).
AI suggested three different vole species as most likely. I suspect “meadow vole” (m. Penn?)

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What

Hairy Woodpecker (Dryobates villosus)

Observer

wbenish

Date

March 14, 2024 09:39 AM EDT

Description

Hairy Woodpecker (male as red was seen after this iPhone photo. This is the first time we have seen a Hairy at this feeder (stocked with hulled sunflower).

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What

Deer Mushroom (Pluteus cervinus)

Observer

wbenish

Date

March 14, 2024 04:04 PM EDT

Description

Funghi / mushrooms in a declining state. On wood mulch in veggie garden.

Selected Deer Mushroom - pluteus cervinus per AI suggestion.

Photos / Sounds

No photos or sounds

What

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)

Observer

wbenish

Date

March 14, 2024 11:57 AM EDT

Description

No photo. Only seen flying by briefly at 10 meters away at noon. My First of Season.

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What

Northern Hemisphere Crayfishes (Superfamily Astacoidea)

Observer

wbenish

Date

February 28, 2024 11:04 AM EST

Description

Total of 26 crayfish seen at the tunnel.

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What

Northern Two-lined Salamander (Eurycea bislineata)

Observer

wbenish

Date

February 28, 2024 12:27 PM EST

Description

Per AI suggestion, selected genus eurycea “Brook Salamanders” - tunnel wildlife. Found by Aaron.

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What

Quihoui Privet (Ligustrum quihoui)

Observer

wbenish

Date

February 14, 2024 03:39 PM EST

Place

Verona (Google, OSM)

Description

Removing

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Winter Stoneflies (Family Taeniopterygidae)

Observer

wbenish

Date

February 6, 2024 04:11 PM EST

Description

Selected “genus Tarniopteryx” (of stoneflies) per AI suggestion.
Roughly one inch. One image has a “B” of a Brule 44Gallon container for scale.

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American Witch-Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)

Observer

wbenish

Date

December 2, 2023 02:36 PM EST

Description

Along trail by lower lake at Sherando.

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Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes)

Observer

wbenish

Date

November 9, 2023 02:28 PM EST

Description

On culinary parsley at front porch- facing WNW. I would have thought this could be a little late for them.

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What

Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos)

Observer

wbenish

Date

October 29, 2023 01:20 PM EDT

Description

Butterfly on aromatic aster on east side of shop.
Selected “Pearl Crescent (phyciodes tharos)” per AI suggestion.

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What

Ground Yellowjackets (Genus Vespula)

Observer

wbenish

Date

October 23, 2023 05:21 PM EDT

Description

Yellowjacket wasp nest dug out and essentially consumed (destroyed) by an animal- I am guessing skunk or raccoon.

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What

Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium)

Observer

wbenish

Date

October 18, 2023 04:09 PM EDT

Description

Per AI suggestion, selected jimsonweed- apparently non- native locally although naturalized.
Removed from near Veggie Garden.

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What

Parametric Paper Wasp (Polistes parametricus)

Observer

wbenish

Date

October 14, 2023 12:50 PM EDT

Description

Large wasp (more than one individual seen) on (frost?) aster. In south field along line with Twila.
Selected “Parametric Paper Wasp (polistes parametricus)” from AI suggestions mostly based on very similar color patterns.

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What

Carolina Mantis (Stagmomantis carolina)

Observer

wbenish

Date

September 15, 2023 04:01 PM EDT

Description

Native per feedback. Mottling and body shape (round, not flat) are great ID points!

Since receiving ID tips, I saw a non-native for comparison without the mottling on the arms and with a much more flat / sharp edged body.

Initial notes below:

Praying Mantis- pretty certain based on size that this may not be the native.

AI also suggested Chinese Mantis (tenodera sinensis)

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American Pelecinid Wasp (Pelecinus polyturator)

Observer

wbenish

Date

September 16, 2023 09:48 AM EDT

Description

Augusta Springs Wetland
Per AI suggestion, selected American Pelecinid Wasp (pelecinus polyturator). Also, based on leg shape, I thought pelecinid looked closer and did not select ichneumids (spelling?).

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Oyster Mushrooms (Genus Pleurotus)

Observer

wbenish

Date

October 17, 2023 05:00 PM EDT

Description

On log off oak - redbud bed. driveway yard.

Per AI suggestion, selected genus for oyster mushrooms. Hmmm. Robyn found these.

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What

Carolina Horsenettle (Solanum carolinense)

Observer

wbenish

Date

October 17, 2023 03:02 PM EDT

Description

Many. This one is in the SW meadow. This has thorns. As I recall, it may have purple flowers.

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What

Groundcherries (Genus Physalis)

Observer

wbenish

Date

October 17, 2023 03:04 PM EDT

Description

In SW meadow between pines and yay bales.

Several. No thorns.

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What

Wild Basil (Clinopodium vulgare)

Observer

wbenish

Date

October 17, 2023 02:56 PM EDT

Description

In SW meadow at perimeter trail near high point and pines.

Native and apparently quite widespread.

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Ragweeds (Genus Ambrosia)

Observer

wbenish

Date

October 17, 2023 02:49 PM EDT

Description

In SW field near Yay Bales.
Per AI suggestion, selected ragweeds, but I am unfamiliar with this.

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What

Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia)

Observer

wbenish

Date

October 12, 2023 03:11 PM EDT

Description

On (frost) aster near gravel driveway.
Selected “Common Buckeye- junonia coenia” per AI suggestion.

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What

Green Cone-headed Planthopper (Acanalonia conica)

Observer

wbenish

Date

October 7, 2023 06:24 PM EDT

Description

Leaf hopper? Rescue from garage screen door.
Per AI suggestion, selected “Green Cone-headed Planthopper (acanalonia conica).

Photos / Sounds

Observer

wbenish

Date

October 6, 2023 05:30 PM EDT

Description

At first, I was really confused, then realized this appeared to be a wasp (subject) with prey (not the subject of the sighting).
Selected “Common Blue Mud-dauber Wasp (chalybion californicum)” per AI suggestion.

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What

Dark Flower Scarab (Euphoria sepulcralis)

Observer

wbenish

Date

October 2, 2023 04:03 PM EDT

Description

Beetle(?) on solidago (goldenrod).
Per AI suggestion, selected “Dark Flower Scarab - Euphoria sepulcralis.

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What

North American Wheel Bug (Arilus cristatus)

Observer

wbenish

Date

October 2, 2023 08:54 AM EDT

Description

Wheelbugs mating on hickory trunk

Photos / Sounds

What

Boletes (Family Boletaceae)

Observer

wbenish

Date

September 28, 2023 03:25 PM EDT

Description

Same individual as from 9/25/23 near oak in lawn.

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What

Short-winged Meadow Katydid (Conocephalus brevipennis)

Observer

wbenish

Date

September 28, 2023 04:13 PM EDT

Description

On squash. Antennas seemed doubly as long as the body.

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What

Swift Feather-legged Fly (Trichopoda pennipes)

Observer

wbenish

Date

September 28, 2023 04:05 PM EDT

Description

Flies (?) including presumed mating on garden squash.

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What

Locust Borer (Megacyllene robiniae)

Observer

wbenish

Date

September 27, 2023 07:53 AM EDT

Description

On goldenrod. In back40, just below tear drop.

Per info on iNat page:
Endemic insect. Feeds on goldenrod pollen. Lays eggs on black locust which do bore into the black locust which can lead to fungal infection and stunted growth and vulnerability to wind damage. Interesting.
Edit - later the same morning, I saw another individual also on goldenrod in the SW field.

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