brick_niski's Identifications
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Hobomok Skipper (Lon hobomok)Observer
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Relatively common at this time of year. They are usually in only groups of 1-3. In a forest area, with many types of trees. I chose this family because of how the wings are layered, although I am still unsure.
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Eastern Yellowjacket (Vespula maculifrons)Observer
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Not uncommon around here. Only saw this one today, but have been more common in the last week than usual. Forest area. Insects very common.
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Atlantic Sand Crab (Emerita talpoida)Observer
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Quite common in this area, found in a variety of sizes. Largest over 1 inch, smallest about 2mm. Easy to find if you quickly rake the sand with your fingers as the wave recedes.
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Long-claw Hermit Crab (Pagurus longicarpus)Observer
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I have seen them in past years, not very common but more common than other creatures. Found while snorkeling in a bay area.
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Atlantic Sand Crab (Emerita talpoida)Observer
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Quite common in this area, found in a variety of sizes. Largest over 1 inch, smallest about 2mm. Easy to find if you quickly rake the sand with your fingers as the wave recedes.
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Eastern Black Carpenter Ant (Camponotus pennsylvanicus)Observer
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Very common in this area, the larger ones are seen alone more often than smaller ones. Not difficult to find the nests.
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Common Pill Woodlouse (Armadillidium vulgare)Observer
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These are about as common as most other insects in this area. I also saw a younger, smaller one of the same species at the same time as this one.
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Comb Jellies (Phylum Ctenophora)Observer
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Some Cnidarian ( I think) that was clear, about 3 inches long, and bioluminescent. I found it in a bay at Long Beach Island. also, I have a video, but I don't know how to upload it.
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Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)Observer
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Very common except in coldest parts of winter. Found in large groups 15-30
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Common Whitetail (Plathemis lydia)Observer
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Dragonflies are not uncommon in this area in spring/summer, but are usually only seen for stretches of a few weeks at a time. This is an immature male, so the tail looks much darker, but it is still the same species.
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Hobomok Skipper (Lon hobomok)Observer
nickb42697Description
Relatively common at this time of year. They are usually in only groups of 1-3. In a forest area, with many types of trees. I chose this family because of how the wings are layered, although I am still unsure.
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American Bumble Bee (Bombus pensylvanicus)Observer
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Pretty common in this area, because of the flowers that residents plant. This is by a hydrangea bush (probably not spelled correctly.) Not often found in swarms, just groups under 5.
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