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Seven-spotted Lady Beetle (Coccinella septempunctata)Observer
bio22005shaughnessyDescription
Temperature: 20 degrees, sunny, no clouds.
Ladybug. 2 antenna, 6 legs. Red body, black head. 6 blacks spots, symmetrical, 1 more black spot at top where the wings separate. 2 white spots at top of wings, 4 on head also symmetrical on either side of head.
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Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)Observer
bio22005shaughnessyDescription
Temperature: 20 degrees, sunny with no clouds.
Non woody plant/flower (~10cm). Single stem, soft, green that separates into two.
Leaves are smooth in groups of 3 (opposite with one on top) symmetrical like a + sign. Serrated tips on leaves.
Flowers (~6+) opposite, with 3 petals. Lilac in colour. Flowers all facing one direction. 2 inner petals, yellow style. Abundant around the ground, most without flowers. Insect activity present on the leaves.
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Absinthe Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)Observer
bio22005shaughnessyDescription
Temperature: 20 degrees, sunny no clouds.
Woody shrub (~2.5ft tall). Smooth, bare, light brown/beige bark. Long and thin.
Leaves: opposite, starting half way up stem. Dead leave at the bottom, top has light, pale green leaves. Smooth leaves, smooth edges. Grouped in sets of 3 each (3 leaves on each group).
Buds are present, opposite, closed, and light brown. Small versions of the leaves surrounding buds.
Scent: resembles sage or lavender?
In with assortment of other shrubs, growing away from trees.