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Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia × soulangeana)Observer
ckalitaDescription
Tree has a hairy buds and leaves are alternate, simple, and widest at the tip.
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Southern Leopard Frog (Lithobates sphenocephalus)Observer
ckalitaDescription
Found in shallow tidal wetlands. Body temperature of 20.3 C.
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American Water Frogs (Genus Lithobates)Observer
ckalitaDescription
Resting in shallow tidal wetlands. Body temperature 19.5 C.
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Common Ribbon Snake (Thamnophis saurita)Observer
ckalitaDescription
Three snakes intertwined with each other. Appeared to be in a mating position. Body temperature of 19.2 C.
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Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer)Observer
ckalitaDescription
Found in leaf litter under a log. SVL = 24.5 mm.
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Southern Leopard Frog (Lithobates sphenocephalus)Observer
ckalitaDescription
Found in lowland, non-tidal wetland. About 1.5 inches.
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Chestnut Carpenter Ant (Camponotus castaneus)Observer
ckalitaDescription
Found in woods under a log.
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Giant Leopard Moth (Hypercompe scribonia)Observer
ckalitaDescription
Found in a tree beside a paved road.
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Giant Puffball (Calvatia gigantea)Observer
ckalitaDescription
Found under a tree located along a paved road. Growing on dirt and leaf littered ground. Shady area covered by significant canopy (about 40%).
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American Winter Ant (Prenolepis imparis)Observer
ckalitaDescription
Aspirated from traps set up along a paved road. Road is surrounded by a forested area and a more open, grassy and leaf littered area.
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Furrowed Ants (Genus Myrmica)Observer
ckalitaDescription
Aspirated from a trap placed along a paved road behind West Hall. Road is between a forested area and a more open, grassy and leaf littered area.
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Wood Frog (Lithobates sylvaticus)Observer
ckalitaDescription
Found along wooded trail under a log.
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Northern Watersnake (Nerodia sipedon ssp. sipedon)Observer
ckalitaDescription
Found in wetland habitat near picnic area.
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Common Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis)Observer
ckalitaDescription
Found under artificial cover along a trail. Musting.
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Round-headed Katydids (Genus Amblycorypha)Observer
ckalitaDescription
Found along asphalt pathway.
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Eastern Milksnake (Lampropeltis triangulum)Observer
ckalitaDescription
Found in wooded area composed of some tall grasses, leaf litter, and large rocks. Pictured on the left.
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Ring-necked Snake (Diadophis punctatus)Observer
ckalitaDescription
Found in a wooded area composed of some tall grasses, leaf litter, and large rocks.
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American Toad (Anaxyrus americanus)Observer
ckalitaDescription
Found in leaf litter of an uphill forest. Slope about 16 degrees, canopy cover about 73%.
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Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)Observer
ckalitaDescription
About 1 inch in length.
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Eastern Yellowjacket (Vespula maculifrons)Observer
ckalitaDescription
Captured in a trap containing blue Dawn dishwashing detergent which was placed along the sidewalk. Relatively large in size (about 1 inch in length).
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Metallic Sweat Bees (Subgenus Dialictus)Observer
ckalitaDescription
Captured in white trap painted with UV reflecting paint, containing blue Dawn dishwashing detergent. Relatively small in size (about 1 cm in length).
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Metallic Sweat Bees (Subgenus Dialictus)Observer
ckalitaDescription
Captured in trap painted with UV reflecting paint, filled with blue Dawn dishwashing detergent. Bee species unknown. Relatively small in size (about 1 cm in length)
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Observer
ckalitaDescription
Found on a white oak tree along Mount Hamilton hill. About 1 mm in length.
