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Eastern Hercules Beetle (Dynastes tityus)

Observer

dgeorge

Date

August 29, 2021 03:46 PM EDT

Description

Deceased beetle found outside of the local Harris Teeter. It is missing part of its front legs and has some white residue around front near eyes. I saw no other parts nearby. For reference the black key fob is for a 2006 Prius abd is probably an 1” to 1.5”

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Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta)

Observer

dgeorge

Date

June 6, 2019 03:37 PM EDT

Description

Seen walking along a cultured grass area in a sub-development near a curb. The history of the area is a former golf course 20+ years ago. Multiple ponds and mixed wildlife. Found heading away from one local pond which was quite a distance away. Seemed alert, and healthy. Clear eyes, nose and mouth. All limbs intact with nails. No damage to shell. Maybe 6” in length. The DC Metro card is for size reference. I gently turned it on it’s side to get a quick snap of the underside and then put it back upright and left. There is red highlights on the shell on the inside and on the rims. Discoloration on the shell is dried mud and algae. From personal research, may be a male due to front claw length?

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Common Five-lined Skink (Plestiodon fasciatus)

Observer

dgeorge

Date

September 4, 2014 07:13 PM EDT

Description

Deceased with small puncture wound to r side about 1" down towards tail and behind the front leg. Found on slate walkway of building set in deciduous area. Appears to be approximately 3-4" in length. Color appears to be black withwith faint yellow or white strips. Belly was a silverish white.

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Isabella Tiger Moth (Pyrrharctia isabella)

Observer

dgeorge

Date

August 15, 2014 08:20 PM EDT

Description

Black fuzzy caterpillar with orange side spots and red lines in between the sections. Caterpillar was about 1.5" in length and a little under .5" width. Face was black as well.

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Eastern Ratsnake (Pantherophis alleghaniensis)

Observer

dgeorge

Date

June 27, 2014 10:02 PM EDT

Description

Found in road. Approx 3 feet in length. Was occasionally writhing but tongue was not tasting air. Bite/puncture marks visible on belly and can be seen in photos. Bite was maybe 2 inches wide if that. Coloring was brownish grey with dark/black blotches. The underbelly was whitish/cream. The snake was iridescent and milky colored very slightly in some places so perhaps was nearing shedding.

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Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)

Observer

dgeorge

Date

June 25, 2014 09:41 AM EDT

Description

Large flocks live on campus. Multiple paired off with young broods at this time.

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Fiery Searcher (Calosoma scrutator)

Observer

dgeorge

Date

June 20, 2014 09:49 AM EDT

Description

Was inside a building near an indoor tree. I placed outside. The building in situated in a large tract of woodland. Ubderside of insect was orange, green, gold - iridescent.

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