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Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia)Observer
jvandykeDescription
approx 1 and a half inches wide, orange-is in color, stained-glass or checkered pattern on wings, white and orange under wings. moved about slowly possibly due to the damp weather, landing on some field aster . found in meadow at Knox Estate
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Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis)Observer
jvandykeDescription
5-6 cm long, clear transparent wings with tip spots.. blue-green compound eyes. Yellow thorax with brown stripes, yellow abdomen with dark or black markings.
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Tiger Bee Fly (Xenox tigrinus)Observer
jvandykeDescription
Fly, almost an inch wide, transparent wings with dark mottled spots. Large compound eyes. Dark brown body, Loud buzz in flight. Found on wooden log hut frequented by Carpenter Bees.
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Big-headed Ground Beetle (Scarites subterraneus)Observer
jvandykeDescription
1.25 inches approximately, black, ribbed abdomen, very narrow thorax large mandibles, missing rear leg. Surrounding ground largely mulch, found crawling up stucco wall toward outdoor building light.
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Saddleback Caterpillar Moth (Acharia stimulea)Observer
jvandykeDescription
Small, just over an inch, oblong, dark brown with bright green "vest" and dark brown "saddle" oval on back. found clinging to wild rose on Valley Creek Trail in close proximity to walking path, moved branch away from path. Warm weather, clear sky, shaded area.
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Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)Observer
jvandykeDescription
Large, black head with white "chin strap" marking, brown wing and back feathers, white chest. standing in shallow area of creek, resting. close proximity to photographer/observer. common area for fishing, may be accustomed to people.
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Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)Observer
jvandykeDescription
Tall (30" possibly) blueish gray feathers, lighter color abdomen, long pointed beak, resting on one leg, looking for movement in water, ignoring photographer
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Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula)Observer
jvandykeDescription
Adult, approximately 2 cm long, spotted gray outer wings, red and black under wings. Found on underside of milkweed leaf adjacent to Wayne Monument. sweep of immediate area did not see any others.
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Saddleback Caterpillar Moth (Acharia stimulea)Observer
jvandykeDescription
2cm long, bright green, brown spikey "horns", dark oval "saddle" on back. found underneath oak tree in leaf litter along rt 23 several yards west of Varnum parking lot
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White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)Observer
jvandykeDescription
group of about 12 near the New Jersey Monument moving from the wooded area above South Inner Line Drive and crossing Gulph Road. Photographed after sundown.
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Tribe MisumeniniObserver
jvandykeDescription
tiny, almost florescent yellow with brown elongated spots on abdomen. Found on thistle
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Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)Observer
jvandykeDescription
Large, black head and plumage. perched and flying around the Carrillon tower
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Groundhog (Marmota monax)Observer
jvandykeDescription
Gray-brown fur, camping out under pile of pallets behind chapel
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Clouded Yellows (Genus Colias)Observer
jvandykeDescription
Very light Yellow, rust colored spots
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American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis)Observer
jvandykeDescription
Bright Yellow, black bands on wings with white markings, black "cap" on head. Early evening
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Red-headed Bush Cricket (Phyllopalpus pulchellus)Observer
jvandykeDescription
small, Dark brown, reddish head and thorax, yellowish translucent hind legs.
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Rock Pigeon (Columba livia)Observer
jvandykeDescription
pale varigate gray with dark bands on wings, orange feet. Small group rooting and flying about the 422 overpass at Betzwood.
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Eastern Tailed-Blue (Cupido comyntas)Observer
jvandykeDescription
small, blue top side, silvery-white underside. tails on hind wings
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Bald-faced Hornet (Dolichovespula maculata)Observer
jvandykeDescription
Small, black with White markings on face, abdomen. large mandibles, seemed to be gnawing on wood
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Sod Webworm Moth (Pediasia trisecta)Observer
jvandykeDescription
1 cm, light tan, feathery antenna, found early evening on side of vehicle in parking lot.
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Yellow-fringed Dolichomia Moth (Hypsopygia olinalis)Observer
jvandykeDescription
1 - 1 1/2 cm wide, brown with yellowish band, shiny wings, upturned abdomen, landed on shrub after sundown
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Greater Burdock (Arctium lappa)Observer
jvandykeDescription
48-60 inches tall, round globed burred lavender colored flowers, broad leaves
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Mushrooms, Bracket Fungi, Puffballs, and Allies (Class Agaricomycetes)Observer
jvandykeDescription
larger ones 17-18 cm wide, cream colored with tan bands, ruffly, found at base of trees in wooded area on trail
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Common Meadow Katydid (Orchelimum vulgare)Observer
jvandykeDescription
1 1/2 cm green with dark band down back, extremely long wispy antenna
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Red-spotted Purple (Limenitis arthemis ssp. astyanax)Observer
jvandykeDescription
deceased specimen, ants in process of dismantling, found on side of county line road near parking lot exit
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Chickweed Geometer Moth (Haematopis grataria)Observer
jvandykeDescription
tan with pink band across wings
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Admirable Grasshopper (Syrbula admirabilis)Observer
jvandykeDescription
small green with tan stripe, slightly enongated head, elongated compound eyes, upturned abdomen
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Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus)Observer
jvandykeDescription
black with white breast and dark orange patches below wings
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Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)Observer
jvandykeDescription
fledglings in nest at Canteen/restroom building at lower parking lot,early evening feeding, parents on cable just outside.
