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Naked Sea Butterfly (Clione limacina)Observer
kchapmanDescription
Though I am not entirely sure if my identification of sea butterflies is correct, these creatures are clear with orange tails.
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Naked Sea Butterfly (Clione limacina)Observer
kchapmanDescription
I am not sure what these are, but there are thousands of them in the water and on the sand at the beach. If anyone knows what they are, please tell me!
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Sculptured Pine Borer (Chalcophora virginiensis)Observer
kchapmanDescription
The insect is gray and black with speckles. I currently do not have an identification for which type of insect this is, but would like to know for fun!
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Clubtails (Family Gomphidae)Observer
kchapmanDescription
This dragonfly was found near a pond behind the school in an area of tall grasses. I have not been able to find a species whose colors match exactly.
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Forktails (Genus Ischnura)Observer
kchapmanDescription
This insect was found near a pond in tall grasses
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Common Crane Flies (Genus Tipula)Observer
kchapmanDescription
This insect has been identified as a cranefly (Tipula paterifera); however, the species has not yet been recognized. It was found on a small plant at the edge of the woods.
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Huron Sachem (Atalopedes huron)Observer
kchapmanDescription
This insect was found at the edge of the woods around an area of short grass and leaves.
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Eastern Trilling Cricket (Gryllus rubens)Observer
kchapmanDescription
This cricket was found in a field with short grass behind the school.
