The Earth-boring Dung beetle usually is found in woodland edges and fields. Their larvae take about 5 months to reach adulthood which usually only eat fungi in the beginning.
Despite the Colorado Potato Beetle's name, they are found through out North America. Their diet consists of potatoes and eggplants.
The American Salmonfly can be found in the eastern US near water. This particular species is the largest of the stonefly varieties. The adults do not feed however the larvae feed on algae. A distinct characteristic of the salmonfly is the orange coloring on the thorax.
This native vine of eastern Asia was brought to the United States in 1876. Leaves grow in an alternating pattern in groups of 3.
The Tulip poplar grows in the south eastern United States and can be found in moist environments at an elevation up to 4,900 feet. The leaves can be from 3 to 7 inches long and wide and the flower from 1.5 to 3 inches long and wide. The Tulip poplar is one of the tallest native trees in the U.S.
Field thistle blooms around summer and fall can be either pink or purple in color. It can grow up to 6 feet in height. The Field thistle can be found on eastern United States. This particular thistle was found on the edge of a pine forest.
The Spirobolid millipede can be found in moist, wooden areas. This particular millipede was found on a day that had several mid-day rain showers. This species breeds in the spring. The female will lay an egg in a cup made of regurgitated food.
Canadian geese can be found near bodies of water and grasslands Their weight differs between the varieties of Canadian geese from 2 lbs to the largest at 18 lbs. They range between a length of 20 to 40 inches.
Also known as Great Laurel grows to a height of 10 to 20 feet and leaves of 4 to 12 inches long. Can be found in moist environments generally in mountainous areas.
Oak Apple Gall is made by Gall Wasps, Cynipidae. Can be found in all areas with vegetation
Lilium philadelphicum has petals 2 to 3 inches in length. It can be found in the northeastern United States but as far south as northern Georgia.
Commonly known as the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail; mainly found in the south eastern United States but can be found in several north eastern states.
This Red Admiral was found in a grassy field in Gainesville, Ga. They can also be seen in at forest edges and streams. The mature caterpillar is black and spiny with speckles and small white lines. The species can be found across the eastern United States.
The slime mold is generally pink in color in the beginning of growth and turns brown as is matures. It can be found on damp rotting wood.
This beatiful spider was found near a small building near several other different species of spiders. Leucauge venusta consumes insects and lives in woodlands.
This is a larvae of a dragonfly which was found near Dick's Creek.
The Mountain Laurel was found near Dicks Creek. The shrub can be found on the eastern United States in all soil types except soils containing lime.
Limenitis arthemis astyanax was found on a gravel road in the afternoon. The butterfly was not near other butterflies of the same species but was found around Fluted Swallowtails, Papilio. The wingspan is from 3 to 3.375 inches. The species live around open habitats.
Terrapene carolina, Eastern Box turtle, was found under some brush. They can usually be found in damp forests and floodplains.
