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Subfamily LimacinaeObserver
ks433Description
It was slimy and moved very slowly. The antenna moved inward when touched. It left a slimy streak behind where it came from. About 10 cm in length.
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Brittlestems (Genus Psathyrella)Observer
ks433Description
Hard top but soft, moist gills.
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Orange-belted Leafwalker (Xylota segnis)Observer
ks433Description
Solid black eyes. Bigger than typical flies. Buzzed very loudly.
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European Hornet (Vespa crabro)Observer
ks433Description
Buzzed loudly. Large in size. Attracted to the light. Note, it came in through the window inside, so it is a natural occurring insect in nature.
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Common Gilled Mushrooms and Allies (Order Agaricales)Observer
ks433Description
Spongy, cold, smooth, wet on both the underside and the top. The stem was firm and had vertical lines on it.
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European Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra)Observer
ks433Description
Berries produce a red/purple juice about the same color as the stems protruding from the brown branches. These berries were ripe as they burst easily.
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Willows (Genus Salix)Observer
ks433Description
Very small veins that aren't detectable by touch on front or back.
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Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus)Observer
ks433Description
Ran very quickly; seemed flightless.
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Horse-Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)Observer
ks433Description
No distinctive smell. Buds were very sticky. Fruit had sharp points.
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Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra)Observer
ks433Description
Black body, white head, red eyes. Small in comparison to geese pictured.
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Hoof Fungus (Fomes fomentarius)Observer
ks433Description
Very hard and smooth to the touch. Some ridges present.
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European Crane Fly (Tipula paludosa)Observer
ks433Description
About three inches in diameter.
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Black Slug (Arion ater)Observer
ks433Description
Very black. Smooth and slimy toward head and textured with ridges on the lower half. Left slime where it once stayed.
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European Blackberry Complex (Section Rubus)Observer
ks433Description
Fruit is small and either purple or red. Juice comes out when barely touched.
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Hollyhock (Alcea rosea)Observer
ks433Description
Leaves were squishy, furry, and firm
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Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)Observer
ks433Description
Very soft petals. Inside bumpy but soft.
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Perennial Sow Thistle (Sonchus arvensis)Observer
ks433Description
Flower is soft to the touch. The base is hairy and light green. Large green leaves at the base. The flower was about 3 inches in diameter.
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Horse-Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)Observer
ks433Description
Leaves are rough and crinkly, have perforated edges. Prickles on the fruit are sharp. Average of a golf ball size.
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Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa)Observer
ks433Description
Feels more soft than spiky.
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Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa)Observer
ks433Description
Edges are actually serrated and quite small. Fruit varies in color between blue, purple, and green. Firm fruit. Some fruit is smooth all around and others are peach shaped.