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Chamomiles, Yarrows, and Allies (Tribe Anthemideae)Observer
l3afDescription
Chamomile
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Something...Observer
l3afPlace
Missing LocationDescription
On zexmenia plant.
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Eastern Cicada-killer Wasp (Sphecius speciosus)Observer
l3afDescription
Large wasp, bee. Couldn't get too close before they became agitated.
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American Bird Grasshopper (Schistocerca americana)Observer
l3afDescription
Grasshopper. Seems very large for this area. Approx 4" length. Looked like large moth when flying.
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Something...Observer
l3afDescription
Large, dark green, waxy leaves. Will grow tall (8'). Not many branches off main trunk. Not many leaves per branch.
Have been growing inside for years.
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Brambles (Genus Rubus)Observer
l3afDescription
Fragrant. Lots of pollinators present. Sprawling, ankle to knee high. No fruit yet. So not sure if blackberry our not.
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Agarita (Berberis trifoliolata)Observer
l3afDescription
Knee to waste high bush. Leaves are stiff with sharp points - comparable to a cactus or holly bush. Very fragrant right now. Aroma similar to honeysuckle. Small yellow flowers, some open some closed. Bees were busy on it.
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Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)Observer
l3afPlace
Missing LocationDescription
Decorative border hedge. Commonly used in landscaping for houses and businesses. Small pink & white blooms. Very fragrant.
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Bush Cicada (Megatibicen dorsatus)Observer
l3afDescription
Cicada. Found in garden area. Color was brighter orange than the photo depicts.
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Blinded Sphinx (Paonias excaecata)Observer
l3afPlace
Missing LocationDescription
Moth?
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True Bugs, Hoppers, Aphids, and Allies (Order Hemiptera)Observer
l3afPlace
Missing LocationDescription
White, with a powdery look. Found several in veggie garden among spent stalks and leaves. Most likely a squash bug - bad news bugs! That explains why my squash plants look sick.
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Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)Observer
l3afPlace
Missing LocationDescription
Honey bee drone. On dandelion. Green belt hike/bike trail near Hardin crossover in McKinney, TX.
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Green Treefrog (Hyla cinerea)Observer
l3afPlace
Missing LocationDescription
Found on limb in a bush about shoulder height of ground. Found at Meyer's Park, north Texas, on creek bank in afternoon.
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Mute Swan (Cygnus olor)Observer
l3afDescription
large, white swan. Frisco commons park. big pond with fountain.
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Spiders (Order Araneae)Observer
l3afPlace
Missing LocationDescription
pit spider dug up on shore. point venture, lake Travis.
