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Large Milkweed Bug (Oncopeltus fasciatus)Observer
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Tea (Camellia sinensis)Observer
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Help ID please? Very fragrant in the spring/ early summer.
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Creeping Buttercup (Ranunculus repens)Observer
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This is popping up all along the edge of my yard. It's a new house for me, so I'm not familiar with it. An ID would be much appreciated!!
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Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes)Observer
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There are about 7 caterpillars on my Fennel plant right now.
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Yellow Buckeye (Aesculus flava)Observer
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Tall spindly tree growing near a creek. What is it?
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Eastern Boxelder Bug (Boisea trivittata)Observer
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Hollow in a tree was swarmed with these small black bugs with red marks. What are they?
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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius)Observer
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I noticed the rings of holes around the trunk a few days ago and wondered if it was a sapsucker. Then I was parked in front of it again and suddenly noticed the bird was there! Could it be a female? I didn't see much red on the head.
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Southern Black Widow (Latrodectus mactans)Observer
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Not thrilled to find this on my deck. Not too sad it is dead, tho.
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Giant Leopard Moth (Hypercompe scribonia)Observer
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This black fuzzy guy was almost 2 inches long and moved quick!
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Carolina Horsenettle (Solanum carolinense)Observer
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A nasty weed growing in my garden. What is it?!
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Armyworm Moths (Genus Spodoptera)Observer
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Dark caterpillar found on a sunflower.
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Mexican Ruellia (Ruellia simplex)Observer
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What is this purple plant growing in everyone's yards? Thanks!
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Southern Toad (Anaxyrus terrestris)Observer
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This guy and a pal were living under our umbrella stand.
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Gulf Fritillary (Dione vanillae)Observer
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Larva getting ready for chrysalis stage! It's been so fun watching the whole cycle unfold.
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Gulf Fritillary (Dione vanillae)Observer
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My passionflower is covered with these small caterpillars. Under an inch long each.
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Sphinx Moths (Family Sphingidae)Observer
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I could barely get a shot, but I'm sure it was a hummingbird moth! It came to visit everyday for a week or two.
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris)Observer
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Female that comes everyday. She's curious and will fly around me, checking me out.
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Common Morning-Glory (Ipomoea purpurea)Observer
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Would like to know specifics on this one, if anyone knows. Thanks!
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Rabid Wolf Spider (Rabidosa rabida)Observer
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Not a great pic, but I refuse to get any closer. I am quite afraid of spiders! Curious what kind this monster is.
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Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)Observer
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Common squirrel; this guy visits everyday and often entertains himself on my kids' play equipment.
