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Stinky Squid (Pseudocolus fusiformis)Observer
matthewpaceDescription
Growing in decomposed wood mulch. At base of Liriodendron tulipifera (tree originated from nursery in Oregon)
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Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio troilus)Observer
matthewpaceDescription
Early instar larva, feeding on Lindera benzoin
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Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio troilus)Observer
matthewpaceDescription
Feeding on Lindera benzoin
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Western Hardwood Sulphur Shelf (Laetiporus gilbertsonii)Observer
matthewpaceDescription
Growing on a old Malus domestica trunk
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Huron Sachem (Atalopedes huron)Observer
matthewpaceDescription
Nectaring on Monarda
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American Groundsels and Ragworts (Genus Packera)Observer
matthewpaceDescription
Old remnant meadow/woodland on residential property. Under Liriodendron tulipifera, Cornus florida, Fagus grandifolia, and Acer saccharum.
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Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)Observer
matthewpaceDescription
Turkey vultures roosting in a 300 year old Quercus alba on a rainy day
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Tall Ironweed (Vernonia gigantea)Observer
matthewpaceDescription
Unmowed mesic meadow with Phytolacca, Clematis, Robinia, and Sisyrinchium. Uncommon.
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Autumn Clematis (Clematis terniflora)Observer
matthewpaceDescription
Edge of a large patch of Phytolacca. Leaves entire, flowers sweetly fragrant.
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Common Five-lined Skink (Plestiodon fasciatus)Observer
matthewpaceDescription
Resting on a low brick wall
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Cobalt Crust (Terana coerulea)Observer
matthewpaceDescription
Cobalt blue fungus on decaying wet wood
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Common Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis)Observer
matthewpaceDescription
With Mimulus ringens along base of seeping slope
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Fraser Magnolia (Magnolia fraseri)Observer
matthewpaceDescription
Leaves with lobes at their bases, not glaucous underneath
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Allegheny Monkeyflower (Mimulus ringens)Observer
matthewpaceDescription
Seeping trailside with Impatiens
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American Cancer-Root (Conopholis americana)Observer
matthewpaceDescription
In fruit
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris)Observer
matthewpaceDescription
Female, feeding on planted Salvia microphylla ‘Hot Lips’. Comes by nearly every day around this time.
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Carolina Ruellia (Ruellia caroliniensis)Observer
matthewpaceDescription
Growing in meadowy lawn under Liriodendron tulipifera, Acer saccharum, and Cornus florida with Prunella and Sysirinchium.
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Northern Paper Wasp (Polistes fuscatus)Observer
matthewpaceDescription
Feeding on fennel flowers (planted)
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American Toad (Anaxyrus americanus)Observer
matthewpaceDescription
Appeared on a brick patio a few hours after very heavy rain.
