Photos / Sounds
What
Polyphemus Moth (Antheraea polyphemus)Observer
shade-epesDescription
Light brown with larger, feathered antennae. Two subtle dots in the middle of the each wing. Fur present on the abdomen.
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Genus ScaritesObserver
shade-epesDescription
Six legs, large pinchers, three segments, jet black in color, out during cold weather
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Skin Beetles (Family Dermestidae)Observer
shade-epesDescription
Possibly a parasite; found in the thorax of a dead moth. Covered in hair-like projections. Black with some brown in color. Larval stage
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Three-cornered Alfalfa Hopper (Spissistilus festinus)Observer
shade-epesDescription
Light spots above the eyes within a light brown strip, lightly furry legs, and a rounded anterior end
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Common Crane Flies (Genus Tipula)Observer
shade-epesDescription
Winged, attached to the side of a building heavily traveled by people, body and legs are five to six inches in height together, dark grey coloring with pattern on the body
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Genus KeratellaObserver
shade-epesDescription
- monogonanta subclass
colorless
-darker coloring along the outside
-no movement detected (dead)
-flagella present
-spike-like appendages at apical end
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Genus BlepharismaObserver
shade-epesDescription
-light brown in color
-two large masses within (macronuclei?)
-proximal end comes to a point
-no movement detected
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Genus EuplotesObserver
shade-epesDescription
-colorless
-movement aided by cilia
-specialized groups of cilia
-cilia not on a stalk
-swims with cirri
-other organisms attached to it
-quick movements
-tail-like structure at the proximal end