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Ghost Pipe (Monotropa uniflora)Observer
violamomDescription
Found a pink variety of Indian Pipe, in full bloom, on the trail behind the old grist mill.
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End Band Net-winged Beetle (Calopteron terminale)Observer
violamomDescription
Beautiful specimen of an end-banded net-winged beetle, content to sit on my husband's hand and be admired.
Photos / Sounds
No photos or sounds
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Giant Leopard Moth (Hypercompe scribonia)Observer
violamomDescription
Caterpillar
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Crowned Slug Moth (Isa textula)Observer
violamomDescription
Found a (deceased) slug moth caterpillar. Much smaller than I would have imagined.
Photos / Sounds
No photos or sounds
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris)Observer
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High Eyelashed Jumping Spider (Phidippus mystaceus)Observer
violamomDescription
beautiful male, sitting on mailbox
Photos / Sounds
No photos or sounds
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Spotted Orbweaver (Neoscona crucifera)Observer
violamomDescription
Been watching it build webs (and take them down) on our porch for the last several weeks. No web tonight--perhaps fall has taken its toll?
Photos / Sounds
No photos or sounds
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Beechdrops (Epifagus virginiana)Observer
violamomDescription
very prevalent at Burgess Falls State Park, Sparta, TN
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Angel Moth (Olceclostera angelica)Observer
violamomDescription
caterpillar, 2nd sighting, on a trampoline on Hummingbird Hill (Newton Drive, Collegdale, TN)