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Gnidus Metalmark (Helicopis gnidus)Observer
jpavanibirdingroraimaPlace
Missing Location
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Hessel's Hairstreak (Callophrys hesseli)Observer
wschenckDescription
First Connecticut record since 2017 (DeGenarro) at the same site.
On the margins of an Atlantic White Cedar swamp in an open grassy area, nectaring on Black Cherry in the company of Eastern Pine and Brown Elfin.
As Eastern Redcedar was present at this site we were very cautious to confirm the ID as Hessel’s. We primarily focused on the streaking, incl. 1) the white dash at the very top, which is not set out in Juniper, 2) the prominent white forewing spot, 3) the lowest white crescent bent in the same direction as the one above it (opposite in Juniper). Note also the blue-green hue and the overall greater presence of brown.
If you will it, it is no dream.
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Trombidiform Mites (Order Trombidiformes)Observer
isopoddemigodDescription
iNat inception
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Labrador Violet (Viola labradorica)Observer
riverannaDescription
Peduncles glabrous, lateral petals bearded
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Northern Woodland Violet (Viola septentrionalis)Observer
riverannaDescription
Peduncles pubescent, spurred petal bearded, spreading hairs on leaf margins
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Aromatic Cherry Millipede (Apheloria virginiensis ssp. corrugata)Observer
eandrews
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Downy Rattlesnake Plantain (Goodyera pubescens)Observer
df84Description
CCC or Diana's pool eastford Connecticut
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Round-lobed Hepatica (Hepatica americana)Observer
doug_mcgradyDescription
Anemone americana (blunt-lobed hepatica), Killingly, CT
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Blue-eyed Grasses (Genus Sisyrinchium)Observer
blue_birderDescription
Much more vibrant indigo than the normal Blue-eyed Grass I've seen, also different petal shape.
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Rue Anemone (Thalictrum thalictroides)Observer
doug_mcgradyDescription
Thalictrum thalictroides (anemone meadow-rue, rue anemone), Chase Reservoir, Killingly, CT
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Orbweavers and Allies (Superfamily Araneoidea)Observer
keimwjDescription
04 Aug 2019.
Dark Brook Reservoir, Worcester Co, MA.
Found on Vaccinium corymbosum.
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Anguilla Bank Racer (Alsophis rijgersmaei)Observer
blue_birderPlace
Missing LocationDescription
Small thin snake seen sunning itself on a dirt road.
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Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus)Observer
conuropsisDescription
Seen in temporary puddle in dirt road to back of field.
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Ridings' Fairy Moth (Adela ridingsella)Observer
osmeteriumDescription
Found resting on the upper-side of an oak leaf. It was a young oak only about a foot or so away from a rural road. Incredibly long, slightly blue antennae. Not camera shy, and only flew a few inches away when disturbed. The roadside was mowed, but there were a lot of virginia creeper and poison ivy patches that had taken over the space.
