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What

Seal Salamander (Desmognathus monticola)

Observer

gbrooks7

Date

September 30, 2017 01:09 PM EDT

Description

I encountered this salamander as I was crossing a creek at The Devil's Bathtub. It took awhile to get a decent picture because it kept hiding in crevices and under rocks in the water. It was about 5 inches long and a noticeably brighter section of its head in comparison to its body.

Dusky Salamanders - Photo (c) J.P. Lawrence, all rights reserved
smithtk's ID: Dusky Salamanders (Genus Desmognathus)
Added on September 26, 2022
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Added as part of a taxon split

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Shaggy-stalked Bolete (Aureoboletus betula)

Observer

bhoops13

Date

October 29, 2016 12:52 PM EDT

Description

Found in cool dirt near a tree trunk. Surrounded in dead leaves and decaying plants. Around two and a half inches high. Found in the mountains in the middle of the day, around sixty degrees F.

Shaggy-stalked Bolete - Photo (c) anonymous, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
smithtk's ID: Shaggy-stalked Bolete (Aureoboletus betula)
Added on September 1, 2020
Improving
Added as part of a taxon swap

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What

Eastern Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix)

Observer

abailey11

Date

September 17, 2017 01:25 PM MDT

Description

Agkistrodon contortrix will produce a cucumber smelling musk if they are touched! They are also exceedingly venomous. The fangs are used to secrete a venom into their prey. This venom will break down the red blood cells making it easier for the snake to swallow it's victim whole. These snakes are in the subfamily of crotalinae. For our area. (North East) They are normally a light brown marked with darker bands. I found him/her laying in between the crack of some rocks soaking up the sun. Don't worry, I didn't touch our friend! I just got close enough to see the beautiful scales. If you know how to tell the sex, please comment below!

Eastern Copperhead - Photo (c) Kevin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Kevin
smithtk's ID: Eastern Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix)
Added on November 20, 2019
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Added as part of a taxon split

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What

Hepaticas (Genus Hepatica)

Observer

jaltimus

Date

April 13, 2018 03:31 PM EDT

Description

3:31PM 77°F
These flowers were spotted alongside the creek trail to Stiles Falls. They ranged from white, light pink, and this lavender color. The leaves on the base of the stem appear to be fuzzy. Each flower was about 1 1/2 inches across.

Anemones and Allies - Photo (c) bobkennedy, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by bobkennedy
smithtk's ID: Anemones and Allies (Tribe Anemoneae)
Added on October 5, 2019
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Added as part of a taxon split

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What

Buttercup Family (Family Ranunculaceae)

Observer

kboyd16

Date

April 11, 2018 05:02 PM EDT

Description

I found this beautiful flower on the New River Valley Trail in Southwest Virginia. It was a sunny day, and the temperature was around 60F. It was approximately 2 1/2 cm in diameter. After researching, I think it could possibly be a wood anemone.

Wood Anemone - Photo (c) Jason White, all rights reserved, uploaded by Jason White
smithtk's ID: Wood Anemone (Anemonoides quinquefolia)
Added on October 3, 2019
Leading
Added as part of a taxon merge

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What

Goosefoots (Genus Chenopodium)

Observer

mrsjburgin

Date

April 30, 2018 03:25 PM EDT

Description

My kindergarten learners wonder what this is! Please ID it to help us out.

Nettle-leaved Goosefoot - Photo (c) Марина Горбунова-Ëлкина, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Марина Горбунова-Ëлкина
smithtk's ID: Nettle-leaved Goosefoot (Chenopodiastrum murale)
Added on September 2, 2019
Maverick
Added as part of a taxon swap

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Observer

courtneycox

Date

April 14, 2018 04:16 PM EDT

Description

a very small crayfish, or crawdad found in a creek in Riner, Va. The temperature at the time of my observation was about 77 degrees Fahrenheit.

The body of the crawdad was 2 1/2 inches long (about the length of my pinky finger)
He was found under a rock in a more shallow area of the creek.

Allegheny Crayfish - Photo (c) brandonh1, all rights reserved, uploaded by brandonh1
smithtk's ID: Allegheny Crayfish (Faxonius obscurus)
Added on September 6, 2018
Leading
Added as part of a taxon swap

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What

Goosefoots (Genus Chenopodium)

Observer

mrsjburgin

Date

April 30, 2018 03:25 PM EDT

Description

My kindergarten learners wonder what this is! Please ID it to help us out.

Nettle-leaved Goosefoot - Photo no rights reserved, uploaded by Rod
smithtk's ID: Nettle-leaved Goosefoot (Chenopodium murale [inactive])
Added on May 10, 2018
Leading
(Inactive Taxon)

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What

Common Star-of-Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum)

Observer

mrsjburgin

Date

April 30, 2018 03:22 PM EDT

Description

My kindergarten learners wonder what this is! Please ID it to help us out.

Common Star-of-Bethlehem - Photo (c) Samanta Conte, all rights reserved, uploaded by Samanta Conte
smithtk's ID: Common Star-of-Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum)
Added on May 10, 2018
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What

Common Star-of-Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum)

Observer

mrsjburgin

Date

April 30, 2018 03:22 PM EDT

Description

My kindergarten learners wonder what this is! Please ID it to help us out.

Flowering Plants - Photo (c) Amy, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Amy
smithtk's ID: Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)
Added on May 10, 2018
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What

Common Green June Beetle (Cotinis nitida)

Observer

adickson5

Date

April 11, 2018 02:53 PM EDT

Description

Found at bisset park in Radford Virginia. This little guy was trying to get across the sidewalk!
The temperature was mid 60s.
The length was about one inch long and one centimeter thick

Green June Beetles - Photo (c) ilya, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
smithtk's ID: Green June Beetles (Genus Cotinis)
Added on April 27, 2018
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What

Common Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

Observer

mrsjburgin

Date

April 23, 2018 11:49 AM EDT

Description

My Kindergarten learners saw this and wonder what it is! :)

Common Dandelion - Photo (c) stremblay21, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by stremblay21
smithtk's ID: Common Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Added on April 25, 2018
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What

Atlantic Horseshoe Crab (Limulus polyphemus)

Observer

psullivan9

Date

March 4, 2018 04:21 PM EST

Description

I found this horseshoe crab at my families beach house in Emerald Isle North Carolina! It was dead and had washed up on shore. They typically have a long tail.. The horseshoe crab was about 6-8 inches in length and width. If the crab still had its tail, however, it would be a lot longer!
It was observed in early March, so it was only about 65 degrees outside. In the summer time you can find live Horseshoe Crabs at the edge of the ocean.

Atlantic Horseshoe Crab - Photo (c) Hans Hillewaert, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
smithtk's ID: Atlantic Horseshoe Crab (Limulus polyphemus)
Added on April 25, 2018
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What

Cannonball Jelly (Stomolophus meleagris)

Observer

lmaddrey

Date

March 8, 2018 04:58 PM PST

Description

I saw this washed up on the shore walking along Tybee Island, it was sunny out and around 60 degrees. I think it is a Cannonball Jellyfish.

Cannonball Jelly - Photo (c) carduivee, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
smithtk's ID: Cannonball Jelly (Stomolophus meleagris)
Added on April 24, 2018
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Observer

aengel4

Date

April 15, 2018

Description

These flies are characterized by their unique blue color and are known to eat dead and decaying matter. This fly was found on top a bunch of leaves and sticks right near the new river near bisset park. It was a sunny day and 70 degrees outside. He would fly from one leaf to another. The fly is about the size of my finger tip and about 1 and a half centimeters long and about a half of a centimeter wide.

Orange-bearded Bluebottle Fly - Photo (c) Rui Andrade, all rights reserved, uploaded by Rui Andrade
smithtk's ID: Orange-bearded Bluebottle Fly (Calliphora vomitoria)
Added on April 24, 2018
Leading

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Observer

aengel4

Date

April 15, 2018

Description

These flies are characterized by their unique blue color and are known to eat dead and decaying matter. This fly was found on top a bunch of leaves and sticks right near the new river near bisset park. It was a sunny day and 70 degrees outside. He would fly from one leaf to another. The fly is about the size of my finger tip and about 1 and a half centimeters long and about a half of a centimeter wide.

Shiny Blue Bottle Fly - Photo (c) Nick Block, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Nick Block
smithtk's ID: Shiny Blue Bottle Fly (Cynomya cadaverina)
Added on April 24, 2018
Leading

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What

Bird's-eye Speedwell (Veronica persica)

Observer

aengel4

Date

April 14, 2018

Description

This flower was found in the middle of a big grass field just before the river. It was sunny and 70 degrees outside. There were many of them but none of them were right next each other. It is small, light blue and white flower and oval shaped. The flower is about 1 and a half centimeters long and a half of a centimeter wide. This Flower stalks arise from the area between the leaf bases and stems.

Bird's-eye Speedwell - Photo (c) reclassifier, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
smithtk's ID: Bird's-eye Speedwell (Veronica persica)
Added on April 24, 2018
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What

Land Cress (Barbarea verna)

Observer

afrye6

Date

April 15, 2018 03:06 PM EDT

Description

Found on the base of a forested hill on my land. There were many of them. Appalachians call these creasy greens, and they are edible.

Land Cress - Photo (c) Bill Rhodes, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
smithtk's ID: Land Cress (Barbarea verna)
Added on April 19, 2018
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What

Pearly Wood-Nymph (Eudryas unio)

Observer

atimmins

Date

March 30, 2018 11:11 AM ADT

Description

This is a moth native to the Eastern coast of the United States. I saw this in a greenhouse.

Pearly Wood-Nymph - Photo (c) John and Kendra Abbott, all rights reserved, uploaded by John and Kendra Abbott
smithtk's ID: Pearly Wood-Nymph (Eudryas unio)
Added on April 19, 2018
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What

Narrow-headed Marsh Fly (Helophilus fasciatus)

Observer

bouteloua

Date

April 13, 2018 11:07 AM CDT
Marsh Flies - Photo (c) bob15noble, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by bob15noble
smithtk's ID: Marsh Flies (Genus Helophilus)
Added on April 15, 2018
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What

Wineberry (Rubus phoenicolasius)

Observer

rwilliams12

Date

March 31, 2018 03:35 PM EDT

Description

I found this plant while hiking near the Roanoke river/Virginia Explore Park right off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Roanoke County, VA. It was located off of a game trail right on the edge of the path. The tree cover was open above and gave the plant a lot of sun light. I believe it is a wineberry plant.

Wineberry - Photo Wouter Hagens, no known copyright restrictions (public domain)
smithtk's ID: Wineberry (Rubus phoenicolasius)
Added on April 15, 2018
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What

Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina)

Observer

courtneycox

Date

April 14, 2018 04:20 PM EDT

Description

A baby snapping turtle found swimming in a creek in Riner, Va. The temperature at the time of my observation was about 77 degrees Fahrenheit.
His (or her) shell was 2.5 inches long and 2 inches wide. It's entire body was just about the size of the palm of my hand!

Common Snapping Turtle - Photo (c) Alyssa Harvey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Alyssa Harvey
smithtk's ID: Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina)
Added on April 15, 2018
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Observer

courtneycox

Date

April 14, 2018 04:16 PM EDT

Description

a very small crayfish, or crawdad found in a creek in Riner, Va. The temperature at the time of my observation was about 77 degrees Fahrenheit.

The body of the crawdad was 2 1/2 inches long (about the length of my pinky finger)
He was found under a rock in a more shallow area of the creek.

Allegheny Crayfish - Photo (c) Jjmontem, some rights reserved (CC BY)
smithtk's ID: Allegheny Crayfish (Orconectes obscurus [inactive])
Added on April 15, 2018
Maverick
(Inactive Taxon)

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What

Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata)

Observer

mware6

Date

April 13, 2018 12:55 PM EDT

Description

Tree with white flower buds. Found on the edge of a tree line on trail.

Autumn Olive - Photo (c) Anisha N, all rights reserved, uploaded by Anisha N
smithtk's ID: Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata)
Added on April 15, 2018
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What

Red Deadnettle (Lamium purpureum)

Observer

meaghanrenea

Date

March 30, 2018 02:39 PM EDT

Description

Found near a small pond in Blacksburg, VA. Size was about two inches tall.

Red Deadnettle - Photo (c) Bastiaan, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
smithtk's ID: Red Deadnettle (Lamium purpureum)
Added on April 15, 2018
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What

Eastern Red-backed Salamander (Plethodon cinereus)

Observer

meaghanrenea

Date

April 4, 2018 06:36 PM EDT

Description

Found at Pandapas Pond in Virginia. About 1.5 inches long.

Eastern Red-backed Salamander - Photo (c) Ty Smith, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ty Smith
smithtk's ID: Eastern Red-backed Salamander (Plethodon cinereus)
Added on April 15, 2018
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What

Acalyptrate Flies (Zoosubsection Acalyptratae)

Observer

scahoon

Date

April 13, 2018 09:34 AM EDT

Description

This picture was taken at Selu Conservatory in Radford, Virginia. I was there working with children and happened to see this and took a picture of it. It was a warm day with a temperature around 80 degrees. It was also a really clear day. It wasn't really big. The best way to describe it was it was a little bigger then a regular fly, but not much bigger. I had to take the picture really quick since I was working with children so I did not have time to compare size with something else to show. I did good to snap this picture really quick. It was right at an reconstructed old farm house and with just grass and a gravel road. There was barns and a cow field with cows nearby as well.

Acalyptrate Flies - Photo (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY)
smithtk's ID: Acalyptrate Flies (Zoosubsection Acalyptratae)
Added on April 15, 2018
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What

Buttercup Family (Family Ranunculaceae)

Observer

kboyd16

Date

April 11, 2018 05:02 PM EDT

Description

I found this beautiful flower on the New River Valley Trail in Southwest Virginia. It was a sunny day, and the temperature was around 60F. It was approximately 2 1/2 cm in diameter. After researching, I think it could possibly be a wood anemone.

Wood Anemone - Photo (c) Jason White, all rights reserved, uploaded by Jason White
smithtk's ID: Wood Anemone (Anemone quinquefolia [inactive])
Added on April 15, 2018
Leading
(Inactive Taxon)

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What

Cherry Millipedes (Family Xystodesmidae)

Observer

kboyd16

Date

April 11, 2018 05:25 PM EDT

Description

I found this little guy under a rock behind my grandparent's house in Snowville, VA. It was a sunny day, and the temperature was around 60F. Approximately 5 cm long. After reseaching, I think it could possibly be a millipede.

Flat-backed Millipedes - Photo (c) naturalisttrent, all rights reserved, uploaded by naturalisttrent
smithtk's ID: Flat-backed Millipedes (Order Polydesmida)
Added on April 15, 2018
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What

Carolina Horsenettle (Solanum carolinense)

Observer

rberry14

Date

March 31, 2018 11:03 AM EDT

Description

I found this tomato like plant on a broken branch near the New River. Each ball was the size of a nickel and light orange in color. The branch was not attached to anything- it looked like it fell off. I was not able to identify the rest of the plant.

Carolina Horsenettle - Photo (c) R Woodward, all rights reserved, uploaded by R Woodward
smithtk's ID: Carolina Horsenettle (Solanum carolinense)
Added on April 15, 2018
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