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Genus StereumObserver
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Abundant growth on an old, fallen hickory. This was taken after two days of rain so the fruiting bodies with bright and colorful.
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Eastern Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans)Observer
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Very large leaves on this well-established vine.
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Yellow Iris (Iris pseudacorus)Observer
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This came up as a volunteer in my yard. I am assuming that it is the invasive Yellow Iris and I plan to dig it out to prevent its spread.
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True Sedges (Genus Carex)Observer
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Growing very close to the walking trail at Ash Cave above the level of the cave itself.
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Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus)Observer
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Nest constructed in dead brush in a large basket on the ground. 5-6 eggs present, but unable to get an accurate count. I have seen a parent bird sitting on the eggs at most times of the day and was able to identify the bird as a Carolina Wren.
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Northern Walkingstick (Diapheromera femorata)Observer
dburrellDescription
This found its way into my house. Approximately 4 inches long with an apparent injury to its abdominal portion.
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European Hornet (Vespa crabro)Observer
dburrellDescription
Four of these were attracted to a fluorescent porch light and active until late in the evening.
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Ironweed Root Moth (Polygrammodes flavidalis)Observer
dburrellDescription
Attracted to fluorescent porch light.
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Faint-spotted Palthis Moth (Palthis asopialis)Observer
dburrellDescription
Attracted to a fluorescent porch light.