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Mushrooms, Bracket Fungi, Puffballs, and Allies (Class Agaricomycetes)Observer
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Clavulina cristata, commonly known as Crested or Wrinkled Coral, can be found in many colors; however usually white. They can be found in wooded and grassy areas though generally found near pines. This group is edible.
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Rhinoceros Beetles (Subfamily Dynastinae)Observer
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The Earth-boring Dung beetle usually is found in woodland edges and fields. Their larvae take about 5 months to reach adulthood which usually only eat fungi in the beginning.
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False Potato Beetle (Leptinotarsa juncta)Observer
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Despite the Colorado Potato Beetle's name, they are found through out North America. Their diet consists of potatoes and eggplants.
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The American Salmonfly can be found in the eastern US near water. This particular species is the largest of the stonefly varieties. The adults do not feed however the larvae feed on algae. A distinct characteristic of the salmonfly is the orange coloring on the thorax.
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Kudzu Bean (Pueraria montana var. lobata)Observer
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This native vine of eastern Asia was brought to the United States in 1876. Leaves grow in an alternating pattern in groups of 3.
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Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera)Observer
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The Tulip poplar grows in the south eastern United States and can be found in moist environments at an elevation up to 4,900 feet. The leaves can be from 3 to 7 inches long and wide and the flower from 1.5 to 3 inches long and wide. The Tulip poplar is one of the tallest native trees in the U.S.
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Musk Thistle (Carduus nutans)Observer
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Field thistle blooms around summer and fall can be either pink or purple in color. It can grow up to 6 feet in height. The Field thistle can be found on eastern United States. This particular thistle was found on the edge of a pine forest.
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American Giant Millipede Complex (Complex Narceus americanus)Observer
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The Spirobolid millipede can be found in moist, wooden areas. This particular millipede was found on a day that had several mid-day rain showers. This species breeds in the spring. The female will lay an egg in a cup made of regurgitated food.
