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Subgenus MyrmentomaObserver
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observed by Pam Dunker

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Dark Rover Ant (Brachymyrmex patagonicus)Observer
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observed by Pam Dunker

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Arabesque Orbweaver (Neoscona arabesca)Observer
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observed by Pam Dunker

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Mabel Orchard Orbweaver (Leucauge argyrobapta)Observer
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observed by Pam Dunker.

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Broken-backed Bug (Taylorilygus apicalis)Observer
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observed by Pam Dunker

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Thin-lined Calligrapher (Toxomerus boscii)Observer
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observed by pam dunker

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Maize Calligrapher (Toxomerus politus)Observer
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Observed by Pam Dunker

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Lucerne Moth (Nomophila nearctica)Observer
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observed by Pam Dunker

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Genus PanusObserver
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growing from pecan log near center path, unsure of ID

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Green-striped Grasshopper (Chortophaga viridifasciata)Observer
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sitting on lawn outside of pocket prairie

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Elf Shoe Stink Bug (Menecles insertus)Observer
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sitting on leaves of small tree in east woodland side of park

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Spotted Diaperis (Diaperis maculata)Observer
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a few small individuals, on and in rotting mushrooms, jumped onto bark of hardood log

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Flowerpot Parasol (Leucocoprinus birnbaumii)Observer
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growing from rotten log in forested area

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Observer
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late stage Inonotus sp. growing from hardwood log in forested center of park, last 2 photos are of early stage from 2 weeks before (Sept. 6, 2017)

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Observer
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climbing around tall plants at edge of pocket prairie

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Margined Calligrapher (Toxomerus marginatus)Observer
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nectaring on Herbertia on lawn near pocket prairie

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Prairie Nymph (Herbertia lahue)Observer
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growing on central lawn near pocket prairie

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Gulf Coast Toad (Incilius nebulifer)Observer
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mating in concrete pond after heavy rains

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Two-striped Walkingsticks (Genus Anisomorpha)Observer
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found mating in tree on night hike, forested eastern side of park

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Rio Grande Chirping Frog (Eleutherodactylus campi)Observer
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wild female, found in captive pigeon outdoor cage, under water container

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Large Carpenter Bees (Genus Xylocopa)Observer
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warm day for february, visiting red shrimp plant

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Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis)Observer
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small male displaying at nearby brown anole, on birder post to wildflower garden

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Brown Anole (Anolis sagrei)Observer
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male, displaying to nearby green anole male on rope border of wildflower garden

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Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis)Observer
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male, turned brown, on edge of pocket prairie

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Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis)Observer
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male and female sunning on Aspidistra, warm day for february

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Brown Anole (Anolis sagrei)Observer
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warm day for february, pair mating in herb garden

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Coprinellus Sect. Domestici (Section Domestici)Observer
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growing on hardwood logs in forested area of the park on east side

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Diaprepes Root Weevil (Diaprepes abbreviatus)Observer
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found on front porch

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American Bumble Bee (Bombus pensylvanicus)Observer
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feeding on Liatris in pocket prairie