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Warlock's Butter (Exidia nigricans)Observer
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Growing on the top cut ends of stumps of a big old silver maple that was pruned last year
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Western Conifer Seed Bug (Leptoglossus occidentalis)Observer
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Insect came into house through open window
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Common Eastern Bumble Bee (Bombus impatiens)Observer
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Died from the cold approaching…hard freeze due tonight in Chicago!
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Early Meadow-Rue (Thalictrum dioicum)Observer
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In window box, neighbor grows meadow rue
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Honeysuckles (Genus Lonicera)Observer
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When to collect seeds? Stratification needed?
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Dryad's Saddle (Cerioporus squamosus)Observer
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Growing 30’ or more high on old silver maple
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Grass Spiders (Genus Agelenopsis)Observer
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H found in her house, put outside
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Cross Orbweaver (Araneus diadematus)Observer
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Spun orb web on front living room window.
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Grasses (Family Poaceae)Observer
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Growing in front west side at 2517…under forsythia arch
Synonyms-Broad-leaf Witch Grass, Broadleaf Rosette Grass, Broadleaved Panicgrass
Supports butterflies
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Bald-faced Hornet (Dolichovespula maculata)Observer
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This hornet took refuge on a plant and hid motionless until I moved away. I’ve never seen that behavior in a bald-faced hornet before.
