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Genus SalticusObserver
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On patio cushion looking at us.
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Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata)Observer
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Along pond at Willow Springs Campground.
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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)Observer
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At Willow Springs Campground, several of these flying around, very friendly.
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Duskywings (Genus Erynnis)Observer
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At Willow Springs Campground.
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Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum)Observer
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At Willow Springs Campground, abundant in the woods.
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Grass Spiders (Genus Agelenopsis)Observer
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Spider sitting at web opening along cave trail at Willow Springs Campground
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Blue Phlox (Phlox divaricata)Observer
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At Willow Springs Campground in the woods.
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Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides)Observer
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Fern near cave opening at Willow Springs Campground.
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Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)Observer
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The female likely has some domestic duck genes (some white in tail). She has been coming to our pond for several spring seasons.
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Northern Leopard Frog (Lithobates pipiens)Observer
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Cold early frog on trail. Gently moved to a safer location near water.
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Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus)Observer
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Pair diving and preening on pond at McKee Marsh. Seen from blind structure.
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Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)Observer
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First bee of spring during unseasonably warm temperatures!
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Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)Observer
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In backyard at dusk under bird feeders.
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Triangulate Combfoot (Steatoda triangulosa)Observer
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Crawling across kitchen floor.
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Cross Orbweaver (Araneus diadematus)Observer
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In front “bonus” pollinator garden, eating prey.
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Brown Wasp Mantidfly (Climaciella brunnea)Observer
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At “Wildly Beneficial” Smart Wetlands farm event.
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Showy Tick-Trefoil (Desmodium canadense)Observer
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Volunteer in backyard seedbed.
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Halberd-leaf Rosemallow (Hibiscus laevis)Observer
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Volunteer in rain garden.
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Orchard Orbweaver (Leucauge venusta)Observer
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By side yard fence.
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Genus MetalampraObserver
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Small and frenetic, ran across my foot at base of a tree while baiting.
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Bristly Cutworm Moth (Lacinipolia renigera)Observer
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Drawn to garage lights.
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Goldenrod Soldier Beetle (Chauliognathus pensylvanicus)Observer
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Attracted to porch light.
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Green Cloverworm Moth (Hypena scabra)Observer
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On hydrangea beneath garage light.
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Arcigera Flower Moth (Schinia arcigera)Observer
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Attracted to garage lights.