WILD ASPARAGUS
January 16, 2019 4:06 pm Comments Off on WILD ASPARAGUSThis naturalized perennial was introduced from Europe. At first the typical Asparagus stalk emerges (B,C). ...
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COMMON CHICKWEED
January 15, 2019 10:02 pm Comments Off on COMMON CHICKWEEDThis creeping annual chickweed was introduced from Europe over 100 years ago. The small white...
SPRING BEAUTY
January 15, 2019 9:30 pm Comments Off on SPRING BEAUTYThis native perennial is found in colonies. The long, narrow leaves emerge in bunches from...
DUTCHMAN’S BREECHES
January 15, 2019 9:31 pm Comments Off on DUTCHMAN’S BREECHESThis native perennial has leaves with deeply divided, fern-like leaflets (A,B). The white to pink...
BLOODROOT
January 15, 2019 9:33 pm Comments Off on BLOODROOTThis native perennial is found in colonies. The leaf is rolled around the flower bud...
Rock Wren
July 12, 2023 10:42 am Comments Off on Rock Wren6.0 inches long. The Rock Wren is la relatively large wren. It has a long...
ROUND LEAF HEPATICA
January 15, 2019 10:11 pm Comments Off on ROUND LEAF HEPATICAHepatica blossoms arise in early spring on fuzzy, 4-6 in. stems. The leaves, which grow...
PAPER PONDSHELL
July 12, 2023 11:00 am Comments Off on PAPER PONDSHELLThe Paper Pondshell is a short-lived species that can grow to about 4 inches (100...
Giant Floater
July 12, 2023 11:01 am Comments Off on Giant FloaterThe Giant Floater is a thin-shelled species that can grow to 8 inches (200 mm)....
Cinnamon Teal
July 12, 2023 10:50 am Comments Off on Cinnamon Teal16 inches long with a wingspan of 23.0 inches. The Cinnamon Teal is a small...
PINK-SHADED FERN MOTH
December 27, 2018 10:12 pm Comments Off on PINK-SHADED FERN MOTHThe Pink-shaded Fern Moth is 1/2 inch long. The forewing has pink bands along the...
Henry’s Elfin
November 25, 2018 7:03 pm Comments Off on Henry’s ElfinThe Henry’s Elfin has a wingspan of 0.8 to 1.1 inches. The basal half of...
Apamea Cariosa
December 27, 2018 10:09 pm Comments Off on Apamea CariosaThe Apamea Cariosa moth is about .75 inch long. The forewing is gray with darker...
YARROW
January 16, 2019 3:35 pm Comments Off on YARROWThis native and/or introduced perennial has an erect 1-2 foot stem. The woolly appearance is...
WHITE PRAIRIE CLOVER
January 16, 2019 3:33 pm Comments Off on WHITE PRAIRIE CLOVERThis native perennial has one to several stems 1-3 feet tall (C) arising from a...
WHITE WILD INDIGO
January 16, 2019 3:18 pm Comments Off on WHITE WILD INDIGOThis native perennial, usually with a single erect flowering stem, grows from 2-6 feet tall...
MEADOW RUE
January 16, 2019 3:48 pm Comments Off on MEADOW RUEThis native perennial grows from 2 to 6 feet tall. The green or purple stem...
HONEWORT
January 16, 2019 3:41 pm Comments Off on HONEWORTThis native perennial stands erect up to 3 feet tall. Stems and leaves are smooth...
GINSENG
January 16, 2019 3:46 pm Comments Off on GINSENGThis native perennial grows up to 2 feet tall with 3-4 large leaves, each with...
HORSE NETTLE
January 16, 2019 4:08 pm Comments Off on HORSE NETTLEThis perennial believed to be native to the southeastern U.S. is now well established in...
BLACK NIGHTSHADE
January 16, 2019 4:11 pm Comments Off on BLACK NIGHTSHADEThis native annual may be up to 2 feet tall, but is usually shorter. Leaves...
HAIRY NIGHTSHADE
January 16, 2019 4:12 pm Comments Off on HAIRY NIGHTSHADEThis annual nightshade was introduced from South America. It has very hairy stems with sticky...
WHITE SWEET CLOVER
January 16, 2019 4:07 pm Comments Off on WHITE SWEET CLOVERThis naturalized annual or biennial was introduced from Eurasia. The stems are erect, branched and...
RUGEL’S PLANTAIN
January 16, 2019 4:03 pm Comments Off on RUGEL’S PLANTAINThis native perennial grows up to 15 inches tall. Large oval leaf blades, up to...
ENCHANTER’S NIGHTSHADE
January 16, 2019 4:09 pm Comments Off on ENCHANTER’S NIGHTSHADEThis erect native perennial resident of our woodlands grows up to 3 feet tall. It...
SHINING BEDSTRAW
January 16, 2019 4:13 pm Comments Off on SHINING BEDSTRAWThis is a smaller and more delicate plant when compared to the Sweet-scented and Catchweed...
SWEET-SCENTED BEDSTRAW
January 16, 2019 4:15 pm Comments Off on SWEET-SCENTED BEDSTRAWThe 1-3 foot long stems of this native perennial are rarely upright; rather they tend...
HOREHOUND MOTHERWORT
January 16, 2019 4:22 pm Comments Off on HOREHOUND MOTHERWORTThis biennial plant, introduced from Eurasia, grows up to 6 feet tall and has tiny...
AMERICAN LOTUS
January 16, 2019 3:10 pm Comments Off on AMERICAN LOTUSThis native aquatic perennial has large, white to pale yellow, fragrant flowers on long stalks...
WATER-PLANTAIN
January 16, 2019 3:17 pm Comments Off on WATER-PLANTAINThis native plant has small flowers with three white petals (A). The diffuse flower stems...
TALL ANEMONE
January 16, 2019 3:26 pm Comments Off on TALL ANEMONEThis native perennial grows up to 3 feet tall. Upright stems have both basal leaves...
CANDLE ANEMONE
January 16, 2019 3:25 pm Comments Off on CANDLE ANEMONEThis native perennial usually is 1-2 feet tall. Stems have both basal leaves 2-4 inches...
CATNIP
January 16, 2019 3:32 pm Comments Off on CATNIPThis naturalized aromatic perennial was deliberately introduced from Europe. The square stems are up to...
WHORLED MILKWEED
January 16, 2019 3:38 pm Comments Off on WHORLED MILKWEEDThis native perennial is 1-2 feet tall and has an unbranched, smooth stem with milky...
VIRGINIA STICKSEED
January 16, 2019 4:04 pm Comments Off on VIRGINIA STICKSEEDIn its first year, this native biennial forms a rosette of broad oval to round...
POKEWEED
January 16, 2019 3:55 pm Comments Off on POKEWEEDThis sturdy, poisonous native perennial grows from 4-10 tall. Stems of young plants are green,...
STARRY CAMPION
January 16, 2019 3:24 pm Comments Off on STARRY CAMPIONThis native perennial grows from 1 1/2 to 3 feet tall. The erect stems usually...
WHITE CAMPION
January 16, 2019 3:20 pm Comments Off on WHITE CAMPIONThis weedy annual or short lived perennial was introduced from Europe. The hairy, sticky stems...
WHITE AVENS
January 16, 2019 4:05 pm Comments Off on WHITE AVENSThis native perennial is from 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 feet tall. Lower and mid-stem...
TALL CINQUEFOIL
January 16, 2019 3:34 pm Comments Off on TALL CINQUEFOILThis native perennial has an erect, 1-3 foot stem. The alternate, compound leaves are divided...
CARPETWEED
January 16, 2019 4:02 pm Comments Off on CARPETWEEDThis weedy annual has prostrate, many branched, radiating stems forming rounded mats up to 1...
DOTTED SMARTWEED
January 16, 2019 4:16 pm Comments Off on DOTTED SMARTWEEDThis native perennial is found in dense colonies (C). The erect stems are usually less...
PALE SMARTWEED
January 16, 2019 4:17 pm Comments Off on PALE SMARTWEEDThis annual has stout stems from 2-6 feet tall. At the point where the leaves...
VIRGINIA MOUNTAIN MINT
January 16, 2019 3:30 pm Comments Off on VIRGINIA MOUNTAIN MINTA native perennial from 1 1/2 to 3 feet tall (B). The single square stem...
KNOTWEED
January 16, 2019 6:25 pm Comments Off on KNOTWEEDThis weedy species, introduced from Eurasia, has a very small white flower, which turns red...
NETTLE-LEAVED VERVAIN
January 16, 2019 4:41 pm Comments Off on NETTLE-LEAVED VERVAINThis native perennial weed grows from 3-6 feet tall. The four-sided stem holds opposite, lance-shaped...
ILLINOIS BUNDLEFLOWER
January 16, 2019 4:30 pm Comments Off on ILLINOIS BUNDLEFLOWERThis erect native perennial grows 2-6 feet tall. Leaves are divided into branches which are...
CANADA MILK VETCH
January 16, 2019 4:33 pm Comments Off on CANADA MILK VETCHThis native, erect perennial grows up to 5 feet tall (usually 2-3 feet). The alternate,...
BONESET
January 16, 2019 4:42 pm Comments Off on BONESETThis native perennial has a hairy, stout stem, up to 4 feet tall, which is...
HORSEWEED
January 16, 2019 4:38 pm Comments Off on HORSEWEEDThis weedy native annual, a plume-shaped plant, grows to 6 feet and taller. The narrow,...
CUT-LEAVED TEASEL
January 16, 2019 4:37 pm Comments Off on CUT-LEAVED TEASELThis invasive biennial was introduced from Europe. The first year a rosette of large, deeply...
SPIKENARD
January 16, 2019 4:40 pm Comments Off on SPIKENARDThis native perennial grows bush-like up to 6 feet tall and equally wide. The dark...
CLEARWEED
January 16, 2019 4:52 pm Comments Off on CLEARWEEDThis native annual has translucent, watery stems which grow up to 2 feet tall. The...
ROUND-HEADED BUSH CLOVER
January 16, 2019 4:34 pm Comments Off on ROUND-HEADED BUSH CLOVERThis native, erect perennial grows 2-6 feet tall. Its alternate, compound leaves have 3 elongate-oval...
AMERICAN BUGLEWEED
January 16, 2019 4:36 pm Comments Off on AMERICAN BUGLEWEEDThis native perennial grows up to 2 feet tall. The erect stem carries lance-shaped, toothed...
TOOTHED SPURGE
January 16, 2019 4:26 pm Comments Off on TOOTHED SPURGEThis native annual grows up to 2 feet tall, usually with opposite midstem leaves (C)...
EYEBANE
January 16, 2019 4:28 pm Comments Off on EYEBANEThis erect, native, annual grows up to 3 feet tall. The reddish stems (C) as...
SNOW-ON-THE-MOUNTAIN
January 16, 2019 4:27 pm Comments Off on SNOW-ON-THE-MOUNTAINThis native annual plant grows 1-3 feet tall. The alternate oval leaves are up to...
JIMSON-WEED
January 16, 2019 6:26 pm Comments Off on JIMSON-WEEDThis large plant, introduced long ago from tropical America, has very large, funnel-shaped, white flowers...
WHITE SNAKEROOT
January 16, 2019 4:44 pm Comments Off on WHITE SNAKEROOTThis native perennial grows in clumps to 3 feet or more tall. The toothed, oval...
YERBA DE TAJO
January 16, 2019 4:45 pm Comments Off on YERBA DE TAJOThis weedy annual is a native of the New World tropics. This spreading plant forms...
THREE-BIRDS ORCHID
January 16, 2019 4:55 pm Comments Off on THREE-BIRDS ORCHIDThis rare, native orchid emerges after a cold August night in our area, and flowers...
FALSE BONESET
January 16, 2019 4:43 pm Comments Off on FALSE BONESETThis native perennial grows 1-3 feet tall. The stem is unbranched except near the top...
TALL BONESET
January 16, 2019 4:48 pm Comments Off on TALL BONESETThis native perennial grows up to 6 feet tall. The numerous lance-shaped leaves are opposite...
LATE BONESET
January 16, 2019 4:46 pm Comments Off on LATE BONESETThis native perennial is usually found in dense colonies near water or where the soil...
HEATH ASTER
January 16, 2019 6:22 pm Comments Off on HEATH ASTERThis native perennial has a many-branched stem 1-3 feet tall. The alternate lower leaves, which...
WHITE SAGE
January 16, 2019 4:49 pm Comments Off on WHITE SAGEThis aromatic, native perennial grows 1-4 feet tall, often occurring in loosely grouped colonies (C)....
COCKLEBUR
January 16, 2019 4:48 pm Comments Off on COCKLEBURThis native annual, a rough-textured plant, up to several feet tall, has separate male and...
FRAGRANT CUDWEED
January 16, 2019 6:26 pm Comments Off on FRAGRANT CUDWEEDThis annual, perhaps also biennial plant grows up to 2 feet tall. It has clusters...
LARGE-FLOWERED GAURA
January 16, 2019 4:53 pm Comments Off on LARGE-FLOWERED GAURAThis native annual or winter annual grows 2 to 7 feet tall with many branched...
SWAMP ASTER
January 16, 2019 6:19 pm Comments Off on SWAMP ASTERThis native perennial grows from 1 to 6 feet tall. The many-branched, hairless stems support...
PANICLED ASTER
January 16, 2019 4:59 pm Comments Off on PANICLED ASTERThis native perennial grows from an underground stem (rhizome). One or more stout stems, some...
INDIAN PIPE
January 16, 2019 4:51 pm Comments Off on INDIAN PIPEThis native perennial plant looks more like a white fungus when it first emerges as...
TURTLEHEAD
January 16, 2019 6:21 pm Comments Off on TURTLEHEADThis non-native, perennial species has variable flower colors, from pure white to tinged pink. Its...
Red Baneberry
January 16, 2019 6:24 pm Comments Off on Red BaneberryA bushy plant with large, highly divided leaves and a short, thick, rounded cluster of...
FRINGED WILLOW-HERB
January 16, 2019 6:28 pm Comments Off on FRINGED WILLOW-HERBThis plant has small white flowers with tinges of purple on its petals (A). They...
SILVER MAPLE
January 16, 2019 8:50 pm Comments Off on SILVER MAPLEThis tall, native tree has a trunk diameter of up to 3 feet. The mature...
SUGAR MAPLE
January 16, 2019 8:52 pm Comments Off on SUGAR MAPLEThis solitary tree is found in Fontenelle Forest near the kiosk on the Child’s Hollow...
DOWNY HAWTHORN
January 16, 2019 8:53 pm Comments Off on DOWNY HAWTHORNThis small native tree grows up to 25 feet tall. It has a rough and...
BUR OAK
January 16, 2019 8:54 pm Comments Off on BUR OAKThis large native tree grows up to 80 feet tall and more than 3 feet...
RED OAK
January 16, 2019 8:55 pm Comments Off on RED OAKThis large native tree grows up to 100 feet tall with a straight trunk more...
SYCAMORE
January 16, 2019 8:57 pm Comments Off on SYCAMOREThis massive tree grows up to 150 feet tall and 3 feet and more in...
SWAMP WHITE OAK
January 16, 2019 8:59 pm Comments Off on SWAMP WHITE OAKThis is a medium sized tree (40-70 feet). The leaves are alternate, simple and wavy...
WITCH HAZEL
January 16, 2019 9:01 pm Comments Off on WITCH HAZELWitch hazel is a large shrub to small tree (10-25 feet tall). Leaves are simple...
AMERICAN ELM
January 16, 2019 9:04 pm Comments Off on AMERICAN ELMThis medium-sized native tree has a light gray bark with deep, forking ridges (B). The...
SIBERIAN ELM
January 16, 2019 9:05 pm Comments Off on SIBERIAN ELMThis medium-sized tree, a native of East Asia, was introduced here in the 19th Century....
SLIPPERY ELM
January 16, 2019 9:07 pm Comments Off on SLIPPERY ELMThis medium-sized native tree has gray bark with long, narrow ridges (B). The leaves are...
CORK ELM
January 16, 2019 9:09 pm Comments Off on CORK ELMThis native grows as a small-to-medium-sized tree in our area. The bark is gray with...
COTTONWOOD
January 16, 2019 9:11 pm Comments Off on COTTONWOODThis massive native tree reaches heights of 150 feet and diameters of more than 6...
JUNE-BERRY
January 16, 2019 9:12 pm Comments Off on JUNE-BERRYThis small native tree has a smooth bark and grows to 25 feet tall (B)....
IOWA CRAB
January 16, 2019 9:13 pm Comments Off on IOWA CRABThis native tree, up to 12 feet tall, has pink buds and white flowers which...
CRABAPPLE
January 16, 2019 9:14 pm Comments Off on CRABAPPLEThis solitary tree, about 15 feet tall, was probably planted long ago along South Stream...
CRABAPPLE
January 16, 2019 9:15 pm Comments Off on CRABAPPLEThis small tree has grown to about 15 feet tall and was probably planted on...
REDBUD
January 16, 2019 9:16 pm Comments Off on REDBUDThis native tree grows up to 20 feet tall, with a trunk up to 9...
PEACHLEAF WILLOW
January 16, 2019 9:18 pm Comments Off on PEACHLEAF WILLOWThis native willow grows either upright to 50 feet, or leaning over water. Its gray...
BLACK WILLOW
January 16, 2019 9:36 pm Comments Off on BLACK WILLOWThis native erect or inclined tree has deeply furrowed bark (B) and small, yellowish winter...
GOLDEN WEEPING WILLOW
January 16, 2019 9:37 pm Comments Off on GOLDEN WEEPING WILLOWThis tall, solitary tree (A) grows in Fontenelle Forest about 50 yards southeast of the...
IRONWOOD
January 16, 2019 9:38 pm Comments Off on IRONWOODThis small understory tree has a trunk up to 9 inches in diameter. The bark...
RED MULBERRY
January 16, 2019 9:39 pm Comments Off on RED MULBERRYThis native, medium-sized tree has brown or gray bark (B). The winter buds are greenish...
WHITE MULBERRY
January 16, 2019 9:41 pm Comments Off on WHITE MULBERRYThis medium-sized tree has a trunk which is often stained dark brown by oozing sap...
HACKBERRY
January 16, 2019 9:42 pm Comments Off on HACKBERRYThis native tree grows large or small according to its habitat. Even small trees have...
PAWPAW
January 16, 2019 9:43 pm Comments Off on PAWPAWThis native understory tree is found in colonies, propagating mainly by root sprouts. It rarely...
NORTHERN CATALPA
January 16, 2019 9:44 pm Comments Off on NORTHERN CATALPAThis non-native, medium-sized tree, up to 90 feet tall, has red-brown, scaly bark (B). The...
AMERICAN LINDEN
January 16, 2019 9:45 pm Comments Off on AMERICAN LINDENThis large native tree grows to 120 feet tall, typically with two or more straight...
RUSSIAN OLIVE
January 16, 2019 9:46 pm Comments Off on RUSSIAN OLIVEThis cultivated and naturalized tree grows up to 25 feet tall. It is recognized from...
BOX ELDER
January 16, 2019 9:48 pm Comments Off on BOX ELDERThis medium-sized, native tree has a short trunk, up to 2 feet in diameter, often...
BLACK WALNUT
January 16, 2019 9:49 pm Comments Off on BLACK WALNUTThis large native tree has a trunk up to 4 feet in diameter, with a...
GREEN ASH
January 16, 2019 9:50 pm Comments Off on GREEN ASHThis native, medium-to-large tree grows up to 80 feet tall and has gray, deeply furrowed,...
WHITE ASH
January 16, 2019 9:51 pm Comments Off on WHITE ASHThis native medium-to-large-sized tree has a straight trunk with gray variably patterned bark (B). The...
SHAGBARK HICKORY
January 16, 2019 9:52 pm Comments Off on SHAGBARK HICKORYThis native tree grows up to 80 feet tall with a trunk up to 2...
BITTERNUT HICKORY
January 16, 2019 9:53 pm Comments Off on BITTERNUT HICKORYThis medium-sized native tree has a smooth bark with vertical “stretch marks” on young trees...
KENTUCKY COFFEE-TREE
January 16, 2019 9:55 pm Comments Off on KENTUCKY COFFEE-TREEThis native tree grows up to 100 feet tall. The leaves are twice (bipinnately) compound...
HONEY LOCUST
January 16, 2019 9:56 pm Comments Off on HONEY LOCUSTThis large, thorny tree grows up to 90 feet tall. Young trees sometimes have red...
BLACK LOCUST
January 16, 2019 9:57 pm Comments Off on BLACK LOCUSTThis medium-sized tree has a rough, scaly bark (B). The branches have spines (A). The...
TREE-OF-HEAVEN
January 16, 2019 9:58 pm Comments Off on TREE-OF-HEAVENThis medium-sized, invasive tree spreads rapidly, by root suckers and profuse seeding. Its straight trunk...
WESTERN BUCKEYE
January 16, 2019 9:59 pm Comments Off on WESTERN BUCKEYEThis tree grows up to 40 feet tall, with a diameter of 1-2 feet. The...
EASTERN RED CEDAR
January 16, 2019 10:00 pm Comments Off on EASTERN RED CEDARThis native evergreen grows to 60 feet tall, with male and female cones on separate...
HAZELNUT
January 17, 2019 4:50 pm Comments Off on HAZELNUTThis native shrub grows up to 12 feet tall from a cluster of 1-2 inch...
PRICKLY ASH
January 17, 2019 4:52 pm Comments Off on PRICKLY ASHThis native shrub forms thickets up to 12 feet tall (A,B). The light gray stems...
WILD PLUM
January 17, 2019 4:53 pm Comments Off on WILD PLUMThis native shrub or small tree usually spreads by root sprouts to form thickets (E)....
ROUGH-LEAVED DOGWOOD
January 17, 2019 4:55 pm Comments Off on ROUGH-LEAVED DOGWOODThis native shrub grows up to 20 feet tall. The lance-shaped leaves, up to 5...
ALTERNATE-LEAVED DOGWOOD
January 17, 2019 4:56 pm Comments Off on ALTERNATE-LEAVED DOGWOODThis native shrub or small tree, up to 15 feet tall, has up to 4...
PALE DOGWOOD
January 17, 2019 4:57 pm Comments Off on PALE DOGWOODThis native shrub grows in clumps up to 15 feet tall. It has brown stems...
JAPANESE BARBERRY
January 17, 2019 4:58 pm Comments Off on JAPANESE BARBERRYThis native of Japan was introduced to this continent as an ornamental shrub. It is...
EASTERN CHOKE CHERRY
January 17, 2019 5:00 pm Comments Off on EASTERN CHOKE CHERRYThis native shrub or small tree grows up to 20 feet tall. It often forms...
WILD BLACK CURRANT
January 17, 2019 5:03 pm Comments Off on WILD BLACK CURRANTThis native shrub grows up to 6 feet tall, Its branches are straight and gray...
WILD GOOSEBERRY
January 17, 2019 5:05 pm Comments Off on WILD GOOSEBERRYThis native shrub, with arching branches, grows up to 5 feet tall (A). Its small...
BLACK RASPBERRY
January 17, 2019 5:06 pm Comments Off on BLACK RASPBERRYThis native shrub has purple stems with a white, powdery “bloom” and hooked prickles (A)....
NANNYBERRY
January 17, 2019 5:07 pm Comments Off on NANNYBERRYThis native shrub grows to about 8 feet tall and looks similar to common elderberry...
BLADDERNUT
January 17, 2019 5:08 pm Comments Off on BLADDERNUTThis native shrub grows up to 10 feet tall, often forming thickets mostly from root...
AUTUMN OLIVE
January 17, 2019 5:09 pm Comments Off on AUTUMN OLIVEThis highly invasive shrub, first introduced from East Asia, can grow up to 15 feet...
WAHOO
January 17, 2019 5:10 pm Comments Off on WAHOOThis native shrub or small tree may grow up to 12 feet tall (A). The...
FALSE INDIGO
January 17, 2019 5:11 pm Comments Off on FALSE INDIGOThis native shrub grows to 10 feet tall, usually with several stems from its base...
TATARIAN HONEYSUCKLE
January 17, 2019 5:15 pm Comments Off on TATARIAN HONEYSUCKLEThis invasive shrub or small tree has leaves which are opposite on branches. They are...
MAACK HONEYSUCKLE
January 17, 2019 5:16 pm Comments Off on MAACK HONEYSUCKLEThis highly invasive shrub or small tree grows up to 15 feet tall. The sharply...
SMOOTH SUMAC
January 17, 2019 5:20 pm Comments Off on SMOOTH SUMACThis shrub forms dense thickets up to 12 feet tall (B). It spreads via root...
COMMON BUCKTHORN
January 17, 2019 5:22 pm Comments Off on COMMON BUCKTHORNThis dense, non-native shrub or small tree grows up to 15 feet tall (E). Its...
FRAGRANT SUMAC
January 17, 2019 5:23 pm Comments Off on FRAGRANT SUMACThis dense native shrub has fine hairs on its young branches, leaves and fruit. Its...
MULTIFLORA ROSE
January 17, 2019 5:26 pm Comments Off on MULTIFLORA ROSEThis fast-growing, non-native shrub stands alone or sprawls over other vegetation up to 15 feet...
COMMON ELDERBERRY
January 17, 2019 5:31 pm Comments Off on COMMON ELDERBERRYThis native shrub, up to 15 feet tall, has stems with dark brown bark and...
HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY
January 17, 2019 5:32 pm Comments Off on HIGHBUSH CRANBERRYThis bushy shrub grows up to 15 feet tall (A). The 3-5 inch leaf blades...
CORALBERRY
January 17, 2019 5:33 pm Comments Off on CORALBERRYThis native shrub grows up to 5 feet tall (A). It often spreads from its...
WINGED BURNING BUSH
January 17, 2019 5:34 pm Comments Off on WINGED BURNING BUSHThis naturalized shrub was introduced from Northeast Asia as an ornamental for its bright purplish...
SAND SAGEBRUSH
January 17, 2019 5:34 pm Comments Off on SAND SAGEBRUSHThis solitary shrub, a pleasantly aromatic perennial, was probably planted along with the other prairie...
BUTTONBUSH
January 17, 2019 5:36 pm Comments Off on BUTTONBUSHThis native shrub grows in wet ditches and in or near water. It has globular...
SNOWBERRY
January 17, 2019 5:40 pm Comments Off on SNOWBERRYThis varietal species was planted along the edge of the plaza behind the Fontenelle Forest...
JAPANESE PRIVET
January 17, 2019 5:42 pm Comments Off on JAPANESE PRIVETThis shrub species was introduced from Japan. The panicle of white tube flowers bloom in...
RED-ROOTED SEDGE
January 18, 2019 3:23 pm Comments Off on RED-ROOTED SEDGEThis native umbrella sedge has grooved leaves about as long as its main stem (culm)....
FRAGRANT SEDGE
January 18, 2019 3:24 pm Comments Off on FRAGRANT SEDGEThis native umbrella sedge grows up to 30 inches tall in dense colonies. The flower...
YELLOW NUTSEDGE
January 18, 2019 3:25 pm Comments Off on YELLOW NUTSEDGEThis native, perennial umbrella sedge grows from 6 to 30 inches tall and has leaves...
DARK-GREEN BULRUSH
January 18, 2019 3:26 pm Comments Off on DARK-GREEN BULRUSHThis native perennial grows up to 5 feet tall on stout, triangular stems (culms). The...
RIVER BULRUSH
January 18, 2019 3:27 pm Comments Off on RIVER BULRUSHThis native perennial grows up to 5 feet tall on stout, triangular stems (culms). The...
SOFTSTEM BULRUSH
January 18, 2019 3:28 pm Comments Off on SOFTSTEM BULRUSHThis perennial bulrush usually hangs over water with a smooth, round stem, up to 8...
JAMES’ SEDGE
January 18, 2019 3:37 pm Comments Off on JAMES’ SEDGEBunched perennial with erect or nodding stems 2-12 inches tall bearing distinctive spikes at their...
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SEDGE
January 18, 2019 3:39 pm Comments Off on ROCKY MOUNTAIN SEDGEBunched perennial with flowering stems to 14 inches tall that are usually shorter than the...
STELLATE SEDGE
January 18, 2019 3:41 pm Comments Off on STELLATE SEDGEThis perennial sedge grows in dense bunches. Early plants are upright (B) but they often...
DAVIS’ SEDGE
January 18, 2019 3:43 pm Comments Off on DAVIS’ SEDGEThis attractive bunched sedge has flowering stems from 12-36 inches tall which may be shorter...
SLENDER SEDGE
January 18, 2019 3:45 pm Comments Off on SLENDER SEDGEBunched perennial with flowering stems 12-30 inches tall and narrow grass-like leaves. Loosely spaced spikes...
HEAVY SEDGE
January 18, 2019 3:47 pm Comments Off on HEAVY SEDGESedge growing in bunches with flowering stems up to 30 inches tall and leaves up...
BUR-REED SEDGE
January 18, 2019 3:48 pm Comments Off on BUR-REED SEDGESedge with poorly developed rhizomes growing in bunches. Flowering stems from 16-40 inches tall bear...
WOODBANK SEDGE
January 18, 2019 3:50 pm Comments Off on WOODBANK SEDGESedge growing in bunches with flowering stems from 8-30 inches tall, about the same length...
SHORT-BEAKED SEDGE
January 18, 2019 3:52 pm Comments Off on SHORT-BEAKED SEDGEThis sedge grows in bunches with flowering stems from 6-48 inches tall, much longer than...
TROUBLESOME SEDGE
January 18, 2019 3:53 pm Comments Off on TROUBLESOME SEDGEBunched perennial with flowering stems 10-40 inches tall rising well above the narrow leaves which...
SLENDER SEDGE
January 18, 2019 3:54 pm Comments Off on SLENDER SEDGEBunched perennial with flowering stems 12-30 inches tall and narrow grass-like leaves. Loosely spaced spikes...
HEAVY SEDGE
January 18, 2019 3:55 pm Comments Off on HEAVY SEDGESedge growing in bunches with flowering stems up to 30 inches tall and leaves up...
SHORT-BEAKED SEDGE
January 18, 2019 3:56 pm Comments Off on SHORT-BEAKED SEDGEThis sedge grows in bunches with flowering stems from 6-48 inches tall, much longer than...
TROUBLESOME SEDGE
January 18, 2019 3:57 pm Comments Off on TROUBLESOME SEDGEBunched perennial with flowering stems 10-40 inches tall rising well above the narrow leaves which...
SAWBEAK SEDGE
January 18, 2019 3:58 pm Comments Off on SAWBEAK SEDGEBunched perennial with flowering stems 1-4 feet tall. Overlapping spikes are all alike, consisting of...
SOFT FOX SEDGE
January 18, 2019 3:59 pm Comments Off on SOFT FOX SEDGEThis sedge grows in well-defined bunches (B). Flowering stems are 1-3 feet tall and sharply...
FOX SEDGE
January 18, 2019 4:00 pm Comments Off on FOX SEDGEBunched perennial with sharply triangular, firm flowering stems 1-3 feet tall, often forming dense clumps...
BLUNT-SCALED OAK SEDGE
January 18, 2019 4:02 pm Comments Off on BLUNT-SCALED OAK SEDGEOne of our earliest flowering plants, this sedge forms single or loosely grouped, dense cushion-like...
LONG-BEAKED SEDGE
January 18, 2019 4:03 pm Comments Off on LONG-BEAKED SEDGEA rhizomatous native perennial forming dense, sometimes donut-shaped clumps (C) or extensive colonies like the...
WOODLAND SEDGE
January 18, 2019 4:04 pm Comments Off on WOODLAND SEDGEA perennial growing in well-defined bunches. Sprawling dull green to grayish green, fairly broad, grooved...
HITCHCOCK’S SEDGE
January 18, 2019 4:07 pm Comments Off on HITCHCOCK’S SEDGEBunched perennial with flowering stems 6-24 inches tall bearing a separate male spike at the...
GRAY WOOD SEDGE
January 18, 2019 4:08 pm Comments Off on GRAY WOOD SEDGESedge growing in small bunches (B). Fairly narrow leaves up to 1/3 inch wide have...
FEW-FRUITED SEDGE
January 18, 2019 4:24 pm Comments Off on FEW-FRUITED SEDGEThis perennial sedge grows in bunches. Narrow leaves up to 1/4 inch wide have smooth,...
HAIRY WOOD SEDGE
January 18, 2019 4:25 pm Comments Off on HAIRY WOOD SEDGEA native sedge which grows in small bunches. Erect or arching sharply triangular flowering stems...
MEAD’S SEDGE
January 18, 2019 4:26 pm Comments Off on MEAD’S SEDGERhizomatous perennial sending up scattered shoots forming open colonies. The 8-20 inch flowering stem and...
LONG-BEAKED SEDGE
January 18, 2019 4:30 pm Comments Off on LONG-BEAKED SEDGEA rhizomatous native perennial forming dense, sometimes donut-shaped clumps (C) or extensive colonies like the...
WOODLAND SEDGE
January 18, 2019 4:31 pm Comments Off on WOODLAND SEDGEA perennial growing in well-defined bunches. Sprawling dull green to grayish green, fairly broad, grooved...
GRAY WOOD SEDGE
January 18, 2019 4:32 pm Comments Off on GRAY WOOD SEDGESedge growing in small bunches (B). Fairly narrow leaves up to 1/3 inch wide have...
FEW-FRUITED SEDGE
January 18, 2019 4:33 pm Comments Off on FEW-FRUITED SEDGEThis perennial sedge grows in bunches. Narrow leaves up to 1/4 inch wide have smooth,...
EMORY’S SEDGE
January 18, 2019 4:34 pm Comments Off on EMORY’S SEDGEThis sedge has long rhizomes and often forms dense clumps or colonies in wet places...
SHORELINE SEDGE
January 18, 2019 4:36 pm Comments Off on SHORELINE SEDGESedge with well-developed rhizomes forming large clumps or colonies in wet places (B,D). Flowering stems...
SMOOTHCONE SEDGE
January 18, 2019 4:37 pm Comments Off on SMOOTHCONE SEDGERhizomatous perennial with flowering stems from 1-4 feet tall usually extending above the arching, narrow...
BOTTLEBRUSH SEDGE
January 18, 2019 4:38 pm Comments Off on BOTTLEBRUSH SEDGERhizomatous sedge forming clumps in wet places. Leaves are long and narrow, up to 1/4...
BEARDED SEDGE
January 18, 2019 4:39 pm Comments Off on BEARDED SEDGEThe last of our sedges to flower, this large sedge often grows in the water...
GRAY’S SEDGE
January 18, 2019 4:40 pm Comments Off on GRAY’S SEDGEThis sedge, which forms dense clumps, has flowering stems from 1-3 feet tall with dark...
DAVIS’ SEDGE
January 18, 2019 4:42 pm Comments Off on DAVIS’ SEDGEThis attractive bunched sedge has flowering stems from 12-36 inches tall which may be shorter...
PATH RUSH
January 18, 2019 4:52 pm Comments Off on PATH RUSHThis native plant grows in dense colonies, typically on trails or overhanging the sides of...
DUDLEY RUSH
January 18, 2019 4:54 pm Comments Off on DUDLEY RUSHThis native rush grows from 6 to 36 inches tall, with stout stems. Its leaves...
WESTERN WHEATGRASS
January 18, 2019 5:13 pm Comments Off on WESTERN WHEATGRASSStrongly rhizomatous native perennial with stems from 1-3 feet tall. The waxy stem and leaves...
CANADA WILD RYE
January 18, 2019 5:14 pm Comments Off on CANADA WILD RYEA native perennial growing in bunches from 3-5 feet tall. The stout stems, leaves and...
TALL WHEATGRASS
January 18, 2019 5:15 pm Comments Off on TALL WHEATGRASSThis introduced, nonrhizomatous perennial has flowering stems from 3 1/2 – 6 1/2 feet tall....
SIDEOATS GRAMA
January 18, 2019 5:16 pm Comments Off on SIDEOATS GRAMARhizomatous native perennial from 1-3 feet tall. Narrow, pointed leaves are up to 12 inches...
HAIRY WILD RYE
January 18, 2019 5:18 pm Comments Off on HAIRY WILD RYEThis native perennial grows singly or in bunches. Slender stems are 1 1/2 to 4...
BOTTLEBRUSH GRASS
January 18, 2019 5:19 pm Comments Off on BOTTLEBRUSH GRASSA native perennial with long slender stems from 2-4 feet tall, growing singly or in...
QUACKGRASS
January 18, 2019 5:20 pm Comments Off on QUACKGRASSAn introduced, strongly rhizomatous perennial, a native of Europe, with flowering stems up to 3...
HAIRY WILD RYE
January 18, 2019 5:24 pm Comments Off on HAIRY WILD RYEThis native perennial grows singly or in bunches. Slender stems are 1 1/2 to 4...
VIRGINIA WILD RYE
January 18, 2019 5:27 pm Comments Off on VIRGINIA WILD RYEA native perennial growing singly or in bunches, sometimes forming large colonies on the floodplain....
BOTTLEBRUSH GRASS
January 18, 2019 5:28 pm Comments Off on BOTTLEBRUSH GRASSA native perennial with long slender stems from 2-4 feet tall, growing singly or in...
LITTLE BARLEY
January 18, 2019 5:30 pm Comments Off on LITTLE BARLEYThis weedy native annual usually grows in bunches. The erect 4-16 inch flowering stems curve...
FOXTAIL BARLEY
January 18, 2019 5:31 pm Comments Off on FOXTAIL BARLEYShort-lived, bunched, weedy native perennial 12-32 inches tall. Flat leaf blades are up to 5...
WESTERN WHEATGRASS
January 18, 2019 5:34 pm Comments Off on WESTERN WHEATGRASSStrongly rhizomatous native perennial with stems from 1-3 feet tall. The waxy stem and leaves...
QUACKGRASS
January 18, 2019 5:35 pm Comments Off on QUACKGRASSAn introduced, strongly rhizomatous perennial, a native of Europe, with flowering stems up to 3...
TIMOTHY
January 18, 2019 5:37 pm Comments Off on TIMOTHYThis introduced, bunched or single stemmed, erect perennial grows from 2-4 feet tall. Stems have...
GREEN FOXTAIL
January 18, 2019 5:38 pm Comments Off on GREEN FOXTAILWeedy, introduced annual from 12-40 inches tall with erect or spreading stems which are often...
GIANT FOXTAIL
January 18, 2019 5:40 pm Comments Off on GIANT FOXTAILStout, introduced, weedy annual from 1 1/2 – 4 1/2 feet tall with erect or...
YELLOW FOXTAIL
January 18, 2019 5:42 pm Comments Off on YELLOW FOXTAILThis foxtail is a weedy, introduced, bunched annual with erect-to-leaning stems 16-40 inches tall that...
TALL WHEATGRASS
January 18, 2019 5:44 pm Comments Off on TALL WHEATGRASSThis introduced, nonrhizomatous perennial has flowering stems from 3 1/2 – 6 1/2 feet tall....
EASTERN GAMA GRASS
January 18, 2019 7:22 pm Comments Off on EASTERN GAMA GRASSA native perennial forming large clumps from 3-8 feet tall. At the tip of a...
BIG BLUESTEM
January 18, 2019 7:23 pm Comments Off on BIG BLUESTEMUsually 3-6 feet tall, this native perennial may occasionally reach 9 feet in favorable sites....
GOOSEGRASS
January 18, 2019 7:25 pm Comments Off on GOOSEGRASSWeedy annual probably introduced from Africa. The reclining, leaning or erect stems are 4-30 inches...
SMOOTH CRABGRASS
January 18, 2019 7:27 pm Comments Off on SMOOTH CRABGRASSThis species, an annual introduced from Eurasia, is by far the most common crabgrass at...
SOUTHERN CRABGRASS
January 18, 2019 7:30 pm Comments Off on SOUTHERN CRABGRASSAn introduced annual forming loose bunches or mats. Flowering stems up to 2 1/2 feet...
JAPANESE STILT GRASS
January 18, 2019 7:32 pm Comments Off on JAPANESE STILT GRASSJapanese stiltgrass or Nepalese browntop is a non-native annual grass of Asian origin. It germinates...
BUFFALO GRASS
January 18, 2019 7:34 pm Comments Off on BUFFALO GRASSVery short native perennial up to 8 inches tall often forming dense mats. This unusual...
SIDEOATS GRAMA
January 18, 2019 7:35 pm Comments Off on SIDEOATS GRAMARhizomatous native perennial from 1-3 feet tall. Narrow, pointed leaves are up to 12 inches...
BLUE GRAMA
January 18, 2019 7:36 pm Comments Off on BLUE GRAMALow growing, bunched or mat-forming native perennial. The 8-30 inch stems bear 1-3 comb-like flower...
PRAIRIE CORDGRASS
January 18, 2019 7:37 pm Comments Off on PRAIRIE CORDGRASSThis native perennial measures 3-8 feet tall. It produces extensive stout rhizomes and often forms...
ORCHARD GRASS
January 18, 2019 7:39 pm Comments Off on ORCHARD GRASSAn introduced perennial bunchgrass often forming large clumps (B). Erect flowering stems 2-4 feet tall...
BARNYARD GRASS
January 18, 2019 7:42 pm Comments Off on BARNYARD GRASSAn annual introduced from Eurasia, this weedy plant has a stout reclining-to-erect stem from 1...
GOOSEGRASS
January 18, 2019 7:43 pm Comments Off on GOOSEGRASSWeedy annual probably introduced from Africa. The reclining, leaning or erect stems are 4-30 inches...
SMOOTH CRABGRASS
January 18, 2019 7:45 pm Comments Off on SMOOTH CRABGRASSThis species, an annual introduced from Eurasia, is by far the most common crabgrass at...
SOUTHERN CRABGRASS
January 18, 2019 7:46 pm Comments Off on SOUTHERN CRABGRASSAn introduced annual forming loose bunches or mats. Flowering stems up to 2 1/2 feet...
ORCHARD GRASS
January 18, 2019 7:47 pm Comments Off on ORCHARD GRASSAn introduced perennial bunchgrass often forming large clumps (B). Erect flowering stems 2-4 feet tall...
ORCHARD GRASS
January 18, 2019 7:49 pm Comments Off on ORCHARD GRASSAn introduced perennial bunchgrass often forming large clumps (B). Erect flowering stems 2-4 feet tall...
SIDEOATS GRAMA
January 18, 2019 7:55 pm Comments Off on SIDEOATS GRAMARhizomatous native perennial from 1-3 feet tall. Narrow, pointed leaves are up to 12 inches...
MARSH MUHLY
January 18, 2019 7:56 pm Comments Off on MARSH MUHLYA native, erect rhizomatous perennial from 12-32 inches tall. Numerous smooth leaves arising all along...
LITTLE BLUESTEM
January 18, 2019 7:57 pm Comments Off on LITTLE BLUESTEMMid-sized native perennial bunchgrass with flowering stems from 1-4 feet tall. Narrow leaves are up...
BEARDED WOOD GRASS
January 18, 2019 8:00 pm Comments Off on BEARDED WOOD GRASSThis native perennial has erect or nodding flower stems from 2-3 feet tall. The flat,...
AMERICAN BEAKGRAIN
January 18, 2019 8:01 pm Comments Off on AMERICAN BEAKGRAINA native rhizomatous perennial with flowering stems 1-4 feet tall growing singly or more often...
WIRESTEM MUHLY
January 18, 2019 8:02 pm Comments Off on WIRESTEM MUHLYStrongly rhizomatous perennial often forming large clumps or colonies (B,C). The rather weak ascending or...
NIMBLEWILL
January 18, 2019 8:04 pm Comments Off on NIMBLEWILLA weedy, native, non-rhizomatous perennial from 8-30 inches, usually less than 12 inches tall. It...
REED CANARY GRASS
January 18, 2019 8:05 pm Comments Off on REED CANARY GRASSStrongly rhizomatous sod-forming perennial forming dense, almost impenetrable colonies in open moist sites. The broad...
MARSH MUHLY
January 18, 2019 8:06 pm Comments Off on MARSH MUHLYA native, erect rhizomatous perennial from 12-32 inches tall. Numerous smooth leaves arising all along...
NIMBLEWILL
January 18, 2019 8:08 pm Comments Off on NIMBLEWILLA weedy, native, non-rhizomatous perennial from 8-30 inches, usually less than 12 inches tall. It...
SLENDER WEDGEGRASS
January 18, 2019 8:09 pm Comments Off on SLENDER WEDGEGRASSThis native annual or perennial grows as a solitary stem or more often in bunches....
REED CANARY GRASS
January 18, 2019 8:11 pm Comments Off on REED CANARY GRASSStrongly rhizomatous sod-forming perennial forming dense, almost impenetrable colonies in open moist sites. The broad...
CANADA BLUEGRASS
January 18, 2019 8:12 pm Comments Off on CANADA BLUEGRASSStrongly rhizomatous perennial often growing in clumps or loose colonies (B). Wiry stems are flattened,...
AMERICAN BEAKGRAIN
January 18, 2019 8:14 pm Comments Off on AMERICAN BEAKGRAINA native rhizomatous perennial with flowering stems 1-4 feet tall growing singly or more often...
WIRESTEM MUHLY
January 18, 2019 8:15 pm Comments Off on WIRESTEM MUHLYStrongly rhizomatous perennial often forming large clumps or colonies (B,C). The rather weak ascending or...
NIMBLEWILL
January 18, 2019 8:17 pm Comments Off on NIMBLEWILLA weedy, native, non-rhizomatous perennial from 8-30 inches, usually less than 12 inches tall. It...
SCRIBNER’S PANICGRASS
January 18, 2019 8:18 pm Comments Off on SCRIBNER’S PANICGRASSRather short and inconspicuous bunched native perennial from 4-28 inches tall. Spring flower clusters are...
PORCUPINE GRASS
January 18, 2019 8:19 pm Comments Off on PORCUPINE GRASSThis native perennial has flowering stems from 1 1/2 to 4 feet tall. Long, narrow...
SWITCHGRASS
January 18, 2019 8:20 pm Comments Off on SWITCHGRASSStrongly rhizomatous, sod-forming native perennial often occurring in large clumps (B). Flowering stems are 3-6...
PRAIRIE CORDGRASS
January 18, 2019 8:22 pm Comments Off on PRAIRIE CORDGRASSThis native perennial measures 3-8 feet tall. It produces extensive stout rhizomes and often forms...
INDIAN GRASS
January 18, 2019 8:23 pm Comments Off on INDIAN GRASSA native perennial from 2-7 feet tall with short rhizomes, often forming clumps. Pale green...
PURPLETOP
January 18, 2019 8:24 pm Comments Off on PURPLETOPThis native bunched perennial has stout flowering stems from 2-5 feet tall. Green stems have...
KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS
January 18, 2019 8:26 pm Comments Off on KENTUCKY BLUEGRASSStrongly rhizomatous sod-forming perennial with erect slender stems 4-40 inches tall. The numerous finely textured...
WOODLAND BLUEGRASS
January 18, 2019 8:29 pm Comments Off on WOODLAND BLUEGRASSA native, bunched perennial with erect stems up to 36 inches tall. Flat leaf blades...
ANNUAL BLUEGRASS
January 18, 2019 8:33 pm Comments Off on ANNUAL BLUEGRASSShort and inconspicuous introduced weedy annual from 2-10 inches tall growing in bunches (B), sometimes...
NODDING FESCUE
January 18, 2019 8:35 pm Comments Off on NODDING FESCUEThis native perennial has stems from 1 1/2 to 3 feet tall. Plants may be...
SMOOTH BROME
January 18, 2019 8:37 pm Comments Off on SMOOTH BROMEStrongly rhizomatous, sod forming, invasive perennial with flowering stems from 1 1/2 – 3 1/2...
CANADA BROME
January 18, 2019 8:38 pm Comments Off on CANADA BROMESlender, bunched native perennial with upright or leaning stems 2 1/2 – 5 feet tall....
BLACK-SEED RICEGRASS
January 18, 2019 8:39 pm Comments Off on BLACK-SEED RICEGRASSA native perennial growing in small bunches. Thin, erect-to-arching stems 20-36 inches tall bear open,...
WHITEGRASS
January 18, 2019 8:41 pm Comments Off on WHITEGRASSRhizomatous perennial 12-18 inches tall with long, slender, weak, spreading stems often forming large sprawling...
EAR-LEAF BROME
January 18, 2019 8:42 pm Comments Off on EAR-LEAF BROMEA native perennial from 2 1/2 – 5 feet tall growing singly or in bunches,...
FOWL MANNAGRASS
January 18, 2019 9:14 pm Comments Off on FOWL MANNAGRASSRhizomatous native perennial with erect to leaning flowering stems up to 4 feet tall. Leaf...
REED CANARY GRASS
January 18, 2019 9:16 pm Comments Off on REED CANARY GRASSStrongly rhizomatous sod-forming perennial forming dense, almost impenetrable colonies in open moist sites. The broad...
JOHNSON GRASS
January 18, 2019 9:17 pm Comments Off on JOHNSON GRASSStrongly rhizomatous introduced perennial with stout stem up to 7 feet tall growing in dense...
REDTOP
January 18, 2019 9:18 pm Comments Off on REDTOPAn introduced rhizomatous perennial with flowering stems 1-3 feet tall. Stem, sheath and the narrow,...
COMMON REED
January 18, 2019 9:19 pm Comments Off on COMMON REEDOur largest grass, this perennial with stout, round stems up to 12 feet tall and...
COMMON WOODREED
January 18, 2019 9:19 pm Comments Off on COMMON WOODREEDA native perennial occurring as a single plant or in small bunches. The erect stems...
WILD RICE
January 18, 2019 9:20 pm Comments Off on WILD RICEThis native, stout-stemmed, solitary annual grows up to 9 feet tall. Straplike leaves are up...
JAPANESE BROME
January 18, 2019 9:24 pm Comments Off on JAPANESE BROMEAn introduced annual with upright or ascending stems up to 24 inches tall and narrow,...
TALL FESCUE
January 18, 2019 9:25 pm Comments Off on TALL FESCUEAn introduced, quite variable rhizomatous perennial with stout, erect stems from 2 – 4 1/2...
BEARDED SPRANGLETOP
January 18, 2019 9:26 pm Comments Off on BEARDED SPRANGLETOPA native weedy, bunched annual from 8-48 inches tall with stems that may be erect,...
STINKGRASS
January 18, 2019 9:27 pm Comments Off on STINKGRASSBunched, weedy annual from 4-20 inches tall introduced from Europe. The erect, or more often...
CAROLINA LOVEGRASS
January 18, 2019 9:28 pm Comments Off on CAROLINA LOVEGRASSWeedy introduced annual from 4-24 inches tall. Flowering stems are erect or leaning, and lower...
BARNYARD GRASS
January 18, 2019 9:29 pm Comments Off on BARNYARD GRASSAn annual introduced from Eurasia, this weedy plant has a stout reclining-to-erect stem from 1...
WITCHGRASS
January 18, 2019 9:30 pm Comments Off on WITCHGRASSA native, bunched weedy annual up to 28 inches tall. Leaves are up to 10...
FALL PANICUM
January 18, 2019 9:31 pm Comments Off on FALL PANICUMA native, bunched, weedy annual with stout-looking but rather weak leaning stems from 1-3 feet...
DOWNY BROME
January 18, 2019 9:34 pm Comments Off on DOWNY BROMEThis introduced annual has weak, upright stems from 9-24 inches tall (B). Leaf blades and...
LESSER DUCKWEED
January 21, 2019 6:09 pm Comments Off on LESSER DUCKWEEDLess than 1/4 inch across, these flat, rounded plants are usually found attached in groups...
GREATER DUCKWEED
January 21, 2019 6:10 pm Comments Off on GREATER DUCKWEEDThese flat, nearly round plants float on water, usually in small groups of 2-5. Up...
WATERMEAL
January 21, 2019 6:10 pm Comments Off on WATERMEALLess than 1/16th of an inch long and elliptic, watermeal is the world’s smallest (primitive)...
LONGLEAF PONDWEED
January 21, 2019 7:44 pm Comments Off on LONGLEAF PONDWEEDThis perennial aquatic has prominent floating leaves, up to 6 inches long, with submerged stalks...
CURLY PONDWEED
January 21, 2019 7:46 pm Comments Off on CURLY PONDWEEDThis aquatic, introduced from Europe, floats on or below the water level and grows to...
HORNWORT
January 21, 2019 7:47 pm Comments Off on HORNWORTThis submersed aquatic is rootless, floats freely and grows to 3 or more feet in...
SLENDER RICCIA
January 21, 2019 7:48 pm Comments Off on SLENDER RICCIAThis aquatic liverwort usually is seen floating on the water surface in clumps, often together...
MOSQUITO FERN
January 21, 2019 7:50 pm Comments Off on MOSQUITO FERNThis aquatic plant is actually a fern, but it does not resemble other ferns in...
FENNEL-LEAVED PONDWEED
January 21, 2019 7:51 pm Comments Off on FENNEL-LEAVED PONDWEEDThis submerged aquatic plant has thread-like leaves and much branched stems. Its dense growth furnished...
SCHISTIDIUM MOSS
January 21, 2019 8:19 pm Comments Off on SCHISTIDIUM MOSSThis rare moss grows in mats less than 1/4 inch thick on an old concrete...
TOOTHED PLAGIOMNIUM MOSS
January 21, 2019 8:23 pm Comments Off on TOOTHED PLAGIOMNIUM MOSSThis moss appears in a variety of ways during the year. Shriveled up during dry...
FUNARIA MOSS
January 21, 2019 8:24 pm Comments Off on FUNARIA MOSSThis moss likes bare, burnt ground. In March small green, pointed orbs appear tightly arranged...
ANOMODON MOSS
January 21, 2019 8:25 pm Comments Off on ANOMODON MOSSThis thick moss has spoon-shaped leaves, crowded on long stems, which give it a flattened...
ANOMODON MOSS
January 21, 2019 8:26 pm Comments Off on ANOMODON MOSSThis moss forms large, lush cushions. The cupped leaves become smaller towards the tips of...
SILVER-GREEN BRYUM MOSS
January 21, 2019 8:27 pm Comments Off on SILVER-GREEN BRYUM MOSSThis tiny moss with a silvery sheen was found along the Railroad Tracks on the...
PHYSCOMITRIUM MOSS
January 21, 2019 9:13 pm Comments Off on PHYSCOMITRIUM MOSSThis moss is first noticed in April by its tiny green orbs with pointed tops...
CERATODON MOSS
January 21, 2019 9:16 pm Comments Off on CERATODON MOSSThis striking moss likes to grow on recently burned ground. The mature purple stalks have...
ATRICHUM MOSS
January 21, 2019 9:22 pm Comments Off on ATRICHUM MOSSThis moss forms lush, dark green cushions on the ground at the base of large...
OTHER MOSSES
January 21, 2019 9:30 pm Comments Off on OTHER MOSSESThese images represent a sample of the many species of mosses found in Fontenelle Forest....
DODDER sp.
January 22, 2019 4:03 pm Comments Off on DODDER sp.This parasitic, twining annual herb covers other low vegetation, often over large areas (C). Identification...
HEDGE BINDWEED
January 22, 2019 4:04 pm Comments Off on HEDGE BINDWEEDThis native perennial vine climbs over other vegetation such as shrubs and small trees. The...
BUR CUCUMBER
January 22, 2019 4:06 pm Comments Off on BUR CUCUMBERThis native annual vine has green tendrils (A). The large disc-shaped leaves, of variable shapes,...
CLIMBING MILKWEED
January 22, 2019 4:07 pm Comments Off on CLIMBING MILKWEEDThis native perennial vine has leaves which are heart-shaped and opposite on the vine (A)....
JAPANESE HOPS
January 22, 2019 4:08 pm Comments Off on JAPANESE HOPSThis invasive annual was introduced from East Asia. This herbaceous vine, up to 10 feet...
HOG PEANUT
January 22, 2019 4:09 pm Comments Off on HOG PEANUTThis native annual vine grows up to 5 feet long. The hairy vines twine on...
CARRION FLOWER
January 22, 2019 4:10 pm Comments Off on CARRION FLOWERThis native perennial vine may reach 6 feet or more in length, but most plants...
COMMON HOPS
January 22, 2019 4:11 pm Comments Off on COMMON HOPSThis perennial vine grows up to 10 feet long. The leaves are either small and...
GROUND-NUT
January 22, 2019 4:12 pm Comments Off on GROUND-NUTThis native, herbaceous vine twines around other vegetation and wires. Its leaves have 5-7 lance-shaped...
CLIMBING FALSE BUCKWHEAT
January 22, 2019 4:13 pm Comments Off on CLIMBING FALSE BUCKWHEATThis native perennial vine grows to 15 feet long and can completely cover shrubs and...
WILD BEAN
January 22, 2019 4:16 pm Comments Off on WILD BEANThis native, annual herbaceous vine has rose-colored or yellow flowers which have a distinctively curved...
IVYLEAF MORNING-GLORY
January 22, 2019 4:17 pm Comments Off on IVYLEAF MORNING-GLORYThis annual vine, native to the Southeastern United States, was introduced in Nebraska. It has...
COMMON MORNING-GLORY
January 22, 2019 4:20 pm Comments Off on COMMON MORNING-GLORYThis large, strikingly beautiful, blue/purple flower, native to tropical America, is easy to identify. It...
GREENBRIAR
January 22, 2019 4:24 pm Comments Off on GREENBRIARThis native woody vine climbs over shrubs and young trees; it attaches with tendrils. The...
RIVER-BANK GRAPE
January 22, 2019 4:24 pm Comments Off on RIVER-BANK GRAPEThis native woody vine climbs over shrubs and trees up to 80 feet high. Young...
PORCELAIN BERRY
January 22, 2019 4:26 pm Comments Off on PORCELAIN BERRYThis high-climbing native vine has variable but often heart-shaped leaf blades up to 6 inches...
POISON IVY
January 22, 2019 4:27 pm Comments Off on POISON IVYThis native woody vine climbs tall trees or scrambles along the ground (A,B). Its vines...
WILD HONEYSUCKLE
January 22, 2019 4:28 pm Comments Off on WILD HONEYSUCKLEThis native vine trails over other vegetation and down inclines. Its leaves are ovate and...
MOONSEED
January 22, 2019 4:29 pm Comments Off on MOONSEEDThis native vine grows along the ground or climbs over other plants and fences, up...
AMERICAN BITTERSWEET
January 22, 2019 4:30 pm Comments Off on AMERICAN BITTERSWEETThis native vine sprawls over other vegetation, but may also have a primary woody stem...
VIRGINIA CREEPER
January 22, 2019 4:31 pm Comments Off on VIRGINIA CREEPERThis native vine climbs tall trees or scrambles along the ground. Mature vines reach several...
WOODBINE
January 22, 2019 4:32 pm Comments Off on WOODBINEThis native woody vine climbs over shrubs and other low vegetation with twining tendrils (B)....
VIRGIN’S BOWER
January 22, 2019 4:33 pm Comments Off on VIRGIN’S BOWERThis native vine has male and female flowers on separate plants (dioecious). The female plant...
DATANA MOTH
January 22, 2019 8:11 pm Comments Off on DATANA MOTHThe caterpillars of the Datana genus are difficult to identify by their images alone. Even...
IMPERIAL MOTH
January 22, 2019 8:12 pm Comments Off on IMPERIAL MOTHThis very large caterpillar, up to 4 inches long, comes in a surprising array of...
POLYPHEMUS MOTH
January 22, 2019 8:13 pm Comments Off on POLYPHEMUS MOTHThe Polyphemus Moth caterpillar grows up to 4 inches in length. It is bright green...
GENISTA BROOM MOTH
January 22, 2019 8:14 pm Comments Off on GENISTA BROOM MOTHThis caterpillar has a greenish-brown body, sparse hairs originating from raised black spots with white...
CABBAGE WHITE
January 22, 2019 8:16 pm Comments Off on CABBAGE WHITEThe mature caterpillar is about 3/4 of an inch in length. It is a bright...
EIGHT-SPOTTED FORESTER
January 22, 2019 8:17 pm Comments Off on EIGHT-SPOTTED FORESTERThis caterpillar is approximately 1 to 2 inches in length. The head is orange with...
BROWN HOODED OWLET
January 22, 2019 8:18 pm Comments Off on BROWN HOODED OWLETThis caterpillar is included under the slightly hairy ones here, because of the sparsely paired...
BLACK-BLOTCHED SCHIZURA
January 22, 2019 8:19 pm Comments Off on BLACK-BLOTCHED SCHIZURAThis caterpillar, a member of the Prominent moth family, was identified with the help of...
GRAY HAIRSTREAK
January 22, 2019 8:21 pm Comments Off on GRAY HAIRSTREAKThis caterpillar was identified with the help of the volunteer experts at BugGuide. Its coloration...
FUNGUS MOTH
January 22, 2019 8:22 pm Comments Off on FUNGUS MOTHThe mature Fungus Moth caterpillar is approximately 1 inch long. It is dark brown with...
OLIVE-SHADED BIRD-DROPPING MOTH
January 22, 2019 8:23 pm Comments Off on OLIVE-SHADED BIRD-DROPPING MOTHThe caterpillar of the Olive-shaded Bird-dropping Moth is slender, green and white with many white...
DEAD-WOOD BORER
January 22, 2019 8:24 pm Comments Off on DEAD-WOOD BORERThe Dead-Wood Borer caterpillar grows to about 1.75 inches. The body is shiny white and...
GRAPELEAF SKELETONIZER MOTH
January 22, 2019 8:25 pm Comments Off on GRAPELEAF SKELETONIZER MOTHThis caterpillar, about 5/8th of an inch long, is identified by its basic yellow color...
SPOTTED DATANA
January 22, 2019 8:26 pm Comments Off on SPOTTED DATANAThis colorful caterpillar grows to about 1 3/4 inches (40 mm) long. It is yellow...
BLACKBERRY LOOPER
January 22, 2019 8:27 pm Comments Off on BLACKBERRY LOOPERThis slender green caterpillar is covered with little white dots and very short hairs. It...
SUMMER AZURE
January 22, 2019 8:27 pm Comments Off on SUMMER AZUREThe mature Summer Azure larva is about 5/8 inch long. The ground color is usually...
FUNERARY DAGGER
January 22, 2019 8:32 pm Comments Off on FUNERARY DAGGERIt is black with large oval-shaped yellow and black dorsal spots. Emanating from each spot...
TOBACCO BUDWORM
January 22, 2019 8:38 pm Comments Off on TOBACCO BUDWORMThe color of the Tobacco Budworm caterpillar varies greatly, as they take on the color...
SYCAMORE TUSSOCK MOTH
January 22, 2019 8:39 pm Comments Off on SYCAMORE TUSSOCK MOTHThe Sycamore Tussock Moth grows to approximately 1.75 inches. The caterpillar has very thick whitish...
MILKWEED TUSSOCK MOTH
January 22, 2019 8:45 pm Comments Off on MILKWEED TUSSOCK MOTHThis caterpillar has very hairy black, orange and white tufts over its entire body. The...
WHITE-MARKED TUSSOCK MOTH
January 22, 2019 8:46 pm Comments Off on WHITE-MARKED TUSSOCK MOTHThis is one of the most distinctive of our very hairy caterpillars. It has an...
BANDED TUSSOCK MOTH
January 22, 2019 8:47 pm Comments Off on BANDED TUSSOCK MOTHThis caterpillar grows to almost 2 inches long. Its color ranges from a yellowish-brown to...
CONTRACTED DATANA
January 22, 2019 8:48 pm Comments Off on CONTRACTED DATANAThe Contracted Datana grows to a length of approximately 1.75 inches. It is black with...
FALL WEBWORM MOTH
January 22, 2019 8:49 pm Comments Off on FALL WEBWORM MOTHHyphantria cunea TIGER MOTH FAMILY (Arctiidae) Description This caterpillar is variable in color, but is...
YELLOW-HAIRED DAGGER MOTH
January 22, 2019 8:50 pm Comments Off on YELLOW-HAIRED DAGGER MOTHThis caterpillar reaches a length of approximately 1 1/2 inches. It has long, bushy apricot-colored...
AMERICAN DAGGER MOTH
January 22, 2019 8:51 pm Comments Off on AMERICAN DAGGER MOTHThis yellowish to white caterpillar has two pairs of sparse, black tufts at the front...
COTTONWOOD DAGGER MOTH
January 22, 2019 8:54 pm Comments Off on COTTONWOOD DAGGER MOTHThis caterpillar has either bright yellow or white long hairs, with black tufts standing straight...
RUDDY DAGGER MOTH
January 22, 2019 8:55 pm Comments Off on RUDDY DAGGER MOTHThe body of the Ruddy Dagger Moth is variably colored green, tan or orange with...
SPOTTED APATELODES
January 22, 2019 8:58 pm Comments Off on SPOTTED APATELODESThis caterpillar grows to about 1 3/4 inches. It has long, fluffy white or yellow...
TIGER MOTH/WOOLY BEAR
January 22, 2019 8:59 pm Comments Off on TIGER MOTH/WOOLY BEARDescription This caterpillar is readily recognized when it is covered with black and and a...
SALT MARSH CATERPILLAR
January 22, 2019 9:00 pm Comments Off on SALT MARSH CATERPILLARHighly variable in color, this caterpillar has black tufts of hair above, and orange ones...
VIRGINIAN TIGER MOTH
January 22, 2019 9:01 pm Comments Off on VIRGINIAN TIGER MOTHThis caterpillar, also known as the Yellow Wooly Bear, comes in a variety of colors,...
GIANT LEOPARD MOTH
January 22, 2019 9:02 pm Comments Off on GIANT LEOPARD MOTHThis caterpillar grows to over 2 inches long. It is surrounded by stiff, black bristles....
CATALPA SPHINX
January 22, 2019 9:06 pm Comments Off on CATALPA SPHINXThe mature caterpillar is about 2 3/4 inches in length. The color varies on individuals...
TWIN-SPOTTED SPHINX
January 22, 2019 9:07 pm Comments Off on TWIN-SPOTTED SPHINXThis large, light green caterpillar has a grainy skin with two rows of reddish spots...
PANDORUS SPHINX
January 22, 2019 9:08 pm Comments Off on PANDORUS SPHINXThe Pandorus Sphinx Moth caterpillar when mature can grow to 4 inches long. They can...
BLINDED SPHINX
January 22, 2019 9:10 pm Comments Off on BLINDED SPHINXThe Blinded Sphinx caterpillar grows to approximately 3 inches. The body is bright green and...
TOBACCO HORNWORM
January 22, 2019 9:11 pm Comments Off on TOBACCO HORNWORMThe Tobacco Hornworm grows to about 3.5 inches long. This large, chunky caterpillar is green...
LINDEN PROMINENT
January 22, 2019 9:12 pm Comments Off on LINDEN PROMINENTThis caterpillar is highly variable in its coloration. But all have two black spots on...
ANGULOSE PROMINENT
January 22, 2019 9:14 pm Comments Off on ANGULOSE PROMINENTThe Angulose Prominent caterpillar grows to 1.75 inches. It is lime green or sometimes pinkish...
BERTHA’S ARMYWORM MOTH
January 22, 2019 9:14 pm Comments Off on BERTHA’S ARMYWORM MOTHThe mature caterpillar of this species is about 1 5/8th inches long. The color varies...
HITCHED ARCHES
January 22, 2019 9:15 pm Comments Off on HITCHED ARCHESThis caterpillar feeds on a variety of plants; this particular specimen fed on Figwort (Scrophularia...
VARIEGATED CUTWORM
January 22, 2019 9:16 pm Comments Off on VARIEGATED CUTWORMThis cutworm caterpillar is drab brown and grows to about 1 1/2 inches long. It...
ROLAND’S SALLOW
January 22, 2019 9:17 pm Comments Off on ROLAND’S SALLOWThis lime green caterpillar grows to about 1 1/2 inches long. It has a thin,...
TAWNY EMPEROR
January 22, 2019 9:18 pm Comments Off on TAWNY EMPERORThis sluglike caterpillar grows to a length of 1 5/8 inches. It is bright green...
HACKBERRY EMPEROR
January 22, 2019 9:20 pm Comments Off on HACKBERRY EMPERORThe caterpillar is slug-like and grows to approximately 1 1/4 inches in length. It is...
THE ASTEROID
January 22, 2019 9:22 pm Comments Off on THE ASTEROIDThis caterpillar grows to almost 2 inches long. It usually has bright green skin with...
BLACK SWALLOWTAIL
January 22, 2019 9:23 pm Comments Off on BLACK SWALLOWTAILThe mature caterpillar is about 2 inches long and is white with black cross-bands on...
EASTERN TIGER SWALLOWTAIL
January 22, 2019 9:25 pm Comments Off on EASTERN TIGER SWALLOWTAILThe caterpillars when mature are approximately 2.25 inches long. The first 3 instars are brown...
MONARCH
January 22, 2019 9:26 pm Comments Off on MONARCHThis caterpillar is approximately 2 inches in length. It is white with black and yellow...
RED-LINED PANOPODA
January 22, 2019 9:28 pm Comments Off on RED-LINED PANOPODAThe mature caterpillar is approximately 1.5 inches in length. It is bright green with prominent...
COMMON TAN WAVE
January 22, 2019 9:28 pm Comments Off on COMMON TAN WAVEThis inchworm is less than one inch long and has a highly variable coloration, but...
GOLD MOTH
January 22, 2019 9:29 pm Comments Off on GOLD MOTHThis caterpillar has a distinctive coloration, with an orange head and black and gray rings...
DISTINCT QUAKER
January 22, 2019 9:31 pm Comments Off on DISTINCT QUAKERThe mature caterpillar is about 1 3/8 inches in length. It is green with a...
ASHEN PINION
January 22, 2019 9:32 pm Comments Off on ASHEN PINIONThe mature caterpillar is approximately 1.5 inches in length. It is green with a broad,...
WHITE-LINED SPHINX
January 22, 2019 9:34 pm Comments Off on WHITE-LINED SPHINXThe White-lined Sphinx caterpillar grows to 2.75 inches. It is highly variable and can be...
PANOPODA
January 22, 2019 9:35 pm Comments Off on PANOPODAThis caterpillar was only identifyable to genus with the help of the experts at BugGuide....
GREEN LEUCONYCTA
January 22, 2019 9:36 pm Comments Off on GREEN LEUCONYCTAThis caterpilar, green with a thin purple line behing its head as shown, was identified...
LINDEN LOOPER
January 22, 2019 9:37 pm Comments Off on LINDEN LOOPERThis very colorful caterpillar has a brown head and bright yellow, black and white body...
FRINGE-TREE SALLOW
January 22, 2019 9:38 pm Comments Off on FRINGE-TREE SALLOWThe mature caterpillar is about 1 3/8 inches long. It is brown with tan and...
RUBY QUAKER
January 22, 2019 9:40 pm Comments Off on RUBY QUAKERThe Ruby Quaker caterpillar grows to about 1 5/8 inches. The early instars are green....
SNOWBERRY CLEARWING
January 22, 2019 9:42 pm Comments Off on SNOWBERRY CLEARWINGThis colorful caterpillar is less than 2 inches long. They are most often green, but...
WHEAT HEAD ARMYWORM
January 22, 2019 9:43 pm Comments Off on WHEAT HEAD ARMYWORMThe Wheat Head Armyworm caterpillar grows to about 1.5 inches. It is variably colored green,...
COMMON PUG MOTH CATERPILLAR
January 22, 2019 9:45 pm Comments Off on COMMON PUG MOTH CATERPILLARThis caterpillar is highly variable in coloration, but it usually has chevrons pointing forwards down...
ABBOTT’S SPHINX
January 22, 2019 9:46 pm Comments Off on ABBOTT’S SPHINXThe Abbott’s Sphinx caterpillar starts out green in the 1st instars with a horn on...
TURBULENT PHOSPHILA
January 22, 2019 9:50 pm Comments Off on TURBULENT PHOSPHILAThe Turbulent Phosphila last instar caterpillar is marked with black and white pinstriping dorsally. The...
WOOLLY GRAY
January 22, 2019 9:51 pm Comments Off on WOOLLY GRAYThe Woolly Gray caterpillar is brightly colored with yellow, red, black and white spots in...
YELLOW-STRIPED ARMYWORM
January 22, 2019 9:54 pm Comments Off on YELLOW-STRIPED ARMYWORMThe mature larva grows to about 1.5 inches. It is smooth-skinned and brown with a...
IO MOTH
January 22, 2019 9:57 pm Comments Off on IO MOTHThis green caterpillar grows to 2-3 inches in length. It has poison-filled, bunched spines, which...
EASTERN COMMA
January 22, 2019 9:58 pm Comments Off on EASTERN COMMAThis caterpillar grows to a length of approximately 1 5/8 inches. It is covered with...
CATTAIL CATERPILLAR MOTH
January 22, 2019 10:01 pm Comments Off on CATTAIL CATERPILLAR MOTHThis 1 1/2 inch caterpillar has bright orange warts from which tufts of orange and...
SILVERY CHECKERSPOT
January 22, 2019 10:03 pm Comments Off on SILVERY CHECKERSPOTThis caterpillar is approximately 1 1/4 inches when mature. It is black with a sprinkling...
MOURNING CLOAK
January 22, 2019 10:05 pm Comments Off on MOURNING CLOAKThis spiny black and red caterpillar grows to approximately 2 1/4 inches in length. It...
QUESTION MARK
January 22, 2019 10:07 pm Comments Off on QUESTION MARKThis colorful caterpillar grows to 1 5/8 inches when mature. It has a black background...
HAPLOA MOTH
January 22, 2019 10:09 pm Comments Off on HAPLOA MOTHThe caterpillar in images “A” and “B” is believed to be an immature, or early...
PEARL CRESCENT
January 22, 2019 10:10 pm Comments Off on PEARL CRESCENTThe Pearl Crescent caterpillar is approximately .75 inch in length when mature. It is small,...
RED ADMIRAL
January 22, 2019 10:11 pm Comments Off on RED ADMIRALThe Red Admiral caterpillar is about 1 5/8 inches long when mature. The color is...
COMMON BUCKEYE
January 22, 2019 10:12 pm Comments Off on COMMON BUCKEYEThis spiky caterpillar is highly variable in color. But most are generally black above, with...
PAINTED LICHEN MOTH
January 22, 2019 10:13 pm Comments Off on PAINTED LICHEN MOTHThe Painted Lichen Moth caterpillar is black with fine yellow markings and long black spikes....
SMEARED DAGGER MOTH
January 22, 2019 10:15 pm Comments Off on SMEARED DAGGER MOTHThis dagger moth caterpillar is also named Smartweed Caterpillar, and in fact it was photographed...
SADDLEBACK CATERPILLAR MOTH
January 22, 2019 10:17 pm Comments Off on SADDLEBACK CATERPILLAR MOTHThis colorful caterpillar grows to about 1 inch long. The bright green saddle is surrounded...
GIANT SWALLOWTAIL
January 22, 2019 10:19 pm Comments Off on GIANT SWALLOWTAILThe mature caterpillar is 2 1/8 to 2 3/8 inches in length and lumpy in...
WAVY-LINED EMERALD
January 22, 2019 10:20 pm Comments Off on WAVY-LINED EMERALDThis strange looking caterpillar – only some of its legs are recognizable – adorns itself...
RED-SPOTTED PURPLE
January 22, 2019 10:22 pm Comments Off on RED-SPOTTED PURPLEThe Red-spotted Purple caterpillar is about 2 inches long when mature. It is brown with...
WILLOW SAWFLY
January 23, 2019 4:37 pm Comments Off on WILLOW SAWFLYThis sawfly larva has more than 5 prolegs, which distinguishes it from butterfly and moth...
DOGWOOD SAWFLY
January 23, 2019 4:38 pm Comments Off on DOGWOOD SAWFLYThis larva, not a caterpillar, is difficult to identify. It is a sawfly larva, not...
SAWFLY LARVA
January 23, 2019 4:39 pm Comments Off on SAWFLY LARVAThis larva of a sawfly was not able to be identified by the experts at...
ABIA SAWFLY
January 23, 2019 4:39 pm Comments Off on ABIA SAWFLYThis Cimbicid Sawfly larva is 1.4 inches long. It is white to pearl gray with...
SAWFLY LARVA
January 23, 2019 4:40 pm Comments Off on SAWFLY LARVAThis Sawfly larva was found feeding on Golden Glow (Rudbeckia laciniata). These larvae are very...
EPISTROPHE SP. LARVA
January 23, 2019 4:41 pm Comments Off on EPISTROPHE SP. LARVAThis flower fly larva is approximately 1/2 inch in length. It has a slug-like appearance...
SYRPHID FLY LARVA
January 23, 2019 4:42 pm Comments Off on SYRPHID FLY LARVAThis Syrphid Fly larva is about 1″ long and has a slug-like appearance. It is...
OWLFLY LARVA
January 23, 2019 4:43 pm Comments Off on OWLFLY LARVAThe larva shown here is approximately 3/4 inch in length. It is dark brown with...
FOUR-SPOTTED FUNGUS BEETLE LARVAE
January 23, 2019 4:44 pm Comments Off on FOUR-SPOTTED FUNGUS BEETLE LARVAEThese larvae are white with black markings. They are a little less than a ½...
WIREWORM
January 23, 2019 4:44 pm Comments Off on WIREWORMWireworms are the larva of the click beetles.
WATER SCAVENGER BEETLE
January 23, 2019 4:46 pm Comments Off on WATER SCAVENGER BEETLEThis larva is black and about ¾ inch long. It was identified with the help...
FIRE COLORED BEETLE
January 23, 2019 4:46 pm Comments Off on FIRE COLORED BEETLELight colored and about 3/5 inches long.This larva has a pair of cerci or pinchers...
LEAF BEETLES
January 23, 2019 4:47 pm Comments Off on LEAF BEETLESBugguide.net has identified these larvae as belonging to the tortoise beetles and hispines within the...
WARTY LEAF BEETLE LARVAE
January 23, 2019 4:49 pm Comments Off on WARTY LEAF BEETLE LARVAEThis is a dark colored larvae of the warty leaf beetle
PHOTINUS FIREFLY LARVA
January 23, 2019 4:50 pm Comments Off on PHOTINUS FIREFLY LARVAA flattened larva brown and red in color.
STRATIOMYS SP.
January 23, 2019 4:51 pm Comments Off on STRATIOMYS SP.This Soldier Fly larva is approximately 1 inch long. It has a small head and...
GREEN DARNER
January 23, 2019 4:53 pm Comments Off on GREEN DARNERThe larvae of the Green Darner are large, about 1 3/4 inches in the last...
BLACK CARPENTER ANT
January 23, 2019 4:56 pm Comments Off on BLACK CARPENTER ANTCamponotus pennsylvanicus ANTS (Formicidae) Description This large, all-black ant grows to 1/2 inch or 12...
CARPENTER ANT
January 23, 2019 4:57 pm Comments Off on CARPENTER ANTCamponotus americanus ANTS (Formicidae) Description This large ant grows to 1/2 inch or 12 mm...
SMALLER CARPENTER ANT
January 23, 2019 5:08 pm Comments Off on SMALLER CARPENTER ANTCamponotus nearcticus ANTS (Formicidae) Description This ant is smaller than the Black Carpenter Ant, about...
PAVEMENT ANT
January 23, 2019 5:09 pm Comments Off on PAVEMENT ANTTetramorium species-e ANTS (Formicidae) Description As the common name implies, this species of ants is...
CITRONELLA ANTS
January 23, 2019 5:10 pm Comments Off on CITRONELLA ANTSLasius sp., Subgenus Acanthomyops ANTS (Formicidae) Description These ants are small, about 1/4 inch or...
FALSE HONEY ANT
January 23, 2019 5:10 pm Comments Off on FALSE HONEY ANTPrenolepis imparis ANTS (Formicidae) Description This small ant (about 1/4inch long) likes to forage at...
PONERA PENNSYLVANICA
January 23, 2019 5:11 pm Comments Off on PONERA PENNSYLVANICAPonera pennsylvanica ANTS (Formicidae) Description A small ant about 1/8 inch long (4 mm), reddish-brown...
SPINE-WAISTED ANT
January 23, 2019 5:12 pm Comments Off on SPINE-WAISTED ANTAphaenogaster tennesseensis ANTS (Formicidae) Description A small ant a little less than 1/4 inch (5-6...
CHINESE MANTID
January 23, 2019 5:15 pm Comments Off on CHINESE MANTIDTenodera sinensis MANTIDS (Mantidae) Description This introduced mantid grows to more than 3 inches or...
CAROLINA MANTID
January 23, 2019 5:16 pm Comments Off on CAROLINA MANTID(Stagmomantis carolina) MANTIDS (Mantidae) Description The Carolina Mantid is about 2.25 inches or 55 mm...
NORTHERN WALKINGSTICK
January 23, 2019 5:17 pm Comments Off on NORTHERN WALKINGSTICKDiapheromera femorata WALKINGSTICKS (Diapheromeridae) Description The males are about 3 inches or 75 mm long...
GIANT MAYFLY
January 23, 2019 5:18 pm Comments Off on GIANT MAYFLYHexagenia limbata MAYFLY FAMILY (Ephermidae) Description This mayfly is approximately 3/4 to 1 1/4 inches...
ISONYCHIA SICCA
January 23, 2019 5:19 pm Comments Off on ISONYCHIA SICCAIsonychia sicca BRUSHLEGGED MAYFLY FAMILY (Isonychiidae) Description This delicate mayfly is approximately 1/2 inch or...
WHITE MAYFLY
January 23, 2019 5:20 pm Comments Off on WHITE MAYFLYEphoron album BURROWING MAYFLY FAMILY (Polymitarcyidae) Description This mayfly is approxmately 3/4 inch or 20...
MACCAFFERTIUM MAYFLY
January 23, 2019 5:21 pm Comments Off on MACCAFFERTIUM MAYFLYMaccaffertium sp. FLAT-HEADED MAYFLIES (Heptageniidae) Description This mayfly is all white on the head, eyes...
GOLDEN-EYED LACEWING
January 23, 2019 5:23 pm Comments Off on GOLDEN-EYED LACEWINGChrysopa oculata GREEN LACEWING FAMILY (Chrysopidae) Description This lacewing is about 1 inch long. The...
BROWN LACEWING
January 23, 2019 5:24 pm Comments Off on BROWN LACEWINGMicromus posticus BROWN LACEWING FAMILY (Hemerobiidae) Description This very small Neuropteran (nerve-winged insect) is about...
COMMON STONEFLY sp.
January 23, 2019 5:25 pm Comments Off on COMMON STONEFLY sp.Perlidae COMMON STONEFLIES (Perlidae) Description The Common Stonefly is approximately 1.5 inches in length. The...
NEBRASKA STONEFLY
January 23, 2019 5:26 pm Comments Off on NEBRASKA STONEFLYPerlesta xube COMMON STONEFLIES (Perlidae) Description A small, mostly black stonefly, approximately 17 mm long...
SCORPIONFLY
January 23, 2019 5:27 pm Comments Off on SCORPIONFLYPanorpa sp. COMMON SCORPIONFLY FAMILY (Panorpidae) Description This insect is approximately 3/4 inch in length....
BITTACUS HANGINGFLY
January 23, 2019 5:28 pm Comments Off on BITTACUS HANGINGFLYBittacus strigosus HANGINGFLY FAMILY (Bittacidae) Description This Hangingfly is approximately 1/2 to 5/8 inch in...
OWLFLY
January 23, 2019 5:29 pm Comments Off on OWLFLYUlulodes sp. OWLFLY FAMILY (Ascalaphidae) Description The adult Owlflies are 1 1/2 to 2 inches...
EASTERN DOBSONFLY
January 23, 2019 5:31 pm Comments Off on EASTERN DOBSONFLYCorydalus comutus DOBSONFLIES AND FISHFLIES (Corydalidae) Description The Eastern Dobsonfly is a huge insect with...
ANTLION
January 23, 2019 5:32 pm Comments Off on ANTLIONMyrmeleon immaculata ANTLION FAMILY (Myrmeleontidae) Description Adult Antlions are about 1.50 inches in length. The...
SPOTTED-WINGED ANTLION
January 23, 2019 5:33 pm Comments Off on SPOTTED-WINGED ANTLIONDendrolean obsoletus ANTLION FAMILY (Myrmeleontidae) Description This antlion is about 1.5 inches (38 mm) long....
MANTISFLY
January 23, 2019 5:34 pm Comments Off on MANTISFLYDicromantispa interrupta MANTIDFLIES (Mantispidae) Description This Mantidfly is about one inch long. However, size varies...
SPRING FISHFLY
January 23, 2019 5:35 pm Comments Off on SPRING FISHFLYChauliodes rastricornis FISHFLY FAMILY (Corydalidae) Description The Spring Fishfly adult is about .75 to 1.50...
DUSTYWINGS
January 23, 2019 5:35 pm Comments Off on DUSTYWINGSConiopterygidae DUSTYWING FAMILY (Coniopterygidae) Description Dustywings are very small with a body length of about...
NET-SPINNING CADDISFLY
January 23, 2019 5:37 pm Comments Off on NET-SPINNING CADDISFLYHydropsyche sp. CADDISFLY FAMILY (Hydropsychidae) Description This caddisfly is approximately 1/2 inch in length. It...
NORTHERN CADDISFLY
January 23, 2019 5:38 pm Comments Off on NORTHERN CADDISFLYFrenesia sp. NORTHERN CADDISFLY FAMILY (Limnephilidae) Description This Northern Caddisfly is about .50 inch in...
JUMPING BRISTLETAIL
January 23, 2019 5:39 pm Comments Off on JUMPING BRISTLETAILMachilidae sp. JUMPING BRISTLETAIL FAMILY (Machilidae) Description The Jumping Bristletail is approximately .75 inch long....
PENNSYLVANIA WOOD COCKROACH NYMPH
January 23, 2019 5:41 pm Comments Off on PENNSYLVANIA WOOD COCKROACH NYMPHParcoblatta pennsylvanica COCKROACH FAMILY (Blattellidae) Description The head and thorax are reddish brown. On the...
PENNSYLVANIA WOOD COCKROACH
January 23, 2019 5:42 pm Comments Off on PENNSYLVANIA WOOD COCKROACHParcoblatta pennsylvanica ECTOBIIDAE Description Some cockroaches are difficult to identify to species. This male was...
ZOROTYPUS HUBBARDI
January 23, 2019 5:50 pm Comments Off on ZOROTYPUS HUBBARDIZorotypus hubbardi ZOROTYPID FAMILY (Zorotypidae) Description This diminutive insect is approximately 1/8th inch long. It...
TWO-PRONGED BRISTLETAIL
January 23, 2019 5:51 pm Comments Off on TWO-PRONGED BRISTLETAILDiplura Sp. TWO-PRONGED BRISTLETAIL FAMILY (Campodeidae) Description This Two-pronged Bristletail sp. is approximately 3/8″ including...
EUROPEAN EARWIG
January 23, 2019 5:52 pm Comments Off on EUROPEAN EARWIGForficula auricularia EARWIGS (Forficulidae) Description The European Earwig is about .75 inch long. The body...
TUBE-TAILED THRIPS SP.
January 23, 2019 5:54 pm Comments Off on TUBE-TAILED THRIPS SP.Phlaeothripidae TUBE-TAILED THRIPS (Phlaeothripidae) Description Thrips are tiny, about 1/16 to 1/8 inch, and torpedo...
SNOW FLEAS
January 23, 2019 5:55 pm Comments Off on SNOW FLEASHypogastrura sp. ELONGATE-BODIED SPRINGTAIL (Hypogastruridae) Description Snow Fleas are very small ranging in size from...
EASTERN SUBTERRANEAN TERMITES
January 23, 2019 5:57 pm Comments Off on EASTERN SUBTERRANEAN TERMITESReticulitermes flavipes SUBTERRANEAN TERMITE FAMILY (Rhinotermitidae) Description The worker termite is about 1/4 inch long....
PIGEON HORNTAIL
January 24, 2019 8:56 pm Comments Off on PIGEON HORNTAILThis large, colorful wasp is 1 1/2 Inches long, excluding appendages. On the female the...
POISON-IVY SAWFLY
January 24, 2019 8:57 pm Comments Off on POISON-IVY SAWFLYThis is a small black and red wasp approximately 1/2 inch in length. The thorax...
DOLERUS SP.
January 24, 2019 8:58 pm Comments Off on DOLERUS SP.This sawfly is approximately 1/2 inch in length. It is entirely black with a bluish...
DOLERUS SP.
January 24, 2019 8:58 pm Comments Off on DOLERUS SP.This Sawfly is approximately .50 inch in length. It has black eyes and a black...
ELM SAWFLY
January 24, 2019 8:59 pm Comments Off on ELM SAWFLYThis is the largest North American sawfly. The adult is over an inch in length....
TENTHREDO SAWFLY
January 24, 2019 9:00 pm Comments Off on TENTHREDO SAWFLYThis small wasp is approximately 1/2 inch long. It is mostly black with red legs....
PERICLISTA SP.
January 24, 2019 9:01 pm Comments Off on PERICLISTA SP.This Sawfly is approximately .50 inch long. Overall it is brown with yellow legs. The...
STRONGYLOGASTER IMPRESSATA
January 24, 2019 9:01 pm Comments Off on STRONGYLOGASTER IMPRESSATAThis Sawfly is about .50 inch long. The female has a black head and thorax....
SLENDER MOUNTAIN MINT
January 16, 2019 3:28 pm Comments Off on SLENDER MOUNTAIN MINTThis native perennial with a smooth, square stem grows up to 3 feet tall (A)....
TENTHREDO VERTICALIS
January 24, 2019 9:02 pm Comments Off on TENTHREDO VERTICALISA small black and yellow sawfly, about 1/2 inch (12 mm) long. It has four...
RATTLESNAKE MASTER
January 16, 2019 3:39 pm Comments Off on RATTLESNAKE MASTERThis native perennial has a stout, smooth stem usually 2-3 feet tall. Leaves are rigid,...
MEGARHYSSA ATRATA
January 24, 2019 9:08 pm Comments Off on MEGARHYSSA ATRATAA very large black wasp with bright yellow head and antennae. The legs are pale...
PALE INDIAN PLANTAIN
January 16, 2019 3:37 pm Comments Off on PALE INDIAN PLANTAINThis distinctive native perennial may be from 3-8 feet tall (A). It has a single,...
MEGARHYSSA MACRURUS
January 24, 2019 9:09 pm Comments Off on MEGARHYSSA MACRURUSThe female of this species of giant Ichneumon is about 1 1/2 inches in length...
JUMPSEED
January 16, 2019 4:19 pm Comments Off on JUMPSEEDThis native perennial grows up to 3 feet tall. The stems are erect, terminating in...
LABENA GRALLATOR
January 24, 2019 9:10 pm Comments Off on LABENA GRALLATORA large wasp about one inch (25 mm) long, excluding the two-tone ovipositor. Wingspan about...
FLOWERING SPURGE
January 16, 2019 3:36 pm Comments Off on FLOWERING SPURGEThis native perennial has an unbranched stem usually 2-3 feet tall (D). Milky sap is...
GNAMPTOPELTA OBSIDIANATOR
January 24, 2019 9:11 pm Comments Off on GNAMPTOPELTA OBSIDIANATORThis parasitic wasp is 1 to 1 3/8 inches in length. It is entirely black...
CULVER’S ROOT
January 16, 2019 4:21 pm Comments Off on CULVER’S ROOTThis native perennial grows up to 5 feet tall. Its erect stems are unbranched at...
XORIDES STIGMAPTERUS
January 24, 2019 9:12 pm Comments Off on XORIDES STIGMAPTERUSA large, mostly black wasp about an inch in length excluding the antennae and ovipositor....
LAMB’S QUARTERS
January 16, 2019 3:47 pm Comments Off on LAMB’S QUARTERSThis annual was probably introduced from Europe. It is now a common weed throughout Nebraska...
TROGUS VULPINUS
January 24, 2019 9:13 pm Comments Off on TROGUS VULPINUSThis is a robust, colorful Ichneumon wasp approximately one inch in length (25 mm). The...
SPOTTED SPURGE
January 16, 2019 4:00 pm Comments Off on SPOTTED SPURGEThis native annual creeping plant often forms large mats in the most inhospitable sites (C,D)....
GROTEA ANGUINA
January 24, 2019 9:14 pm Comments Off on GROTEA ANGUINAThis Ichneumon wasp is about 1 inch overall including the ovipositor. The thorax, abdomen and...
KNOTWEED
January 16, 2019 3:57 pm Comments Off on KNOTWEEDThis Eurasian import, a prostrate mat-forming annual, often with erect terminal stems, thrives in our...
AGONOCRYPTUS DISCOIDALOIDES
January 24, 2019 9:14 pm Comments Off on AGONOCRYPTUS DISCOIDALOIDESThis colorful Ichneumon wasp is approximately .75 inch in body length. It is black with...
GARLIC CHIVES
January 16, 2019 4:24 pm Comments Off on GARLIC CHIVESAllium tuberosum, an introduced perennial plant, grows from a small, rhizomatous bulb. It has strap-shaped...
ENICOSPILUS SP.
January 24, 2019 9:16 pm Comments Off on ENICOSPILUS SP.This delicate wasp is approximately 1 inch in length. The thorax is reddish-brown. The reddish-brown...
BURHEAD
January 16, 2019 3:15 pm Comments Off on BURHEADThis native annual aquatic plant grows up to 1 foot tall, with heart-shaped leaves on...
SPILOPTERON SP.
January 24, 2019 9:16 pm Comments Off on SPILOPTERON SP.This colorful ichneumon wasp is approximately 5/8 inch in length. The head is bright yellow....
MIDWESTERN ARROWHEAD
January 16, 2019 3:14 pm Comments Off on MIDWESTERN ARROWHEADThis native aquatic perennial, one of two with similar common names, grows up to 4...
THERION SP.
January 24, 2019 9:18 pm Comments Off on THERION SP.This Therion Wasp is approximately 1.5 inches long. The eyes are round and black. The...
COMMON ARROWHEAD
January 16, 2019 3:13 pm Comments Off on COMMON ARROWHEADThis is a native aquatic perennial; it grows up to 5 feet tall. Dense colonies...
DOLICHOMITUS IRRITATOR
January 24, 2019 9:19 pm Comments Off on DOLICHOMITUS IRRITATORThis Ichneumon wasp is about 7/8 inch long, not including the ovipositor. The head and...
AMERICAN WATER LILY
January 16, 2019 3:12 pm Comments Off on AMERICAN WATER LILYThe flower has numerous white petals, golden center and green bracts, about the same size...
SETANTA COMPTA
January 24, 2019 9:20 pm Comments Off on SETANTA COMPTAThis is a male, about 3/4 inch long. It is mostly yellow with black bands...
SHEPHERD’S PURSE
January 15, 2019 9:41 pm Comments Off on SHEPHERD’S PURSEThis annual weed, up to 18 inches tall, was probably introduced from Europe. One or...
CRYPTUS ALBITARSIS
January 24, 2019 9:22 pm Comments Off on CRYPTUS ALBITARSISThis colorful little Ichneumon wasp is approximately 5/8 inch in length. The face, eyes and...
PURSLANE SPEEDWELL
January 15, 2019 9:44 pm Comments Off on PURSLANE SPEEDWELLThis rather inconspicuous plant may reach 12 inches in height although most of ours have...
GAMBRUS SP.
January 24, 2019 9:23 pm Comments Off on GAMBRUS SP.This colorful little wasp is approximately 3/8 to 1/2 inch long. The head, eyes and...
WATERCRESS
January 15, 2019 9:45 pm Comments Off on WATERCRESSThis naturalized perennial was introduced from Eurasia. Often submerged or floating, this fleshy plant may...
ICHNEUMON CENTRATOR
January 24, 2019 9:24 pm Comments Off on ICHNEUMON CENTRATORThe Ichneumon Centrator Wasp is approximately .75 inch long. The female is more colorful than...
FIELD PUSSYTOES
January 15, 2019 9:35 pm Comments Off on FIELD PUSSYTOESThe small basal leaf rosettes of this native perennial form pale green mats in the...
COMMON HOVER FLY PARASITOID WASP
January 24, 2019 9:25 pm Comments Off on COMMON HOVER FLY PARASITOID WASPThis Ichneumon Wasp is about .5 inch long. It has a black head and thorax....
WHITE FAWN-LILY
January 15, 2019 9:34 pm Comments Off on WHITE FAWN-LILYThis native perennial has an elegantly distinctive flower. Single sword-shaped leaves, up to 6 inches...
PERITHOUS SCURRA
January 24, 2019 9:25 pm Comments Off on PERITHOUS SCURRAThis slender Ichneumon wasp is approximately 1/2 inch long. The head, eyes and antennae are...
GARLIC MUSTARD
January 15, 2019 9:47 pm Comments Off on GARLIC MUSTARDThis biennial mustard was introduced from Europe. The first year tiny seedlings (D) emerge to...
ICHNEUMON WASP
January 24, 2019 9:27 pm Comments Off on ICHNEUMON WASPA small black wasp, approximately 1/2 inch (12 mm) long with long black antennae, banded...
PRIDE OF OHIO
January 15, 2019 10:09 pm Comments Off on PRIDE OF OHIOThis showy perennial flower, more commonly known as a variety of Shooting-star, was most probably...
EIPHOSOMA WASP
January 24, 2019 9:28 pm Comments Off on EIPHOSOMA WASPA small, delicate wasp, about 1/2 inch long (12 mm), with long legs, yellow thorax...
WILD CHERVIL
January 15, 2019 9:43 pm Comments Off on WILD CHERVILThis inconspicuous native annual has weak and spreading stems up to 18 inches long. The...
ICHNEUMON
January 24, 2019 9:34 pm Comments Off on ICHNEUMONThis black wasp is approximately 1 inch in length. The black antennae are long with...
ICHNEUMON
January 24, 2019 9:35 pm Comments Off on ICHNEUMONSmall red and yellow ichneumon. Approximately 3/8 inch in length. Antennae are black and white.
CATCHWEED BEDSTRAW
January 15, 2019 9:53 pm Comments Off on CATCHWEED BEDSTRAWThis native annual has reclining, sprawling stems 6 feet and longer. The slender leaves, up...
ICHNEUMON
January 24, 2019 9:36 pm Comments Off on ICHNEUMONThis wasp is approximately 1 1/4 inches in length. It is mostly black with brown...
BLUNTLEAF BEDSTRAW
January 15, 2019 9:54 pm Comments Off on BLUNTLEAF BEDSTRAWThis native perennial grows up to 18 inches tall. The small, mostly smooth leaves, up...
ICHNEUMON
January 24, 2019 9:36 pm Comments Off on ICHNEUMONThis wasp is approximately 1 3/8 inches in length. It is all dark brown to...
SWEET CICELY
January 15, 2019 9:52 pm Comments Off on SWEET CICELYThis native perennial grows to 3 feet tall with smooth or hairy stems and leaves...
ICHNEUMON
January 24, 2019 9:37 pm Comments Off on ICHNEUMONThis unidentified female ichneumon wasp is approximately 1 inch in length. It is reddish-brown to...
ANISE ROOT
January 15, 2019 9:50 pm Comments Off on ANISE ROOTThis native perennial grows to 1-3 feet tall. The stems may be hairy or smooth....
ICHNEUMON
January 24, 2019 9:37 pm Comments Off on ICHNEUMONThis ichneumon wasp is 1 inch in length. The thorax and abdomen are reddish-brown. The...
MAY APPLE
January 15, 2019 10:00 pm Comments Off on MAY APPLEThis native perennial, often forming large colonies (C), grows up to 18″ tall. Two deeply...
ICHNEUMON
January 24, 2019 9:39 pm Comments Off on ICHNEUMONThis little wasp is approximately 3/8 inch in length. The head and thorax are black...
CREAMY VIOLET
January 15, 2019 10:08 pm Comments Off on CREAMY VIOLETThis violet has large, creamy-white (A) to white (B) flowers with a few purple “nectar-lines”...
ICHNEUMON
January 24, 2019 9:40 pm Comments Off on ICHNEUMONThis colorful Ichneumon wasp, in the sub-family Banchinae, is approximately 1/2 inch in length. It...
SICKLEPOD
January 15, 2019 9:37 pm Comments Off on SICKLEPODThis native biennial grows up to 3 feet tall, but usually shorter. The upper leaves...
ICHNEUMON
January 24, 2019 9:41 pm Comments Off on ICHNEUMONA small black wasp with clear wings and orange legs. Approximately 1/2 inch long with...
ROCK CRESS
January 15, 2019 9:36 pm Comments Off on ROCK CRESSThis native biennial, up to 18 inches tall, is often bent over (A). The oblong...
ICHNEUMON
January 24, 2019 9:41 pm Comments Off on ICHNEUMONThis is a small, red wasp about .25 inch long. The wings are clear. The...
FALSE SOLOMON’S SEAL
January 15, 2019 9:59 pm Comments Off on FALSE SOLOMON’S SEALThis native perennial has an arching stem up to 4 feet long. Large, pointed elliptical...
AMERICAN PELECINID
January 24, 2019 9:43 pm Comments Off on AMERICAN PELECINIDFemales can be up to 2 1/2 inches in length. This wasp has a shiny...
STARRY SOLOMON’S SEAL
January 15, 2019 9:58 pm Comments Off on STARRY SOLOMON’S SEALThis native perennial grows up to 2 feet tall. The large, folded, alternate, lance-shaped leaves...
CARROT WASP
January 24, 2019 9:43 pm Comments Off on CARROT WASPA very small, delicate black wasp with a long, slender abdomen, sometimes with varying amounts...
PEPPERGRASS
January 15, 2019 9:40 pm Comments Off on PEPPERGRASSThis naturalized annual or biennial was introduced from Europe. A weedy species, the many branched...
PRISTAULACUS FASCIATUS
January 24, 2019 9:44 pm Comments Off on PRISTAULACUS FASCIATUSA small black wasp about 3/8 inch in length. The wings have a metallic blue...
PENNYCRESS
January 15, 2019 9:39 pm Comments Off on PENNYCRESSThis naturalized annual weed was introduced from Europe. Single or multiple stems grow to 2...
ENSIGN WASP
January 24, 2019 9:44 pm Comments Off on ENSIGN WASPThis tiny black wasp is about 1/4 inch long. It has a small oval flag-like...
PHILADELPHIA FLEABANE
January 15, 2019 9:49 pm Comments Off on PHILADELPHIA FLEABANEThe earliest of our fleabanes to flower, this native biennial or short-lived perennial grows up...
BRACONID WASP
January 24, 2019 9:45 pm Comments Off on BRACONID WASPThis wasp is approximately 1/2 inch in length and has a bright orange thorax and...
COW PARSNIP
January 15, 2019 9:56 pm Comments Off on COW PARSNIPThis large native perennial plant, 6 feet or more tall, has thick, hollow stems. The...
BRACONID SP.
January 24, 2019 9:46 pm Comments Off on BRACONID SP.This wasp is approximately 5/8 inch in length. It is shiny black on the head...
DACNUSINI SP.
January 24, 2019 9:47 pm Comments Off on DACNUSINI SP.This Braconid Wasp is about 1/4 inch long. The head is red with black eyes...
WHITE CLOVER
January 15, 2019 10:06 pm Comments Off on WHITE CLOVERThis perennial was introduced from Europe. A creeping clover, it often forms mats which usually...
ATANYCOLUS SP.
January 24, 2019 9:48 pm Comments Off on ATANYCOLUS SP.This Atanycolus wasp is about 3/8 inch long. The male appears to be all black...
SMOOTH PENSTEMON
January 15, 2019 10:07 pm Comments Off on SMOOTH PENSTEMONThis perennial has upright stems 1-4 feet tall. The opposite, smooth, shiny, lance-shaped leaves up...
VIPIO SP.
January 24, 2019 9:48 pm Comments Off on VIPIO SP.A small wasp, about 10 mm (3/8”) long without the very long ovipositor which adds...
BRACONID WASP
January 24, 2019 9:49 pm Comments Off on BRACONID WASPA small wasp, about 1/2 inch (12 mm) long with a prominent ovipositor. Its head,...
Braconid Wasp
January 24, 2019 9:50 pm Comments Off on Braconid WaspA small brown wasp, about 1/4 inch long (6 mm) with long flesh colored legs,...
DAISY FLEABANE
January 15, 2019 9:48 pm Comments Off on DAISY FLEABANEThis native annual grows from 1-3 feet tall. Hairs, if any, are appressed to the...
GREAT GOLDEN DIGGER WASP
January 24, 2019 9:51 pm Comments Off on GREAT GOLDEN DIGGER WASPThis is a robust, colorful wasp approximately 1 inch in length. The front half of...
BLACK-AND-YELLOW MUD DAUBER
January 24, 2019 9:52 pm Comments Off on BLACK-AND-YELLOW MUD DAUBERThis wasp is approximately 1 inch in length. The eyes are black. The thorax is...
DOGBANE
January 15, 2019 9:56 pm Comments Off on DOGBANEThis native perennial has smooth, purplish stems which grow to 5 feet tall. They branch...
GREAT BLACK WASP
January 24, 2019 9:53 pm Comments Off on GREAT BLACK WASPA very large, matte black wasp, approximately 1 1/2 to 2 inches in length with...
GIANT CHICKWEED
January 15, 2019 10:03 pm Comments Off on GIANT CHICKWEEDThis naturalized perennial was introduced from Europe. It is a low tangled and weedy plant...
EREMNOPHILA AUREONOTATA
January 24, 2019 9:54 pm Comments Off on EREMNOPHILA AUREONOTATAThis is a medium-sized black wasp approximately 1 inch in length. There are distinctive silver...
POISON HEMLOCK
January 15, 2019 10:04 pm Comments Off on POISON HEMLOCKThis very poisonous naturalized biennial was introduced from Eurasia. The first year a rosette of...
AMMOPHILA PICTIPENNIS
January 24, 2019 9:55 pm Comments Off on AMMOPHILA PICTIPENNISThis wasp is approximately 1 inch in length. The head, thorax and posterior section of...
QUEEN ANNE’S LACE
January 15, 2019 10:05 pm Comments Off on QUEEN ANNE’S LACEThis naturalized biennial was introduced from Europe. The second year an erect plant grows to...
AMMOPHILA NIGRICANS
January 24, 2019 9:55 pm Comments Off on AMMOPHILA NIGRICANSThis is a medium-sized wasp approximately 1 inch in length. It is all black except...
COLUMBINE
January 15, 2019 9:13 pm Comments Off on COLUMBINEThis is one of our most beautiful native perennial wildflowers. The slender stems grow up...
STEEL-BLUE CRICKET HUNTER
January 24, 2019 9:56 pm Comments Off on STEEL-BLUE CRICKET HUNTERA medium sized wasp, about an inch long (25 mm), black with iridescent blue overtones...
FEVERWORT
January 15, 2019 9:14 pm Comments Off on FEVERWORTThis native perennial with straight stems grows up to 4 feet tall. The leaves are...
BLUE MUD WASP
January 24, 2019 9:57 pm Comments Off on BLUE MUD WASPThis is a medium sized wasp about an inch in length. This black wasp has...
BUTTERFLY MILKWEED
January 15, 2019 9:19 pm Comments Off on BUTTERFLY MILKWEEDThis native perennial has stems up to 3 feet tall and alternate leaves 2-4 inches...
WOOD ROACH WASP
January 24, 2019 9:58 pm Comments Off on WOOD ROACH WASPThis wasp is approximately 1 inch in length. It is shiny black with purple iridescent...
DAY LILY
January 15, 2019 9:15 pm Comments Off on DAY LILYThis perennial was introduced as a showy garden flower from Eurasia. The leaves are sword-like...
GRASS CARRIER WASP
January 24, 2019 9:59 pm Comments Off on GRASS CARRIER WASPThis all black wasp is approximately 3/4 inch in length. The shiny black abdomen is...
TURK’S CAP LILY
January 15, 2019 9:17 pm Comments Off on TURK’S CAP LILYThis native perennial grows from 2 to 5 feet tall with a stout, smooth, erect...
EASTERN VELVET ANT
January 24, 2019 10:00 pm Comments Off on EASTERN VELVET ANTFemales of this wasp are flightless and approximately 3/4 inch or 20 mm long. The...
SPOTTED JEWELWEED
January 15, 2019 9:18 pm Comments Off on SPOTTED JEWELWEEDThis native annual grows up to 6 feet tall. The succulent stems and branches are...
DASYMUTILLA SP.
January 24, 2019 10:01 pm Comments Off on DASYMUTILLA SP.The adult female is approximately 3/8 inch or 10 mm in length and resembles a...
PRAIRIE CONEFLOWER
January 15, 2019 9:21 pm Comments Off on PRAIRIE CONEFLOWERThis native perennial has a single stem, or several 1-2 feet tall. It comes in...
TIMULLA VAGANS
January 24, 2019 10:01 pm Comments Off on TIMULLA VAGANSThis velvet ant is approximately 3/4 inch or 20 mm in length. The male has...
FIRE-ON-THE-MOUNTAIN
January 15, 2019 9:20 pm Comments Off on FIRE-ON-THE-MOUNTAINThis erect, native annual grows up to 1 foot tall; the stems contain a milky...
DOUBLE-BANDED SCOLIID
January 24, 2019 10:03 pm Comments Off on DOUBLE-BANDED SCOLIIDA large, robust, parasitic wasp about 1 1/4 inches or 30 mm long. It is...
ROYAL CATCHFLY
January 15, 2019 9:22 pm Comments Off on ROYAL CATCHFLYThis native perennial grows from 2-3 feet tall. The stem is unbranched below the flowers...
TWO-SPOTTED SCOLIID WASP
January 24, 2019 10:04 pm Comments Off on TWO-SPOTTED SCOLIID WASPThis colorful, hairy wasp is approximately an inch or 25 mm in length. The antennae,...
SCARLET BEEBALM
January 15, 2019 9:25 pm Comments Off on SCARLET BEEBALMThis species of beebalm is native to the eastern United States, east of the Missouri...
POECILOPOMPILUS INTERRUPTUS
January 25, 2019 3:37 pm Comments Off on POECILOPOMPILUS INTERRUPTUSThis is an ornate wasp approximately 1/2 inch or 13 mm in length. It has...
CARDINAL FLOWER
January 15, 2019 9:24 pm Comments Off on CARDINAL FLOWERThis perennial, usually single-stemmed plant grows from 1 1/2 to 5 feet tall (C). The...
ENTYPUS UNIFASCIATUS
January 25, 2019 3:38 pm Comments Off on ENTYPUS UNIFASCIATUSApproximately 1 to 1 1/4 inches or 25 to 30 mm in length, this spider...
GRAY-HEADED CONEFLOWER
January 15, 2019 8:09 pm Comments Off on GRAY-HEADED CONEFLOWERThis native perennial grows up to 4 feet tall. The alternate leaves are usually divided...
TACHYPOMPILUS FERRUGINEUS
January 25, 2019 3:39 pm Comments Off on TACHYPOMPILUS FERRUGINEUSThis wasp is approximately 3/4 inch or 20 mm in length. It is a colorful,...
FALSE SUNFLOWER
January 15, 2019 8:24 pm Comments Off on FALSE SUNFLOWERThis native, erect perennial grows 3-5 feet tall. The opposite, short-stalked, coarsely toothed, triangle-shaped leaves...
ANOPLIUS SEMICINCTUS
January 25, 2019 3:40 pm Comments Off on ANOPLIUS SEMICINCTUSThis is a robust black wasp approximately 25 mm (1 inch) in length. It is...
BUFFALO-BUR
January 15, 2019 8:27 pm Comments Off on BUFFALO-BURThis annual grows up to 1-2 feet tall, either branched or unbranched. It is armed...
ANOPLIUS AMERICANUS
January 25, 2019 3:41 pm Comments Off on ANOPLIUS AMERICANUSAnoplius americanus SPIDER WASP FAMILY (Pompilidae) Description This spider wasp is approximately 3/4 inch or...
WOOLLY MULLEIN
January 15, 2019 8:08 pm Comments Off on WOOLLY MULLEINThis naturalized biennial was introduced from Europe and is considered a weed in Nebraska. During...
PHANAGENIA BOMBYCINA
January 25, 2019 3:42 pm Comments Off on PHANAGENIA BOMBYCINAThis spider wasp is approximately 5/8 inch or 17 mm in length. It is entirely...
DANDELION
January 15, 2019 5:26 pm Comments Off on DANDELIONA native of Eurasia, this common lawn weed is now naturalized in temperate zones world-wide....
PRICKLY LETTUCE
January 15, 2019 7:59 pm Comments Off on PRICKLY LETTUCEThis naturalized winter annual was introduced from Europe. This erect plant, up to 5 feet...
AGENIOIDEUS HUMILIS
January 25, 2019 3:43 pm Comments Off on AGENIOIDEUS HUMILISA small black spider wasp, approximately 1/2 inch or 13 mm in length. Wings are...
EARLY SPIDER HUNTING WASP
January 25, 2019 4:06 pm Comments Off on EARLY SPIDER HUNTING WASPThis all black spider wasp is medium sized, about 3/4 inch (18 mm), with long...
ROSINWEED
January 15, 2019 8:02 pm Comments Off on ROSINWEEDThis native perennial has an erect, stout stem 2-6 feet tall. Oval to elliptic, stalkless...
NORTHERN PAPER WASP
January 25, 2019 4:10 pm Comments Off on NORTHERN PAPER WASPThis colorful wasp is 1 inch or 25 mm in length and is red and...
CUP ROSINWEED
January 15, 2019 8:04 pm Comments Off on CUP ROSINWEEDThis native perennial sunflower grows up to 8 feet and taller. The toothed leaves are...
METRIC PAPER WASP
January 25, 2019 4:13 pm Comments Off on METRIC PAPER WASPThis is a medium-sized wasp approximately 1 inch or 25 mm in length. The head...
COMPASS PLANT
January 15, 2019 8:06 pm Comments Off on COMPASS PLANTThis native perennial sunflower has stout stems from 3-9 feet tall and a large taproot...
EUROPEAN PAPER WASP
January 25, 2019 4:13 pm Comments Off on EUROPEAN PAPER WASPThe European Paper Wasp is a colorful black and yellow wasp about 3/4” in length....
PRAIRIE GOLDENROD
January 15, 2019 8:41 pm Comments Off on PRAIRIE GOLDENRODOur earliest flowering goldenrod is a native perennial with an erect, smooth, hairless stem 1-2...
EASTERN YELLOWJACKET
January 25, 2019 4:14 pm Comments Off on EASTERN YELLOWJACKETThis native yellowjacket is approximately .5 to .75 inch (12-18 mm) in length. Photos 1,...
VELVET LEAF
January 15, 2019 8:25 pm Comments Off on VELVET LEAFThis naturalized annual was introduced from India. Up to 7 feet tall, with thick stems...
BALD-FACED HORNET
January 25, 2019 4:16 pm Comments Off on BALD-FACED HORNETThe Bald-faced Hornet is approximately 5/8 inch or 17 mm (workers and males) to 3/4...
DOWNY AGRIMONY
January 15, 2019 8:00 pm Comments Off on DOWNY AGRIMONYThe small yellow flower, about 1/4 of inch in diameter, on a slender spike, identifies...
EASTERN CICADA KILLER
January 25, 2019 4:18 pm Comments Off on EASTERN CICADA KILLERA large, colorful wasp, about 1 1/2 to 2 inches or 37 to 50 mm...
SOUTHERN WILD SENNA
January 15, 2019 8:54 pm Comments Off on SOUTHERN WILD SENNAThis native perennial plant grows to 6 feet tall. It has alternate, pinnately compound leaves....
BICYRTES QUADRIFASCIATUS
January 25, 2019 4:19 pm Comments Off on BICYRTES QUADRIFASCIATUSThis wasp is approximately 5/8 inch or 17 mm in length. The antennae and eyes...
SHOWY PARTRIDGE PEA
January 15, 2019 8:15 pm Comments Off on SHOWY PARTRIDGE PEAThis native annual grows from 1 to 3 feet tall. The alternate, pinnately compound leaves...
TACHYTES CRASSUS
January 25, 2019 4:20 pm Comments Off on TACHYTES CRASSUSThis is a medium-sized black wasp approximately 1/2 – 5/8 inch or 13 – 17...
SNEEZEWEED
January 15, 2019 8:40 pm Comments Off on SNEEZEWEEDThis native perennial grows up to 4 feet tall. The lance-shaped, toothed leaves form winged...
TACHYTES GUATEMALENSIS
January 25, 2019 4:21 pm Comments Off on TACHYTES GUATEMALENSISA dark brown medium-sized wasp about 3/4 inch (20 mm) long. It has green eyes,...
BROWN-EYED SUSAN
January 15, 2019 8:20 pm Comments Off on BROWN-EYED SUSANThis native perennial has a rough, hairy, much branched stem to 5 feet tall giving...
BICORNUTA WEEVIL WASP
January 25, 2019 4:22 pm Comments Off on BICORNUTA WEEVIL WASPThis is a medium-sized wasp approximately 3/4 inch or 20 mm in length. The females...
JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE
January 15, 2019 8:18 pm Comments Off on JERUSALEM ARTICHOKEThis native perennial with stout, branched, rough-haired stems 3-10 feet tall arises from tuber-bearing roots....
FUMIPENNIS BEETLE WASP
January 25, 2019 4:23 pm Comments Off on FUMIPENNIS BEETLE WASPThis is a medium-sized black wasp approximately 3/4 inch or 20 mm in length. The...
MULLEIN FOXGLOVE
January 15, 2019 8:14 pm Comments Off on MULLEIN FOXGLOVEThis 3-7 foot tall native perennial, a partial parasite on roots of other plants, is...
WEEVIL WASP SP.
January 25, 2019 4:24 pm Comments Off on WEEVIL WASP SP.This is a small black and yellow wasp approximately 1/2 inch or 13 mm in...
GOLDEN GLOW
January 15, 2019 8:12 pm Comments Off on GOLDEN GLOWThis native perennial sunflower grows to 6 feet and taller, and is usually found in...
CERCERIS INSOLITA
January 25, 2019 4:25 pm Comments Off on CERCERIS INSOLITAThis black and yellow wasp is approximately 5/8 inch or 17 mm in length. It...
CURLY CUP GUMWEED
January 15, 2019 8:58 pm Comments Off on CURLY CUP GUMWEEDOne plant of this weedy species was found flowering on the Fontenelle Forest floodplain in...
ECTEMNIUS MACULOSUS
January 25, 2019 4:25 pm Comments Off on ECTEMNIUS MACULOSUSThis is a small black and yellow wasp approximately 3/8 inch or 10 mm in...
FIREWEED
January 15, 2019 8:30 pm Comments Off on FIREWEEDThis native annual grows up to 6 feet tall. A stout, ribbed stem holds many...
ASTATA SP.
January 25, 2019 4:26 pm Comments Off on ASTATA SP.This small wasp is approximately 1/2 inch or 13 mm in length. The eyes are...
SUMMER CYPRESS
January 15, 2019 8:56 pm Comments Off on SUMMER CYPRESSThis bushy annual weed actually has tiny green flowers. Flowers have no petals; what is...
TRYPOXYLON SP.
January 25, 2019 4:27 pm Comments Off on TRYPOXYLON SP.This is a small black wasp approximately 5/8 inch or 17 mm with a bulky...
COMMON RAGWEED
January 15, 2019 8:28 pm Comments Off on COMMON RAGWEEDThis native annual, a hairy plant, usually less than 4 feet tall, has deeply dissected,...
PIPE ORGAN MUD DAUBER
January 25, 2019 4:28 pm Comments Off on PIPE ORGAN MUD DAUBERThis is the largest wasp in the genus Trypoxylon with a length of approximately one...
GIANT RAGWEED
January 15, 2019 8:29 pm Comments Off on GIANT RAGWEEDThis native annual often grows to well over 6 feet tall. The large, opposite leaves...
BEEWOLF
January 25, 2019 4:29 pm Comments Off on BEEWOLFThis wasp is approximately 1/2 inch or 13 mm in length. It is black with...
SWEET CONEFLOWER
January 15, 2019 8:22 pm Comments Off on SWEET CONEFLOWERThis native perennial grows up to 6 feet tall. Its alternate leaves have short, soft...
BEEWOLF
January 25, 2019 4:30 pm Comments Off on BEEWOLFA small wasp, approximately 1/2 inch or 13 mm long. It is black with yellow...
WINGSTEM
January 15, 2019 8:13 pm Comments Off on WINGSTEMThis native perennial grows to 6 feet and taller. The lance-shaped leaves, up to 8...
BEMBIX SAND WASP
January 25, 2019 4:31 pm Comments Off on BEMBIX SAND WASPA medium sized wasp, about 3/4 inches (18 mm) long. Legs are yellow and black....
SAWTOOTH SUNFLOWER
January 15, 2019 8:51 pm Comments Off on SAWTOOTH SUNFLOWERThis native perennial with a smooth stem grows from 3 to 8 feet tall. Mostly...
HORSE GUARD WASP
January 25, 2019 4:32 pm Comments Off on HORSE GUARD WASPA large wasp, about 1.25 inches (30 mm) long similar in appearance to Eastern Cicada...
STIFF SUNFLOWER
January 15, 2019 8:50 pm Comments Off on STIFF SUNFLOWERThis native erect perennial grows up to 8 feet tall with rough, green to reddish...
EUMENES FRATERNUS
January 25, 2019 4:34 pm Comments Off on EUMENES FRATERNUSThis is a Potter Wasp in the sub-family Eumeninae. This is a small, delicate wasp,...
ASHY SUNFLOWER
January 15, 2019 8:55 pm Comments Off on ASHY SUNFLOWERThis perennial sunflower is native to the south and east of us, but it is...
ZETHUS SPINIPES
January 25, 2019 4:35 pm Comments Off on ZETHUS SPINIPESThis is a Mason Wasp in the sub-family Eumeninae. It is a medium-sized (approximately 3/4...
GIANT HYSSOP
January 15, 2019 8:32 pm Comments Off on GIANT HYSSOPThis native perennial grows up to 6 feet and taller. The stems are square (C)....
PSEUDODYNERUS QUADRISECTUS
January 25, 2019 4:35 pm Comments Off on PSEUDODYNERUS QUADRISECTUSThis is a solitary Mason Wasp in the subfamily Eumeninae. This is a slender, black...
RIGID GOLDENROD
January 15, 2019 8:42 pm Comments Off on RIGID GOLDENRODThis native perennial with stout, unbranched stems grows to 5 feet tall. Stem leaves are...
FOUR-TOOTHED MASON WASP
January 25, 2019 4:36 pm Comments Off on FOUR-TOOTHED MASON WASPThis is a solitary Mason Wasp in the subfamily Eumeninae. This robust black wasp is...
LATE GOLDENROD
January 15, 2019 8:47 pm Comments Off on LATE GOLDENRODThis native perennial grows to 6 feet and taller. The smooth stems are often purplish...
PARAZUMIA SYMMORPHA
January 25, 2019 4:37 pm Comments Off on PARAZUMIA SYMMORPHAThis is a solitary Mason Wasp in the subfamily Eumeninae. This wasp is approximately 3/4...
SHOWY-WAND GOLDENROD
January 15, 2019 8:59 pm Comments Off on SHOWY-WAND GOLDENRODThis goldenrod has a dense wand of flowers not, as with most other goldenrods, with...
ANCISTROCERUS ANTILOPE
January 25, 2019 4:38 pm Comments Off on ANCISTROCERUS ANTILOPEThis is a solitary Mason Wasp in the subfamily Eumeninae. This wasp is approximately 3/4...
ELM-LEAF GOLDENROD
January 15, 2019 8:49 pm Comments Off on ELM-LEAF GOLDENRODAs the common name implies, this Goldenrod has leaves shaped somewhat similar to those of...
ANCISTROCERUS CAMPESTRIS
January 25, 2019 4:39 pm Comments Off on ANCISTROCERUS CAMPESTRISThis is a mason wasp in the sub-family Eumeninae. It is approximately 5/8 inch long....
CANADA GOLDENROD
January 15, 2019 8:44 pm Comments Off on CANADA GOLDENRODThis native perennial, an erect plant, has a pyramid-shaped yellow flower cluster at the top...
ANCISTROCERUS ADIABATUS
January 25, 2019 4:40 pm Comments Off on ANCISTROCERUS ADIABATUSA small wasp, about 1/2 inch (13 mm) long, mainly black thorax and abdomen with...
FETID MARIGOLD
January 15, 2019 8:33 pm Comments Off on FETID MARIGOLDThis native annual spreads and grows up to 18 inches tall. The leaves are parted...
EUODYNERUS SCHWARZI
January 25, 2019 4:41 pm Comments Off on EUODYNERUS SCHWARZIThis is a solitary Mason wasp in the subfamily Eumeninae. This is a small, mostly...
BUR MARIGOLD
January 15, 2019 8:34 pm Comments Off on BUR MARIGOLDDescription This native annual usually grows to 1-3 feet, but sometimes up to 6 feet...
EUODYNERUS HIDALGO
January 25, 2019 4:41 pm Comments Off on EUODYNERUS HIDALGOThis solitary Mason Wasp is a member of the subfamily Eumeninae. This wasp is approximately...
SPANISH NEEDLES
January 15, 2019 8:35 pm Comments Off on SPANISH NEEDLESThis native annual grows erect and up to 5 feet tall, but usually much shorter....
EUODYNERUS SP. F
January 25, 2019 4:42 pm Comments Off on EUODYNERUS SP. FThis is a solitary Mason wasp in the subfamily Eumeninae. Undescribed and unnamed in the...
BEGGAR TICKS
January 15, 2019 8:39 pm Comments Off on BEGGAR TICKSVery similar to its common namesake, the one of the other Beggar ticks (Bidens frondosa),...
EUODYNERUS FORAMINATUS
January 25, 2019 4:43 pm Comments Off on EUODYNERUS FORAMINATUSA medium-sized black wasp, approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) long, with yellow bands on the...
BEGGAR TICKS
January 15, 2019 8:38 pm Comments Off on BEGGAR TICKSThis annual grows up to 3 feet tall. The lance-shaped leaves are opposite on the...
PARANCISTROCERUS PEDESTRIS
January 25, 2019 4:44 pm Comments Off on PARANCISTROCERUS PEDESTRISThis mason wasp is approximately 1/2 inch in length. The head is black with 3...
BEGGAR TICKS
January 15, 2019 8:36 pm Comments Off on BEGGAR TICKSThis annual grows up to 3 feet tall. The leaves are divided into 3 or...
PARANCISTROCERUS PERENNIS
January 25, 2019 4:45 pm Comments Off on PARANCISTROCERUS PERENNISThis Mason wasp is approximately 1/2 inch in length. The antennae are black. The head...
HAIRY SUNFLOWER
January 15, 2019 8:19 pm Comments Off on HAIRY SUNFLOWERThis native perennial has rough-hairy stems from 2 to 6 feet tall. The leaves are...
SYMMORPHUS CANADENSIS
January 25, 2019 4:45 pm Comments Off on SYMMORPHUS CANADENSISThis mason wasp is approximately 3/8 inch in length. It is black with purplish iridescence...
COMMON SUNFLOWER
January 15, 2019 8:16 pm Comments Off on COMMON SUNFLOWERThis native annual has an erect, stout stem from 2 to more than 10 feet...
STENODYNERUS SP.
January 25, 2019 4:47 pm Comments Off on STENODYNERUS SP.This is a mason wasp, approximately 3/4 inch in length. It has yellow bands on...
MAXIMILIAN SUNFLOWER
January 15, 2019 8:53 pm Comments Off on MAXIMILIAN SUNFLOWERThis native perennial with erect stems either single or in clumps, usually grows from 3...
FIVE-BANDED THYNNID
January 25, 2019 5:07 pm Comments Off on FIVE-BANDED THYNNIDThis wasp is approximately 1 inch (female) to 1 1/4 inches (male) in length. They...
DOWNY YELLOW VIOLET
January 15, 2019 5:13 pm Comments Off on DOWNY YELLOW VIOLETThis native perennial has stout stems up to 12 inches tall; they hold heart-shaped leaves....
MYZINUM OBSCURUM
January 25, 2019 5:09 pm Comments Off on MYZINUM OBSCURUMThis wasp is approximately 1 inch in length. It is mostly black with a short,...
CELERY-LEAVED CROWFOOT
January 15, 2019 5:16 pm Comments Off on CELERY-LEAVED CROWFOOTThis native and introduced annual grows up to 18 inches tall in wet soil or...
SCELIONID WASP
January 25, 2019 5:10 pm Comments Off on SCELIONID WASPThese are very small wasps, approximately 1/16 to 1/2 inch in length. The head, thorax...
SMALL-FLOWERED CROWFOOT
January 15, 2019 5:14 pm Comments Off on SMALL-FLOWERED CROWFOOTThis inconspicuous plant is a native biennial or short-lived perennial. It grows up to 2...
CUCKOO WASP SP.
January 25, 2019 5:11 pm Comments Off on CUCKOO WASP SP.This small wasp is approximately 3/8 inch in length. It is overall a bright metallic...
SLENDER FUMEWORT
January 15, 2019 5:22 pm Comments Off on SLENDER FUMEWORTThis plant is a native winter annual (a small plant grows from seed in autumn...
CUCKOO WASP SP.
January 25, 2019 5:11 pm Comments Off on CUCKOO WASP SP.This little cuckoo wasp is .25 to .50 inch long. It is bright, metallic green...
INDIA STRAWBERRY
January 15, 2019 5:23 pm Comments Off on INDIA STRAWBERRYThis creeping plant, a native of Asia, was introduced as an ornamental ground cover. It...
CONURA SP.
January 25, 2019 5:12 pm Comments Off on CONURA SP.This Conura wasp is approximately .25 inch in length. This tiny wasp is entirely reddish-brown....
HOARY PUCCOON
January 15, 2019 5:25 pm Comments Off on HOARY PUCCOONThis native perennial grows from 6 to 15 inches tall, arising from a deep reddish...
PARASITIC WASP
January 25, 2019 5:13 pm Comments Off on PARASITIC WASPA small black wasp, about 1/8 inch long (4 mm), with reddish legs, abdomen on...
FRINGED PUCCOON
January 15, 2019 7:42 pm Comments Off on FRINGED PUCCOONThis native perennial is quite variable in size. Some single-stemmed plants may be as small...
CHALCID WASP
January 25, 2019 5:14 pm Comments Off on CHALCID WASPA small yellow wasp with multiple black stripes on the thorax and head. The abdomen...
DOWNY PAINTBRUSH
January 15, 2019 5:32 pm Comments Off on DOWNY PAINTBRUSHThis partially parasitic native perennial grows up to 15 inches tall, usually in clusters (E)....
SUNFLOWER BEE
January 25, 2019 5:22 pm Comments Off on SUNFLOWER BEEThe Sunflower Bee is approximately .75 inch in length. The head and thorax have dense...
GOLDEN ALEXANDERS
January 15, 2019 5:28 pm Comments Off on GOLDEN ALEXANDERSThis native, short-lived, 1-3 foot tall perennial has erect, branching stems often tinged with red....
DIGGER BEE
January 25, 2019 5:24 pm Comments Off on DIGGER BEEThis Digger Bee is approximately 5/8 inch in length. This is a very hairy bee...
PRAIRIE RAGWORT
January 15, 2019 5:33 pm Comments Off on PRAIRIE RAGWORTThis native biennial or short-lived perennial grows from 1 to 2 feet tall (B). Most...
DIGGER BEE
January 25, 2019 5:24 pm Comments Off on DIGGER BEEThis Digger Bee is approximately 1/2 inch in length. This is a very hairy bee...
PLAINS WILD INDIGO
January 15, 2019 5:30 pm Comments Off on PLAINS WILD INDIGOThis hairy, native perennial grows 1-2 feet tall. The spreading branches have alternate compound leaves...
THISTLE LONG-HORNED BEE
January 25, 2019 5:25 pm Comments Off on THISTLE LONG-HORNED BEEThis Digger bee is about .50 inch in length. It has yellow hair on the...
LEAFY SPURGE
January 15, 2019 7:48 pm Comments Off on LEAFY SPURGEThis aggressive, introduced Eurasian plant spreads from seeds and shoots arising from its deep horizontal...
BROWN-BELTED BUMBLE BEE
January 25, 2019 5:26 pm Comments Off on BROWN-BELTED BUMBLE BEEThe female worker bee is approximately 5/8 inch in length, photos 1 & 2. It...
YELLOW SWEET CLOVER
January 15, 2019 5:51 pm Comments Off on YELLOW SWEET CLOVERThis naturalized annual or biennial was introduced from Eurasia as a forage plant and quickly...
BLACK AND GOLD BUMBLE BEE
January 25, 2019 5:27 pm Comments Off on BLACK AND GOLD BUMBLE BEEThis large bumble bee is approximately 1 inch in length. The face is black and...
TANSY MUSTARD
January 15, 2019 7:44 pm Comments Off on TANSY MUSTARDTansy Mustard is a native annual with stems from 4-32 inches tall. The variable, alternate...
COMMON EASTERN BUMBLE BEE
January 25, 2019 5:28 pm Comments Off on COMMON EASTERN BUMBLE BEEThis is a small-sized bumble bee with a length of approximately 1/2 inch for a...
TALL HEDGE MUSTARD
January 15, 2019 5:38 pm Comments Off on TALL HEDGE MUSTARDThis naturalized annual, introduced from Europe, grows to 3 feet tall. The arrow-shaped leaves are...
SOUTHERN PLAINS BUMBLE BEE
January 25, 2019 5:29 pm Comments Off on SOUTHERN PLAINS BUMBLE BEEThe queen is about 1 1/8 inches long. The male is 3/4 to 1 inch...
CUT-LEAF EVENING PRIMROSE
January 15, 2019 7:30 pm Comments Off on CUT-LEAF EVENING PRIMROSEThis weedy annual is identified by large yellow flowers which have 4 notched, heart-shaped petals...
HONEY BEE
January 25, 2019 5:30 pm Comments Off on HONEY BEEThis Honey Bee is approximately 1/2 inch in length. The head is brown with tan-colored...
BLACK MEDIC
January 15, 2019 5:37 pm Comments Off on BLACK MEDICThis naturalized annual or short-lived perennial was introduced from Eurasia. The stems are numerous and...
TRIEPEOLUS CUCKOO BEE
January 25, 2019 5:31 pm Comments Off on TRIEPEOLUS CUCKOO BEEThis Cuckoo Bee is approximately 1/2 inch in length. It is black with ivory markings...
YELLOW WOOD SORREL
January 15, 2019 5:54 pm Comments Off on YELLOW WOOD SORRELThis native perennial or annual is a low, spreading plant, with clover-like, heart-shaped leaflets (A)....
CUCKOO BEE
January 25, 2019 5:32 pm Comments Off on CUCKOO BEEA mostly black bee, about 1/2 inch (12 mm) long with a white-banded abdomen. Antennae...
COMMON SOW-THISTLE
January 15, 2019 8:01 pm Comments Off on COMMON SOW-THISTLEThis annual, thistle-like yellow-flowered plant is native to Europe. It is erect, up to about...
NOMADA CUCKOO BEE
January 25, 2019 5:33 pm Comments Off on NOMADA CUCKOO BEEThis little Cuckoo Bee is approximately .50 inch in length. It is mostly brownish-red with...
SPINY SOW THISTLE
January 15, 2019 7:40 pm Comments Off on SPINY SOW THISTLEThis naturalized annual grows up to 5 feet tall. The smooth, angled stem contains a...
NOMADA CUCKOO BEE
January 25, 2019 5:34 pm Comments Off on NOMADA CUCKOO BEEThis small Nomada bee is about 3/8 inch long. The head, eyes, thorax, abdomen and...
PINEAPPLE WEED
January 15, 2019 7:55 pm Comments Off on PINEAPPLE WEEDThis weedy species smells like pineapple when crushed. It may grow up to a foot...
SMALL CARPENTER BEE SP.
January 25, 2019 5:35 pm Comments Off on SMALL CARPENTER BEE SP.This Small Carpenter Bee is about 8 mm long. It is a dull greenish-black metallic...
GOAT’S BEARD
January 15, 2019 7:34 pm Comments Off on GOAT’S BEARDThis naturalized biennial or short-lived perennial was introduced from Eurasia. The erect stems have a...
EASTERN CARPENTER BEE
January 25, 2019 5:36 pm Comments Off on EASTERN CARPENTER BEEA robust bee, resembling bumble bees. About 20 mm (3/4”) long with shiny black abdomen,...
YELLOW LADY’S SLIPPER
January 15, 2019 5:35 pm Comments Off on YELLOW LADY’S SLIPPERThis native perennial grows up to 2 feet tall. It has broad, lance-shaped leaves which...
HALICTUS PARALLELUS
January 25, 2019 5:37 pm Comments Off on HALICTUS PARALLELUSThis small bee is 3/8 inch in length. The head and eyes are black. The...
BEARDED IRIS
January 15, 2019 5:43 pm Comments Off on BEARDED IRISPlanted as a garden ornamental a long time ago at the old Baldwin farmstead on...
HALICTUS RUBICUNDUS
January 25, 2019 5:38 pm Comments Off on HALICTUS RUBICUNDUSThis small bee is 3/8 inch in length. The black head is large and squarish....
TUFTED LOOSESTRIFE
January 15, 2019 5:47 pm Comments Off on TUFTED LOOSESTRIFEThis native perennial grows up to 2 feet tall. The lance-shaped leaves are opposite on...
HALICTUS LIGATUS
January 25, 2019 5:39 pm Comments Off on HALICTUS LIGATUSThis Sweat Bee is about 3/8 inch (female, 8-10 mm; male, 7-9 mm). This bee...
BLACK-EYED SUSAN
January 15, 2019 5:55 pm Comments Off on BLACK-EYED SUSANThis native biennial or short-lived perennial typically grows to 1-2 feet tall, occasionally to 4...
PURE GREEN AUGOCHLORA
January 25, 2019 5:40 pm Comments Off on PURE GREEN AUGOCHLORAThis Sweat Bee is approximately 3/8 inch in length. It is a dark emerald metallic...
FINGER COREOPSIS
January 15, 2019 5:57 pm Comments Off on FINGER COREOPSISThis native perennial grows from 1 to 3 feet tall. Stiff stems hold opposite leaves...
AUGOCHLOROPSIS SP.
January 25, 2019 5:41 pm Comments Off on AUGOCHLOROPSIS SP.This bee is approximately 3/8” to 1/2” in length. It is entirely metallic green. A...
PRAIRIE CONEFLOWER
January 15, 2019 7:17 pm Comments Off on PRAIRIE CONEFLOWERThis native perennial has one to several stems 1-2 feet tall. The alternate leaves are...
AGAPOSTEMON VIRESCENS
January 25, 2019 5:42 pm Comments Off on AGAPOSTEMON VIRESCENSThis small bee is approximately 3/8 inch in length. The head and thorax are a...
COMMON ST. JOHN’S-WORT
January 15, 2019 7:20 pm Comments Off on COMMON ST. JOHN’S-WORTThis naturalized perennial was introduced from Europe. The stout stems, up to 2 feet tall,...
AGAPOSTEMON SERICEUS
January 25, 2019 6:00 pm Comments Off on AGAPOSTEMON SERICEUSThis metallic green bee is approximately 1/2 inch in length. The green thorax is rough...
GREATER ST. JOHN’S-WORT
January 15, 2019 7:28 pm Comments Off on GREATER ST. JOHN’S-WORTThis native perennial plant grows to 5 feet tall on stout stems bearing lance-shaped leaves...
AGAPOSTEMON SP.
January 25, 2019 6:01 pm Comments Off on AGAPOSTEMON SP.This sweat bee is approximately 1/2 inch in length. The head and thorax are a...
BIRD’S-FOOT TREFOIL
January 15, 2019 7:45 pm Comments Off on BIRD’S-FOOT TREFOILAn introduction from Europe, this low-growing, sprawling perennial usually is no more than a few...
SPHECODES SP.
January 25, 2019 6:01 pm Comments Off on SPHECODES SP.This small, slender bee is approximately 1/2 inch (12 mm) in length. The head, eyes...
NORWEGIAN CINQUEFOIL
January 15, 2019 5:52 pm Comments Off on NORWEGIAN CINQUEFOILThis annual or biennial plant grows from 1-3 feet tall. The rough green leaves have...
LASIOGLOSSUM SP.
January 25, 2019 6:02 pm Comments Off on LASIOGLOSSUM SP.This bee is approximately 3/8” in length. The face and thorax are black and glossy...
BUSHY CINQUEFOIL
January 15, 2019 5:49 pm Comments Off on BUSHY CINQUEFOILThis annual or short-lived perennial plant grows up to 2 feet tall. The freely branching...
AUGOCHLORELLA SP.
January 25, 2019 6:03 pm Comments Off on AUGOCHLORELLA SP.This little sweat bee is about .50 inch in length. It is entirely metallic green....
WILD PARSNIP
January 15, 2019 5:29 pm Comments Off on WILD PARSNIPIn its first year this biennial plant, an escapee from our gardens and a native...
DUFOUREA MARGINATA
January 25, 2019 6:04 pm Comments Off on DUFOUREA MARGINATAThis small sweat bee is about 3/8 inch long (9 mm) and is quite hairy...
WORMSEED WALLFLOWER
January 15, 2019 5:39 pm Comments Off on WORMSEED WALLFLOWERThis wallflower has the typical yellow flower clusters found on a number of weedy mustard...
MINING BEE
January 25, 2019 6:05 pm Comments Off on MINING BEEThis Mining Bee is approximately .50 inch in length. The eyes are large and black....
COMMON GROUND CHERRY
January 15, 2019 5:41 pm Comments Off on COMMON GROUND CHERRYThis native perennial has a single, hairless stem, usually extensively branched above (C). Its alternate,...
NEIGHBORLY ANDRENA
January 25, 2019 6:06 pm Comments Off on NEIGHBORLY ANDRENAThis mining bee is approximately 3/4 inch in length. The combination of all light hairs...
FRINGED LOOSESTRIFE
January 15, 2019 7:18 pm Comments Off on FRINGED LOOSESTRIFEThis native perennial grows up to 3 feet tall, usually supported by grasses and other...
MINING BEE
January 25, 2019 6:07 pm Comments Off on MINING BEEThis bee is approximately 3/8 inch in length. It has buff-colored hairs on the face...
COMMON EVENING PRIMROSE
January 15, 2019 7:29 pm Comments Off on COMMON EVENING PRIMROSEThis native biennial plant produces a rosette of leaves the first year and a stout...
MODEST CUCKOO-LEAF-CUTTER BEE
January 25, 2019 6:08 pm Comments Off on MODEST CUCKOO-LEAF-CUTTER BEEThis cleptoparasitic bee is approximately 3/8” in length. The head is large and black with...
PALE JEWELWEED
January 15, 2019 7:38 pm Comments Off on PALE JEWELWEEDThis native annual grows up to 6 feet tall (E). Its seedlings are one of...
MEGACHILE GEMULA
January 25, 2019 6:09 pm Comments Off on MEGACHILE GEMULAThis Leaf-cutter Bee is approximately 1/2 inch in length. The face, thorax and abdomen are...
WILD LETTUCE
January 15, 2019 7:36 pm Comments Off on WILD LETTUCEThis native biennial often grows much taller than 6 feet. The lower leaves, up to...
GIANT RESIN BEE
January 25, 2019 6:10 pm Comments Off on GIANT RESIN BEEThis large Resin Bee is approximately one inch in length. The head and eyes are...
BUTTER-AND-EGGS
January 15, 2019 7:56 pm Comments Off on BUTTER-AND-EGGSDescription This intoduced plant grows from 1-2 feet tall. It has creeping roots and many...
EUROPEAN WOOL-CARDER BEE
January 25, 2019 6:11 pm Comments Off on EUROPEAN WOOL-CARDER BEEThe European Wool-Carder Bee is a robust bee with the male being .75 inch long...
DILL
January 15, 2019 7:46 pm Comments Off on DILLThis cultivated and strongly aromatic annual herb was introduced from Asia by way of Europe....
MODEST MASKED BEE
January 25, 2019 6:12 pm Comments Off on MODEST MASKED BEEA small, mostly black bee about 1/4 inch (5 mm) long. The female, shown in...
TOMATO
January 15, 2019 7:54 pm Comments Off on TOMATOThe tomato plant is not a native, nor is it naturalized. But in 2012, a...
JEWEL OAK GALL WASP
January 25, 2019 6:14 pm Comments Off on JEWEL OAK GALL WASPThis tiny Gall Wasp is approximately 1/16 inch long. It is entirely black. It has...
JACK-IN-THE-PULPIT
January 15, 2019 4:35 pm Comments Off on JACK-IN-THE-PULPITThis native perennial emerges as a green and brown spike and becomes a flowering stalk...
WHITE OAK GALL WASP
January 25, 2019 6:14 pm Comments Off on WHITE OAK GALL WASPThis wasp is about 1/8 inch long. The body is entirely black and shiny. The...
WILD LEEK
January 15, 2019 4:50 pm Comments Off on WILD LEEKIn April this unusual native plant produces onion scented leaves up to 12 inches long...
NEUROTERUS SP.
January 25, 2019 6:15 pm Comments Off on NEUROTERUS SP.This Neuroterus sp. wasp is approximately 1/16th inch (2 mm) in length. The body is...
BLUE COHOSH
January 15, 2019 4:39 pm Comments Off on BLUE COHOSHThis native, erect perennial grows from 1 to 3 feet tall. Larger plants have sets...
TIPULA DORSIMACULA
January 28, 2019 8:58 pm Comments Off on TIPULA DORSIMACULAThis is a medium sized crane fly, males have a body length of 15-18 mm...
CURLY DOCK
January 15, 2019 4:38 pm Comments Off on CURLY DOCKThis annual and perennial was introduced from Europe and considered a weed in Nebraska. This...
TIPULA ULTIMA
January 28, 2019 8:59 pm Comments Off on TIPULA ULTIMAThis is a large Crane Fly approximately 1 1/4 inches (30 mm) in length. The...
PALE DOCK
January 15, 2019 4:37 pm Comments Off on PALE DOCKThis native perennial grows up to 3 feet tall. The erect main stem has darker...
TIPULA TRIVITTATA
January 28, 2019 9:01 pm Comments Off on TIPULA TRIVITTATAThis crane fly is approximately 1 inch (25 mm) in length. The top of the...
SOLOMON’S SEAL
January 15, 2019 4:41 pm Comments Off on SOLOMON’S SEALThis native perennial grows to 5 feet and taller. The large, smooth, elliptic leaves alternate...
TIPULA TRICOLOR
January 28, 2019 9:02 pm Comments Off on TIPULA TRICOLORThis crane fly is approximately 3/4 inch (20 mm) in length. It is overall a...
CANADIAN BLACK SNAKEROOT
January 15, 2019 4:43 pm Comments Off on CANADIAN BLACK SNAKEROOTThis native biennial grows up to 3 feet tall. The three 3-parted, toothed leaves surround...
TIPULA FURCA
January 28, 2019 9:03 pm Comments Off on TIPULA FURCAA medium sized crane fly, about 1/2 to 3/4 inch (13-19 mm) in length. Wings...
CLUSTERED BLACK SNAKEROOT
January 15, 2019 4:42 pm Comments Off on CLUSTERED BLACK SNAKEROOTDescription This native perennial grows up to 2 feet tall. The erect stems are reddish-purple...
GIANT CRANE FLY
January 28, 2019 9:04 pm Comments Off on GIANT CRANE FLYA very large crane fly with spotted wings and very long legs. Females can be...
PENNSYLVANIA PELLITORY
January 15, 2019 4:44 pm Comments Off on PENNSYLVANIA PELLITORYThis native annual nettle grows up to 15 inches tall. The stems are erect and...
NEPHROTOMA ALTERNA
January 28, 2019 9:05 pm Comments Off on NEPHROTOMA ALTERNAThis crane fly is approximately 1 inch (25 mm) in length. The head is very...
LICORICE BEDSTRAW
January 15, 2019 4:53 pm Comments Off on LICORICE BEDSTRAWThis native perennial, an upright plant up to 1-2 feet tall, has broad, lance-shaped leaves...
TIGER CRANE FLY
January 28, 2019 9:06 pm Comments Off on TIGER CRANE FLYThis crane fly is approximately 1 inch in length. The head, thorax and abdomen are...
FALSE GROMWELL
January 15, 2019 4:48 pm Comments Off on FALSE GROMWELLThis erect native perennial grows 1-3 feet tall, often in clumps (C). The alternate, unstalked,...
TIGER CRANE FLY
January 28, 2019 9:06 pm Comments Off on TIGER CRANE FLYThis crane fly is approximately 1 inch (25 mm) in length. The head is small...
NARROW-LEAVED CAT-TAIL
January 15, 2019 4:46 pm Comments Off on NARROW-LEAVED CAT-TAILThis native perennial rises from underwater stems (rhizomes) and ends in spikes which have separate...
EPIPHRAGMA FASCIAPENNE
January 28, 2019 9:07 pm Comments Off on EPIPHRAGMA FASCIAPENNEThis Crane Fly is approximately 3/4 inch (20 mm) in length. The head, thorax and...
MAPLE-LEAF GOOSEFOOT
January 15, 2019 4:52 pm Comments Off on MAPLE-LEAF GOOSEFOOTThis plant appears to be a native annual. The erect, angled stem, up to 6...
GNOPHOMYIA TRISTISSIMA
January 28, 2019 9:08 pm Comments Off on GNOPHOMYIA TRISTISSIMAThis crane fly is approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) in length (from front of head...
WOOD NETTLE
January 15, 2019 5:02 pm Comments Off on WOOD NETTLEThis native perennial grows to about 5 feet tall; stems and leaves are armed with...
LIMONIID CRANE FLY
January 28, 2019 9:09 pm Comments Off on LIMONIID CRANE FLYA small crane fly about 3/8 inch (9 mm) long with yellow halteres. Wings are...
FALSE NETTLE
January 15, 2019 5:01 pm Comments Off on FALSE NETTLEThis native perennial grows up to 5 feet tall. The stems and leaves lack the...
WINTER CRANE FLY
January 28, 2019 9:11 pm Comments Off on WINTER CRANE FLYThe Winter Crane Fly is approximately 3/8 inch (10 mm) in length and looks like...
STINGING NETTLE
January 15, 2019 5:00 pm Comments Off on STINGING NETTLEThis native perennial grows to be an erect plant to 6 feet and taller. The...
BLACK HORSE FLY
January 28, 2019 9:12 pm Comments Off on BLACK HORSE FLYThis large fly is approximately 1-1.25 inches (25-33 mm) in length. It is mostly black...
MARIJUANA
January 15, 2019 4:55 pm Comments Off on MARIJUANAThis annual, introduced from Asia, grows to 10 feet and taller. The erect stems and...
FULVULUS HORSE FLY
January 28, 2019 9:13 pm Comments Off on FULVULUS HORSE FLYThis horse fly is approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) in length. The thorax and abdomen...
WATER HEMP
January 15, 2019 5:06 pm Comments Off on WATER HEMPThis tall weedy species was found on the floodplain of Fontenelle Forest in 2012, the...
STRIPED HORSE FLY
January 28, 2019 9:14 pm Comments Off on STRIPED HORSE FLYThis brown horse fly is approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) in length. It is light...
SPEARSCALE
January 15, 2019 5:05 pm Comments Off on SPEARSCALEThis non-native, weedy annual species was introduced from Europe. It has separate and small male...
CHRYSOPS DEER FLY
January 28, 2019 9:19 pm Comments Off on CHRYSOPS DEER FLYThis deer fly is approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) in length. Flies in this genus...
DITCH STONECROP
January 15, 2019 4:56 pm Comments Off on DITCH STONECROPDescription This inconspicuous native perennial grows up to 2 feet tall. The leaves are lance-shaped...
CHRYSOPILUS QUADRATUS
January 28, 2019 9:21 pm Comments Off on CHRYSOPILUS QUADRATUSChrysophilus snipe flies are approximately 3/8 to 1/2 inch (10-15 mm) in length. It is...
SIBERIAN SQUILL
January 15, 2019 3:29 pm Comments Off on SIBERIAN SQUILLThis planted perennial grows up to 8 inches tall. This is one of our first...
ORNATE SNIPE FLY
January 28, 2019 9:20 pm Comments Off on ORNATE SNIPE FLYThis small fly is approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) in length. The thorax and abdomen...
GROUND IVY
January 15, 2019 3:32 pm Comments Off on GROUND IVYThis naturalized perennial was introduced from Europe. This plant spreads rapidly on ascending branches from...
PROMACHUS HINEI
January 28, 2019 9:25 pm Comments Off on PROMACHUS HINEIThis is a large robber fly which is approximately .75-1.5 (20-35 mm) inches in length....
TIMBER PHLOX
January 15, 2019 3:36 pm Comments Off on TIMBER PHLOXThis native perennial grows in colonies up to 16 inches tall. The lance-shaped leaves are...
DIOGMITES NEOTERNATUS
January 28, 2019 9:26 pm Comments Off on DIOGMITES NEOTERNATUSThis medium-sized robber fly is approximately 1 inch (25 mm) in length. It is reddish...
CARPET BUGLEWEED
January 15, 2019 3:37 pm Comments Off on CARPET BUGLEWEEDThis popular species of ground cover, introduced from Europe, comes in many varietals, usually with...
HETEROPOGON MACERINUS
January 28, 2019 9:29 pm Comments Off on HETEROPOGON MACERINUSThis is a small robber fly about 5/8 inch (15 mm) in length. It is...
DOWNY BLUE VIOLET
January 15, 2019 3:38 pm Comments Off on DOWNY BLUE VIOLETThis native perennial has leaves and flowers emerging on separate stalks from the roots. The...
EFFERIA ALBIBARBIS
January 28, 2019 9:32 pm Comments Off on EFFERIA ALBIBARBISThis robber fly is approximately 3/4 inch (20 mm) in length. It has white facial...
PRAIRIE VIOLET
January 15, 2019 3:42 pm Comments Off on PRAIRIE VIOLETThis native perennial usually grows less than 8 inches tall with leaves repeatedly divided into...
OMMATIUS TIBIALIS
January 28, 2019 9:32 pm Comments Off on OMMATIUS TIBIALISThis species is approximately 5/8 inch (15 mm) in length. It is mostly brown with...
FIELD SPEEDWELL
January 15, 2019 3:43 pm Comments Off on FIELD SPEEDWELLThis naturalized annual was introduced from Europe. The hairy stems are prostrate and radiate outward...
HOLCOCEPHALA SP.
January 28, 2019 9:34 pm Comments Off on HOLCOCEPHALA SP.This tiny robber fly is approximately 3/8” (10 mm) in length including the wings. The...
CORN SPEEDWELL
January 15, 2019 3:44 pm Comments Off on CORN SPEEDWELLThis is a naturalized annual. The stem is usually erect and up to 9 inches...
MACHIMUS SP.
January 28, 2019 9:36 pm Comments Off on MACHIMUS SP.This mostly dark robber fly is approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) in length. The eyes...
BROOKLIME SPEEDWELL
January 15, 2019 3:46 pm Comments Off on BROOKLIME SPEEDWELLThis perennial has erect stems up to 6 inches tall. The lance-shaped leaves are opposite...
ATAMOSIA RUFIPES
January 28, 2019 9:37 pm Comments Off on ATAMOSIA RUFIPESThis diminutive fly is approximately 3/8 inch (10 mm) in length. The thorax is black...
VIRGINIA BLUEBELLS
January 15, 2019 3:47 pm Comments Off on VIRGINIA BLUEBELLSThis succulent, introduced perennial plant grows to about 3 feet tall, with large, smooth leaves...
LAPHRIA FLAVICOLLIS
January 28, 2019 9:39 pm Comments Off on LAPHRIA FLAVICOLLISThis robber fly is approximately 3/4 inch (20 mm) in length. It has a gold-colored...
BLUE-EYED GRASS
January 15, 2019 3:49 pm Comments Off on BLUE-EYED GRASSThis native perennial grows up to 1 foot tall. It has one to several upright...
LAPHRIA CANIS
January 28, 2019 9:41 pm Comments Off on LAPHRIA CANISThis fly is approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) in length. It is all black. The...
LARGE BEARDTONGUE
January 15, 2019 3:56 pm Comments Off on LARGE BEARDTONGUEThis native perennial with its smooth, waxy, bluish-green stem and leaves grows from 2-3 feet...
LAPHRIA LATA/GROSSA
January 28, 2019 9:44 pm Comments Off on LAPHRIA LATA/GROSSAThis large, bee mimic robber fly can be as long as 2 inches (50 mm)....
BLUE FALSE INDIGO
January 15, 2019 3:50 pm Comments Off on BLUE FALSE INDIGOThis showy perennial flower of the bean family is bright blue when the style protrudes...
LAPHRIA SP.
January 28, 2019 9:45 pm Comments Off on LAPHRIA SP.These robber flies are approximately 3/4 inch (20 mm) long. The face is covered with...
PROSTRATE VERVAIN
January 15, 2019 3:57 pm Comments Off on PROSTRATE VERVAINThis native annual or short-lived perennial grows with many branched stems spreading over the ground...
LAPHRIA THORACICA
January 28, 2019 9:48 pm Comments Off on LAPHRIA THORACICAThis large robber fly is about one inch (25 mm) long. It is a bumble...
LONG-BRACTED SPIDERWORT
January 15, 2019 3:53 pm Comments Off on LONG-BRACTED SPIDERWORTThis erect, usually unbranched native perennial grows up to 18 inches tall. Long, narrow, alternate...
ROBBER FLY
January 28, 2019 9:51 pm Comments Off on ROBBER FLYA very small robber fly about 8 mm long. Overall black with smoky brown wings,...
OHIO SPIDERWORT
January 15, 2019 3:54 pm Comments Off on OHIO SPIDERWORTThis native perennial has smooth, erect stems to 3 feet tall. The alternate, grasslike leaves...
MYDAS CLAVATUS
January 28, 2019 9:52 pm Comments Off on MYDAS CLAVATUSThese large flies are approximately 1 1/8 inches (30 mm) in length and have a...
BLUE FLAG
January 15, 2019 3:51 pm Comments Off on BLUE FLAGThis native perennial has leaves which are sword-like and up to 2 feet long (B)....
MYDAS TIBIALIS
January 28, 2019 9:54 pm Comments Off on MYDAS TIBIALISThis very large fly is approximately 1 1/2 inches (38 mm) in length. It is...
DAYFLOWER
January 15, 2019 3:59 pm Comments Off on DAYFLOWERThis naturalized annual was introduced from Asia and is considered a weed in Nebraska. This...
GOLDEN MYDAS FLY
January 28, 2019 9:55 pm Comments Off on GOLDEN MYDAS FLYThis large, colorful Mydas Fly is approximately 1.5 inches (38 mm) long. The antennae are...
WOODLAND SAGE
January 15, 2019 4:03 pm Comments Off on WOODLAND SAGEThis introduced perennial has square, erect stems 2-4 feet tall. Opposite, lance-shaped leaves with pointed...
EXOPROSOPA DECORA
January 28, 2019 9:59 pm Comments Off on EXOPROSOPA DECORAThis fly is approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) in length. The body is blackish and...
LEAD PLANT
January 15, 2019 4:05 pm Comments Off on LEAD PLANTThis native perennial shrub-like plant grows 1-3 feet tall, the older plants with woody stems...
GREATER BEE FLY
January 28, 2019 10:00 pm Comments Off on GREATER BEE FLYThis species is approximately 5/8 – 3/4 inch (15-20 mm) in length and has a...
SILVER -LEAF SCURF PEA
January 15, 2019 4:12 pm Comments Off on SILVER -LEAF SCURF PEAThis native perennial has extensively branched stems 1-2 feet tall (B). The foliage is silvery...
GERON SP.
January 28, 2019 10:00 pm Comments Off on GERON SP.This Bee Fly is approximately 1/4 to 3/8 inch (10 mm) in length. It is...
HOARY VERVAIN
January 15, 2019 4:11 pm Comments Off on HOARY VERVAINThis native perennial grows up to 4 feet tall. The opposite, coarsely toothed, rounded, stalkless...
CHRYSANTHRAX BEE FLY
January 28, 2019 10:01 pm Comments Off on CHRYSANTHRAX BEE FLYChrysanthrax cypris is approximately .5 inch (13 mm) long. It has very large reddish-brown eyes....
BLUE VERVAIN
January 15, 2019 4:09 pm Comments Off on BLUE VERVAINThis native, erect perennial usually grows 2-4 feet tall, sometimes reaching 6 feet. Opposite, coarsely...
VILLA SP.
January 28, 2019 10:02 pm Comments Off on VILLA SP.A small bee-like fly covered with orange hair, approximately 3/8 inch (10 mm) long. The...
BLUE LETTUCE
January 15, 2019 4:06 pm Comments Off on BLUE LETTUCEThis native, erect perennial grows from 1-3 feet tall. The smooth stems and alternate leaves...
VILLA SP.
January 28, 2019 10:03 pm Comments Off on VILLA SP.This fly is approximately 3/8 of an inch (10 mm) in length. It has thick,...
TALL BELLFLOWER
January 15, 2019 4:02 pm Comments Off on TALL BELLFLOWERThis native annual grows up to 6 feet tall. But some flowers late in the...
SERPENTINE BEE FLY
January 28, 2019 10:04 pm Comments Off on SERPENTINE BEE FLYA small fly about 3/8 inch long (9 mm) with dark eyes, dark brown thorax...
FALSE PIMPERNEL
January 15, 2019 4:20 pm Comments Off on FALSE PIMPERNELThis inconspicuous summer annual grows from 4-8 inches tall. The oval leaves are up to...
BEE FLY
January 28, 2019 10:05 pm Comments Off on BEE FLYA small fly about 8 mm long with clear wings, black thorax, black abdomen covered...
PICKEREL WEED
January 15, 2019 4:21 pm Comments Off on PICKEREL WEEDThis native aquatic plant – but not native to Nebraska – can be seen in...
PARAVILLA SEPARATA
January 28, 2019 10:05 pm Comments Off on PARAVILLA SEPARATAA robust bee fly, mostly brown with tan pubescence on the front part of the...
CHICORY
January 15, 2019 4:22 pm Comments Off on CHICORYThis weedy perennial plant, commonly found along roadways, usually grows erect up to about 3...
TANGLE-VEINED FLY
January 28, 2019 10:07 pm Comments Off on TANGLE-VEINED FLYThis fly is approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) in length. The thorax is covered in...
PRAIRIE-PETUNIA
January 15, 2019 4:23 pm Comments Off on PRAIRIE-PETUNIAThis perennial plant has pale-blue to lavender flowers and has hairs on stems and lance-shaped...
TRANSVERSE FLOWER FLY
January 28, 2019 10:18 pm Comments Off on TRANSVERSE FLOWER FLYThis flower fly is a bee mimic and is approximately 3/8 inch (10 mm) in...
BLUE SCULLCAP
January 15, 2019 4:14 pm Comments Off on BLUE SCULLCAPThis native perennial usually grows less than 2 feet tall, with smooth, square stems and...
FLOWER FLY LARVA
January 28, 2019 10:19 pm Comments Off on FLOWER FLY LARVAThis flower fly larva is approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) in length. It has a...
BLUE SAGE
January 15, 2019 4:15 pm Comments Off on BLUE SAGEThis native perennial has a square stem from 2 to 5 feet tall. The opposite,...
ERISTALIS FLAVIPES
January 28, 2019 10:20 pm Comments Off on ERISTALIS FLAVIPESThis colorful fly is approximately 5/8 inch (15 mm) in length. The face and the...
GREAT LOBELIA
January 15, 2019 4:16 pm Comments Off on GREAT LOBELIAThis native perennial grows up to 2 feet tall. The erect stem has lance-shaped leaves...
ERISTALIS STIPATOR
January 28, 2019 10:21 pm Comments Off on ERISTALIS STIPATORThis flower fly is a bee mimic and is approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) in...
FLORIDA LETTUCE
January 15, 2019 4:08 pm Comments Off on FLORIDA LETTUCEThis native biennial grows up to 10 feet tall with numerous flower heads. The lower...
ERISTALIS ARBUSTORUM
January 28, 2019 10:22 pm Comments Off on ERISTALIS ARBUSTORUMThis flower fly is approximately 3/8” (10 mm) in length. The face is entirely white...
DOWNY GENTIAN
January 15, 2019 4:18 pm Comments Off on DOWNY GENTIANThis native perennial has an unbranched stem 1-2 feet tall. The opposite, stalkless leaves are...
ERISTALIS DIMIDIATA
January 28, 2019 10:23 pm Comments Off on ERISTALIS DIMIDIATAThis flower fly is approximately 1/2 to 5/8 inch (13-15 mm) in length. The antennae,...
HENBIT
January 14, 2019 5:34 pm Comments Off on HENBITThis naturalized annual was introduced from Europe. The stems are square and purple, up to...
PALPADA VINETORUM
January 28, 2019 10:23 pm Comments Off on PALPADA VINETORUMA robust flower fly, approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) long. It is yellowish brown with...
GROUND PLUM
January 14, 2019 5:43 pm Comments Off on GROUND PLUMThis native perennial, with several branching, sprawling stems forms circular 1-3 foot diameter clumps of...
SPILOMYIA LONGICORNIS
January 28, 2019 10:24 pm Comments Off on SPILOMYIA LONGICORNISThis colorful fly is approximately 3/4 inch (20 mm) in length. The combination of bright...
HAIRY WATERLEAF
January 14, 2019 5:36 pm Comments Off on HAIRY WATERLEAFThis native biennial has hairy stems and grows to 2 feet tall. Large, alternate, hairy,...
MICRODON SP.
January 28, 2019 10:25 pm Comments Off on MICRODON SP.Microdon flies vary from approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6-13 mm) in length. Microdon flies...
VIRGINIA WATERLEAF
January 14, 2019 5:39 pm Comments Off on VIRGINIA WATERLEAFThis native perennial is found in colonies and reaches a height of 2 feet. Its...
XANTHOGRAMMA FLAVIPES
January 28, 2019 10:26 pm Comments Off on XANTHOGRAMMA FLAVIPESThis colorful fly is 1/2 to 3/4 inch (13-20 mm) in length. The thorax is...
SHOWY ORCHIS
January 14, 2019 5:45 pm Comments Off on SHOWY ORCHISThis native perennial grows as a fleshy plant up to 8 inches tall. Two succulent,...
TEMNOSTOMA BALYRAS
January 28, 2019 10:26 pm Comments Off on TEMNOSTOMA BALYRASThis fly is approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) in length. It is black on the...
PRAIRIE PHLOX
January 14, 2019 5:47 pm Comments Off on PRAIRIE PHLOXThis native, erect, perennial grows from 1 to 2 feet tall. Opposite, stalkless, narrow leaves...
DRONE FLY
January 28, 2019 10:28 pm Comments Off on DRONE FLYThis large syrphid fly is approximatley 5/8 inch (15 mm) in length and is a...
DAME’S ROCKET
January 14, 2019 6:04 pm Comments Off on DAME’S ROCKETThis naturalized biennial (or perennial) is an introduced European garden plant. This erect plant, up...
BRACHYOPA FLOWER FLY
January 28, 2019 10:29 pm Comments Off on BRACHYOPA FLOWER FLYA small fly approximately 3/8 inch (10 mm) in length. It has a brown thorax...
BEARDED IRIS
January 14, 2019 6:00 pm Comments Off on BEARDED IRISThis iris was introduced from Europe and planted as a garden ornamental a long time...
MALLOTA BAUTIAS
January 28, 2019 10:31 pm Comments Off on MALLOTA BAUTIASThis fly is approximately 5/8 inch (17 mm) in length. The thorax is covered with...
RED CLOVER
January 14, 2019 5:59 pm Comments Off on RED CLOVERThis plant was introduced from Europe and widely planted here; now it is fully naturalized....
MALLOTA POSTICATA
January 28, 2019 10:32 pm Comments Off on MALLOTA POSTICATAThis bumble bee mimic is approximately 5/8 inch (17 mm) in length. The eyes are...
MOTHERWORT
January 14, 2019 5:51 pm Comments Off on MOTHERWORTThis naturalized perennial, up to 4 feet tall, was introduced from Europe. The deep lavender...
HELOPHILUS FASCIATUS
January 28, 2019 10:33 pm Comments Off on HELOPHILUS FASCIATUSThis flower fly is approximately 1/2 inch (12-15 mm) in length. The thorax has bold...
WILD FOUR-O’CLOCK
January 14, 2019 5:55 pm Comments Off on WILD FOUR-O’CLOCKThis native perennial has an erect, smooth stem, holding opposite, heart-shaped leaves, up to 4...
HELOPHILUS SP.
January 28, 2019 10:33 pm Comments Off on HELOPHILUS SP.This flower fly is approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) in length. The thorax has lengthwise...
PURPLE PRAIRIE CLOVER
January 14, 2019 6:06 pm Comments Off on PURPLE PRAIRIE CLOVERThis native perennial usually has several slender, erect 1-3 foot stems (D). The alternate leaves...
PARHELOPHILUS SP.
January 28, 2019 10:34 pm Comments Off on PARHELOPHILUS SP.This flower fly is approximately 3/8 inch (10 mm) in length. It has large dark...
PURPLE POPPY MALLOW
January 14, 2019 5:49 pm Comments Off on PURPLE POPPY MALLOWThis native perennial usually has several stems arising from a single taproot the shape and...
SYRITTA PIPIENS
January 28, 2019 10:35 pm Comments Off on SYRITTA PIPIENSThis small fly is approximately 3/8 inch (10 mm) in length. It has a white...
DEPTFORD PINK
January 14, 2019 5:53 pm Comments Off on DEPTFORD PINKThis annual or biennial has a stiffly erect, branched stem 6-24 inches tall. The opposite,...
COMMON OBLIQUE SYRPHID
January 28, 2019 10:36 pm Comments Off on COMMON OBLIQUE SYRPHIDThis small, slender flower fly is approximately 1/4 to 3/8 inch (6-10 mm) in length....
COMMON VETCH
January 14, 2019 6:02 pm Comments Off on COMMON VETCHThis vetch has a long history in Europe and has been established in America for...
SYRPHUS RIBESII
January 28, 2019 10:36 pm Comments Off on SYRPHUS RIBESIIThis Syrphid fly wasp mimic is approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) in length. It has...
CROWN VETCH
January 14, 2019 8:49 pm Comments Off on CROWN VETCHThis naturalized perennial was introduced from Europe. It usually grows less than 2 feet tall....
EASTERN CALLIGRAPHER
January 28, 2019 10:37 pm Comments Off on EASTERN CALLIGRAPHERThis diminutive fly is about 1/4 inch (6 mm) in length. The eyes are very...
COMMON MILKWEED
January 14, 2019 6:07 pm Comments Off on COMMON MILKWEEDThis native perennial has stout stems up to 5 feet tall, with thick, oval leaves...
TOXOMERUS GEMINATUS
January 28, 2019 10:39 pm Comments Off on TOXOMERUS GEMINATUSThis colorful little fly is approxmately 3/8 inch (10 mm) in length. The face is...
NARROW-LEAVED PURPLE CONEFLOWER
January 14, 2019 6:10 pm Comments Off on NARROW-LEAVED PURPLE CONEFLOWERThis native perennial has upright stems 1-2 feet tall covered with short, bristly hairs (A,B)....
OCYPTAMUS FASCIPENNIS
January 28, 2019 10:40 pm Comments Off on OCYPTAMUS FASCIPENNISThis slender flower fly is approximately 3/4 inch (20 mm) in length. The eyes are...
PALE PURPLE CONEFLOWER
January 14, 2019 6:12 pm Comments Off on PALE PURPLE CONEFLOWERThis native 1-3 foot tall perennial has stout, unbranched stems covered with coarse, stiff hairs....
EUPEODES FLOWER FLY
January 28, 2019 10:40 pm Comments Off on EUPEODES FLOWER FLYThis colorful Flower Fly is approximately 3/8 inch (10 mm) in length. The eyes are...
PURPLE CONEFLOWER
January 14, 2019 6:17 pm Comments Off on PURPLE CONEFLOWERThis is the most robust of the purple coneflowers, a much branched perennial up to...
ORTHONEVRA NITIDA
January 28, 2019 10:41 pm Comments Off on ORTHONEVRA NITIDAThis tiny Syrphid fly is about 1/4 inch (6 mm) in length. The eyes are...
MUSK THISTLE
January 14, 2019 6:24 pm Comments Off on MUSK THISTLEThis naturalized biennial was introduced from Eurasia. The first year a rosette of spiny leaves...
LEJOPS SP.
January 28, 2019 10:42 pm Comments Off on LEJOPS SP.This Syrphid fly is approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) in length. The eyes are large...
CANADA THISTLE
January 14, 2019 6:27 pm Comments Off on CANADA THISTLEThis naturalized perennial is widely established in Eurasia and North Africa as well. The erect,...
PIPIZA SP.
January 28, 2019 10:43 pm Comments Off on PIPIZA SP.This small shiny, black fly is approximately 3/8 inch (10 mm) in length. The thorax...
FIELD MINT
January 14, 2019 6:35 pm Comments Off on FIELD MINTThis mint is a native perennial. The erect, square stem, up to 2 feet tall,...
PLATYCHEIRUS SP.
January 28, 2019 10:44 pm Comments Off on PLATYCHEIRUS SP.This orange fly is approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) in length. The eyes are large...
HAIRY HEDGE NETTLE
January 14, 2019 8:43 pm Comments Off on HAIRY HEDGE NETTLEThis native perennial is a mint, not a nettle. The hairy stems are erect and...
CHEILOSIA SP.
January 28, 2019 10:45 pm Comments Off on CHEILOSIA SP.This small fly is approximately 3/8 inch (10 mm) in length. The eyes are very...
GERMANDER
January 14, 2019 8:44 pm Comments Off on GERMANDERThis native perennial grows in colonies (C), up to 3 feet tall. The erect stems...
TROPIDIA QUADRATA
January 28, 2019 10:46 pm Comments Off on TROPIDIA QUADRATAThis Syrphid fly is approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) in length. The eyes are very...
SWAMP MILKWEED
January 14, 2019 8:48 pm Comments Off on SWAMP MILKWEEDThis native perennial grows up to 5 feet tall in or near water. The long...
FOUR-SPOTTED APHID FLY
January 28, 2019 10:47 pm Comments Off on FOUR-SPOTTED APHID FLYA small dark brown to black fly, approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) in length. Both...
FOGFRUIT
January 14, 2019 8:53 pm Comments Off on FOGFRUITThis native perennial usually grows in dense colonies and is less than 9 inches tall....
SPHAEROPHORIA SP.
January 28, 2019 10:48 pm Comments Off on SPHAEROPHORIA SP.This small fly is a little less than 1/2 inch (10 mm) in length. It...
LOPSEED
January 14, 2019 8:54 pm Comments Off on LOPSEEDThis native perennial grows up to 3 feet tall. The stem supports opposite, broadly lance-shaped...
SPHAEROPHORIA PHILANTHUS
January 28, 2019 10:51 pm Comments Off on SPHAEROPHORIA PHILANTHUSThis flower fly is a little less than 1/2 inch (12 mm) long. It has...
COMMON BURDOCK
January 14, 2019 9:36 pm Comments Off on COMMON BURDOCKThis naturalized biennial was introduced from Eurasia. A rosette of large leaves appears the first...
CORN-FEEDING FLOWER FLY
January 28, 2019 10:52 pm Comments Off on CORN-FEEDING FLOWER FLYA small black and yellow flower fly about 3/8 inch (8 mm) long with reddish...
FLOWER-OF-AN-HOUR
January 14, 2019 9:59 pm Comments Off on FLOWER-OF-AN-HOURThis plant, long established in Nebraska, was originally introduced from Europe. It is included here...
PINE TREE SPUR-THROAT GRASSHOPPER
February 7, 2019 3:37 pm Comments Off on PINE TREE SPUR-THROAT GRASSHOPPERThis grasshopper may be found in sizes from 1-2 inches (25-50 mm) long, depending on...
VELVETY GAURA
January 14, 2019 5:57 pm Comments Off on VELVETY GAURAThis native annual grows with erect stems 1 1/2 to 6 feet tall. The abundant...
RED-LEGGED GRASSHOPPER
February 7, 2019 3:42 pm Comments Off on RED-LEGGED GRASSHOPPERThis grasshopper is variable in coloration from grayish brown to plumbeous with green and black....
WILD BERGAMOT
January 14, 2019 6:19 pm Comments Off on WILD BERGAMOTThis native perennial often occurs in colonies (A) formed by spreading underground stems (rhizomes). Square,...
GRACEFUL GRASSHOPPER
February 7, 2019 3:43 pm Comments Off on GRACEFUL GRASSHOPPERThis grasshopper – the image is of a male – is less than 3/4 inch...
LAVENDER GIANT-HYSSOP
January 14, 2019 6:33 pm Comments Off on LAVENDER GIANT-HYSSOPThis native 2-4 foot tall perennial has square stems and opposite, ovate, toothed leaves up...
CAROLINA GRASSHOPPER
February 7, 2019 3:46 pm Comments Off on CAROLINA GRASSHOPPERThis grasshopper was identified with the help of an expert volunteer at BugGuide (David J....
ALLEGHENY MONKEY FLOWER
January 14, 2019 8:51 pm Comments Off on ALLEGHENY MONKEY FLOWERThis native perennial has erect, square stems, 1-3 feet tall. The leaves are without stalks...
TWO-STRIPED GRASSHOPPER
February 7, 2019 3:47 pm Comments Off on TWO-STRIPED GRASSHOPPERThis is one of the largest grasshoppers found in our area. The adult reaches up...
CANADA TICK-CLOVER
January 14, 2019 8:57 pm Comments Off on CANADA TICK-CLOVERThis native erect perennial usually grows 2-4 feet tall or more in good soils. The...
SHORT-WINGED GREEN GRASSHOPPER
February 7, 2019 3:49 pm Comments Off on SHORT-WINGED GREEN GRASSHOPPERThe male of this species, shown in (A) is less than one inch long. It...
POINTED-LEAVED TICK-TREFOIL
January 14, 2019 9:21 pm Comments Off on POINTED-LEAVED TICK-TREFOILThis native perennial grows up to 4 feet tall. The leaves are at the base...
SCUDDER’S SHORT-WINGED GRASSHOPPER
February 7, 2019 3:50 pm Comments Off on SCUDDER’S SHORT-WINGED GRASSHOPPERThis grasshopper is about one inch in length and varies in color from brown to...
PURPLE LOOSESTRIFE
January 14, 2019 9:41 pm Comments Off on PURPLE LOOSESTRIFEThis naturalized perennial was introduced from Europe as a garden plant. This showy plant grows...
AUTUMN YELLOW-WINGED GRASSHOPPER
February 7, 2019 3:52 pm Comments Off on AUTUMN YELLOW-WINGED GRASSHOPPERThis grasshopper is about one inch in length and varies in color from brown to...
WATER-PEPPER
January 14, 2019 9:32 pm Comments Off on WATER-PEPPERThis plant was reported as both native and introduced from Europe. Its stems are usually...
DIFFERENTIAL GRASSHOPPER
February 7, 2019 3:54 pm Comments Off on DIFFERENTIAL GRASSHOPPERThis grasshopper grows to about 1 1/2 inches long. It has yellowish antennae. Its hind...
BRISTLY LADY’S THUMB
January 14, 2019 9:57 pm Comments Off on BRISTLY LADY’S THUMBThis annual with rather weak, often nodding, stems is an introduced plant from south Asia....
NORTHERN GREEN-STRIPED GRASSHOPPER
February 7, 2019 3:56 pm Comments Off on NORTHERN GREEN-STRIPED GRASSHOPPERThis grasshopper is one of the first ones to be seen in early spring, because...
LADY’S THUMB
January 14, 2019 9:25 pm Comments Off on LADY’S THUMBThis naturalized annual was introduced from Europe. The erect stems, up to 3 feet tall,...
PLAINS YELLOW-WINGED GRASSHOPPER
February 7, 2019 3:57 pm Comments Off on PLAINS YELLOW-WINGED GRASSHOPPERThis is one of our largest grasshoppers, with a wingspan of up to 4 inches....
SCARLET SMARTWEED
January 14, 2019 9:30 pm Comments Off on SCARLET SMARTWEEDThis native perennial grows up to several feet tall. This showy smartweed has large lance-shaped...
BLACK-SIDED PYGMY GRASSHOPPER
February 7, 2019 3:58 pm Comments Off on BLACK-SIDED PYGMY GRASSHOPPERThis small grasshopper is only about 5/8th of an inch (15 mm) long and can...
CHINESE BUSH-CLOVER
January 14, 2019 10:01 pm Comments Off on CHINESE BUSH-CLOVERThis erect perennial invasive plant has three leaflets on stiff stems (A) which are “shrubby”...
FORK-TAILED BUSH KATYDID
February 7, 2019 3:59 pm Comments Off on FORK-TAILED BUSH KATYDIDThis green katydid grows to about 2 inches long. It has long, folded wings and...
FALL PHLOX
January 14, 2019 9:38 pm Comments Off on FALL PHLOXThis perennial has an erect, 2-6 foot tall stem. The leaves are broadly lance shaped...
ROUND-TIPPED CONEHEAD
February 7, 2019 4:00 pm Comments Off on ROUND-TIPPED CONEHEADThe Round-tipped Conehead is the smallest member of the conehead group. It grows to about...
WESTERN IRONWEED
January 14, 2019 9:40 pm Comments Off on WESTERN IRONWEEDThis native perennial grows in clumps, up to 5 feet tall. The lance-shaped leaves, up...
COMMON TRUE KATYDID
February 7, 2019 4:01 pm Comments Off on COMMON TRUE KATYDIDThis katydid is about 2 inches long (50 mm). Its specis name reflects the shape...
SELF-HEAL
January 14, 2019 9:50 pm Comments Off on SELF-HEALThis native perennial grows up to 12 inches tall with lance-shaped leaves opposite on a...
GREATER ANGLE-WING KATYDID
February 7, 2019 4:03 pm Comments Off on GREATER ANGLE-WING KATYDIDThis katydid is a little more than 2 inches long. It is small headed with...
PINK WILD ONION
January 14, 2019 9:37 pm Comments Off on PINK WILD ONIONThis perennial, 1-3 feet tall arises from an underground bulb. The stem is leafless except...
OBLONG-WINGED KATYDID
February 7, 2019 4:04 pm Comments Off on OBLONG-WINGED KATYDIDThis is one of the largest katydids and can be as long as 2 inches...
BULL THISTLE
January 14, 2019 6:26 pm Comments Off on BULL THISTLEThis naturalized biennial is a native of Eurasia. The first year a rosette of spiny...
WOODLAND MEADOW KATYDID
February 7, 2019 4:05 pm Comments Off on WOODLAND MEADOW KATYDIDThis small meadow katydid is about an inch long (25 mm). Females, shown in photos...
TALL THISTLE
January 14, 2019 6:30 pm Comments Off on TALL THISTLEThis native biennial is our tallest thistle. It is well-behaved and grows to 6 feet...
BLACK-LEGGED MEADOW KATYDID
February 7, 2019 4:06 pm Comments Off on BLACK-LEGGED MEADOW KATYDIDMost Katydids are difficult to identify. This one was identified to species with the help...
SPOTTED JOE-PYE WEED
January 14, 2019 9:34 pm Comments Off on SPOTTED JOE-PYE WEEDThis native perennial grows to 6 feet and taller. The erect stem is purple (A)....
SWEET JOE-PYE WEED
January 14, 2019 9:35 pm Comments Off on SWEET JOE-PYE WEEDThis native perennial can grow to 6 feet and taller. The erect stems are green...
COMMON MEADOW KATYDID
February 7, 2019 4:08 pm Comments Off on COMMON MEADOW KATYDIDA small, robust green katydid about 1 inch (25 mm) long. It has red eyes,...
AROMATIC ASTER
January 14, 2019 9:51 pm Comments Off on AROMATIC ASTERThis native perennial has erect, branching stems usually 6-18 inches tall. The leaves are oblong...
SLENDER MEADOW KATYDID
February 7, 2019 4:09 pm Comments Off on SLENDER MEADOW KATYDIDThis katydid is named for its appearance, long and slender. It is about an inch...
NEW ENGLAND ASTER
January 14, 2019 9:53 pm Comments Off on NEW ENGLAND ASTERThis showy, erect, native perennial has hairy stems and leaves, and grows 2-5 feet tall....
SHORT-WINGED MEADOW KATYDID
February 7, 2019 4:09 pm Comments Off on SHORT-WINGED MEADOW KATYDIDThe Short-winged Meadow Katydid female, shown in photo 1, has short wings and a long...
ANNUAL SALTMARSH ASTER
January 14, 2019 10:00 pm Comments Off on ANNUAL SALTMARSH ASTERThis sprawling annual aster has showy, pink flowers (A,B), and thin (linear) leaves on thin,...
LONG-SPURRED MEADOW KATYDID
February 7, 2019 4:10 pm Comments Off on LONG-SPURRED MEADOW KATYDIDA small green katydid, about an inch long (25 mm), with bright orange eyes, reddish...
ARROW-LEAVED ASTER
January 14, 2019 9:49 pm Comments Off on ARROW-LEAVED ASTERThis aster is a native perennial. The smooth stems can be up to 6 feet...
DUSKY-FACED MEADOW KATYDID
February 7, 2019 4:11 pm Comments Off on DUSKY-FACED MEADOW KATYDIDA medium sized katydid, about 1.5 inches (37 mm) long with long brownish wings. The...
ROUGH GAYFEATHER
January 14, 2019 9:47 pm Comments Off on ROUGH GAYFEATHERThis deep-rooted, erect native perennial grows 1-4 feet tall. Narrow, alternate leaves with rounded tips...
NARROW-WINGED TREE CRICKET
February 7, 2019 4:17 pm Comments Off on NARROW-WINGED TREE CRICKETThis green tree cricket has folded, narrow wings and is about 1 1/2 inches (37...
PRAIRIE BLAZINGSTAR
January 14, 2019 9:55 pm Comments Off on PRAIRIE BLAZINGSTARThis showy, native perennial grows up to 5 feet tall. The stout stems are most...
LATE CORAL-ROOT
January 14, 2019 9:52 pm Comments Off on LATE CORAL-ROOTThis native orchid has upright yellow-green to purplish stems from 2 to 8 inches tall....
TWO-SPOTTED TREE CRICKET
February 7, 2019 4:20 pm Comments Off on TWO-SPOTTED TREE CRICKETThis tree cricket has smooth legs and belongs to the Smooth-Legged Tree Cricket genus (Neoxabea)....
TURTLEHEAD
January 14, 2019 6:31 pm Comments Off on TURTLEHEADThis non-native, perennial species has variable flower colors, from pure white to tinged pink as...
COMMON SCOURING RUSH
January 4, 2019 10:14 pm Comments Off on COMMON SCOURING RUSHThis native perennial grows up to 6 feet tall often growing in dense stands (B)....
SAY’S TRIG
February 7, 2019 4:22 pm Comments Off on SAY’S TRIGThis native cricket is about 1/2 inch (12 mm) long. The male has a reddish...
FIELD HORSETAIL
January 4, 2019 10:13 pm Comments Off on FIELD HORSETAILThis native perennial plant has two types of annual stems. The fertile, unbranched, tan to...
CAMEL CRICKET
February 7, 2019 4:23 pm Comments Off on CAMEL CRICKETCamel crickets are generally brown with spots and stripes. They have a humped back, sturdy...
RATTLESNAKE FERN
January 4, 2019 9:58 pm Comments Off on RATTLESNAKE FERNThis native perennial – not a true fern but included here among the ferns –...
ANT-LOVING CRICKET
February 7, 2019 4:24 pm Comments Off on ANT-LOVING CRICKETThe Ant-loving Cricket is very small, about 1/8 inch (4 mm), brown with lighter bands...
MAIDENHAIR FERN
January 4, 2019 9:57 pm Comments Off on MAIDENHAIR FERNThis native perennial grows up to 2 feet tall. First erect, red-brown, spirally-coiled fronds emerge...
RESTLESS BUSH CRICKET
February 7, 2019 4:25 pm Comments Off on RESTLESS BUSH CRICKETThis cricket has a body length of about 1/2 inch (13 mm). Its wings extend...
LOWLAND FRAGILE FERN
January 4, 2019 9:55 pm Comments Off on LOWLAND FRAGILE FERNThis native perennial has erect leaves (fronds), up to 20 inches long, which emerge from...
TETRAPYRGOS NIGRIPES
January 4, 2019 9:32 pm Comments Off on TETRAPYRGOS NIGRIPESThe cap of this mushroom is white and up to 1 inch across. It is...
LARGER PYGMY MOLE GRASSHOPPER
February 7, 2019 4:27 pm Comments Off on LARGER PYGMY MOLE GRASSHOPPERThis small creature is less than 1/2 inch long (about 10 mm) and resembles a...
WOODLAND AGARIC
January 4, 2019 9:31 pm Comments Off on WOODLAND AGARICA white mushroom with a smooth round cap from 2 1/2 to 4 inches wide....
LINNE’S CICADA
February 7, 2019 4:34 pm Comments Off on LINNE’S CICADAThis is the most often seen and heard cicada in Fontenelle Forest and Neale Woods....
GYMNOPUS DRYOPHILUS
January 4, 2019 9:28 pm Comments Off on GYMNOPUS DRYOPHILUSThe cap of this mushroom ranges from 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter and is...
SCISSOR GRINDER
February 7, 2019 4:35 pm Comments Off on SCISSOR GRINDERThis cicada is about 1 3/4 inches long. It’s green and brown coloration is accented...
DEER MUSHROOM
January 4, 2019 9:23 pm Comments Off on DEER MUSHROOMThis mushroom is medium sized, 1 ½ to 6 inches wide. It has a white...
WALKER’S CICADA
February 7, 2019 4:36 pm Comments Off on WALKER’S CICADAThis is the largest of the cicadas found in our two nature centers, with a...
UNKNOWN GILLED MUSHROOMS
January 4, 2019 9:21 pm Comments Off on UNKNOWN GILLED MUSHROOMSThese images represent samples of the many species of Gilled mushrooms found in Fontenelle Forest....
LYRIC CICADA
February 7, 2019 4:37 pm Comments Off on LYRIC CICADAThis cicada was about 2.5 inches long, to include the large, transparent wings. Cicadas are...
Jack O’Lantern
January 4, 2019 9:19 pm Comments Off on Jack O’LanternThis mushroom is a brilliant orange color during the day and its gills are bioluminescent...
BUSH CICADA
February 7, 2019 4:37 pm Comments Off on BUSH CICADAA large bodied cicada about 1.5 inches long (37 mm) with a dark brown abdomen,...
RUSSULA
January 4, 2019 9:16 pm Comments Off on RUSSULAThis mushroom has a bright red cap that is 1 to 10 inches wide. It...
CICADETTA CALLIOPE
February 7, 2019 4:38 pm Comments Off on CICADETTA CALLIOPEThis cicada is only about an inch long, much smaller than the other cicadas in...
CROSS VEIN TROOP MUSHROOM
January 4, 2019 9:15 pm Comments Off on CROSS VEIN TROOP MUSHROOMA tiny mushroom ranging in size from 1/5 to 1 inch wide. It is convex...
PERIODIC CICADA
February 7, 2019 4:39 pm Comments Off on PERIODIC CICADAThis is one of the periodic species of cicadas, emerging in synchronized broods every 13...
COMMON SPLIT GILL
January 4, 2019 9:14 pm Comments Off on COMMON SPLIT GILLThis mushroom is fan-shaped with a white-hairy cap and has white to pinkish gill-like folds...
CASSIN’S PERIODICAL CICADA
February 7, 2019 4:40 pm Comments Off on CASSIN’S PERIODICAL CICADAMagicicada cassinii is approximately 1 inch (24-27 mm) long. It is all black on the...
HYGROCYBE FLAVESCENS
January 4, 2019 9:12 pm Comments Off on HYGROCYBE FLAVESCENSThis mushroom is a bright orange yellow and fades with age. It is 1 to...
DECIM PERIODICAL CICADA
February 7, 2019 4:41 pm Comments Off on DECIM PERIODICAL CICADAMagicicada septendecim is approximately 1.25 inches (28-29 mm) long. It has a black face with...
SILVERY VIOLET CORT
January 4, 2019 9:11 pm Comments Off on SILVERY VIOLET CORTThis mushroom has a grayish-violet dry cap with purplish gills and a club-shaped grayish violet...
BASALIS TREEHOPPER
February 7, 2019 4:43 pm Comments Off on BASALIS TREEHOPPERThis treehopper, about 3/8th of an inch long (9 mm), is one of many in...
DEEP ROOT MUSHROOM
January 4, 2019 9:10 pm Comments Off on DEEP ROOT MUSHROOMThis mushroom is easily identified by its slender structure, greasy looking and frequently somewhat wrinkled...
TWO-HORNED TREEHOPPER
February 7, 2019 4:44 pm Comments Off on TWO-HORNED TREEHOPPERThis treehopper is less than 1/2 inch long (10 mm). From the side it mimics...
TREE VOLVARIELLA
January 4, 2019 9:09 pm Comments Off on TREE VOLVARIELLAThis is a large white to yellow tinged mushroom (Photo A). It has a smooth...
BUFFALO TREEHOPPER
February 7, 2019 4:45 pm Comments Off on BUFFALO TREEHOPPERThis treehopper grows to about 3/8th of an inch long (9 mm). The members of...
TAWNY GRISETTE
January 4, 2019 9:07 pm Comments Off on TAWNY GRISETTEIt grows on the ground near hardwood trees and attaches to the rootlets of its...
TWO-MARKED TREEHOPPER
February 7, 2019 4:46 pm Comments Off on TWO-MARKED TREEHOPPERThis treehopper is about 1/4 inch long, usually sits on a twig and mimics a...
NETTED RHODOTUS
January 4, 2019 9:06 pm Comments Off on NETTED RHODOTUSThe cap of this mushroom is 2-6 inches wide. It is at first convex and...
WIDE-FOOTED TREEHOPPER
February 7, 2019 4:47 pm Comments Off on WIDE-FOOTED TREEHOPPERThis treehopper is identified by its leaf-like front legs and spiny hind legs. They are...
SMOOTH PANUS
January 4, 2019 9:05 pm Comments Off on SMOOTH PANUSThis mushroom is a tough, long-lived fungus that rots wood. It is recognized by, it’s...
KEELED TREEHOPPER
February 7, 2019 4:48 pm Comments Off on KEELED TREEHOPPERThis treehopper has no common name, so we made one up reflecting the second part...
HAIRY PANUS
January 4, 2019 9:03 pm Comments Off on HAIRY PANUSThis mushroom has a tough densely hairy, tan, pink or red brown cap and off-center...
HONEYLOCUST TREEHOPPER
February 7, 2019 5:01 pm Comments Off on HONEYLOCUST TREEHOPPERThis is a very small treehopper, about 1/8th of an inch long (3 mm). It...
SHAGGY PHOLIOTA
January 4, 2019 9:02 pm Comments Off on SHAGGY PHOLIOTAThis mushroom has a scaly, dry, yellow-brown cap on a scaly stem. Its cap is...
MICROCENTRUS TREEHOPPER
February 7, 2019 5:02 pm Comments Off on MICROCENTRUS TREEHOPPERThis treehopper is about .25 inch (6mm) long. It is pale brown with small brown...
DESTRUCTIVE PHOLIOTA
January 4, 2019 9:01 pm Comments Off on DESTRUCTIVE PHOLIOTAThe mushroom cap is about 3-8 inches wide and is white or creamy in color(Photo...
HELIRIA SCALARIS
February 7, 2019 5:03 pm Comments Off on HELIRIA SCALARISA small treehopper, about 1/4 inch (6 mm) long with pronounced humps on the shield...
BEAR LENTINUS
January 4, 2019 8:58 pm Comments Off on BEAR LENTINUSThis mushroom is stalkless, with a densely hairy, brownish cap with toothed whitish gills (A...
TELAMONA TRISTIS
February 7, 2019 5:03 pm Comments Off on TELAMONA TRISTISA medium sized treehopper, about 1/2 inch (12 mm) long. Males and females are dimorphic,...
JELLY LEAF
January 2, 2019 8:14 pm Comments Off on JELLY LEAFThis is a large, lettuce-like jelly fungi. It contains a mass of leaf-like, flattened lobes...
GLOSSONOTUS TURRICULATUS
February 7, 2019 5:04 pm Comments Off on GLOSSONOTUS TURRICULATUSA treehopper, about 3/8 inch (8 mm) long with a prominent “horn.” The “horn” is...
WITCHES BUTTER
January 2, 2019 8:13 pm Comments Off on WITCHES BUTTERThis is a bright yellow, gelatinous fungus. It forms tight clusters up to 4 inches...
NERSIA PLANTHOPPER
February 7, 2019 5:05 pm Comments Off on NERSIA PLANTHOPPERThis planthopper has no accepted common name. It has a pointed head, pinkish eyes, and...
ENTONAEMA LIQUESCENS
January 2, 2019 8:12 pm Comments Off on ENTONAEMA LIQUESCENSThis is a bright yellow gelatinous fungus filled with liquid. It ranges from ½ inch...
TWO-STRIPED PLANTHOPPER
February 7, 2019 5:06 pm Comments Off on TWO-STRIPED PLANTHOPPERThis planthopper is about 1/4 inch long in its mature state and resembles a green...
FAN SHAPED JELLY
January 2, 2019 8:11 pm Comments Off on FAN SHAPED JELLYThis fungus is yellow or orange in color. It is petal or fan shaped with...
FLATID PLANTHOPPER
February 7, 2019 5:06 pm Comments Off on FLATID PLANTHOPPERThis planthopper is almost pure white, with a faint orange border on its folded wings....
WHITE JELLY ROLL
January 2, 2019 8:10 pm Comments Off on WHITE JELLY ROLLThis gelatinous fungus appears on decomposing, moist hardwood logs, usually after the bark is gone....
NORTHERN FLATID PLANTHOPPER
February 7, 2019 5:07 pm Comments Off on NORTHERN FLATID PLANTHOPPERThis species was ientified with the help of BugGuide, based on the shape of its...
BLACK JELLY ROLL
January 2, 2019 8:09 pm Comments Off on BLACK JELLY ROLLThis dark brown to black gelatinous fungus forms brain-like clusters (blisters) on dying or fallen...
CITRUS FLATID PLANTHOPPER
February 7, 2019 5:08 pm Comments Off on CITRUS FLATID PLANTHOPPERThis planthopper is less than 1/2 inch long and resembles a moth at first sight....
TREE EAR
January 2, 2019 8:08 pm Comments Off on TREE EARIrregularly shaped, gelatinous and often ear-like or cup shaped, growing in clusters from crevices in...
CONEHEAD PLANTHOPPER
February 7, 2019 5:09 pm Comments Off on CONEHEAD PLANTHOPPERThis plant hopper has a body only about 1/4 inch long, with green, folded wings...
YELLOW FAIRY CUPS
January 2, 2019 8:06 pm Comments Off on YELLOW FAIRY CUPSTiny yellow disks or shallow cups, less than 1/4″ across with smooth surfaces. Their uniquely...
MELANOLIARUS PLANTHOPPER
February 7, 2019 5:10 pm Comments Off on MELANOLIARUS PLANTHOPPERThis is one of many planthoppers of this genus, which can’t be safely identified to...
BRITTLE CINDER
January 2, 2019 7:59 pm Comments Off on BRITTLE CINDERThis fungus is about 2-4 inches wide and forms sheets up to 20 inches long....
RED-BANDED LEAFHOPPER
February 7, 2019 5:11 pm Comments Off on RED-BANDED LEAFHOPPERThis leafhopper grows to about 3/8th of an inch long in the mature form shown....
CERAMIC PARCHMENT
January 2, 2019 7:57 pm Comments Off on CERAMIC PARCHMENTThis fungus looks like whitish tile fragments put together carefully with black grout. It can...
GYPONANA LEAFHOPPER
February 7, 2019 5:11 pm Comments Off on GYPONANA LEAFHOPPERLittle information is available for this leafhopper genus which is comprised of 50 species. Like...
RED TREE BRAIN
January 2, 2019 7:56 pm Comments Off on RED TREE BRAINA small, red, waxy, stalkless, wart-like and wrinkled mushroom. It is about – inches wide....
SHARPSHOOTER
February 7, 2019 5:12 pm Comments Off on SHARPSHOOTERThis is a small leafhopper about 3/8 inch long (8 mm) that has a pointed...
HOPHORNBEAM DISCS
January 2, 2019 7:55 pm Comments Off on HOPHORNBEAM DISCSThe small disks (1/4″ or less across) are found on many live, as well as...
APACHE PLANTHOPPER
February 7, 2019 5:13 pm Comments Off on APACHE PLANTHOPPERThis planthopper is about 1/2 inch long (12 mm) with white legs, large, heavily veined...
COMMON TARCRUST
January 2, 2019 7:54 pm Comments Off on COMMON TARCRUSTThis fungus has a blackish-brown to black surface that is shiny, finely roughened to smooth,...
DERBID PLANTHOPPER
February 7, 2019 5:14 pm Comments Off on DERBID PLANTHOPPERThis planthopper is about 1/2 inch long (12 mm) with white legs, large yellow wings...
False turkey tail
January 2, 2019 7:53 pm Comments Off on False turkey tailIt is often fan-shaped, semicircular or irregularly kidney-shaped. It is densely velvety or hairy at...
LEAFHOPPER
February 7, 2019 5:15 pm Comments Off on LEAFHOPPERThis hopper, colored brown and gray above in its adult form, usually is postured as...
CAULIFLOWER MUSHROOM
January 2, 2019 7:49 pm Comments Off on CAULIFLOWER MUSHROOMDescription This mushroom is shaped somewhat like a cauliflower with multiple lobes forming a fleshy...
DIAMOND-BACKED SPITTLEBUG
February 7, 2019 5:16 pm Comments Off on DIAMOND-BACKED SPITTLEBUGThis spittlebug is less than 1/2 inch long. The flat end of this bug has...
CANDLESNUFF FUNGUS
January 2, 2019 7:48 pm Comments Off on CANDLESNUFF FUNGUSThis fungus is a thin-stalked, forked, woody club. The club is 1 5/8 to 3...
TWO-LINED SPITTLEBUG
February 7, 2019 5:18 pm Comments Off on TWO-LINED SPITTLEBUGThis colorful bug is about 3/8th of an inch long. It is black, with two...
DEAD MANS FINGERS
January 2, 2019 7:48 pm Comments Off on DEAD MANS FINGERSThis fungus is short stalked, thick and consists of distorted fingerlike clubs. It is white...
PARTRIDGE BUG
February 7, 2019 5:22 pm Comments Off on PARTRIDGE BUGThis planthopper is about 1/4 inch long (6 mm). It has a very distinctive wing...
CROWN TIPPED CORAL FUNGUS
January 2, 2019 7:46 pm Comments Off on CROWN TIPPED CORAL FUNGUSThis showy coral grows in clusters up to 5 inches tall. Each branch is tipped...
HYPOXYLON
January 2, 2019 7:45 pm Comments Off on HYPOXYLONA dark colored flattened fungus about 2-3 inches wide. This mushroom was identified by Dr....
POLYAMIA LEAFHOPPER
February 7, 2019 5:23 pm Comments Off on POLYAMIA LEAFHOPPERThis small leafhopper grows to only about 1/4 of an inch long. It is tan...
ORANGE STAINING PUFFBALL
January 2, 2019 7:44 pm Comments Off on ORANGE STAINING PUFFBALLThese yellow to orange puffballs grow on the ground up to 3″ wide. It is...
PARTRIDGE SCOLOPS
February 7, 2019 5:24 pm Comments Off on PARTRIDGE SCOLOPSThis planthopper is about 1/2 inch long and very similar to Scolops sulcipes, which has...
GEM STUDDED PUFFBALL
January 2, 2019 7:43 pm Comments Off on GEM STUDDED PUFFBALLThis puffball is shaped like an inverted pear (turban shaped), with a fairly prominent stem...
RED-HEADED LEAFHOPPER
February 7, 2019 5:26 pm Comments Off on RED-HEADED LEAFHOPPERThis leafhopper is green with red on the front of its body, which makes him...
GIANT PUFFBALL
January 2, 2019 7:41 pm Comments Off on GIANT PUFFBALLThese very large, perfectly round and smooth white mushrooms may grow up to 20 inches...
NORVELLINA LEAFHOPPER
February 7, 2019 5:27 pm Comments Off on NORVELLINA LEAFHOPPERThis leaf hopper could not be identified to species from this image, even with the...
Carbon Balls
January 2, 2019 7:40 pm Comments Off on Carbon BallsThe fruiting bodies of this fungus are initially brown and dense but they soon turn...
SADDLE BACK LEAFHOPPER
February 7, 2019 5:28 pm Comments Off on SADDLE BACK LEAFHOPPERThis leafhopper – note the other insect close to it in the image – was...
CALVATIA BOVISTA
January 2, 2019 7:39 pm Comments Off on CALVATIA BOVISTAThis mushroom is 4-10 inches high and 2-10 inches wide. It is pear shaped with...
STIRELLUS LEAFHOPPER
February 7, 2019 5:29 pm Comments Off on STIRELLUS LEAFHOPPERThis interesting leafhopper comes in two color forms: a pale one occurring in the colder...
PEAR SHAPED PUFFBALL
January 2, 2019 7:37 pm Comments Off on PEAR SHAPED PUFFBALLThis mushroom is pear shaped, smooth and yellow-brown with a pore at top. It is1/2-2...
OSBORNELLUS LEAFHOPPER
February 7, 2019 5:31 pm Comments Off on OSBORNELLUS LEAFHOPPERThis is a brown leafhopper with white spots and stripes. As with most leaf hoppers...
COMMON EARTHSTAR
January 2, 2019 7:34 pm Comments Off on COMMON EARTHSTARThis mushroom is basically a rounded sac encircled by star like rays. The sac is...
SHARP-NOSED LEAFHOPPER
February 7, 2019 5:33 pm Comments Off on SHARP-NOSED LEAFHOPPERA small leafhopper about 1/4 inch long (6 mm) with a pointy head, brown eyes,...
BIRDS NEST FUNGI
January 2, 2019 7:33 pm Comments Off on BIRDS NEST FUNGIThe fruiting body is vase shaped with a slender base flaring in the upper third...
MEADOW SPITTLEBUG
February 7, 2019 5:33 pm Comments Off on MEADOW SPITTLEBUGA small bug about 1/4 inch (6 mm) long with brown, orange and cream-colored spots....
BROWN-HAIRED WHITE CUP FUNGUS
January 2, 2019 7:30 pm Comments Off on BROWN-HAIRED WHITE CUP FUNGUSThis mushroom is goblet shaped when young, becoming more broadly cup-shaped and reaching widths of...
SPITTLEBUG
February 7, 2019 5:35 pm Comments Off on SPITTLEBUGA very small spittlebug, less than 1/4 inch (3 mm) long. It has a broad...
GREEN STAIN
January 2, 2019 7:29 pm Comments Off on GREEN STAINThis is a very small stalked, blue-green cup fungus. The fruiting bodies are initially shaped...
WHEEL BUG
February 7, 2019 5:37 pm Comments Off on WHEEL BUGThis bug is named for the cog-like projection on the back of the adult (photo...
SHAGGY SCARLET CUP
January 2, 2019 7:26 pm Comments Off on SHAGGY SCARLET CUPThis is a pink to red cup or goblet shaped fungus covered by long conspicuous...
JAGGED AMBUSH BUG
February 7, 2019 5:38 pm Comments Off on JAGGED AMBUSH BUGThis ferocious looking bug has yellow to green coloration, with some dark brown as well....
PURPLE JELLY DROPS
January 2, 2019 7:25 pm Comments Off on PURPLE JELLY DROPSPurplish, jelly-like disks or flat cups, each less than 1/2″ across, in crowded clusters, growing...
PSELLIOPUS BARBERI
February 7, 2019 5:39 pm Comments Off on PSELLIOPUS BARBERIThis colorful bug is approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) in length. The thorax and abdomen...
DEVILS URN
January 2, 2019 7:24 pm Comments Off on DEVILS URNThis fungus is 1-6 inches wide and shaped like a deep cup or an urn....
ZELUS ASSASSIN BUG
February 7, 2019 5:40 pm Comments Off on ZELUS ASSASSIN BUGThis green assassin bug is about a half inch (13 mm) long. They can often...
EYELASH CUP
January 2, 2019 7:19 pm Comments Off on EYELASH CUPThis mushroom is cup shaped and ranges in size from minute to a little over...
BLACK CORSAIR
February 7, 2019 5:40 pm Comments Off on BLACK CORSAIRThis is a female adult black corsair. It is black and red. It lacks wings...
COMMON BROWN CUP FUNGUS
January 2, 2019 7:18 pm Comments Off on COMMON BROWN CUP FUNGUSWhen young this fungus is very pale or even whitish overall and it displays a...
MASKED HUNTER
February 7, 2019 5:41 pm Comments Off on MASKED HUNTERThe adult Masked Hunter ranges in size from about 3/4 inch to a little less...
STALKED SCARLET CUP
January 2, 2019 7:17 pm Comments Off on STALKED SCARLET CUPThis is a very small scarlet colored mushroom. It is cup to saucer shaped, minute...
SPINED ASSASSIN BUG
February 7, 2019 5:41 pm Comments Off on SPINED ASSASSIN BUGThis is a dark brown to reddish brown bug about a half inch long (...
SCARLET CUP FUNGUS
January 2, 2019 7:16 pm Comments Off on SCARLET CUP FUNGUSThese cup-shaped fungi grow to variously shaped, but usually imperfect cups to 4 inches wide....
FOUR-LINED PLANT BUG
February 7, 2019 5:42 pm Comments Off on FOUR-LINED PLANT BUGThis bright-colored bug has an orange head, yellow or green forewing, with four black stripes...
VIOLET TOOTHED POLYPORE
January 2, 2019 5:36 pm Comments Off on VIOLET TOOTHED POLYPOREThis shelf-like fungus usually grows in large overlapping colonies on hardwood trees. Its individual mushrooms...
HYALINE GRASS BUG
February 7, 2019 5:43 pm Comments Off on HYALINE GRASS BUGThis small plant bug, about 3/8th of an inch (10 mm) long, was identified with...
ROSY POLYPORE
January 2, 2019 5:35 pm Comments Off on ROSY POLYPOREThis fungus is pinkish brown and has a stalkless cap with pinkish red to brownish...
ORNATE PLANT BUG
February 7, 2019 5:43 pm Comments Off on ORNATE PLANT BUGThis small plant bug, approximately 3/16 inch (5 mm) was photographed on ragweed on the...
RESINOUS POLYPORE
January 2, 2019 5:34 pm Comments Off on RESINOUS POLYPOREThe upper surface of this mushroom is brownish-orange to dark brown becoming black. The caps...
TARNISHED PLANT BUG
February 7, 2019 5:44 pm Comments Off on TARNISHED PLANT BUGA small bug, about 1/4 inch (4-5 mm) long. The adult bug has a prominent...
ORANGE BRACKET FUNGUS
January 2, 2019 5:33 pm Comments Off on ORANGE BRACKET FUNGUSThis mushroom has a brilliant red cinnamon cap. The cap is smooth and shiny. It...
CLOUDED PLANT BUG
February 7, 2019 5:45 pm Comments Off on CLOUDED PLANT BUGThis plant bug is about 3/8th of an inch long. It has a dark, cloudy...
MILK WHITE TOOTHED POLYPORE
January 2, 2019 5:32 pm Comments Off on MILK WHITE TOOTHED POLYPOREThis mushroom is composed of a spreading patch of whitish pore surface that soon becomes...
RED AND BLACK PLANT BUG
February 7, 2019 5:46 pm Comments Off on RED AND BLACK PLANT BUGLittle is known about this colorful, very small bug. It is apparently often found on...
CHICKEN OF THE WOODS
January 2, 2019 5:30 pm Comments Off on CHICKEN OF THE WOODSThe upper surface of this mushroom is deep orange and the lower surface is bright...
LARGE MILKWEED BUG
February 7, 2019 5:53 pm Comments Off on LARGE MILKWEED BUGThis bug has an oval shape and grows up to 5/8 inch long (15 mm)....
CRACKED CAP POLYPORE
January 2, 2019 5:29 pm Comments Off on CRACKED CAP POLYPOREThe cap on this mushroom is 2 inches to 12 inches wide semicircular, flat to...
SMALL MILKWEED BUG
February 7, 2019 5:54 pm Comments Off on SMALL MILKWEED BUGThis bug grows up to 1/2 inch long. The adult is black with a red...
Tinder Polypore
January 2, 2019 5:28 pm Comments Off on Tinder PolyporeThis fungus is woody and is hoof shaped. It has a hard, horny thick crust....
FALSE MILKWEED BUG
February 7, 2019 5:55 pm Comments Off on FALSE MILKWEED BUGThis bug, about 1/2 inch long, looks very similar to the Small Milkweed Bug (Lygaeus...
ARTISTS CONK
January 2, 2019 5:27 pm Comments Off on ARTISTS CONKThis fungus is 2 inches to 30 inches wide, more or less fan-shaped or irregular....
BROAD-HEADED BUG
February 7, 2019 5:56 pm Comments Off on BROAD-HEADED BUGThis bug (A) and its nymph (D) was photographed on the seed pods of the...
Turkey tail
January 2, 2019 5:26 pm Comments Off on Turkey tailThis fungus has a multicolored fan shaped cap that resembles a turkey tail in full...
BOXELDER BUG
February 7, 2019 5:57 pm Comments Off on BOXELDER BUGThis Bug is included in this grouping because it looks similar to the Milkweed Bugs....
COMMON SPLIT GILL
January 2, 2019 5:22 pm Comments Off on COMMON SPLIT GILLThis mushroom is fan-shaped with a white-hairy cap and has white to pinkish gill-like folds...
LONG-NECKED SEED BUG
February 7, 2019 5:58 pm Comments Off on LONG-NECKED SEED BUGThe Long-necked Seed Bug is approximately 3/8 inch long (10 mm). The head is black...
DOG STINKHORN
January 2, 2019 5:18 pm Comments Off on DOG STINKHORNThis fungus starts out as a white to pink or purplish egg. The mature form...
LEAF-FOOTED BUG
February 7, 2019 5:59 pm Comments Off on LEAF-FOOTED BUGThis bug is named for its leaf-like expansion of its hind legs. The adults grow...
ELFIN SADDLES
January 2, 2019 5:16 pm Comments Off on ELFIN SADDLESThe mushrooms in Helvella, sometimes called the “Elfin Saddles,” have irregular caps that are smooth...
HELMETED SQUASH BUG
February 7, 2019 6:00 pm Comments Off on HELMETED SQUASH BUGThis squash bug is one of many genera of leaf-footed bugs (Coreidae). Most have the...
GABLED FALSE MOREL
January 2, 2019 5:14 pm Comments Off on GABLED FALSE MORELIt has a tan to reddish brown cap which is lobed and often gathered into...
SQUASH BUG
February 7, 2019 6:01 pm Comments Off on SQUASH BUGThis Squash Bug is about an inch long, with the female somewhat larger than the...
Yellow morel
January 2, 2019 5:12 pm Comments Off on Yellow morelIt has a conical or egg-shaped cap which is deeply pitted, like an irregular honeycomb....
COMB TOOTH
January 2, 2019 5:10 pm Comments Off on COMB TOOTHThis mushroom is a large whitish toothed mass. It can be identified by its tendency...
PIEZOGASTER LEAF-FOOTED BUG
February 7, 2019 6:02 pm Comments Off on PIEZOGASTER LEAF-FOOTED BUGThis bug has the broadened tibia which resembles a leaf and which gives it and...
GREEN STINK BUG
February 7, 2019 6:04 pm Comments Off on GREEN STINK BUGThis stink bug has a flat, green shield and wing covers, and a yellow edge...
LIONS MANE MUSHROOM
January 2, 2019 5:06 pm Comments Off on LIONS MANE MUSHROOMIt is about 6 to 12 inches across and consists of tightly branched structures arising...
ONE-SPOTTED STINK BUG
February 7, 2019 6:05 pm Comments Off on ONE-SPOTTED STINK BUGThis insect has a broad shield-shaped body and is approximately 1/2 inch in length. It...
ELEGANT POLYPORE
January 2, 2019 5:00 pm Comments Off on ELEGANT POLYPOREThis mushroom is 2-4 inches wide. It has a leathery, cinnamon-buff to tan cap with...
COENUS STINK BUG
February 7, 2019 6:06 pm Comments Off on COENUS STINK BUGThis rounded stink bug is about 3/8th of an inch long, yellowish with tiny black...
POLYPORUS ARCULARIUS
January 2, 2019 4:59 pm Comments Off on POLYPORUS ARCULARIUSPolyporus arcularius is recognized by its brown cap color, its whitish pore surface, and its...
BANASA STINK BUG
February 7, 2019 6:07 pm Comments Off on BANASA STINK BUGThis stink bug, about 1/2 inch long, is one of 11 species of this genus...
DRYAD’S SADDLE
January 2, 2019 4:57 pm Comments Off on DRYAD’S SADDLEThis mushroom is 2-10 inches wide. It is pale tan to creamy yellowish and darkens...
SPINED SOLDIER BUG
February 7, 2019 6:08 pm Comments Off on SPINED SOLDIER BUGA pale brown to tan stink bug a little less than 1/2 inch (11 mm)...
BOLETUS CAMPESTRIS
January 2, 2019 4:55 pm Comments Off on BOLETUS CAMPESTRISThis small bolete mushroom has a red cap up to 2 inches in diameter. It...
FOUR-HUMPED STINK BUG
February 7, 2019 6:09 pm Comments Off on FOUR-HUMPED STINK BUGThis bug is approximately 3/4 inch long. It is mostly gray to brown with orange...
LITTLE NEST POLYPORE
January 2, 2019 4:54 pm Comments Off on LITTLE NEST POLYPOREThe cap of this mushroom is about ½-2 inches wide and it is very thin....
RED-SHOULDERED STINK BUG
February 7, 2019 6:09 pm Comments Off on RED-SHOULDERED STINK BUGThis stink bug species has many different looks, including ones with red shoulders, which are...
HEXAGONAL SHAPED POLYPORE
January 2, 2019 4:52 pm Comments Off on HEXAGONAL SHAPED POLYPOREThe cap of this mushroom ranges from 1-4 inches wide. It appears as various shapes...
TWICE-STABBED STINK BUG
February 7, 2019 6:10 pm Comments Off on TWICE-STABBED STINK BUGThis bug has a black body with a red to yellow band across the pronotum...
BROWN FUNNEL POLYPORE
January 2, 2019 4:49 pm Comments Off on BROWN FUNNEL POLYPOREThis round, funnel-shaped polypore grows up to 5 inches wide. It has dull yellow, brown...
BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG
February 7, 2019 6:11 pm Comments Off on BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUGAdult bugs are about 17 mm (0.67 inches) long and about as wide forming a...
BLACK FOOTED POLYPORE
January 2, 2019 3:46 pm Comments Off on BLACK FOOTED POLYPOREThis mushroom has a dark reddish brown cap and a smooth black central stalk giving...
STINK BUG
February 7, 2019 6:12 pm Comments Off on STINK BUGA small stink bug less than 1/2 inch (10 mm) long. It is mostly brown...
BLEEDING MYCENA
January 2, 2019 3:44 pm Comments Off on BLEEDING MYCENAA small reddish brown mushroom with a bell shaped cap and a brownish stalk. It...
BROWN AMBROSIA APHID
February 7, 2019 8:32 pm Comments Off on BROWN AMBROSIA APHIDBrown Ambrosia Aphids (Uroleucon ambrosiae) are about 1/8 inch (4 mm) long. They are reddish...
DEADLY GALERINA
January 2, 2019 3:42 pm Comments Off on DEADLY GALERINAThe cap is small, about 1.5-2.5 inches wide. It is sticky when moist, dark brown...
OLEANDER APHID (aka MILKWEED APHID)
February 7, 2019 8:40 pm Comments Off on OLEANDER APHID (aka MILKWEED APHID)This bright yellow aphid grows up to 3/8th of an inch (10 mm) long. It...
Large Lace-border Moth
December 27, 2018 11:51 pm Comments Off on Large Lace-border MothThis moth has a wingspan of about 1 inch. It has a whitish background, dark...
GIANT BARK APHID
February 7, 2019 8:41 pm Comments Off on GIANT BARK APHIDThis is the largest of the aphids found in North America. The adults are about...
Chickweed Geometer
December 27, 2018 10:43 pm Comments Off on Chickweed GeometerThis attractive yellow and pink moth has a wingspan of about 1 inch. The male...
POPLAR LEAF APHID
February 7, 2019 8:42 pm Comments Off on POPLAR LEAF APHIDThis aphid can be identified by its host plant, young Cottonwood trees. They spend their...
Many-lined Carpet
December 27, 2018 10:41 pm Comments Off on Many-lined CarpetThe Many-lined Carpet has a wingspan of about 1 inch. The forewing is brown with...
OTHER APHIDS
February 7, 2019 8:43 pm Comments Off on OTHER APHIDSExcept for a few, most of the more than 1000 aphid species found in North...
Toothed Brown Carpet
December 27, 2018 10:39 pm Comments Off on Toothed Brown CarpetThe Toothed Brown Carpet has a wingspan of about 1 inch. The forewing is pale...
COMMON WATER STRIDER
February 7, 2019 8:45 pm Comments Off on COMMON WATER STRIDERThese water striders are about 1/2 inch long (12 mm) not including their long legs....
Somber Carpet
December 27, 2018 10:38 pm Comments Off on Somber CarpetThe Somber Carpet Moth has a wingspan of about 1.25 inches. The forewing and hindwings...
COMMON BACKSWIMMER
February 7, 2019 8:46 pm Comments Off on COMMON BACKSWIMMERThis aquatic bug was identified with the help of volunteer experts at Bug Guide. The...
Sharp-angled Carpet
December 27, 2018 10:37 pm Comments Off on Sharp-angled CarpetThe Sharp-angled Carpet Moth has a wingspan of about 1 inch. The forewing is light...
WATER BOATMAN
February 7, 2019 8:47 pm Comments Off on WATER BOATMANThis Water Boatman is one of 125 species in the family. They are all very...
Bent-line Carpet Moth
December 27, 2018 10:34 pm Comments Off on Bent-line Carpet MothThis moth has a wingspan of approximately 1 inch. Sexually dimorphic: male wings are mostly...
WATERSCORPION
February 7, 2019 8:48 pm Comments Off on WATERSCORPIONThis waterscorpion is very slender, about 1 inch long (25 mm) without legs and siphon...
Red-fringed Emerald
December 27, 2018 10:32 pm Comments Off on Red-fringed EmeraldThe Red-fringed Emerald has a wingspan of about 7/8 inch. In the summer form the...
SMALL WATER STRIDER
February 7, 2019 8:48 pm Comments Off on SMALL WATER STRIDERThis small water strider – body about 1/4 inch long (6 mm) – was identified...
Blackberry Looper
December 27, 2018 10:30 pm Comments Off on Blackberry LooperThe Blackberry Looper moth has a wingspan of approximately 5/8 to 1 inch. The wings...
OAK LACE BUG
February 7, 2019 8:50 pm Comments Off on OAK LACE BUGThe adults are about 1/8th inch (3 mm) long. The wings are clear with brown...
Wavy-lined Emerald
December 27, 2018 10:28 pm Comments Off on Wavy-lined EmeraldThis moth has a wingspan of 5/8 – 1 inch. The body and wings are...
SYCAMORE LACE BUG
February 7, 2019 8:51 pm Comments Off on SYCAMORE LACE BUGThis very small bug is only 1/8 inch (3 mm) long. It has elaborately sculptured...
False Crocus Geometer
December 27, 2018 10:26 pm Comments Off on False Crocus GeometerThe adult is a very colorful moth with a wingspan of 1 1/8 – 1...
HACKBERRY LACE BUG
February 7, 2019 8:52 pm Comments Off on HACKBERRY LACE BUGThe adult lace bug is about 1/8 inch (3 mm) long with lacelike wings. The...
Horned Spanworm
December 27, 2018 10:24 pm Comments Off on Horned SpanwormThis small moth has a wingspan of 3/4 to 1inch. The male and female are...
FLAT BUG
February 7, 2019 8:53 pm Comments Off on FLAT BUGThis bug is about 1/4 inch (5 mm), brown and highly camouflaged when on tree...
Lesser Maple Spanworm
December 27, 2018 10:22 pm Comments Off on Lesser Maple SpanwormThe Lesser Maple Spanworm has a wingspan of approximately 1 inch. The white forewing is...
GNAT BUG
February 7, 2019 8:57 pm Comments Off on GNAT BUGThis tiny bug, less than 4mm long, is among the most primitive in North America;...
Maple Spanworm Moth
December 27, 2018 10:21 pm Comments Off on Maple Spanworm MothThis moth has a wingspan of 1 3/4 – 2 3/8 inches. It is an...
WHITE-MARGINED BURROWER BUG
February 7, 2019 8:58 pm Comments Off on WHITE-MARGINED BURROWER BUGThe White-margined Burrower Bug is about .25 inch (4 mm) long. It is black with...
Large Maple Spanworm Moth
December 27, 2018 10:20 pm Comments Off on Large Maple Spanworm MothThis moth has a wingspan of nearly 2 inches. Its coloration is variable, mostly dark...
MINUTE PIRATE BUG
February 7, 2019 8:59 pm Comments Off on MINUTE PIRATE BUGThis is a very small somewhat flattened black and white bug about 1/12 th of...
Exhausted Brocade
December 27, 2018 10:08 pm Comments Off on Exhausted BrocadeThe forewing length of the Exhausted Brocade is about .50 inch (13 mm). The forewing...
SIX-SPOTTED TIGER BEETLE
February 7, 2019 9:04 pm Comments Off on SIX-SPOTTED TIGER BEETLEThis beetle is about ½ inch long. It has a brilliant green coloration with six...
Disparaged Arches
December 27, 2018 10:06 pm Comments Off on Disparaged ArchesThe Disparaged Arches moth has a total forewing length of .75 inch. The forewing is...
PUNCTURED TIGER BEETLE
February 7, 2019 9:06 pm Comments Off on PUNCTURED TIGER BEETLEThe size of this beetle is from 2/5 to 3/5 of an inch long. Most...
Unarmed Wainscot
December 27, 2018 10:03 pm Comments Off on Unarmed WainscotThe Unarmed Wainscot moth has a wingspan of about 1.5 inches. The forewing is pale...
BRONZED TIGER BEETLE
February 7, 2019 9:09 pm Comments Off on BRONZED TIGER BEETLEThis beetle is about ½ inch long. It is dark brown with white markings. White...
Venerable Dart
December 27, 2018 10:01 pm Comments Off on Venerable DartThe Venerable Dart has a wingspan of 1.5 inches. The forewing is brownish gray with...
DINGY GROUND BEETLE
February 7, 2019 9:10 pm Comments Off on DINGY GROUND BEETLEThis beetle has the classic ground beetle shape, color and habits. It is black in...
Chosen Sallow
December 27, 2018 10:00 pm Comments Off on Chosen SallowThe Chosen Sallow moth has a wingspan of approximately 1.5 inches. The forewing is gray...
WOODLAND GROUND BEETLE
February 7, 2019 9:11 pm Comments Off on WOODLAND GROUND BEETLEThis beetle is about 5/8 inch long. It has a wide pronotum and iridescent black...
Thin-winged Owlet
December 27, 2018 9:58 pm Comments Off on Thin-winged OwletThe Thin-winged Owlet has a wingspan of approximately .75 inch. The sharply pointed narrow forewings...
PEDUNCULATE GROUND BEETLE
February 7, 2019 9:12 pm Comments Off on PEDUNCULATE GROUND BEETLEThis beetle is black with grooved elytra. It is 3/5 to 1 1/5 inches in...
Alfalfa Looper
December 27, 2018 2:26 am Comments Off on Alfalfa LooperThe Alfalfa Looper moth has a wingspan of about 1.25 inches. The forewing is light...
COMMON GROUND BEETLE
February 7, 2019 9:13 pm Comments Off on COMMON GROUND BEETLEThis ground beetle can grow to a little over half an inch long. It is...
Common Fungus Moth
December 27, 2018 2:25 am Comments Off on Common Fungus MothThe Common Fungus Moth has a wingspan of 1.25 inches. The forewing ground coloring is...
LEBIA ANALIS
February 7, 2019 9:13 pm Comments Off on LEBIA ANALISThis beetle is about 1/3 of an inch long. It is yellow and black in...
Four-spotted Fungus Moth
December 27, 2018 2:20 am Comments Off on Four-spotted Fungus MothThe Four-spotted Fungus Moth has a wingspan of 1 3/8 inches. Pale reddish-brown wings have...
WOODLAND GROUND BEETLE
February 7, 2019 9:15 pm Comments Off on WOODLAND GROUND BEETLEThis is a black beetle with grooves on the elytra. It has a green and...
Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth
December 27, 2018 2:18 am Comments Off on Velvetbean Caterpillar MothThe Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth has a wingspan of approximately 1.75 inches. The wing color is...
VIVID GROUND BEETLE
February 7, 2019 9:15 pm Comments Off on VIVID GROUND BEETLEThis beetle is colored with a vivid brown color. Members of this genus are medium-sized...
Striped Garden Caterpillar Moth
December 27, 2018 2:17 am Comments Off on Striped Garden Caterpillar MothThe Striped Garden Caterpillar Moth has a wingspan of 1 to 1.5 inches (25 –...
SEED EATING GROUND BEETLE
February 7, 2019 9:16 pm Comments Off on SEED EATING GROUND BEETLEThis beetle is bronze colored and range in size from 1/5 to ½ inch long....
Black Bit Moth
December 27, 2018 2:15 am Comments Off on Black Bit MothThe Black Bit Moth has a wingspan of about 1.5 inches. The forewing is grayish-brown...
GROUND BEETLE
February 7, 2019 9:17 pm Comments Off on GROUND BEETLEA black deeply grooved beetle up to about 1 inch long. The elytra are irregular....
Delicate Moth
December 27, 2018 2:14 am Comments Off on Delicate MothThe Delicate Moth has a wingspan of approximately 1.5 inches. The forewings are uniformly grayish-brown...
AGONUM DECORUM
February 7, 2019 9:17 pm Comments Off on AGONUM DECORUMA red and black beetle a little less than inch in size. It was identified...
Black-barred Brown
December 27, 2018 2:12 am Comments Off on Black-barred BrownThe Black-barred Brown Moth has a wingspan of 1 to 1.5 inches. The forewing is...
FIERY SEARCHER
February 7, 2019 9:18 pm Comments Off on FIERY SEARCHERThis beetle is a beautiful metallic greenish color. The head is bluish green and there...
Indomitable Melipotis
December 27, 2018 2:10 am Comments Off on Indomitable MelipotisThe Indomitable Melipotis has a wingspan of 1.75 to 2 inches. The forewing is gray...
GROUND BEETLE
February 7, 2019 9:19 pm Comments Off on GROUND BEETLEThis beetle is about ½ inch long. It has brownish elytra and a black head....
Spectacled Nettle Moth
December 27, 2018 2:09 am Comments Off on Spectacled Nettle MothThe Spectacled Nettle Moth has a wingspan of about 1.25 inches. It has 2 raised...
COLORFUL FOLIAGE GROUND BEETLE
February 7, 2019 9:20 pm Comments Off on COLORFUL FOLIAGE GROUND BEETLEThis beetle is about 1/3 inch long. It has a bright green elytra and a...
Six-spotted Gray
December 27, 2018 2:06 am Comments Off on Six-spotted GrayThe Six-spotted Gray has a wingspan of approximately 1 inch. The forewing is pale gray...
AMERICAN ROUND SAND BEETLE
February 7, 2019 9:20 pm Comments Off on AMERICAN ROUND SAND BEETLEThis is a small oval, convex beetle around 5-8mm (1/3rd of an inch). Its color...
Cloaked Marvel
December 27, 2018 2:05 am Comments Off on Cloaked MarvelThe Cloaked Marvel has a wingspan of 1 to 1.25 inches. The forewing is pale...
COLORFUL FOLIAGE GROUND BEETLE
February 7, 2019 9:21 pm Comments Off on COLORFUL FOLIAGE GROUND BEETLEThis is a reddish brown beetle 5-7mm long (1/4 th of an inch). It was...
Double lobed Moth
December 27, 2018 2:03 am Comments Off on Double lobed MothThe Double lobed Moth has a wingspan of approximately 1 3/8 inches. The forewing is...
BEAUTIFUL BANDED LEBIA
February 7, 2019 9:22 pm Comments Off on BEAUTIFUL BANDED LEBIAThis is a small red beetle with black bands on the elytra. The elytra are...
Veiled Ear Moth
December 27, 2018 2:01 am Comments Off on Veiled Ear MothThe Veiled Ear Moth has a wingspan of approximately 1.25 inches. The forewing is grayish-brown...
GREEN JUNE BEETLE
February 7, 2019 9:25 pm Comments Off on GREEN JUNE BEETLEThe adult is about 1 inch long, 1/2 inch wide and flat on the top....
Confused Woodgrain
December 27, 2018 1:59 am Comments Off on Confused WoodgrainThe Confused Woodgrain has a wingspan of 1.75 inches. The thorax is light brown with...
JAPANESE BEETLE
February 7, 2019 9:26 pm Comments Off on JAPANESE BEETLEThe adult is an attractive and broadly oval beetle, 1/3 to 1/2 inch long and...
Cattail Caterpillar Moth
December 27, 2018 1:58 am Comments Off on Cattail Caterpillar MothAdults fly from April to September. The one pictured here was photographed at Fontenelle Forest...
TRICHIOTINUS VIRIDANS
February 7, 2019 9:28 pm Comments Off on TRICHIOTINUS VIRIDANSThis beetle is around 1/3 to 1/2 inch long. It is black with 2 pairs...
Florida Tetanolita
December 27, 2018 1:56 am Comments Off on Florida TetanolitaThe Florida Tetanolita has a wingspan of about 1 inch. The forewing is light gray...
BEE-LIKE FLOWER SCARAB
February 7, 2019 9:29 pm Comments Off on BEE-LIKE FLOWER SCARABThis beetle is about 3/5 of an inch long. It is dark brown and has...
Bronzy Macrochilo
December 27, 2018 1:54 am Comments Off on Bronzy MacrochiloThe Bronzy Macrochilo has a wingspan of about 1 inch. The forewing is bronze brown...
GRAPEVINE BEETLE
February 7, 2019 9:29 pm Comments Off on GRAPEVINE BEETLEThe Grapevine Beetle is a member of the scarab beetle family (see general family description)....
Marbled-green Leuconycta
December 27, 2018 1:53 am Comments Off on Marbled-green LeuconyctaThe Marbled-green Leuconycta has a wingspan of about 1.25 inches. The forewing is mottled green...
SCOOPED SCARAB BEETLE
February 7, 2019 9:30 pm Comments Off on SCOOPED SCARAB BEETLEThis beetle is dull black in color and about 3/8 inches long. The middle and...
Green Leuconycta
December 27, 2018 1:51 am Comments Off on Green LeuconyctaThe Green Leuconycta has a wingspan of about 1.25 inches. The forewing ground color varies...
SOUTHERN MASKED CHAFER
February 7, 2019 9:32 pm Comments Off on SOUTHERN MASKED CHAFERAdults are a dull dark yellow color and have darker brownish-black markings on the head...
Gold Moth
December 27, 2018 1:49 am Comments Off on Gold MothThe Gold Moth has a wingspan of 1.50 to 1.75 inches. The forewing is metallic...
HAMMONDS LINED JUNE BEETLE
February 7, 2019 9:33 pm Comments Off on HAMMONDS LINED JUNE BEETLEThis beetle is almost one inch long. It is reddish brown and has stripes of...
Texas Mocis
December 27, 2018 1:47 am Comments Off on Texas MocisThe Texas Mocis moth has a wingspan of approximately one inch. The forewing is brown...
RUSSIAN LEATHER BEETLE
February 7, 2019 9:34 pm Comments Off on RUSSIAN LEATHER BEETLEThis beetle is ranges from about 4/5 to 1 inch long. It is reddish brown...
Yellow Three-spot Moth
December 27, 2018 1:46 am Comments Off on Yellow Three-spot MothThe Yellow Three-spot Moth has a wingspan of about 1.5 inches. The forewing is yellow-orange...
SPLENDID EARTH BORING BEETLE
February 7, 2019 9:39 pm Comments Off on SPLENDID EARTH BORING BEETLEVaries in color from black to metallic purple or bronze. It is about ½ inch...
Hop Vine Moth
December 27, 2018 1:43 am Comments Off on Hop Vine MothThe Hop Vine Moth has a wingspan of 1 to 1.25 inches. The forewing is...
MAY BEETLE
February 7, 2019 9:40 pm Comments Off on MAY BEETLEA blackish or reddish-brown colored beetle about 1 inch long. It lacks prominent markings and...
Moon-lined Moth
December 27, 2018 1:22 am Comments Off on Moon-lined MothThe Moon-lined Moth has a wingspan of about 1.75 to 2 inches. The forewing is...
DICHELONYX
February 7, 2019 9:42 pm Comments Off on DICHELONYXThis beetle is about 1/3rd of an inch long. It is a rather flattened beetle...
Brown Panopoda
December 27, 2018 1:20 am Comments Off on Brown PanopodaThe Brown Panopoda Moth has a wingspan of approximately 1.75 inches. The forewing and hindwing...
BOLBOCEROSOMA BRUNERI
February 7, 2019 9:43 pm Comments Off on BOLBOCEROSOMA BRUNERIThis is an orange and black beetle about ½ inch long. It has antler like...
Red-lined Panopoda
December 27, 2018 1:18 am Comments Off on Red-lined PanopodaThe Red-lined Panopoda has a wingspan of 1.50 to 1.75 inches. The head and thorax...
MAY BEETLE
February 7, 2019 9:44 pm Comments Off on MAY BEETLEThis beetle is orange brown to dark brown and hairy. It is almost one inch...
Dead-wood Borer
December 27, 2018 1:16 am Comments Off on Dead-wood BorerThe Dead-wood Borer has a wing span of about 1.75 inches. The straw-colored forewing has...
SPANGLED FLOWER BEETLE
February 7, 2019 9:45 pm Comments Off on SPANGLED FLOWER BEETLEThis beetle is dark with white markings on the elytra. It is close to ½...
Grapevine Epimenis
December 27, 2018 1:15 am Comments Off on Grapevine EpimenisThis colorful little moth has a wingspan of about one inch. The forewing is black...
BUMBLE FLOWER BEETLE
February 7, 2019 9:46 pm Comments Off on BUMBLE FLOWER BEETLEThis beetle has yellow brown elytra marked with black. There are lots of yellow hairs...
Comma Wainscot
December 27, 2018 1:13 am Comments Off on Comma WainscotThe Comma Wainscot has a wingspan of about 1.5 inches. The forewing is straw-colored with...
RAINBOW SCARAB BEETLE
February 7, 2019 9:49 pm Comments Off on RAINBOW SCARAB BEETLEThis beetle is from 20-30 mm long ( 0.8-1.2 inches) .The head is a metallic...
False Wainscot
December 27, 2018 1:12 am Comments Off on False WainscotThe False Wainscot has a wingspan of about 1.75 inches. The forewing is pale tan...
MULTICOLORED ASIAN LADY BEETLE
February 8, 2019 3:32 pm Comments Off on MULTICOLORED ASIAN LADY BEETLEThis beetle has a wider range of colors and spots than other lady beetle species...
Speckled Green Fruitworm Moth
December 27, 2018 12:46 am Comments Off on Speckled Green Fruitworm MothThe Speckled Green Fruitworm Moth has a wingspan of 1 3/8 to 1 5/8 inches....
SEVEN-SPOTTED LADY BEETLE
February 8, 2019 3:33 pm Comments Off on SEVEN-SPOTTED LADY BEETLEThis beetle is about ¼ inch long with a white or pale spot on either...
Variegated Midget
December 27, 2018 12:44 am Comments Off on Variegated MidgetThe Variegated Midget Moth has a wingspan of approximately 1 inch (22-25 mm). The forewing...
BLACK-SPOTTED LADY BEETLE
February 8, 2019 3:33 pm Comments Off on BLACK-SPOTTED LADY BEETLEMembers of this genus are orange with black spots or stripes. They are about 1/5th...
Pale-winged Midget
December 27, 2018 12:38 am Comments Off on Pale-winged MidgetThe Pale-winged Midget is about one inch in length. The forewing is light brown with...
SPOTTED LADY BEETLE
February 8, 2019 3:34 pm Comments Off on SPOTTED LADY BEETLEThe spotted lady beetle is about 1/4th of an inch long and is more flattened...
Grateful Midget
December 27, 2018 12:37 am Comments Off on Grateful MidgetThe Grateful Midget has a wingspan of about 1 inch. The forewing is reddish-brown with...
CONVERGENT LADY BEETLE
February 8, 2019 3:35 pm Comments Off on CONVERGENT LADY BEETLEThis is a yellowish red or tannish red beetle 1/6th to ¼ th inch long....
Dichagyris Grotei
December 27, 2018 12:33 am Comments Off on Dichagyris GroteiThe forewing length of Dichagyris grotei is about .75 inch. The forewing is brown with...
POLISHED LADY BEETLE
February 8, 2019 3:36 pm Comments Off on POLISHED LADY BEETLEA shiny orange-red beetle about 3.7-5. 7mm long ( less than 1/4th of an inch)....
Spotted Phosphila
December 27, 2018 12:31 am Comments Off on Spotted PhosphilaThe Spotted Phosphila has a wingspan of about 1.50 inches. The forewings are mottled green...
YELLOW SPOTTED LADY BEETLE
February 8, 2019 3:37 pm Comments Off on YELLOW SPOTTED LADY BEETLEThis beetle is small (1/10 to 1/6th of an inch). It is boldly patterned and...
Yucca Moth
December 27, 2018 12:35 am Comments Off on Yucca MothTegeticula sp. YUCCA MOTHS (Prodoxidae) Description In early summer Yucca plants bloom and their special...
SPOTTED CUCUMBER BEETLE
February 8, 2019 3:37 pm Comments Off on SPOTTED CUCUMBER BEETLECucumber beetles are oblong-oval in shape and have short beaded antennae .Adult beetles are greenish-yellow...
Dusky Groundling
December 27, 2018 12:29 am Comments Off on Dusky GroundlingThe Dusky Groundling has a wingspan of approximately 1.50 inches. The forewing is mottled dark...
BASSWOOD LEAF MINER
February 8, 2019 3:38 pm Comments Off on BASSWOOD LEAF MINERThis beetle is about ¼ inch long. It is reddish- yellow on the elytra with...
Newman’s Brocade
December 27, 2018 12:26 am Comments Off on Newman’s BrocadeThe Newman’s Brocade moth has a wingspan of about 1.25 inches. The forewing is brown...
FOUR SPOTTED LEAF BEETLE
February 8, 2019 3:39 pm Comments Off on FOUR SPOTTED LEAF BEETLEA black beetle with four red spots on the elytra. It is less than 1/2...
Black-banded Brocade
December 27, 2018 12:25 am Comments Off on Black-banded BrocadeThe Black-banded Brocade has a wingspan of 1.75 inches. The forewing is pale tan to...
SPOTTED FLEA BEETLE
February 8, 2019 3:40 pm Comments Off on SPOTTED FLEA BEETLEThis beetle has green elytra and a red head and thorax. There are black spots...
VELVET FOOT
December 27, 2018 12:28 am Comments Off on VELVET FOOTThe cap ranges from almost a half-inch to 3 inches wide and is smooth. It...
BEAN LEAF BEETLE
February 8, 2019 3:42 pm Comments Off on BEAN LEAF BEETLEThis beetle is yellow with black spots on the elytra. Adult beetles are about a...
American Bird’s-wing
December 27, 2018 12:23 am Comments Off on American Bird’s-wingThe American Bird’s-wing has a wingspan of 1.50 to 1.75 inches. The forewing is dark...
NORTHERN CORN ROOTWORM BEETLE
February 8, 2019 3:43 pm Comments Off on NORTHERN CORN ROOTWORM BEETLENorthern corn rootworm beetles are about a quarter of an inch long, and have no...
OYSTER MUSHROOM
December 27, 2018 12:25 am Comments Off on OYSTER MUSHROOMThis mushroom has a broad, fleshy, white, gray or brown cap with broad whitish or...
SKELETONIZING LEAF BEETLE
February 8, 2019 3:44 pm Comments Off on SKELETONIZING LEAF BEETLEThis beetle is about one third inch long and is cream colored with black stripes...
Prairie Bird-dropping Moth
December 27, 2018 12:21 am Comments Off on Prairie Bird-dropping MothThe Prairie Bird-dropping Moth has a wingspan of approximately 3/4 inch (2 cm). The forewing...
ARGUS TORTOISE BEETLE
February 8, 2019 3:44 pm Comments Off on ARGUS TORTOISE BEETLETortoise beetles in general have a turtlelike shape as the name implies. The body is...
MARASMIUS SULLIVANTII
December 27, 2018 12:23 am Comments Off on MARASMIUS SULLIVANTIIThe cap color is variable ranging from bright orange to orange red to reddish (Photo...
GOLDEN TORTOISE BEETLE
February 8, 2019 3:45 pm Comments Off on GOLDEN TORTOISE BEETLEAdults are about inch long, circular in shape with a flattening ridge outlining the body....
Olive-shaded Bird-dropping Moth
December 27, 2018 12:19 am Comments Off on Olive-shaded Bird-dropping MothThe Olive-shaded Bird-dropping Moth has a wingspan of approximately 5/8 inch. The forewing is white...
HORSEMINT TORTOISE BEETLE
February 8, 2019 3:46 pm Comments Off on HORSEMINT TORTOISE BEETLEThis beetle is 1/3 to ½ inch long. It is greyish in color with a...
PINWHEEL MARASMIUS
December 27, 2018 12:22 am Comments Off on PINWHEEL MARASMIUSThis is a small bell-shaped, pleated mushroom with a white cap and sunken center(A). It...
COLASPIS BEETLE
February 8, 2019 3:47 pm Comments Off on COLASPIS BEETLEThis beetle is about ¼ inch long. It is tan in color and oval shaped....
Exposed Bird-dropping Moth
December 27, 2018 12:18 am Comments Off on Exposed Bird-dropping MothThe Exposed Bird-Dropping Moth has a wingspan of 1 5/8 to 2 1/4 inches and,...
BLACK LEAF BEETLE
February 8, 2019 3:47 pm Comments Off on BLACK LEAF BEETLEThis is a black beetle that is about 3/8 of an inch long.
ORANGE PINWHEEL MARASMIUS
December 27, 2018 12:20 am Comments Off on ORANGE PINWHEEL MARASMIUSThis mushroom has a small, bell-shaped, rust orange, pleated or grooved cap often with a...
FLEA BEETLE
February 8, 2019 3:48 pm Comments Off on FLEA BEETLEA small beetle about 1/6 of an inch long. This beetle is black with a...
Small Bird-dropping Moth
December 27, 2018 12:16 am Comments Off on Small Bird-dropping MothThis is a very small moth, with a wingspan under one inch. But at rest,...
FLEA BEETLE
February 8, 2019 3:49 pm Comments Off on FLEA BEETLEThis is a yellowish-orange colored beetle around 1/5 of an inch long. It was identified...
Shaggy Mane
December 27, 2018 12:18 am Comments Off on Shaggy ManeThe cap of this mushroom is up to 6 inches tall. It usually develops a...
BRACYPNOEA
February 8, 2019 3:50 pm Comments Off on BRACYPNOEAA small iridescent black beetle about 1/6 of an inch long. It was identified to...
Tufted Bird-dropping Moth
December 27, 2018 12:13 am Comments Off on Tufted Bird-dropping MothThe Tufted Bird-dropping Moths has a wingspan of about 1.25 inches. It has dark dorsal...
INKY CAP
December 27, 2018 12:16 am Comments Off on INKY CAPThis is a very small mushroom ranging from very tiny to less than one inch...
CASE BEARING LEAF BEETLE
February 8, 2019 3:50 pm Comments Off on CASE BEARING LEAF BEETLEThis is a bright orange beetle. It was identified to genus by experts at Bugguide.net....
LEAF BEETLE EGGS COVERED WITH FRASS
February 8, 2019 3:52 pm Comments Off on LEAF BEETLE EGGS COVERED WITH FRASSEggs are hidden by the black frass of the beetle.
Black-dotted Maliatha
December 27, 2018 12:11 am Comments Off on Black-dotted MaliathaThe Black-dotted Maliatha is about 3/8″ long and has a wingspan of about 1 inch....
SHINY FLEA BEETLE
February 8, 2019 3:53 pm Comments Off on SHINY FLEA BEETLEThis beetle has a shiny red head and thorax and a shiny green elytra. It...
JAPANESE UMBRELLA INKY CAP
December 27, 2018 12:15 am Comments Off on JAPANESE UMBRELLA INKY CAPThis mushroom has a grayish brown cap with a smooth, circular, sunken center (B). It...
WARTY LEAF BEETLE
February 8, 2019 3:54 pm Comments Off on WARTY LEAF BEETLEThis is a black beetle that resembles caterpillar droppings. It has warty protuberances all over...
SCALY INKY CAP
December 27, 2018 12:14 am Comments Off on SCALY INKY CAPThe fruiting bodies of this mushroom appear in large clusters on decaying hardwood logs Photo...
DOGBANE BEETLE
February 8, 2019 3:55 pm Comments Off on DOGBANE BEETLEThis is an iridescent blue-green beetle with a metallic copper, golden or crimson shine. It...
Variegated Cutworm
December 27, 2018 12:08 am Comments Off on Variegated CutwormThe Variegated Cutworm Moth has a wingspan of 1.75 to 2 inches. The forewing is...
CRYPTOCEPHALUS MELAS
February 8, 2019 3:56 pm Comments Off on CRYPTOCEPHALUS MELASA black and yellow leaf beetle about 1/10th of an inch long. It was identified...
ORANGE MAT COPRINUS
December 27, 2018 12:12 am Comments Off on ORANGE MAT COPRINUSThis inky cap mushroom grows on an orange mat called “ozonium” (A). This mat is...
MICRORHOPALA
February 8, 2019 6:23 pm Comments Off on MICRORHOPALAA black and red beetle around 1/3 of an inch long. This beetle was identified...
Bronzed Cutworm Moth
December 27, 2018 12:07 am Comments Off on Bronzed Cutworm MothThe Bronzed Cutworm Moth has a wingspan of 1.5 to 2 inches. The forewing color...
LORD LEAF BEETLE
February 8, 2019 6:24 pm Comments Off on LORD LEAF BEETLEThis is a black beetle covered with a dense white pubescence. It is about 1/6th...
COMMON MICA CAP
December 27, 2018 12:09 am Comments Off on COMMON MICA CAPThis mushroom has a tan to light brown cap that is 1-2 inches wide. Glistening...
LEAF BEETLE
February 8, 2019 6:25 pm Comments Off on LEAF BEETLEThis is a yellowish brown beetle with black stripes on its elytra. It is about...
Dingy Cutworm Moth
December 27, 2018 12:04 am Comments Off on Dingy Cutworm MothThis moth has a wingspan of about 1.50 to 2 inches. The forewing is tan...
SWAMP MILKWEED LEAF BEETLE
February 8, 2019 6:26 pm Comments Off on SWAMP MILKWEED LEAF BEETLEThis beetle is about 8-11mm (1/3 to ½ of an inch) long. The head and...
Army Cutworm Moth
December 27, 2018 12:02 am Comments Off on Army Cutworm MothThe Army Cutworm Moth is about one inch in length. The forewings are ornately colored...
SPINACH FLEA BEETLE
February 8, 2019 6:27 pm Comments Off on SPINACH FLEA BEETLEThis beetle is about 6 mm (1/4th inch) long. It has black elytra and a...
Bristly Cutworm
December 27, 2018 12:00 am Comments Off on Bristly CutwormThe Bristly Cutworm has a wingspan of about 1 inch. The forewing is gray with...
FLEA BEETLE
February 8, 2019 6:27 pm Comments Off on FLEA BEETLEThis beetle is about 6 mm long (1/4th inch). It has a black and white...
The Wedgling
December 26, 2018 11:58 pm Comments Off on The WedglingThe Wedgling has a wingspan of 1 inch. The sexes are dimorphic in color with...
STRIPED CUCUMBER BEETLE
February 8, 2019 6:28 pm Comments Off on STRIPED CUCUMBER BEETLEThis is a black and yellow striped beetle that is black underneath. It is about...
Moonseed Moth
December 26, 2018 11:55 pm Comments Off on Moonseed MothThe Moonseed Moth has a wingspan of 1 to 1.25 inches. The forewing is light...
GOLDENROD LEAF MINER
February 8, 2019 6:29 pm Comments Off on GOLDENROD LEAF MINERThis beetle is fairly variable in coloration. It is mostly brownish and has dull reddish...
Spotted Grass Moth
December 26, 2018 11:54 pm Comments Off on Spotted Grass MothThe Spotted Grass Moth has a wingspan of approximately .75 inch. The forewing is straw-colored...
FOUR-SPOTTED FUNGUS BEETLE
February 8, 2019 6:31 pm Comments Off on FOUR-SPOTTED FUNGUS BEETLEA cream colored beetle with four dark spots on the pronotum. In addition there are...
Gray Quaker
December 26, 2018 11:52 pm Comments Off on Gray QuakerThe Gray Quaker moth has a wingspan of 1.5 inches. The forewing is light to...
FOUR-SPOTTED FUNGUS BEETLE LARVAE
February 8, 2019 6:32 pm Comments Off on FOUR-SPOTTED FUNGUS BEETLE LARVAEThese larvae are white with black markings. They are a little less than a ½...
Distinct Quaker
December 26, 2018 11:46 pm Comments Off on Distinct QuakerThe Distinct Quaker Moth has a wingspan of 1.5 inches. The forewing is gray marked...
SLENDER LIZARD BEETLE
February 8, 2019 6:33 pm Comments Off on SLENDER LIZARD BEETLELizard Beetles are long, slender beetles, colored black and red or dark blue and red....
Norman’s Quaker
December 26, 2018 11:45 pm Comments Off on Norman’s QuakerNorman’s Quaker is about 3/4 inch long. It can be pale tan, dark brown or...
HAIRY FUNGUS BEETLE
February 8, 2019 6:33 pm Comments Off on HAIRY FUNGUS BEETLEThis beetle is reddish-orange in color with four dark spots on the elytra. It was...
Mucilago Crustacea
December 26, 2018 11:48 pm Comments Off on Mucilago CrustaceaThis slime mold is a white mass encrusting the stems of trees or grasses. At...
END BAND NET-WING BEETLE
February 8, 2019 6:34 pm Comments Off on END BAND NET-WING BEETLEThis beetle is orangish with dark ends to the wings. It is ½ -3/4 inch...
Ruddy Quaker
December 26, 2018 11:42 pm Comments Off on Ruddy QuakerThe Ruddy Quaker moth has a wingspan of 1 to 1.25 inches. The forewing is...
GOLDEN NET-WINGED BEETLE
February 8, 2019 6:35 pm Comments Off on GOLDEN NET-WINGED BEETLEThis beetle is a bright red color and the wings are soft and covered in...
Many-Headed Slime
December 26, 2018 11:46 pm Comments Off on Many-Headed SlimeThis slime mold is bright yellow in color. It is many branched, veined, fan-shaped and...
NET-WINGED BEETLE
February 8, 2019 6:36 pm Comments Off on NET-WINGED BEETLEThis a red and black beetle about 1/5 to 2/5 inch long (5.0-8.5mm). There is...
Chocolate Tube Slime
December 26, 2018 11:45 pm Comments Off on Chocolate Tube SlimeChocolate tube slime resembles brown hairs growing on wood. These slime molds are very thin...
BLACK FIREFLY
February 8, 2019 6:37 pm Comments Off on BLACK FIREFLYThis insect is about 1/2 inch long (12 mm). It is mostly black, with two...
Rustic Quaker
December 26, 2018 11:40 pm Comments Off on Rustic QuakerThe Rustic Quaker has a wingspan of 1.25 inches. The forewing is plain brown with...
PYRACTOMENA FIREFLY
February 8, 2019 6:38 pm Comments Off on PYRACTOMENA FIREFLYThese insects are usually around ½ to a little less than an inch long. The...
Wolfs Milk Slime
December 26, 2018 11:43 pm Comments Off on Wolfs Milk SlimeThis slime is round or spherical in shape. It is less than 1 inch wide...
PHOTURIS FIREFLY
February 8, 2019 6:39 pm Comments Off on PHOTURIS FIREFLYThis beetle is about ½ inch long. The elytra are black with yellow striping. The...
Ruby Quaker
December 26, 2018 11:38 pm Comments Off on Ruby QuakerThe Ruby Quaker Moth has a wingspan of about 1.50 inches. The forewing colors are...
PHOTINUS FIREFLY
February 8, 2019 6:40 pm Comments Off on PHOTINUS FIREFLYThis firefly has black elytra with some red on the head. It is about ½...
Red Raspberry Slime
December 26, 2018 11:41 pm Comments Off on Red Raspberry SlimeWhen reddish in color and compressed together, the sporangia of this slime mold resembles red...
GOLDENROD SOLDIER BEETLE
February 8, 2019 6:41 pm Comments Off on GOLDENROD SOLDIER BEETLEThe body is elongate, soft and somewhat flattened and the sides are nearly parallel. They...
Common Oak Moth
December 26, 2018 11:36 pm Comments Off on Common Oak MothThe Common Oak Moth has a wingspan of 1.25 to 1.75 inches. The forewing is...
MARGINED LEATHERWING BEETLE
February 15, 2019 7:14 pm Comments Off on MARGINED LEATHERWING BEETLEThis beetle is about 1/3 to ½ inch long. Its coloration is similar to the...
Scrambled Egg Slime
December 26, 2018 11:39 pm Comments Off on Scrambled Egg SlimeYellowish or white mass, producing a large fluffy, soft, yellowish irregular form, becoming crusty and...
TWO-LINED LEATHERWING
February 15, 2019 7:17 pm Comments Off on TWO-LINED LEATHERWINGThis beetle is about 3/8″ in length. It has a red head and two black...
Hemina Pinon
December 26, 2018 11:35 pm Comments Off on Hemina PinonThe Hemina Pinon moth has a total length of approximately 7/8 inch (20-22 mm). There...
TRYPHERUS FRISONI
February 15, 2019 7:18 pm Comments Off on TRYPHERUS FRISONISoldier beetles have an elongated, flattened and softened body. This beetle has elytra that are...
Coral Slime
December 26, 2018 11:37 pm Comments Off on Coral SlimeThe erect, branched or simple structures of this organism look like small icicles or like...
SOLDIER BEETLE
February 15, 2019 7:20 pm Comments Off on SOLDIER BEETLEThis is a yellow and black beetle. Its body is elongate soft and flattened. It...
Ashen Pinion
December 26, 2018 11:33 pm Comments Off on Ashen PinionThe Ashen Pinion moth has a wingspan of 1 1/2 to 1 5/8 inches. The...
FIRE COLORED BEETLE
February 15, 2019 7:21 pm Comments Off on FIRE COLORED BEETLELight colored and about 3/5 inches long. This larva has a pair of cerci or...
Bethune’s Pinion
December 26, 2018 11:31 pm Comments Off on Bethune’s PinionBethune’s Pinion Moth has a wingspan of approximately 1.50 inches. The forewing is cream-colored with...
FIRE-COLORED BEETLE
February 15, 2019 7:22 pm Comments Off on FIRE-COLORED BEETLEThis beetle is about ½ inch long. It has a red thorax and black head...
Asian Clam
December 26, 2018 11:34 pm Comments Off on Asian ClamThis invasive species is less than 2 inch long and slightly less wide when adult....
FIRE-COLORED BEETLE
February 15, 2019 7:23 pm Comments Off on FIRE-COLORED BEETLEThis beetle has black elytra with an orange head and neck. It is about 2/3rds...
Iris Borer Moth
December 26, 2018 11:28 pm Comments Off on Iris Borer MothThe Iris Borer Moth has a wingspan 1.5 to 2 inches. The thorax is black....
SOLDIER BEETLE
February 15, 2019 7:24 pm Comments Off on SOLDIER BEETLEThis beetle is about 10-12mm (1/2 inch) long. It has light brown elytra with a...
Meadow Slug
December 26, 2018 11:33 pm Comments Off on Meadow SlugThe slug shown in image 1 was identified to genus with the help of Mark...
IVORY-MARKED BORER
February 15, 2019 7:29 pm Comments Off on IVORY-MARKED BORERA brown beetle with four pairs of white spots on the wing covers (elytra). It...
American Idia
December 26, 2018 11:27 pm Comments Off on American IdiaThe American Idia moth has a wingspan of .75 to 1.25 inches. The forewing is...
STRANGALIA LUTEICORNIS
February 15, 2019 7:30 pm Comments Off on STRANGALIA LUTEICORNISThis beetle is about ½ inch long. It is yellow with black markings on the...
Physella Aquatic Snail
December 26, 2018 11:30 pm Comments Off on Physella Aquatic SnailThis aquatic snail is air-breathing. It is less than a 1/2 inch long, left handed...
MEGACYLLENE DECORA
February 15, 2019 7:31 pm Comments Off on MEGACYLLENE DECORAThis beetle belongs to the subfamily cerambycinae (round necked longhorns) which have protruding faces and...
Amber Snail
December 26, 2018 11:29 pm Comments Off on Amber SnailThe shells of these small air-breathing snails grow to a little more than 1/2 inch...
BORER BEETLE
February 15, 2019 7:32 pm Comments Off on BORER BEETLEIt has a long protruding face and is about ¾ of an inch long. It...
Common Idia
December 26, 2018 11:25 pm Comments Off on Common IdiaThe Common Idia has a wingspan of approximately 1 to 1.25 inches. At rest it...
RED MILKWEED BEETLE
February 15, 2019 7:33 pm Comments Off on RED MILKWEED BEETLEThis beetle is red with black markings. It has four black spots on the upper...
Discus Snail
December 26, 2018 11:27 pm Comments Off on Discus SnailThis small disk-shaped snail is less than 1/2 inch in diameter. It has ridges and...
FLOWER LONGHORN BEETLE
February 15, 2019 7:35 pm Comments Off on FLOWER LONGHORN BEETLEThis beetle is yellow with black markings on the yellow elytra. It is about 2/3...
Glossy Black Idia
December 26, 2018 11:23 pm Comments Off on Glossy Black IdiaThe Glossy Black Idia has a wingspan of about 1.5 inches (24 – 36 mm)....
BANDED FLOWER LONG HORNED BEETLE
February 15, 2019 7:35 pm Comments Off on BANDED FLOWER LONG HORNED BEETLEThis beetle is about ½ to 3/5 of an inch long. It is variable in...
Flamed Tigersnail
December 26, 2018 11:26 pm Comments Off on Flamed TigersnailThis snail, with it’s distinctive red shell pattern, grows to about 1/2 inch in diameter....
BRACYLEPTURA FLOWER LONGHORN BEETLE
February 15, 2019 7:37 pm Comments Off on BRACYLEPTURA FLOWER LONGHORN BEETLEThis beetle is about ½ inches long. It has tan elytra and has the long...
Armyworm Moth
December 26, 2018 11:22 pm Comments Off on Armyworm MothThe Armyworm Moth has a wingspan of approximately 1.50 to 1.75 inches. The forewing is...
FLAT FACED LONGHORN BEETLE
February 15, 2019 7:39 pm Comments Off on FLAT FACED LONGHORN BEETLEThis beetle is about 1/3 inches long. It is light brown with black spots. Members...
Striped Whitelip
December 26, 2018 11:24 pm Comments Off on Striped WhitelipThis snail grows to about one inch in diameter. It has a white lip as...
FLAT-FACED LONGHORN BEETLE
February 15, 2019 7:40 pm Comments Off on FLAT-FACED LONGHORN BEETLELittle information is available for this beetle. It is about 1/4 to 3/8 inch long....
Burdock Borer
December 26, 2018 11:20 pm Comments Off on Burdock BorerThe Burdock Borer has a wingspan of 1 1/8 – 1 3/4 inches. The forewing...
FLOWER LONGHORN BEETLE
February 15, 2019 7:41 pm Comments Off on FLOWER LONGHORN BEETLEThis beetle was identified with the help of experts at Bugguide.net. This genus includes 15...
Fall Armyworm Moth
December 26, 2018 11:18 pm Comments Off on Fall Armyworm MothThe Fall Armyworm Moth has a wingspan of 1 – 1 5/8 inches. It is...
FLAT-FACED LONGHORN BEETLE
February 15, 2019 7:42 pm Comments Off on FLAT-FACED LONGHORN BEETLEThis beetle is mottled brown with two white patches on its elytra. It is about...
WHITE-LIP GLOBE
December 26, 2018 11:21 pm Comments Off on WHITE-LIP GLOBEThis snail grows to 3/4 inch in diameter. It has a thick, white lip and...
POLE BORER
February 15, 2019 7:43 pm Comments Off on POLE BORERThis longhorned beetle grows between 1/3 to 4/5 ths of an inch and is yellowish-brown...
Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth
December 26, 2018 11:16 pm Comments Off on Yellow-striped Armyworm MothThe Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth has a wingspan of approximately 1.25 to 1.75 inches. The forewing...
LOCUST BORER
February 15, 2019 7:44 pm Comments Off on LOCUST BORERAdults are black, 3/4 of an inch long with a series of bright yellow lines...
Mosquitofish
December 26, 2018 11:18 pm Comments Off on MosquitofishThis introduced species is about 2 inches long and has an up-turned mouth, with which...
SPINED OAK BORER
February 15, 2019 7:45 pm Comments Off on SPINED OAK BORERThis beetle is about ¾ inch long. It is brownish-yellow with mottled dark spots on...
Common Pinkband
December 26, 2018 11:13 pm Comments Off on Common PinkbandThe Common Pinkband has a wingspan of approximately 1 inch. The forewing is brown and...
HICKORY SAPERDA
February 15, 2019 7:46 pm Comments Off on HICKORY SAPERDAThis beetle is mostly black above with gray hairs. It is about 5/8 of an...
Gizzard Shad
December 26, 2018 11:17 pm Comments Off on Gizzard ShadThese young gizzard shad were about 2 1/2 inches long. They were photographed in the...
MOLORCHUS BIMACULATUS
February 15, 2019 7:47 pm Comments Off on MOLORCHUS BIMACULATUSThis beetle is a small longhorn with short elytra that cover less than half of...
Wavy-lined Zanclognatha
December 26, 2018 11:11 pm Comments Off on Wavy-lined ZanclognathaThis moth has a wingspan of approximately 1.25 inches. The male’s antennae have a distinctive...
WOOD BORING LONGHORN BEETLE
February 15, 2019 7:48 pm Comments Off on WOOD BORING LONGHORN BEETLEThis beetle is about 3/4 inch long. It is colored black and red and mimics...
Shortnose Gar
December 26, 2018 11:15 pm Comments Off on Shortnose GarThe Shortnose Gar has the shape of a torpedo and reaches lengths of 4 feet....
OBRIUM MACULATUM
February 15, 2019 7:49 pm Comments Off on OBRIUM MACULATUMThis is a very small beetle about 1/5th of an inch long. It is light...
Tobacco Budworm Moth
December 26, 2018 11:09 pm Comments Off on Tobacco Budworm MothThe Tobacco Budworm Moth has a wingspan of 1.25 inches. The forewing is pale olive...
EUDERCES PICIPES
February 15, 2019 7:49 pm Comments Off on EUDERCES PICIPESThis is a black beetle with 2 short white stripes on the elytra. It is...
Common Carp
December 26, 2018 11:13 pm Comments Off on Common CarpThe Common Carp was introduced from West Asia during the early 19th Century. Although they...
RED-HEADED ASH BORER
February 15, 2019 7:50 pm Comments Off on RED-HEADED ASH BORERRed-headed ash borers typically reach around inch long. They have a reddish brown coloration with...
Bluegill
December 26, 2018 11:11 pm Comments Off on BluegillThis native, carnivorous fish is identified by the dark tab – without margin – over...
ELM BORER
February 15, 2019 7:51 pm Comments Off on ELM BORERRed-headed ash borers typically reach around inch long. They have a reddish brown coloration with...
Grayish Zanclognatha
December 26, 2018 11:07 pm Comments Off on Grayish ZanclognathaThe Grayish Zanclognatha is about 5/8 inch long and has a wingspan of 1 inch....
SMALL MULBERRY BORER
February 15, 2019 7:51 pm Comments Off on SMALL MULBERRY BORERThis beetle is mottled red and yellow and is about ½ inch long. It was...
Brown Hooded Owlet
December 26, 2018 11:05 pm Comments Off on Brown Hooded OwletThe Brown Hooded Owlet has a wingspan of 1.5 to 2 inches. The forewing is...
RUSTIC BORER
February 15, 2019 7:52 pm Comments Off on RUSTIC BORERThis beetle is about ½ inch long. It has several pale markings on the elytra...
Crayfish
December 26, 2018 11:08 pm Comments Off on CrayfishCrayfish are known to be present in Fontenelle Forest and Neale Woods ponds. But they...
FLAT POWDER-POST BEETLE
February 15, 2019 7:53 pm Comments Off on FLAT POWDER-POST BEETLEA light brown colored beetle about 1/3rd of an inch long. It was identified by...
Goldenrod Hooded Owlet
December 26, 2018 11:04 pm Comments Off on Goldenrod Hooded OwletThe Goldenrod Hooded Owlet has a wingspan of approximately 2 inches. The forewing is gray...
BANDED ASH BORER
February 15, 2019 7:53 pm Comments Off on BANDED ASH BORERThis beetle is almost 1 inch long. It is a black beetle with white markings...
Water Louse
December 26, 2018 11:06 pm Comments Off on Water LouseA small isopod, about 3/4 inch (20 mm) long with a seven segmented body (abdomen)...
FLAT-FACED LONG-HORNED BEETLE
February 15, 2019 7:54 pm Comments Off on FLAT-FACED LONG-HORNED BEETLEThis beetle is mottled black and brown. It is about 1/3rd of an inch long....
Curve-lined Owlet
December 26, 2018 11:01 pm Comments Off on Curve-lined OwletThe Curve-lined Owlet is 3/4 inch long. The forewing is brown to reddish-brown with a...
FOUR-SPOTTED HICKORY BORER
February 15, 2019 7:55 pm Comments Off on FOUR-SPOTTED HICKORY BORERThis beetle is about ½ inch long. It has black elytra with 4 yellow spots....
Wood Louse
December 26, 2018 11:04 pm Comments Off on Wood LouseThese woodlice are very difficult to identify to species. These were identified with the help...
FLAT-FACED LONG-HORNED BEETLE
February 15, 2019 7:57 pm Comments Off on FLAT-FACED LONG-HORNED BEETLEThis beetle is a mottled grayish black color. It is about 2/3rds of an inch...
Bent-winged Owlet
December 26, 2018 10:59 pm Comments Off on Bent-winged OwletThe Bent-winged Owlet has a wingspan of about 1.25 inches. The forewing is pale brown...
CALLIMOXYS SP.
February 15, 2019 7:58 pm Comments Off on CALLIMOXYS SP.This is a red and black beetle. It is about 1/3rd of an inch long....
Morbid Owlet
December 26, 2018 10:56 pm Comments Off on Morbid OwletThe Morbid Owlet has a wingspan of about 1.25 inches. The forewing is pale gray...
DOGWOOD TWIG BORER
February 15, 2019 7:59 pm Comments Off on DOGWOOD TWIG BORERThis beetle is about to 5/8ths inch long . It is slender in appearance and...
Pillbug
December 26, 2018 11:01 pm Comments Off on PillbugThese bugs, also known as roly-poly bugs, were originally introduced from the Old World. They...
GRAPHISURUS FASCIATUS
February 15, 2019 8:00 pm Comments Off on GRAPHISURUS FASCIATUSA mottled light brown and dark brown beetle about 1/2 inch long (12 mm). Characteristic...
Brown-lined Owlet
December 26, 2018 10:48 pm Comments Off on Brown-lined OwletThe Brown-lined Owlet has a total length of .50 inch. The forewings and hindwings are...
FLOWER LONG-HORNED BEETLE
February 15, 2019 8:01 pm Comments Off on FLOWER LONG-HORNED BEETLEThis beetle was identified to genus by experts at Bugguide.net. It is a brown beetle...
FLAT-BACKED MILLIPEDE
December 26, 2018 10:58 pm Comments Off on FLAT-BACKED MILLIPEDEThis large millipede, which has no accepted common name, grows up to 2 inches long...
CHESTNUT BARK BORER
February 15, 2019 8:03 pm Comments Off on CHESTNUT BARK BORERThis beetle is black with golden yellow bands. It is around 10-15mm in length (2/5-3/5...
Dark Phalaenostola
December 26, 2018 10:46 pm Comments Off on Dark PhalaenostolaThe Dark Phalaenostola Moth has a wingspan of about 1 inch 25 mm). The forewing...
GRAPHISURUS TRIANGULIFER
February 15, 2019 8:04 pm Comments Off on GRAPHISURUS TRIANGULIFERThis is a 12-17mm long beetle ½ to 1/3 inch). Its base color is reddish...
Greenhouse Millipede
December 26, 2018 10:52 pm Comments Off on Greenhouse MillipedeEach of these tan-colored millipedes was about 1 inch long. Identified with the help of...
ELM BARK BORER
February 15, 2019 8:05 pm Comments Off on ELM BARK BORERThis is a bluish black beetle with 3 short whitish lines on each elytron. It...
Worm Millipede
December 26, 2018 10:49 pm Comments Off on Worm MillipedeThis millipede grows up to 5 inches long, with distinctive maroon paired legs and rings...
PAINTED HICKORY BORER
February 15, 2019 8:06 pm Comments Off on PAINTED HICKORY BORERThis beetle is 2/5-4/5 ths of an inch long (10-20mm). It is a black beetle...
Black-banded Owlet
December 24, 2018 4:37 pm Comments Off on Black-banded OwletThe Black-banded Owlet has a wingspan of approximately .75 inch (17-24 mm). The forewing and...
LONG-HORNED BEETLE
February 15, 2019 8:08 pm Comments Off on LONG-HORNED BEETLEThis beetle is 7-11 mm Long. It is variably mottled with distinctive oval dark and...
Dark-banded Owlet
December 24, 2018 4:35 pm Comments Off on Dark-banded OwletThe Dark-banded Owlet has a wingspan of about one inch. It is tan to gray...
LONG-HORNED BEETLE
February 15, 2019 8:09 pm Comments Off on LONG-HORNED BEETLEThis beetle is black and gray. It is 6-9mm long (1/4-1/3 inch). It has elytra...
Thin-lined Owlet
December 24, 2018 4:34 pm Comments Off on Thin-lined OwletThe Thin-lined Owlet has a wingspan of approximately 1.25 inches. The forewing is dove gray...
EYED CLICK BEETLE
February 15, 2019 8:11 pm Comments Off on EYED CLICK BEETLEClick beetles are flattened, elongate, beetles that are curved at the ends. They are black...
Green Cloverworm
December 24, 2018 4:32 pm Comments Off on Green CloverwormThe Green Cloverworm has a wingspan of 1 to 1.25 inches. The male is usually...
BLACK CLICK BEETLE
February 15, 2019 8:11 pm Comments Off on BLACK CLICK BEETLEThis beetle is black in color with a long narrow shape like most click beetles....
The Laugher
December 24, 2018 4:30 pm Comments Off on The LaugherThe Laugher has a wingspan of approximately 1 1/2 to 1 7/8 inches. The forewings...
WIREWORM
February 15, 2019 8:12 pm Comments Off on WIREWORMWireworms are the larva of the click beetles.
TOBACCO WIREWORM
February 15, 2019 8:12 pm Comments Off on TOBACCO WIREWORMAdult wireworms are the familiar click beetles. The body of the tobacco wireworm is flattened,...
Interrupted Dagger Moth
December 24, 2018 4:28 pm Comments Off on Interrupted Dagger MothThe Interrupted Dagger moth has a wingspan of about 1.5 inches (3.5 – 4.2 mm)....
CLICK BEETLE
February 15, 2019 8:13 pm Comments Off on CLICK BEETLEThis beetle is brown with yellow flattened hair like scales. It is almost 1 inch...
Impressed Dagger Moth
December 24, 2018 4:27 pm Comments Off on Impressed Dagger MothThe Impressed Dagger Moth has a total length of about .75 to 1 inch. The...
SMALL BROWN CLICK BEETLE
February 15, 2019 8:14 pm Comments Off on SMALL BROWN CLICK BEETLEThis beetle was about ½-3/4 inch in length. It is elongate and narrow in shape...
Connected Dagger Moth
December 24, 2018 4:25 pm Comments Off on Connected Dagger MothThe Connected Dagger Moth has a wingspan of 1.2.5 to 1.50 inches. The forewing is...
PLATYCERUS SP.
February 15, 2019 8:14 pm Comments Off on PLATYCERUS SP.This beetle is red brown to black in color.The antenna are distinctive each being ten...
Raspberry Bud Dagger Moth
December 24, 2018 4:23 pm Comments Off on Raspberry Bud Dagger MothThe Raspberry Bud Dagger Moth has a total length of 5/8 inch (15-20 mm). The...
REDDISH-BROWN STAG BEETLE
February 15, 2019 8:15 pm Comments Off on REDDISH-BROWN STAG BEETLEIt is around 1 inch to 1 ½ inches long. The beetle is dark reddish...
American Dagger Moth
December 24, 2018 4:21 pm Comments Off on American Dagger MothThe American Dagger Moth is the largest dagger moth in North America with a wingspan...
STAG BEETLE
February 15, 2019 8:16 pm Comments Off on STAG BEETLEThis is a reddish brown to black beetle and is about ½ inch long. Its...
Nondescript Dagger Moth
December 24, 2018 4:20 pm Comments Off on Nondescript Dagger MothThe Nondescript Dagger Moth has a wingspan of approximately 1.5 to 1.75 inches. The forewing...
HORNED PASSALUS BEETLE
February 15, 2019 8:17 pm Comments Off on HORNED PASSALUS BEETLEThe adult beetles range from about 1 1/8 to 1 5/8 inch in length and...
Ochre Dagger Moth
December 24, 2018 4:18 pm Comments Off on Ochre Dagger MothThe Ochre Dagger Moth has a wingspan of approximately 1.75 to 2 inches. The forewing...
STAG BEETLE
February 15, 2019 8:17 pm Comments Off on STAG BEETLEThis beetle is very dark reddish brown to black. It is about 1 to 1...
Ruddy Dagger Moth
December 24, 2018 4:16 pm Comments Off on Ruddy Dagger MothThe Ruddy Dagger Moth has a wingspan of about 1.75 inches. The forewing is light...
BROWN ROVE BEETLE
February 15, 2019 8:18 pm Comments Off on BROWN ROVE BEETLEThis beetle is to 1 inch in size and is slender and parallel sided. It...
Hitched Arches
December 24, 2018 4:14 pm Comments Off on Hitched ArchesThe Hitched Arches moth has a wingspan of approximately 1.25 to 1.5 inches. The forewing...
GOLD AND BROWN ROVE BEETLE
February 15, 2019 8:19 pm Comments Off on GOLD AND BROWN ROVE BEETLERove beetles usually have short wing covers which leave much of the abdomen exposed. This...
Morrison’s Sallow
December 24, 2018 4:12 pm Comments Off on Morrison’s SallowThe Morrison’s Sallow has a wingspan of approximately 1.5 inches (35-40 mm). The forewing is...
ROVE BEETLE
February 15, 2019 8:20 pm Comments Off on ROVE BEETLEThis beetle is about 1/5 inch long. It is reddish brown in color. In all...
Roland’s Sallow
December 24, 2018 4:06 pm Comments Off on Roland’s SallowRoland’s Sallow has a wingspan of about 1.5 inches. It is gray to black with...
ROVE BEETLE
February 15, 2019 8:20 pm Comments Off on ROVE BEETLEThis beetle is almost 1 inch long. It is black with a reddish tinge on...
Bicolored Sallow
December 24, 2018 4:04 pm Comments Off on Bicolored SallowThe Bi-colored Sallow has a wingspan of approximately 1.5 inches. The forewing is pale yellow...
ROVE BEETLE
February 15, 2019 8:21 pm Comments Off on ROVE BEETLEThis is a slender reddish beetle that is about 10-12 mm (1/2 inch) long. It...
Pink-barred Pseudeustrotia
December 24, 2018 4:01 pm Comments Off on Pink-barred PseudeustrotiaThe Pink-barred Pseudeustrotia has a wingspan of .75 to 1 inch. The forewing is dark...
AMERICAN CARRION BEETLE
February 15, 2019 8:21 pm Comments Off on AMERICAN CARRION BEETLEThis beetle is about ¾ inch long. The pronotum is mainly pale yellow with a...
Baltimore Hypena
December 24, 2018 3:59 pm Comments Off on Baltimore HypenaThe Baltimore Hypena has a wingspan of 1.25 inches. The forewing of the male is...
MARGINED CARRION BEETLE
February 15, 2019 8:22 pm Comments Off on MARGINED CARRION BEETLEThe pronotum is black and the margins orange (Photo A). The elytra which are usually...
Flowing-line Hypena
December 24, 2018 3:57 pm Comments Off on Flowing-line HypenaThe Flowing-line Hypena has a wingspan of approximately 1 inch. The forewing is medium brown...
GOLD-NECKED CARRION BEETLE
February 15, 2019 8:23 pm Comments Off on GOLD-NECKED CARRION BEETLEThis beetle is black with orange markings on the elytra. This beetle is about 3/5...
Dimorphic Hypena
December 24, 2018 3:55 pm Comments Off on Dimorphic HypenaThe wingspan is 1.25 inches. The adults are sexually dimorphic. The forewing of the female...
SEXTON BEETLE
February 15, 2019 8:24 pm Comments Off on SEXTON BEETLEThis is a black beetle about 1 inch long. In this beetle each elytra has...
Gray-edged Hypena
December 24, 2018 3:54 pm Comments Off on Gray-edged HypenaThe Gray-edged Hypena has a wingspan of 1 to 1.25 inches. This moth is sexually...
PUSTULATED CARRION BEETLE
February 15, 2019 8:27 pm Comments Off on PUSTULATED CARRION BEETLEThis beetle is mostly black with small orange elytral spots along the outer margin. Also...
Sordid Hypena
December 24, 2018 3:51 pm Comments Off on Sordid HypenaThe Sordid Hypena has a wingspan of about 1.25 inches. This moth is sexually dimorphic....
ROUND NECKED SEXTON BEETLE
February 15, 2019 8:30 pm Comments Off on ROUND NECKED SEXTON BEETLEThis black beetle is recognized by colorful orange markings on the elytra. The elytra are...
Deceptive Hypena
November 26, 2018 11:45 pm Comments Off on Deceptive HypenaThe Deceptive Hypena has a wingspan of approximately 1 to 1.25 inches. The sexes are...
COCKLEBUR WEEVIL
February 15, 2019 8:31 pm Comments Off on COCKLEBUR WEEVILAdults are red with oval black marks on the top of the thorax and on...
Mottled Hypena
November 26, 2018 11:42 pm Comments Off on Mottled HypenaThe Mottled Hypena has a 1.25 inch wingspan. The forewing has a broad dark brown...
RHUBARB CURCULIO
February 15, 2019 8:32 pm Comments Off on RHUBARB CURCULIOA large cylindrical beetle covered with pale scales that rub off easily. It ranges from...
Faint-spotted Palthis
November 26, 2018 11:40 pm Comments Off on Faint-spotted PalthisThe Faint-spotted Palthis has a wingspan of about 1 inch. At rest with the wings...
HUNTING BILLBUG
February 15, 2019 8:32 pm Comments Off on HUNTING BILLBUGThe adult is 1/4 to ½ inches long. It is usually weevil-like in appearance with...
Dark-spotted Palthis
November 26, 2018 11:35 pm Comments Off on Dark-spotted PalthisThe Dark-spotted Palthis has a wingspan of approximately 1 inch. It has a shape like...
SPHENOPHORUS BILLBUG
February 15, 2019 8:33 pm Comments Off on SPHENOPHORUS BILLBUGThis beetle is black with cream colored spots on the body. It is approximately ¾...
Black-bordered Lemon Moth
November 26, 2018 11:33 pm Comments Off on Black-bordered Lemon MothThe Black-bordered Lemon Moth has a wingspan of 3/4 of an inch. The forewing is...
TOOTH NOSED SNOUT WEEVIL
February 15, 2019 8:48 pm Comments Off on TOOTH NOSED SNOUT WEEVILThis beetle was identified with the help of experts at Bug Guide. It could only...
Darker-spotted Straw Moth
November 26, 2018 11:30 pm Comments Off on Darker-spotted Straw MothThis moth has a wingspan of approximately 1.5 inches (38 mm). The forewing is tan...
MILKWEED STEM WEEVIL
February 15, 2019 8:49 pm Comments Off on MILKWEED STEM WEEVILThis beetle has a grayish -black coloration. It is about 1/4 inch long. Like other...
White-marked Tussock Moth
November 26, 2018 10:46 pm Comments Off on White-marked Tussock MothThe male White-marked Tussock Moth has a wingspan of 1 to 1.5 inches. The forewing...
HEAD-CLIPPING WEEVIL
February 15, 2019 8:51 pm Comments Off on HEAD-CLIPPING WEEVILThis beetle has reddish elytra and a black head and beak. It is about ¼...
The Herald
November 26, 2018 10:43 pm Comments Off on The HeraldThe Herald has a wingspan of 1.4 to 1.75 inches. This moth has scalloped edges...
ACORN WEEVIL
February 15, 2019 8:52 pm Comments Off on ACORN WEEVILThis weevil is mostly brown in color and a little less than ½ inch long....
Corn Earworm Moth
November 26, 2018 10:40 pm Comments Off on Corn Earworm MothThis moth has a wingspan of 1.25 to 1.75 inches. Adults are variable in color....
OAK TIMBERWORM
February 15, 2019 8:53 pm Comments Off on OAK TIMBERWORMBody is very elongate and narrow. The elytra are grooved and the sides nearly parallel....
Maple Zale
November 26, 2018 10:36 pm Comments Off on Maple ZaleThe Maple Zale has a wingspan of about 1 to 1.5 inches. The forewing is...
WILLOW WEEVIL
February 15, 2019 8:53 pm Comments Off on WILLOW WEEVILThis is a blackish weevil about ½ inch long with striations on the elytra. It...
Lunate Zale
November 26, 2018 10:31 pm Comments Off on Lunate ZaleThe Lunate Zale has a wingspan of approximately 2 inches and is highly variable in...
Colorful Zale
November 26, 2018 10:29 pm Comments Off on Colorful ZaleThe Colorful Zale is extremely variable in color and pattern. It has a wingspan of...
Ambiguous Moth
November 26, 2018 10:26 pm Comments Off on Ambiguous MothThe Ambiguous Moth has a wingspan of approximately one inch. The forewing is brown, tan...
Reddish Speckled Dart
November 26, 2018 10:24 pm Comments Off on Reddish Speckled DartThe Reddish Speckled Dart has a wingspan of 1.5 inches. The forewing is reddish-brown faintly...
Old Man Dart
November 26, 2018 10:16 pm Comments Off on Old Man DartThe Old Man Dart moth has a wingspan of approximately 1.5 inches (35-42 mm). The...
WOODLAND MALARIA MOSQUITO
February 21, 2019 5:56 pm Comments Off on WOODLAND MALARIA MOSQUITOA mid-sized mosquito with distinctively marked wings. A good look at the wing pattern is...
Master’s Dart
November 26, 2018 9:47 pm Comments Off on Master’s DartThe Master’s Dart has a wingspan of 1.50 to 1.75 inches. The forewing is dark...
INLAND FLOODWATER MOSQUITO
February 21, 2019 5:55 pm Comments Off on INLAND FLOODWATER MOSQUITOThis is a brown mosquito of medium size (1/4 inch long or 6mm) with narrow...
Bent-line Dart
November 26, 2018 9:45 pm Comments Off on Bent-line DartThe Bent-line Dart has a wingspan of 1 3/8 to 1 7/8 inches. The forewing...
GALLINIPPER
February 21, 2019 5:55 pm Comments Off on GALLINIPPERThis is a very large mosquito, about 3/4 inch (20 mm) in length. The 2...
Ipsilon Dart
November 26, 2018 9:43 pm Comments Off on Ipsilon DartThe Ipsilon Dart has a wingspan of about 1.25 to 2 inches. The forewing is...
SAP FLIES
February 21, 2019 5:54 pm Comments Off on SAP FLIESVery small black flies about 1/8 inch long (3-4 mm). Eyes are reddish, wings are...
Greater Black-letter Dart
November 26, 2018 8:51 pm Comments Off on Greater Black-letter DartThe Greater Black-letter Dart has a wingspan of about 1.75 inches. The forewing is rosy-brown...
SMALL-HEADED FLY
February 21, 2019 5:53 pm Comments Off on SMALL-HEADED FLYA small fly, about 1/4 inch long (6-8 mm), with a small head in proportion...
Pale-banded Dart
November 26, 2018 8:49 pm Comments Off on Pale-banded DartThis moth has a wingspan of approximately 1 5/8 inches. It has a pale brown...
HELEOMYZID FLY
February 21, 2019 5:52 pm Comments Off on HELEOMYZID FLYA small reddish brown fly approximately 8 mm (5/16 inch) long with black rearward facing...
Beautiful Wood-nymph
November 26, 2018 8:47 pm Comments Off on Beautiful Wood-nymphThis moth is a bird-dropping mimic and has a wingspan of 1 1/2 to 1...
SAWFLY MIMIC FLY
February 21, 2019 5:51 pm Comments Off on SAWFLY MIMIC FLYA black and yellow fly, approximately 3/4 inch (20 mm) long. It is a mimic...
Copper Underwing
November 26, 2018 8:45 pm Comments Off on Copper UnderwingThis moth has a wingspan of 1 1/2 to 2 inches. The proximal 2/3 of...
PREDATORY FUNGUS GNAT
February 21, 2019 5:50 pm Comments Off on PREDATORY FUNGUS GNATA small fly, about 1/4 inch (6 mm) long with very long antennae, brown thorax...
Common Spragueia
November 26, 2018 8:40 pm Comments Off on Common SpragueiaThis moth has a wingspan of less than one inch. Its folded wings are a...
PREDATORY FUNGUS GNAT
February 21, 2019 5:49 pm Comments Off on PREDATORY FUNGUS GNATA small fly, about 1/4 inch (6 mm) long with very long antennae, brown thorax...
Small Mossy Lithacodia
November 26, 2018 8:38 pm Comments Off on Small Mossy LithacodiaThe Small Mossy Lithacodia Moth has a wingspan of approximately .75 inch (15 – 19...
FUNGUS GNAT SP.
February 21, 2019 5:49 pm Comments Off on FUNGUS GNAT SP.The Fungus Gnats in photo 2 are about 1/4 to 1/3 inch (6-8 mm) long....
Large Mossy Lithacodia
November 26, 2018 8:36 pm Comments Off on Large Mossy LithacodiaThis moth has a wingspan of almost an inch. The forewing has cryptic patterns of...
LEAF MINER FLY SP.
February 21, 2019 5:47 pm Comments Off on LEAF MINER FLY SP.This tiny fly is approximately 1/4 inch (6 mm) long. The thorax and abdomen are...
Eight-spotted Forester
November 26, 2018 8:32 pm Comments Off on Eight-spotted ForesterThis moth has a wingspan of approximately 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches. The forewings...
FRIT FLY
February 21, 2019 5:46 pm Comments Off on FRIT FLYThis small fly is approximately 3/16 inch (4 mm) in length. It is bright yellow...
Pink-patched Looper
November 26, 2018 8:30 pm Comments Off on Pink-patched LooperThe Pink-patched Looper has a wingspan of about 1.50 inches. The forewing is silvery gray...
LOUSE FLY
February 21, 2019 5:46 pm Comments Off on LOUSE FLYThis Louse Fly is approximately .40 inch (11 mm) in length. It is brown overall...
Unspotted Looper
November 26, 2018 8:28 pm Comments Off on Unspotted LooperThe Unspotted Looper has a forewing length of about .75 inch. The forewing is pinkish...
KANSAS SOLDIER FLY
February 21, 2019 5:45 pm Comments Off on KANSAS SOLDIER FLYA small soldier fly about 1/4 inch (5 mm) long. The individual shown is a...
Sharp-stigma Looper Moth
November 26, 2018 8:24 pm Comments Off on Sharp-stigma Looper MothThe Sharp-stigma Looper Moth is slightly less than an inch long (19-22 mm). The forewing...
SOLDIER FLY
February 21, 2019 5:44 pm Comments Off on SOLDIER FLYA black and yellow fly about 1/2 inch (12 mm) long. Legs are brown and...
Common Looper Moth
November 26, 2018 8:15 pm Comments Off on Common Looper MothThe Common Looper Moth has a wingspan of about 1.50 inches. The forewing is grayish...
SOLDIER FLY
February 21, 2019 5:43 pm Comments Off on SOLDIER FLYA small fly a little less than a half inch (10 mm) long with large,...
Soybean Looper
November 26, 2018 8:12 pm Comments Off on Soybean LooperThe Soybean Looper has a wingspan of about 1.50 inches. The forewing is gray and...
COMPOST FLY
February 21, 2019 5:43 pm Comments Off on COMPOST FLYA small light brown fly about 1/2 inch (13 mm) long with long legs, large...
Cabbage Looper Moth
November 26, 2018 8:10 pm Comments Off on Cabbage Looper MothThe Cabbage Looper Moth has a wingspan of approximately 1.5 inches. The forewing is mottled...
ODONTOMYIA CINCTA
February 21, 2019 5:42 pm Comments Off on ODONTOMYIA CINCTAThis Soldier Fly is approximately 5/8 to 3/4 inches (17-20 mm) long. This fly is...
Bilobed Looper
November 26, 2018 8:07 pm Comments Off on Bilobed LooperThe Bilobed Looper has a wingspan of about 1 3/8 inches. The brown forewing has...
ACTINA SOLDIER FLY
February 21, 2019 5:41 pm Comments Off on ACTINA SOLDIER FLYActina viridis is approximately .5 inch (12 mm) in length. It has very large dark...
Celery Looper Moth
November 26, 2018 8:05 pm Comments Off on Celery Looper MothThis moth has a wingspan of 1 1/4 to 1 5/8 inches. The forewing is...
SOLDIER FLY SP.
February 21, 2019 5:41 pm Comments Off on SOLDIER FLY SP.This Soldier Fly is approximately 3/8 inch (10 mm) in length. The head is orange...
Gray Looper Moth
November 26, 2018 8:02 pm Comments Off on Gray Looper MothThe Gray Looper Moth has a wingspan of 1.25 inches. The forewing is gray with...
DANCE FLY SP.
February 21, 2019 5:40 pm Comments Off on DANCE FLY SP.A small fly, approximately 1/4 inch long with a black and white banded abdomen. It...
Clover Looper
November 26, 2018 8:00 pm Comments Off on Clover LooperThe Clover Looper Moth has a wingspan of about 1.5 inches. The forewing is light...
EMPIS DANCE FLY
February 21, 2019 5:39 pm Comments Off on EMPIS DANCE FLYThese are small flies, about 1/4 inch (6 mm) in length. The fly pictured here...
Forage Looper
November 26, 2018 7:59 pm Comments Off on Forage LooperThis moth has a wingspan of about 1 1/2 inches. It is light brown with...
HYBOTID DANCE FLY
February 21, 2019 5:38 pm Comments Off on HYBOTID DANCE FLYThis tiny fly is approximately 3/16 inch (5 mm) in length. It has very large...
Green-patched Looper
November 26, 2018 7:56 pm Comments Off on Green-patched LooperThis moth has a wingspan of approximately 1 1/8 -1 3/4 inches. The face is...
COENOMYIA FERRUGINEA
February 21, 2019 5:37 pm Comments Off on COENOMYIA FERRUGINEAThis fly, commonly called the Stink Fly, is about .75 inch (20 mm) long. This...
Magdalen Underwing
November 26, 2018 7:50 pm Comments Off on Magdalen UnderwingThe Magdalen Underwing moth has a wingspan of approximately 2.5 to 2.75 inches. The forewing...
XYLOPHAGUS REFLECTENS
February 21, 2019 5:37 pm Comments Off on XYLOPHAGUS REFLECTENSThis fly is approximately 5/8 inch (15 mm) in length. The thorax and abdomen are...
Widow Underwing
November 26, 2018 7:52 pm Comments Off on Widow UnderwingThe Widow Underwing moth has a wingspan of 2.5 to 3.25 inches. The forewing is...
STILT-LEGGED FLY
February 21, 2019 5:36 pm Comments Off on STILT-LEGGED FLYThis fly is approximately 5/8 inch (20 mm) in length. It is shiny black on...
MIDGE SP.
February 21, 2019 5:34 pm Comments Off on MIDGE SP.Small, delicate flies, resemble mosquitoes but do not bite. Often “dance” in the air in...
Obscure Underwing
November 26, 2018 6:32 pm Comments Off on Obscure UnderwingThe Obscure Underwing has a wingspan of 2.50 to 2.75 inches. The forewing is medium...
Little Nymph Underwing
November 26, 2018 6:30 pm Comments Off on Little Nymph UnderwingThe Little Nymph Underwing has a wingspan of about 1.75 inches. The forewing is gray...
DOLICHOPODIDAE SP.
February 21, 2019 5:32 pm Comments Off on DOLICHOPODIDAE SP.This small fly is approximately 1/4 inch (6 mm) in length. Long-legged Flies can be...
Inconsolable Underwing
November 26, 2018 6:28 pm Comments Off on Inconsolable UnderwingThe Inconsolable Underwing has a wingspan of about 2.5 inches. The forewing is light gray...
PLAGIONEURUS UNIVITTATUS
February 21, 2019 5:32 pm Comments Off on PLAGIONEURUS UNIVITTATUSThis Long-legged Fly is about 3/8 inch (10 mm) in length. It has large eyes...
The Woody Underwing
November 26, 2018 6:24 pm Comments Off on The Woody UnderwingThe woody Underwing is about one inch long and has a wingspan of 1.5 to...
CONDYLOSTYLUS COMATUS
February 21, 2019 5:31 pm Comments Off on CONDYLOSTYLUS COMATUSThis fly is approximately 1/4 inch (6 mm) in length. The thorax and abdomen are...
Joined Underwing
November 26, 2018 5:31 pm Comments Off on Joined UnderwingThe Joined Underwing has a wingspan of 2.75 to 3 inches. The forewing is gray...
CONDYLOSTYLUS SP.
February 21, 2019 5:30 pm Comments Off on CONDYLOSTYLUS SP.This fly is approximately 1/4 inch (6 mm) in length. Eyes can be red to...
Meske’s Underwing
November 26, 2018 5:29 pm Comments Off on Meske’s UnderwingThe Meske’s Underwing moth has a wingspan of about 2.5 to 3 inches. The forewing...
STYLOGASTER NEGLECTA
February 21, 2019 5:30 pm Comments Off on STYLOGASTER NEGLECTAThis unusual looking fly is approximately 3/4 inch (20 mm) long including the ovipositor. The...
The Penitent
November 26, 2018 5:26 pm Comments Off on The PenitentThe Magdalen Underwing moth has a wingspan of approximately 2.5 to 2.75 inches. The forewing...
PHYSOCEPHALA TIBIALIS
February 21, 2019 5:29 pm Comments Off on PHYSOCEPHALA TIBIALISThis fly is about 1/2 inch (13 mm) in length and is characterized by an...
Large Yellow Underwing
November 26, 2018 5:24 pm Comments Off on Large Yellow UnderwingThe Large Yellow Underwing has a forewing length of about an inch. The forewing varies...
PHYSOCONOPS OBSCURIPENNIS
February 21, 2019 5:28 pm Comments Off on PHYSOCONOPS OBSCURIPENNISThis fly is about 1/2 inch (13 mm) in length and is characterized by an...
Whitney’s Underwing
November 26, 2018 5:20 pm Comments Off on Whitney’s UnderwingThe Whitney’s Underwing Moth has a wingspan of 1.75 inches. The forewing is dark brown...
EUXESTA PECHUMANI
February 21, 2019 5:27 pm Comments Off on EUXESTA PECHUMANIThis Picture-winged Fly is about .25 inch (6 mm) in length. The thorax and abdomen...
Habilis Underwing Moth
November 26, 2018 5:18 pm Comments Off on Habilis Underwing MothThe Habilis Underwing has a wingspan of about 2.5 inches. The forewing is light gray...
PEACOCK FLY
February 21, 2019 5:26 pm Comments Off on PEACOCK FLYThe Peacock Fly is about .25 inch (6 mm) in length. The eyes are red....
Sweetheart Underwing Moth
November 26, 2018 5:15 pm Comments Off on Sweetheart Underwing MothThis moth has a wingspan of 2 3/4 – 3 3/4 inches. The forewing is...
PSEUDOTEPHRITINA SP.
February 21, 2019 5:26 pm Comments Off on PSEUDOTEPHRITINA SP.This tiny fly is approximately 3/8 inch (10 mm) in length. It has broad brown...
Arcigera Flower Moth
November 26, 2018 5:13 pm Comments Off on Arcigera Flower MothThe Arcigera Flower Moth is .50 inch long and has a wingspan of one inch....
DELPHINIA PICTA
February 21, 2019 5:25 pm Comments Off on DELPHINIA PICTAThis fly is approximately 3/8 inch (10 mm) in length. It has a gray thorax...
Goldenrod Flower Moth
November 26, 2018 5:09 pm Comments Off on Goldenrod Flower MothThe Goldenrod Flower Moth is about 3/4 inch long. The forewing is white with a...
SUNFLOWER MAGGOT FLY
February 21, 2019 5:24 pm Comments Off on SUNFLOWER MAGGOT FLYA small yellow fly in the fruit fly family, about 1/4 inch (6 mm) with...
Ragweed Flower Moth
November 26, 2018 5:08 pm Comments Off on Ragweed Flower MothThis moth has a wingspan of a little more than one inch. Its folded forewings...
WALNUT HUSK MAGGOT FLY
February 21, 2019 5:23 pm Comments Off on WALNUT HUSK MAGGOT FLYThis fly is about 3/8 inch (10 mm) long. It has large, iridescent, greenish eyes,...
Carolina Sphinx Moth
November 26, 2018 4:55 pm Comments Off on Carolina Sphinx MothThe Carolina Sphinx moth has a total length of 2 1/4 – 2 1/2 inches...
STRAUZIA FRUIT FLY
February 21, 2019 5:22 pm Comments Off on STRAUZIA FRUIT FLYThe Strauzia fruit fly is about 3/8 inch (10 mm) long from tip of antennae...
Walnut Sphinx Moth
November 26, 2018 4:50 pm Comments Off on Walnut Sphinx MothThe Walnut Sphinx Moth grows to 1.75 to 2.75 inches. Females are larger than males....
FESTIVE FRUIT FLY
February 21, 2019 5:21 pm Comments Off on FESTIVE FRUIT FLYThis fruit fly is approximately 1/4 inch (6 mm) in length. The face and abdomen...
Laurel Sphinx Moth
November 26, 2018 4:48 pm Comments Off on Laurel Sphinx MothThe Laurel Sphinx Moth has a wingspan of 3 to 4 inches. The forewing is...
PARACANTHA SP.
February 21, 2019 4:45 pm Comments Off on PARACANTHA SP.This tiny fly is approximately 1/4 inch (6 mm) in length. The wings are a...
Abbott’s Sphinx Moth
November 26, 2018 4:46 pm Comments Off on Abbott’s Sphinx MothThe Abbott’s Sphinx Moth has a wingspan of 2.5 to 2.75 inches. The forewing is...
MARSH FLY
February 21, 2019 4:44 pm Comments Off on MARSH FLYA small tan colored fly about 8 mm long. Wings are speckled brown and white,...
Elm Sphinx Moth
November 26, 2018 4:44 pm Comments Off on Elm Sphinx MothThis large Sphinx moth has a wingspan of 3.5 to 4.5 inches. The forewing is...
MARSH FLY
February 21, 2019 4:43 pm Comments Off on MARSH FLYA small fly, about 7 mm long. Light brown in color with speckled brown and...
White-lined Sphinx Moth
November 26, 2018 4:42 pm Comments Off on White-lined Sphinx MothThe White-lined Sphinx has a wingspan of 2.5 to 3.5 inches. The long forewing is...
SNAIL KILLING FLY
February 21, 2019 4:43 pm Comments Off on SNAIL KILLING FLYThis fly is 1/4 -1/2 inch (6-13 mm) in length. The head is orange with...
Waved Sphinx Moth
November 26, 2018 4:37 pm Comments Off on Waved Sphinx MothThe Waved Sphinx has a wingspan of approximately 3 to 4.25 inches. The forewing is...
ZELIA VERTEBRATA
February 21, 2019 4:39 pm Comments Off on ZELIA VERTEBRATAA fly, a little less than a half inch (12 mm) long. It is gray,...
Modest Sphinx Moth
November 26, 2018 4:35 pm Comments Off on Modest Sphinx MothThe Modest Sphinx has a wingspan of approximately 3.75 to 4.25 inches. The forewing is...
TACHINID FLY
February 21, 2019 4:38 pm Comments Off on TACHINID FLYThis Tachinid fly is approximately 3/8 inch (9 mm) long. It has black hairy legs,...
Blinded Sphinx Moth
November 26, 2018 4:32 pm Comments Off on Blinded Sphinx MothThe Blinded Sphinx has a wingspan of approximately 3.75 inches. The wings have scalloped outer...
GONIA SP.
February 21, 2019 4:36 pm Comments Off on GONIA SP.This fly is about 1/2 inch (13 MM) long. It is black with black bristles...
Hummingbird Clearwing Moth
November 26, 2018 4:30 pm Comments Off on Hummingbird Clearwing MothThis colorful hummingbird moth has a wingspan of about 1.75 to 2 inches. It has...
HEMYDA AURATA
February 21, 2019 4:34 pm Comments Off on HEMYDA AURATAThis Tachinid Fly is approximately .75 inch (20 mm) in length. It has large dark...
Snowberry Clearwing Moth
November 26, 2018 4:28 pm Comments Off on Snowberry Clearwing MothThis moth has a wingspan of 1 1/4 – 1 3/4 inches. The body is...
BELVOSIA BOREALIS
February 21, 2019 4:34 pm Comments Off on BELVOSIA BOREALISThis robust fly is approximately 3/4 inch (20 mm) long with a black thorax, legs...
Virginia Creeper Sphinx Moth
November 26, 2018 4:25 pm Comments Off on Virginia Creeper Sphinx MothThis moth has a 2 – 2 1/2 inch wingspan. The wings are hooked. Forewings...
EPALPUS SIGNIFER
February 21, 2019 4:32 pm Comments Off on EPALPUS SIGNIFERThis medium-sized fly is approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) long. The thorax is light brown...
Catalpa Sphinx Moth
November 26, 2018 4:23 pm Comments Off on Catalpa Sphinx MothThis moth has a wingspan of 2 5/8 – 3 1/2 inches. The thorax is...
TACHINID FLY
February 21, 2019 4:31 pm Comments Off on TACHINID FLYTachinid Flies vary greatly in appearance, as can be seen from the photos. Most are...
Bisected Honey Locust Moth
November 26, 2018 4:18 pm Comments Off on Bisected Honey Locust MothThe Bisected Honeylocust Moth has a wingspan of 2-3 inches (53-75 mm). This large moth...
TACHINID FLY
February 21, 2019 4:30 pm Comments Off on TACHINID FLYThis fly is approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) in length. It is a gray color...
The Angel Moth
November 26, 2018 4:12 pm Comments Off on The Angel MothThe Angel Moth has a wingspan of 1.50 to 1.75 inches. The forewing is pale...
GYMNOCLYTIA SP.
February 21, 2019 4:29 pm Comments Off on GYMNOCLYTIA SP.This small fly is approximately 3/8 inch (10 mm) in length. It has large red...
Spotted Apatelodes Moth
November 26, 2018 4:15 pm Comments Off on Spotted Apatelodes MothThe Spotted Apatelodes has a wingspan of approximately 1.5 inches. The forewing is gray marked...
TRICHOPODA SP.
February 21, 2019 4:28 pm Comments Off on TRICHOPODA SP.This Trichopoda fly is approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) long with a 3/4 inch (20)...
Polyphemus Moth
November 26, 2018 4:10 pm Comments Off on Polyphemus MothThe Polyphemus Moth has a wingspan of 4 to 6 inches. Females are larger than...
COPECRYPTA RUFICAUDA
February 21, 2019 4:27 pm Comments Off on COPECRYPTA RUFICAUDAThis small fly is 3/8 inch (10 mm) in length. It has an overall blue...
Io Moth
November 26, 2018 4:08 pm Comments Off on Io MothThe Io Moth has a wingspan of 2.50 to 3.25 inches. Typically, the forewing is...
ARCHYTAS SP.
February 21, 2019 4:27 pm Comments Off on ARCHYTAS SP.This Tachinid fly is approximately 5/8 inch (15 mm) in length. The head is tan...
Honey Locust Moth
November 26, 2018 4:05 pm Comments Off on Honey Locust MothThis moth has a wingspan of 1.75 to 2.50 inches. Females are larger than males....
CYLINDROMYIA SP.
February 21, 2019 4:26 pm Comments Off on CYLINDROMYIA SP.This tachinid fly is approximately 3/4 inch (20 mm) in length. The eyes are large...
Imperial Moth
November 26, 2018 4:02 pm Comments Off on Imperial MothThis very large silk moth has a wingspan of 6 inches or more. It is...
JURINIOPSIS SP.
February 21, 2019 4:24 pm Comments Off on JURINIOPSIS SP.This fly is approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) in length. It is all black and...
Luna Moth
November 26, 2018 3:58 pm Comments Off on Luna MothThis is one of our largest moths, with a wingspan of close to 5 inches....
CORDYLIGASTER SEPTENTRIONALIS
February 21, 2019 4:23 pm Comments Off on CORDYLIGASTER SEPTENTRIONALISThis fly is approximately 5/8 inch (15 mm) in length. It is a slender, mostly...
Eufala Skipper
November 26, 2018 3:30 pm Comments Off on Eufala SkipperThis rather plain brown skipper has a wingspan of 7/8 to 1 1/4 inches. The...
TRICHOPODA PENNIPES
February 21, 2019 4:14 pm Comments Off on TRICHOPODA PENNIPESThis species is approximately 3/8 inch (10 mm) in length. The eyes are large and...
Little Glassywing Skipper
November 26, 2018 3:28 pm Comments Off on Little Glassywing SkipperThis dark brown skipper has a wingspan of approximately 1 – 1 1/4 inches. The...
DUNG FLY
February 21, 2019 4:12 pm Comments Off on DUNG FLYA small black fly about 1/2 inch (12 mm) long. It has long black and...
Northern Broken-dash
November 26, 2018 3:24 pm Comments Off on Northern Broken-dashThis skipper has a wingspan of 1 to 1 1/4 inches. The dorsal forewing is...
YELLOW DUNG FLY
February 21, 2019 4:11 pm Comments Off on YELLOW DUNG FLYThese light-colored flies are approximately 3/8 inch (10 mm) in length. They are a tan...
Common Roadside Skipper
November 26, 2018 3:22 pm Comments Off on Common Roadside SkipperThis small, dark skipper has wingspan of 7/8 – 1 inch. The wings are dark...
CLUSTER FLY
February 21, 2019 4:10 pm Comments Off on CLUSTER FLYA black fly about 3/8 inch long (8 mm). Cluster flies resemble house flies but...
Dun Skipper
November 26, 2018 3:15 pm Comments Off on Dun SkipperThis plain, brown skipper has a wingspan of 1 – 1 1/2 inches. Dorsally, it...
BLACK SCAVENGER FLY
February 21, 2019 4:10 pm Comments Off on BLACK SCAVENGER FLYThis tiny black fly is .25 inch (7 mm) in length. The face, thorax and...
Tawny-edged Skipper
November 26, 2018 3:13 pm Comments Off on Tawny-edged SkipperThis small skipper has a wingspan of 3/4 to 1 inch. It has short triangular...
STABLE FLY
February 21, 2019 4:09 pm Comments Off on STABLE FLYAdult Stable Flies are approximately 3/8 inch (10 mm) in length. They are gray with...
Sachem
November 26, 2018 2:59 pm Comments Off on SachemThis golden skipper has a wingspan of approximately 1 to 1 3/8 inches. Dorsally, the...
MUSCIDAE SP.
February 21, 2019 4:08 pm Comments Off on MUSCIDAE SP.This fly is approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) in length and is a gray color...
Fiery Skipper
November 26, 2018 1:43 am Comments Off on Fiery SkipperThis small skipper has a wing span of approximately 1 – 1 1/4 inches. It...
SARCOPHAGIDAE SP.
February 21, 2019 4:07 pm Comments Off on SARCOPHAGIDAE SP.This flesh fly is 1/2 inch (13 mm) in length. The thorax is bluish-gray on...
Dion Skipper
November 26, 2018 1:42 am Comments Off on Dion SkipperThis large grass skipper has a wingspan of 1 1/4 – 1 5/8 inches. Ventrally,...
SARCOPHAGIDAE SP.
February 21, 2019 4:06 pm Comments Off on SARCOPHAGIDAE SP.Most of these flies are between 1/2 -3/4 inch (13-20 mm) in length. They have...
Zabulon Skipper
November 26, 2018 1:40 am Comments Off on Zabulon SkipperThis skipper has a wingspan of 1 to 1 3/8 inches (33 mm). Ventrally, the...
SECONDARY SCREWWORM FLY
February 21, 2019 4:06 pm Comments Off on SECONDARY SCREWWORM FLYThe Secondary Screwworm Fly is approximately 3/8 inch (20 mm) long. It has large dark...
Hobomok Skipper
November 26, 2018 1:37 am Comments Off on Hobomok SkipperThis small skipper has a wingspan of approximately 1 inch. Ventrally, the hindwing is purplish-brown...
SHINY BLUE BOTTLE FLY
February 21, 2019 4:05 pm Comments Off on SHINY BLUE BOTTLE FLYThis fly is approximately 5/8 inch (17 mm) in length. The eyes are dark red....
Delaware Skipper
November 26, 2018 1:35 am Comments Off on Delaware SkipperThis brightly colored skipper has a wingspan of 1- 1 3/8 inches. It can be...
COMMON GREEN BOTTLE FLY
February 21, 2019 4:04 pm Comments Off on COMMON GREEN BOTTLE FLYThis small blow fly is approximately 3/8 inch (10 mm) in length. They are metallic...
Peck’s Skipper
November 26, 2018 1:32 am Comments Off on Peck’s SkipperThis skipper has a 3/4 – 1 inch wingspan. Dorsally, the forewing is orange on...
NAIS TIGER MOTH
February 20, 2019 10:14 pm Comments Off on NAIS TIGER MOTHThe Nais Tiger Moth has a total length of approximately 3/4 inch. The forewings are...
Least Skipper
November 26, 2018 1:30 am Comments Off on Least SkipperThis tiny skipper has a wingspan of 3/4 – 1 inch. Dorsally, the rounded forewings...
SMOKY SHADOWDRAGON
February 20, 2019 10:10 pm Comments Off on SMOKY SHADOWDRAGONThe Smoky Shadowdragon has a total length of about 1.9 inches. It has a brownish...
Hayhurst’s Scallopwing
November 26, 2018 1:26 am Comments Off on Hayhurst’s ScallopwingThe Hayhurst’s Scallopwing has a wingspan of 1 to 1.25 inches. This diminutive skipper is...
COMMON BASKETTAIL
February 20, 2019 10:09 pm Comments Off on COMMON BASKETTAILThis medium-sized dragonfly is approximately 1 1/2 inches or 37 mm in length. The thorax...
Common Sootywing
November 26, 2018 1:24 am Comments Off on Common SootywingThis little spread-wing skipper has a wingspan of approximately 1 to 1 1/2 inches. The...
SOUTHERN SPREADWING
February 20, 2019 10:08 pm Comments Off on SOUTHERN SPREADWINGThe Southern Spreadwing is 1.50 to 1.75 inches long (36-46 mm). The male’s thorax is...
Common Checkered-Skipper
November 26, 2018 1:21 am Comments Off on Common Checkered-SkipperThis diminutive butterfly has a wingspan of 3/4 – 1 1/4 inches and is readily...
SLENDER SPREADWING
February 20, 2019 10:07 pm Comments Off on SLENDER SPREADWINGThe Slender Spreadwing is approximately 1.5 to 2.25 inches or 37 to 55 mm long....
Horace’s Duskywing
November 26, 2018 1:18 am Comments Off on Horace’s DuskywingHorace’s Duskywing has a wingspan of 1.25 to 1.75 inches. The male’s forewing dorsally is...
GREAT SPREADWING
February 20, 2019 10:07 pm Comments Off on GREAT SPREADWINGThis is a large spreadwing approximately 2 1/4 inches or 55 mm in length. The...
Funereal Duskywing
November 26, 2018 1:16 am Comments Off on Funereal DuskywingThe Funereal Duskywing has a wingspan of approximately 1.25 to 1.75 inches. It is a...
LYRE-TIPPED SPREADWING
February 20, 2019 10:05 pm Comments Off on LYRE-TIPPED SPREADWINGThis damselfly is approximately 1 1/2 inches or 37 mm in length. The male has...
Wild Indigo Duskywing
November 26, 2018 1:14 am Comments Off on Wild Indigo DuskywingThis duskywing has a wingspan of approximately 1 to 1 5/8 inches. Dorsally, it is...
AMERICAN RUBYSPOT
February 20, 2019 10:04 pm Comments Off on AMERICAN RUBYSPOTThis large damselfly is about 1.50 to 2.00 inches or 37 to 50 mm in...
Silver-spotted Skipper
November 26, 2018 1:11 am Comments Off on Silver-spotted SkipperThis large, long-winged skipper has a wingspan of 1 3/4 – 2 3/8 inches. Dorsally,...
EBONY JEWELWING
February 20, 2019 10:03 pm Comments Off on EBONY JEWELWINGThese large jewel-like damselflies are nearly 2 inches or 50 mm in length. The males...
Hackberry Emperor
November 26, 2018 1:02 am Comments Off on Hackberry EmperorThis small butterfly has a wingspan of 2 – 2 1/2 inches. Overall it is...
BLACK SADDLEBAGS
February 20, 2019 10:01 pm Comments Off on BLACK SADDLEBAGSThe Black Saddlebags is approximately 2 inches or 50 mm in length. The eyes are...
Tawny Emperor
November 26, 2018 12:54 am Comments Off on Tawny EmperorThis emperor has a wingspan of 2 – 2 5/8 inches. It is tawny brown...
RED SADDLEBAGS
February 20, 2019 10:00 pm Comments Off on RED SADDLEBAGSThis dragonfly is approximately 2 inches or 50 mm in length. The male has dark...
Monarch
November 26, 2018 12:51 am Comments Off on MonarchThis large, colorful butterfly has a wingspan of 3 1/2 – 4 inches. It is...
WANDERING GLIDER
February 20, 2019 9:59 pm Comments Off on WANDERING GLIDERThis large-winged dragonfly is about 2 inches or 50 mm in length. The eyes are...
Common Woodnymph
November 26, 2018 12:47 am Comments Off on Common WoodnymphThis large brown Satyr has a wingspan of approximately 2 to 2 7/8 inches. The...
SPOT-WINGED GLIDER
February 20, 2019 9:58 pm Comments Off on SPOT-WINGED GLIDERThis large-winged dragonfly is about 1 3/4 – 2 inches or 45 to 50 mm...
Northern Pearly-eye
November 26, 2018 12:45 am Comments Off on Northern Pearly-eyeThis medium-sized brown butterfly has a wingspan of 1 3/4 – 2 inches. Overall it...
SAFFRON-WINGED MEADOWHAWK
February 20, 2019 9:58 pm Comments Off on SAFFRON-WINGED MEADOWHAWKThe Saffron-winged Meadowhawk is 1.25 to 1.50 inches or 32 to 37 mm long. The...
Little Wood-Satyr
November 26, 2018 12:41 am Comments Off on Little Wood-SatyrThis small brown butterfly has a wingspan of approximately 1 3/4 inches. It is brown...
WHITE-FACED MEADOWHAWK
February 20, 2019 9:57 pm Comments Off on WHITE-FACED MEADOWHAWKThis is a small dragonfly, approximately 1.3 inches or 33 mm in length. The adult...
Common Buckeye
November 26, 2018 12:38 am Comments Off on Common BuckeyeThis butterfly has a wingspan of 2 to 2 1/2 inches. The Buckeye is mostly...
BAND-WINGED MEADOWHAWK
February 20, 2019 9:56 pm Comments Off on BAND-WINGED MEADOWHAWKThis meadowhawk is approximately 1.5 inches or 37 mm in length. The male Band-winged Meadowhawk...
Viceroy
November 26, 2018 12:34 am Comments Off on ViceroyThis butterfly has a wingspan of approximately 3 inches. Dorsally, it is bright orange with...
AUTUMN MEADOWHAWK
February 20, 2019 9:55 pm Comments Off on AUTUMN MEADOWHAWKThis small meadowhawk is approximately 1 1/4 inches or 32 mm in length. Adult males...
Red-spotted Purple
November 26, 2018 12:31 am Comments Off on Red-spotted PurpleThe wing-span of this butterfly is 3 – 3 3/8 inches. Dorsally, it is blackish...
CHERRY-FACED MEADOWHAWK
February 20, 2019 9:55 pm Comments Off on CHERRY-FACED MEADOWHAWKThis is a small, mostly red meadowhawk approximately 1 1/4 inches or 32 mm in...
American Snout
November 26, 2018 12:27 am Comments Off on American SnoutThis relatively small butterfly has a wingspan of 1 5/8 to 1 7/8 inches. The...
VARIEGATED MEADOWHAWK
February 20, 2019 9:54 pm Comments Off on VARIEGATED MEADOWHAWKThis is a medium-sized dragonfly approximately 1 1/2 inches or 37 mm in length. The...
Regal Fritillary
November 26, 2018 12:24 am Comments Off on Regal FritillaryThis large fritillary has an approximate wingspan of 2 5/8 – 3 5/8 inches. Above,...
BLACK MEADOWHAWK
February 20, 2019 9:53 pm Comments Off on BLACK MEADOWHAWKThis small meadowhawk is about 1.25 inches or 32 mm long. The male has black...
Great Spangled Fritillary
November 26, 2018 12:19 am Comments Off on Great Spangled FritillaryThe wingspan of this fritillary is approximately 2 – 3 inches. Dorsally, it is orange...
EASTERN AMBERWING
February 20, 2019 9:51 pm Comments Off on EASTERN AMBERWINGThis very small dragonfly is approximately one inch or 25 mm in length. The male...
Variegated Fritillary
November 26, 2018 12:15 am Comments Off on Variegated FritillaryThis butterfly has a 1 3/4 to 2 1/4 inch wingspan. Dorsally, it is tawny-...
HALLOWEEN PENNANT
February 20, 2019 9:50 pm Comments Off on HALLOWEEN PENNANTThis is a medium-sized, colorful skimmer approximately 1 1/2 inches or 37 mm in length....
Painted Lady
November 25, 2018 10:40 pm Comments Off on Painted LadyThis butterfly has a wingspan of approximately 2 inches. Dorsally, it is orange and salmon...
BLUE DASHER
February 20, 2019 9:50 pm Comments Off on BLUE DASHERThis is a medium-sized dragonfly approximately 1 to 1 1/2 inches or 25 to 37...
Mourning Cloak
November 26, 2018 12:06 am Comments Off on Mourning CloakThis dark butterfly has a wingspan of 2 7/8 – 3 3/8 inches. Dorsally, it...
EASTERN PONDHAWK
February 20, 2019 9:48 pm Comments Off on EASTERN PONDHAWKThese colorful medium-sized dragonflies are approximately 1 1/2 inches or 37 mm in length. The...
Question Mark
November 26, 2018 12:02 am Comments Off on Question MarkThis butterfly has a wingspan of approximately 2 1/2 inches. The summer form is mostly...
TWELVE-SPOTTED SKIMMER
February 20, 2019 9:47 pm Comments Off on TWELVE-SPOTTED SKIMMERThis showy dragonfly is about 1 3/4 inches or 45 mm in length. Mature males...
Eastern Comma
November 25, 2018 10:45 pm Comments Off on Eastern CommaThe Comma has a wingspan of 1 3/4 – 2 inches. This species has 2...
WIDOW SKIMMER
February 20, 2019 9:46 pm Comments Off on WIDOW SKIMMERThis is a large, showy dragonfly approximately 1 3/4 inches or 45 mm in length....
Red Admiral
November 25, 2018 7:44 pm Comments Off on Red AdmiralThis butterfly has a wingspan of approximately 2 inches. Dorsally, it is black with bright...
COMMON WHITETAIL
February 20, 2019 9:46 pm Comments Off on COMMON WHITETAILThis is a large, hefty dragonfly approximately 1 3/4 inches or 45 mm in length....
Bordered Patch
November 25, 2018 7:30 pm Comments Off on Bordered PatchThe Bordered Patch butterfly has a wingspan of 1.5 – 2 inches. The upperside of...
SULPHUR-TIPPED CLUBTAIL
February 20, 2019 9:43 pm Comments Off on SULPHUR-TIPPED CLUBTAILThe Sulphur-tipped Clubtail is approximately 2 inches or 50 mm in length. The face is...
Gorgone Checkerspot
November 25, 2018 7:28 pm Comments Off on Gorgone CheckerspotThis checkerspot has a wingspan of approximately 1 – 1 1/2 inches. Dorsally, the forewings...
PLAINS CLUBTAIL
February 20, 2019 9:43 pm Comments Off on PLAINS CLUBTAILThe Plains Clubtail is approximately 2.1 inches or 52 mm in length. The face is...
Silvery Checkerspot
November 25, 2018 7:26 pm Comments Off on Silvery CheckerspotThis Crescent has a wingspan of approximately 1 3/4 inches. The forewings and hindwings dorsally...
JADE CLUBTAIL
February 20, 2019 9:42 pm Comments Off on JADE CLUBTAILThis Clubtail is 2 inches or 50 mm long. The face and thorax is a...
Pearl Crescent
November 25, 2018 7:22 pm Comments Off on Pearl CrescentThis small, colorful Crescent has a wingspan of 1 – 1 1/2 inches. The orange...
COBRA CLUBTAIL
February 20, 2019 9:41 pm Comments Off on COBRA CLUBTAILThis Clubtail is approximately 2 inches or 50 mm in length. The face is grayish-green...
Bronze Copper
November 25, 2018 7:01 pm Comments Off on Bronze CopperThis large Copper butterfly has a wingspan of approximately 1 1/2 inches. Above, the forewing...
CITRINE FORKTAIL
February 20, 2019 9:40 pm Comments Off on CITRINE FORKTAILThis diminutive forktail is approximately 1 inch long. The eyes of the male are yellow...
Summer Azure
November 25, 2018 6:59 pm Comments Off on Summer AzureThis butterfly has a wingspan of 3/4 – 1 inch (20-25 mm). Ventrally, the wings...
FRAGILE FORKTAIL
February 20, 2019 9:40 pm Comments Off on FRAGILE FORKTAILThis is a very small, delicate damselfly, about 1 inch in length. The male is...
EASTERN FORKTAIL
February 20, 2019 9:39 pm Comments Off on EASTERN FORKTAILThis small damselfly is approximately 1 1/4 inches in length. The face of the male...
Reakirt’s Blue
November 25, 2018 6:54 pm Comments Off on Reakirt’s BlueThis diminutive butterfly has a wingspan of approximately 3/4 to 1 1/8 inches. Dorsally, the...
VARIABLE DANCER
February 20, 2019 9:36 pm Comments Off on VARIABLE DANCERThe Variable Dancer is about 1.25 inches long. The male is violet on the thorax...
Eastern Tailed-Blue
November 25, 2018 6:50 pm Comments Off on Eastern Tailed-BlueThis small blue butterfly has a 3/4 -1 inch wing span. It is the only...
SPRINGWATER DANCER
February 20, 2019 9:36 pm Comments Off on SPRINGWATER DANCERThis damselfly is approximately 1 1/2 inches in length. The male has a blue head...
White M Hairstreak
November 25, 2018 6:46 pm Comments Off on White M HairstreakA rather large hairstreak, it has a wingspan of 1 1/8 to 1 1/2 inches....
PAIUTE DANCER
February 20, 2019 9:35 pm Comments Off on PAIUTE DANCERThis dancer is approximately 1 1/4” in length. The male has a blue thorax with...
Gray Hairstreak
November 25, 2018 6:44 pm Comments Off on Gray HairstreakThis hairsteak has a wingspan of approximately 1 – 1/ 4 inches. It is silvery...
BLUE-FRONTED DANCER
February 20, 2019 9:34 pm Comments Off on BLUE-FRONTED DANCERThis damselfly is approximately 1 1/2 inches in length. The male has blue eyes, a...
Banded Hairstreak
November 25, 2018 6:37 pm Comments Off on Banded HairstreakThis small, dark hairstreak has a wingspan of approximately 1 inch. Dorsally, the wings are...
AZURE BLUET
February 20, 2019 9:33 pm Comments Off on AZURE BLUETThe Azure Bluet is 1 – 1.3 inches in length. The abdomen is slender and...
FAMILIAR BLUET
February 20, 2019 9:32 pm Comments Off on FAMILIAR BLUETThis is an all blue, medium-sized Bluet approximately 1 1/2 inches in length. The male...
Harvester
November 25, 2018 6:30 pm Comments Off on HarvesterThis small butterfly has a 1 1/8 to 1 1/4 inch wingspan. Dorsally, the forewing...
VESPER BLUET
February 20, 2019 9:31 pm Comments Off on VESPER BLUETThis is a medium-sized damsel about 1 1/2 inches in length. The male is mostly...
Black Swallowtail
November 25, 2018 6:14 pm Comments Off on Black SwallowtailThis swallowtail has a wingspan of 3 to 3 1/2 inches. The male is black...
ORANGE BLUET
February 20, 2019 9:31 pm Comments Off on ORANGE BLUETThis damselfly is approximately 1 1/2 inches in length. The male has bright orange eyes,...
Sleepy Orange
November 25, 2018 6:09 pm Comments Off on Sleepy OrangeThis orange butterfly has a wingspan of approximately 1 3/4 inches. Individuals are bright orange...
SLENDER BLUET
February 20, 2019 9:30 pm Comments Off on SLENDER BLUETThis species is a little over an inch in length and is recognizable by the...
Little Yellow
November 25, 2018 6:06 pm Comments Off on Little YellowThe Little Yellow Butterfly has a wingspan of 1.1 to 1.7 inches. It is bright...
SKIMMING BLUET
February 20, 2019 9:29 pm Comments Off on SKIMMING BLUETThe Skimming Bluet, about 1 inch in length, is one of the smallest Bluets. The...
Dainty Sulphur
November 25, 2018 6:03 pm Comments Off on Dainty SulphurThis smallest North American Pierid has a wingspan of approximately 3/4 to 1 1/8 inches....
RED DAMSEL
February 20, 2019 9:29 pm Comments Off on RED DAMSELThis is a small damselfly approximately 1 inch in length. The male has black eyes,...
Cloudless Sulphur
November 25, 2018 6:01 pm Comments Off on Cloudless SulphurOur largest sulphur has a wingspan of 1.8 to 2.7 inches. The wings are a...
VARIABLE DARNER
February 20, 2019 9:13 pm Comments Off on VARIABLE DARNERThis mosiac darner is approximately 3 inches or 75 mm in length. The face is...
Clouded Sulphur
November 25, 2018 5:58 pm Comments Off on Clouded SulphurThe Clouded Sulphur has a wingspan of 1 3/8 to 2 inches. Dorsally, the male...
LANCE-TIPPED DARNER
February 20, 2019 9:11 pm Comments Off on LANCE-TIPPED DARNERThis species is approximately 2 3/4 inches or 70 mm in length. These are known...
Orange Sulphur
November 25, 2018 5:56 pm Comments Off on Orange SulphurThis sulphur has a wingspan of approximately 2 inches. Dorsally, males and females are bright...
SHADOW DARNER
February 20, 2019 9:10 pm Comments Off on SHADOW DARNERThis large darner is approximately 3 inches or 75 mm in length and is one...
Checkered White
November 25, 2018 5:53 pm Comments Off on Checkered WhiteThis species has a wingspan of approximately 1 3/4 inches. It is predominately white dorsally...
COMMON GREEN DARNER
February 20, 2019 9:09 pm Comments Off on COMMON GREEN DARNERThis large darner is about 3 inches or 75 mm in length. Males have an...
Cabbage White
November 25, 2018 5:50 pm Comments Off on Cabbage WhiteThis butterfly has a wingspan of approximately 1 1/2 inches. It is mostly white with...
Giant Swallowtail
November 25, 2018 5:46 pm Comments Off on Giant SwallowtailThis large, dark swallowtail has a 4 – 5 inch wingspan. It is dark brown...
Zebra Swallowtail
November 25, 2018 5:43 pm Comments Off on Zebra SwallowtailThis elegant swallowtail has a wingspan of approximately 3 inches. It is striped black and...
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
November 25, 2018 5:37 pm Comments Off on Eastern Tiger SwallowtailThis butterfly has a 4 – 5 inch wingspan. It is yellow with black “tiger...
GEORGIAN PROMINENT
February 20, 2019 9:02 pm Comments Off on GEORGIAN PROMINENTThe Georgian Prominent moth has a wingspan of about 1.5 inches. The forewing is tan...
Northern Bobwhite
November 24, 2018 8:19 pm Comments Off on Northern Bobwhite9 3/4 inches long. The Northern Bobwhite is a highly variable quail. Most males have...
WHITE-STREAKED PROMINENT
February 20, 2019 9:01 pm Comments Off on WHITE-STREAKED PROMINENTThe White-streaked Prominent Moth is about 1 inch long. The forewing is pale gray with...
Ring-necked Pheasant
November 24, 2018 8:15 pm Comments Off on Ring-necked Pheasant33 inches long – Male. 21 inches long – Female. The Ring-necked Pheasant is a...
GRAY FURCULA
February 20, 2019 9:01 pm Comments Off on GRAY FURCULAThe Gray Furcula moth has a wingspan of approximately 1.25 to 1.50 inches. The forewing...
Wild Turkey
November 24, 2018 8:13 pm Comments Off on Wild TurkeyThe male is 46 inches long. The female is 37 inches long. The Wild Turkey...
RED-WASHED PROMINENT
February 20, 2019 9:00 pm Comments Off on RED-WASHED PROMINENTThe Red- Washed Prominent moth has a wingspan of about 1.50 inches (30 – 45...
Least Tern
November 24, 2018 8:07 pm Comments Off on Least Tern9 inches long. 20 inch wingspan. The Least Tern is our smallest tern. It has...
VARIABLE OAKLEAF CATERPILLAR MOTH
February 20, 2019 8:59 pm Comments Off on VARIABLE OAKLEAF CATERPILLAR MOTHThe Variable Oakleaf Caterpillar Moth has a wingspan from 1.50 to 2 inches. The forewing...
BLACK-BLOTCHED SCHIZURA
February 20, 2019 8:59 pm Comments Off on BLACK-BLOTCHED SCHIZURAThe Black-blotched Schizura has a wingspan of about 1.25 to 1.75 inches. The forewing is...
Herring Gull
November 24, 2018 7:56 pm Comments Off on Herring Gull25 inches long. 58 inch wingspan. The Herring Gull is a large sized gull. It...
RED-HUMPED CATERPILLAR MOTH
February 20, 2019 8:58 pm Comments Off on RED-HUMPED CATERPILLAR MOTHThe Red-humped Caterpillar Moth has a wingspan of approximately 1.50 inches. The forewing is grayish-brown...
Franklin’s Gull
November 24, 2018 7:51 pm Comments Off on Franklin’s Gull14.5 inches long. 36 inch wingspan. Franklin’s Gulls have an overall white body with a...
WALNUT CATERPILLAR MOTH
February 20, 2019 8:58 pm Comments Off on WALNUT CATERPILLAR MOTHThe Walnut Caterpillar Moth has a wingspan of 1.5 to 2 inches (3.5-5.5 cm). The...
Ring-billed Gull
November 24, 2018 7:47 pm Comments Off on Ring-billed Gull17.5 inches long. 48 inch wingspan. The Ring-billed Gull is a medium sized gull with...
YELLOW-NECKED CATERPILLAR MOTH
February 20, 2019 8:57 pm Comments Off on YELLOW-NECKED CATERPILLAR MOTHThe Yellow-necked Caterpillar Moth has a wingspan of 1.75 to 2 inches. It is light...
Red Crossbill
November 24, 2018 7:34 pm Comments Off on Red Crossbill6.25 inches long. The distinguishing mark for the Red Crossbill is a large bill with...
ANGUS’ DATANA
February 20, 2019 8:56 pm Comments Off on ANGUS’ DATANAThe Angus’ Datana has a wingspan of about 1.75 inches and a total length of...
Common Redpoll
November 24, 2018 7:28 pm Comments Off on Common Redpoll5.25 inches long. The Common Redpoll is a small finch with a conical bill. It...
SPOTTED DATANA
February 20, 2019 8:56 pm Comments Off on SPOTTED DATANAThe Spotted Datana has a wingspan of 1.75 to 2.25 inches. The forewing is golden...
Pine Siskin
November 24, 2018 7:25 pm Comments Off on Pine Siskin5.0 inches long. The Pine Siskin is a small, seed eating bird with a slender...
CONTRACTED DATANA
February 20, 2019 8:55 pm Comments Off on CONTRACTED DATANAThe Contracted Datana moth is approximately .75 inch long with a wingspan of 1.75 inches....
American Goldfinch
November 24, 2018 7:22 pm Comments Off on American Goldfinch5.0 inches long. The American Goldfinch is a small seed eating bird with a short...
UNICORN PROMINENT
February 20, 2019 8:54 pm Comments Off on UNICORN PROMINENTThe Unicorn Prominent Moth has a wingspan of about 1 inch. Like most Prominent moths...
House Finch
November 24, 2018 7:17 pm Comments Off on House Finch6.0 inches long. The House Finch has a conical bill and a long very slightly...
MORNING-GLORY PROMINENT
February 20, 2019 8:53 pm Comments Off on MORNING-GLORY PROMINENTThe Morning-Glory Prominent Moth has a wingspan of 1 7/8 inches. The forewing is highly...
Purple Finch
November 24, 2018 7:10 pm Comments Off on Purple Finch6.0 inches long. The Purple Finch has a large conical bill and a deeply forked...
COMMON GLUPHISIA
February 20, 2019 8:42 pm Comments Off on COMMON GLUPHISIAThe Common Gluphisia has a wingspan of 1 to 1 3/8 inches. It is variable...
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
November 23, 2018 5:16 pm Comments Off on Ruby-throated Hummingbird3.75 inches long. The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is a very small bird with a long straight...
SMALL HETEROCAMPA
February 20, 2019 8:41 pm Comments Off on SMALL HETEROCAMPAThe Small Heterocampa has a wingspan of about 1 to 1.5 inches. The forewing is...
Golden-crowned Kinglet
November 23, 2018 5:13 pm Comments Off on Golden-crowned Kinglet4.0 inches long. The Golden-crowned Kinglet is a very small bird with a thin bill....
DOUBLE-LINED PROMINENT
February 20, 2019 8:41 pm Comments Off on DOUBLE-LINED PROMINENTThe Double-lined Prominent has a wingspan of about 1.5 inches. The forewing is gray to...
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
November 23, 2018 5:10 pm Comments Off on Ruby-crowned Kinglet4.25 inches long. The Ruby-crowned Kinglet is a very small bird with a thin bill....
LINDEN PROMINENT
February 20, 2019 8:39 pm Comments Off on LINDEN PROMINENTThe Linden Prominent Moth has a wingspan of approximately 1.5 inches. The forewing is pale...
Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher
November 23, 2018 5:08 pm Comments Off on Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher4.25 inches long. The Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher is a very small active bird with a thin...
WHITE-DOTTED PROMINENT
February 20, 2019 8:38 pm Comments Off on WHITE-DOTTED PROMINENTThe White-Dotted Prominent has a wingspan of 1.6 to 2.25 inches. The forewing is a...
Tufted Titmouse
November 23, 2018 5:05 pm Comments Off on Tufted Titmouse6.25 inches long. The Tufted Titmouse is a small bird with a small bill. It...
DOUBLE-TOOTHED PROMINENT
February 20, 2019 8:38 pm Comments Off on DOUBLE-TOOTHED PROMINENTThe Double-toothed Prominent has a wingspan of approximately 1.5 to 2 inches. The forewing is...
Black-capped Chickadee
November 23, 2018 5:03 pm Comments Off on Black-capped Chickadee5.25 inches long. The Black-capped Chickadee is a small bird with a short bill and...
WHITE-BLOTCHED HETEROCAMPA
February 20, 2019 8:36 pm Comments Off on WHITE-BLOTCHED HETEROCAMPAThis moth has a wingspan of 2 1/4 -2 1/2 inches. The forewing is mottled...
Winter Wren
November 23, 2018 4:58 pm Comments Off on Winter Wren4.0 inches long. The Winter Wren is a stocky, small, dark brown bird with a...
CREAM-BORDERED DICHOMERIS
February 20, 2019 8:32 pm Comments Off on CREAM-BORDERED DICHOMERISThe Cream-bordered Dichomeris has a wingspan of about .75 inch. The forewing is black with...
Carolina Wren
November 23, 2018 4:55 pm Comments Off on Carolina Wren5.5 inches long. The Carolina Wren is a small brown bird with a long thin...
BLUE-STREAKED TWIRLER
February 20, 2019 8:32 pm Comments Off on BLUE-STREAKED TWIRLERThis little Twirler Moth has a total length of about 1/4 inch. The forewing is...
Marsh Wren
November 23, 2018 4:53 pm Comments Off on Marsh Wren5.0 inches long. The Marsh Wren is a small brown bird with a thin bill....
PALMERWORM MOTH
February 20, 2019 8:31 pm Comments Off on PALMERWORM MOTHThe Palmerworm Moth shown here was about 1/2 inch in length. The forewing is light...
Sedge Wren
November 23, 2018 4:51 pm Comments Off on Sedge Wren4.5 inches long. The Sedge Wren is a small brown bird with a short thin...
PINK-WASHED ARISTOTELIA
February 20, 2019 8:31 pm Comments Off on PINK-WASHED ARISTOTELIAThe Pink-washed Aristotelia moth has a wingspan of about .50 inch. The forewing has a...
House Wren
November 23, 2018 4:49 pm Comments Off on House Wren4.75 inches long. The House Wren is a small brown bird with a short thin...
LANCEOLATE MOTH
February 20, 2019 8:30 pm Comments Off on LANCEOLATE MOTHThe lanceolate Moth has a wingspan of about .50 inch. The forewing is slender with...
Bell’s Vireo
November 23, 2018 4:46 pm Comments Off on Bell’s Vireo4.75 inches long. The Bell’s Vireo is a rather small vireo with a greenish back...
BROAD-BANDED EULOGIA
February 20, 2019 8:29 pm Comments Off on BROAD-BANDED EULOGIAThe Broad-banded Eulogia moth has a wingspan of about 3/4 inch. The reddish forewing is...
White-eyed Vireo
November 23, 2018 4:44 pm Comments Off on White-eyed Vireo5.0 inches long. The White-eyed Vireo has a thick hooked bill. It has a white...
SALEBRIARIA FASCIATA
February 20, 2019 8:28 pm Comments Off on SALEBRIARIA FASCIATAThis Salebriaria moth has a wingspan of approximately 1 inch. The forewing is gray-brown. The...
Warbling Vireo
November 23, 2018 4:42 pm Comments Off on Warbling Vireo5.5 inches long. The Warbling Vireo is a small, drab bird with no wing bars...
DIMORPHC MACALLA
February 20, 2019 8:28 pm Comments Off on DIMORPHC MACALLAThe Dimorphic Macalla moth has a wingspan of approximately .75 inch. The straw-colored forewing (sometimes...
Blue-headed Vireo
November 23, 2018 4:39 pm Comments Off on Blue-headed Vireo5.25 inches long. The Blue-headed Vireo is a medium-sized vireo with a dark eye and...
DARKER MOODNA MOTH
February 20, 2019 8:27 pm Comments Off on DARKER MOODNA MOTHThe Darker Moodna Moth has a wingspan of .50 to .75 inch. The upper forewing...
Yellow-throated Vireo
November 23, 2018 4:36 pm Comments Off on Yellow-throated Vireo5.5 inches long. The Yellow-throated Vireo is a medium-sized vireo with a dark eye and...
DIMORPHIC TOSALE
February 20, 2019 8:26 pm Comments Off on DIMORPHIC TOSALEThe Dimorphic Tosale Moth has a wingspan of .50 to .75 inch. It is sexually...
Philadelphia Vireo
November 23, 2018 4:33 pm Comments Off on Philadelphia Vireo5.25 inches long. The Philadelphia Vireo is a small vireo with a dark eye and...
POSTURING ARTA
February 20, 2019 8:25 pm Comments Off on POSTURING ARTAThe Posturing Arta Moth has a wingspan of 5/8 inch (15 mm). The forewing is...
Red-eyed Vireo
November 23, 2018 4:31 pm Comments Off on Red-eyed Vireo6.0 inches long. The Red-eyed Vireo is a large vireo with a red eye and...
HACKBERRY LEAFROLLER
February 20, 2019 8:24 pm Comments Off on HACKBERRY LEAFROLLERThe Hackberry Leafroller is about .50 inch long. The forewing is gray with rust color...
House Sparrow
November 23, 2018 3:45 pm Comments Off on House Sparrow6.25 inches long. The House Sparrow has a thick conical bill and pink legs. The...
BELTED LEAFROLLER
February 20, 2019 8:23 pm Comments Off on BELTED LEAFROLLERThe Belted Leafroller moth has a total length of about .50 inch. The forewing is...
Dickcissel
November 23, 2018 3:44 pm Comments Off on Dickcissel6.25 inches long. The Dickcissel is a small sized sparrow-like bird with a rusty shoulder...
BLACK-SPOTTED LEAFROLLER
February 20, 2019 8:23 pm Comments Off on BLACK-SPOTTED LEAFROLLERThe Black-spotted Leafroller has a wingspan of approximately 1 inch (22 mm.). The gray forewing...
Spotted Towhee
November 23, 2018 3:42 pm Comments Off on Spotted Towhee7.25″ long. The Spotted Towhee is a medium-sized bird with a conical bill and red...
BOXWOOD LEAFTIER
February 20, 2019 8:22 pm Comments Off on BOXWOOD LEAFTIERThe Boxwood Leaftier has a wingspan of approximately .75 inch (1.3 to 2 cm). The...
Eastern Towhee
November 23, 2018 3:39 pm Comments Off on Eastern Towhee7.25″ long. The Eastern Towhee is a medium-sized bird with a conical bill and red...
LONG-PALPS PEORIA
February 20, 2019 8:21 pm Comments Off on LONG-PALPS PEORIAThis moth has a wingspan of about 1 inch. The forewing is brownish-gray with dark...
Dark-eyed Junco
November 23, 2018 3:37 pm Comments Off on Dark-eyed Junco6.25 inches long. The Dark-eyed Junco is a medium-sized sparrow with a pink conical bill...
LARGE TABBY
February 20, 2019 8:20 pm Comments Off on LARGE TABBYThe Large Tabby has a wingspan of 1 to 1.5 inches. The forewing is gray...
Harris’s Sparrow
November 23, 2018 3:34 pm Comments Off on Harris’s Sparrow7.5 inches long. The Harris’s Sparrow is a large sparrow with a pink conical bill...
HOMOEOSOMA PYRALID MOTH
February 20, 2019 8:20 pm Comments Off on HOMOEOSOMA PYRALID MOTHThis little slender Pyralid moth has a wingspan of about 3/4 inch. The forewing is...
White-crowned Sparrow
November 23, 2018 3:31 pm Comments Off on White-crowned Sparrow7.0 inches long. The White-crowned Sparrow is a large sparrow with a pinkish-orange conical bill...
GREASE MOTH
February 20, 2019 8:19 pm Comments Off on GREASE MOTHThe Grease Moth has a total length of .75 inch. The forewing is pinkish-brown marked...
White-throated Sparrow
November 23, 2018 3:29 pm Comments Off on White-throated Sparrow6.75 inches long. The White-throated Sparrow is a stocky sparrow with a dark conical bill...
AMERICAN WAX MOTH
February 20, 2019 8:18 pm Comments Off on AMERICAN WAX MOTHThe American Wax Moth has a total length of about 5/8 inch. The forewing is...
Lark Sparrow
November 23, 2018 3:25 pm Comments Off on Lark SparrowThe Lark Sparrow has a distinctive head pattern with a chestnut crown and cheek, a...
ZIMMERMAN PINE MOTH
February 20, 2019 8:17 pm Comments Off on ZIMMERMAN PINE MOTHThe Zimmerman Pine Moth has a wingspan of 1.75 inches. The forewing has a rosy...
Clay-colored Sparrow
November 23, 2018 3:24 pm Comments Off on Clay-colored Sparrow5.5 inches long. The Clay-colored Sparrow is a small sparrow with a pale conical bill...
CLOVER HAYWORM
February 20, 2019 8:16 pm Comments Off on CLOVER HAYWORMThe Clover Hayworm moth has a wingspan of about .75 inch. The wings are a...
Chipping Sparrow
November 23, 2018 3:21 pm Comments Off on Chipping Sparrow5.5 inches long. The Chipping Sparrow is a small sparrow with a dark conical bill...
YELLOW-FRINGED DOLICHOMIA
February 20, 2019 8:16 pm Comments Off on YELLOW-FRINGED DOLICHOMIAThis moth has a wingspan approximately .75 to one inch. The wing color varies from...
Field Sparrow
November 23, 2018 3:18 pm Comments Off on Field Sparrow5.75 inches long. The Field Sparrow has a pink bill and legs, a white eye...
INDIAN MEAL MOTH
February 20, 2019 8:15 pm Comments Off on INDIAN MEAL MOTHThe Indian Meal Moth has a wingspan of about 5/8 to 7/8 inch. The forewing...
American Tree Sparrow
November 23, 2018 3:16 pm Comments Off on American Tree Sparrow6.25 inches long. The American Tree Sparrow is a medium-sized sparrow with a two toned...
MEAL MOTH
February 20, 2019 8:14 pm Comments Off on MEAL MOTHThis diminutive moth has a wingspan of .75 to 1.25 inches. The forewing is dark...
Swamp Sparrow
November 23, 2018 3:13 pm Comments Off on Swamp Sparrow5.75 inches long. The Swamp Sparrow is a medium-sized sparrow. The back is rusty brown...
YUCCA MOTH
February 20, 2019 8:13 pm Comments Off on YUCCA MOTHThe Yucca Moth is 5/8 inch long. The forewing is white above and dark brown...
Song Sparrow
November 23, 2018 3:10 pm Comments Off on Song Sparrow6.0 inches long. The Song Sparrow is a medium-sized sparrow with a dark conical bill...
SEED CASEBEARER MOTH
February 20, 2019 8:12 pm Comments Off on SEED CASEBEARER MOTHThis Casebearer moth has a total length of about 3/8 inch (10 mm). The forewings...
Lincoln’s Sparrow
November 23, 2018 3:06 pm Comments Off on Lincoln’s Sparrow5.75 inches long. The Lincoln’s Sparrow is a medium-sized sparrow with a conical bill and...
ACROLOPHUS TUBEWORM MOTH
February 20, 2019 8:11 pm Comments Off on ACROLOPHUS TUBEWORM MOTHThis Tubeworm moth has a wingspan of approximately 1 inch (23-30 mm). The forewing is...
Fox Sparrow
November 23, 2018 3:01 pm Comments Off on Fox Sparrow7.0 inches long. The Fox Sparrow is a very large sparrow that has a conical...
FINITE-CHANNELED LEAFMINER
February 20, 2019 8:10 pm Comments Off on FINITE-CHANNELED LEAFMINERThis moth is approximately 1/8 inch long (4-5 mm). The gray forewing has a pattern...
Vesper Sparrow
November 23, 2018 2:59 pm Comments Off on Vesper Sparrow6.25 inches long. The Vesper Sparrow is a large sparrow with a bold white eye...
ELACHISTA MOTH
February 20, 2019 8:10 pm Comments Off on ELACHISTA MOTHThe Elachista moth is approximately 1/8 inch long (3 mm). The forewing is black with...
Savannah Sparrow
November 22, 2018 5:15 pm Comments Off on Savannah Sparrow5.5 inches long. The Savannah Sparrow has a short notched tail as opposed to the...
SEDGE MOTH
February 20, 2019 8:09 pm Comments Off on SEDGE MOTHThis Sedge Moth has a wingspan of about 1/2 inch and is about 1/4 inch...
Grasshopper Sparrow
November 22, 2018 5:13 pm Comments Off on Grasshopper Sparrow5.0 inches long. The Grasshopper Sparrow looks big-headed It has a large conical bill and...
HEAD-STANDING MOTH
February 20, 2019 8:08 pm Comments Off on HEAD-STANDING MOTHThe Argyresthia Head-standing Moth has a wingspan of nearly 1/2 inch. The head and thorax...
Le Conte’s Sparrow
November 22, 2018 4:24 pm Comments Off on Le Conte’s Sparrow5.0 inches long. The LeConte’s Sparrow is a small sparrow with a small bluish bill...
RETICULATED DECANTHA MOTH
February 20, 2019 8:08 pm Comments Off on RETICULATED DECANTHA MOTHThe Reticulated Decantha Moth has a wingspan of approximately 1/2 inch (10-15 mm). The head...
Great Crested Flycatcher
October 23, 2018 1:03 am Comments Off on Great Crested Flycatcher8.0 inches long. The Great Crested Flycatcher is a medium to large sized flycatcher with...
ORANGE-HEADED EPICALLIMA
February 20, 2019 8:03 pm Comments Off on ORANGE-HEADED EPICALLIMAThe Orange-headed Epicallima moth has a wingspan of about 1/2 inch (10-13 mm). The yellow...
Eastern Kingbird
October 23, 2018 12:59 am Comments Off on Eastern Kingbird8.5 inches long. The Eastern Kingbird is a large sized flycatcher with black upperparts and...
MOMPHA MURTFELDTELLA
February 20, 2019 8:03 pm Comments Off on MOMPHA MURTFELDTELLAThis Mompha moth has a wingspan of about 1/2 inch. The forewing is dark gray...
Western Kingbird
October 23, 2018 12:56 am Comments Off on Western Kingbird8.75 inches long. The Western Kingbird is a medium-large sized flycatcher with a large head...
SEMIOSCOPIS DEPRESSARID MOTH
February 20, 2019 8:02 pm Comments Off on SEMIOSCOPIS DEPRESSARID MOTHThe Semioscopis Depressarid moth has a wingspan of approximately .75 to 1 inch. The forewing...
Acadian Flycatcher
October 23, 2018 12:54 am Comments Off on Acadian Flycatcher5.75 inches long. The Acadian Flycatcher is a small flycatcher with a relatively heavy wide-based...
FOUR-SPOTTED YELLOWNECK MOTH
February 20, 2019 8:01 pm Comments Off on FOUR-SPOTTED YELLOWNECK MOTHThe Four-spotted Yellowneck Moth has a wingspan of about .75 inch. The forewings are black...
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
October 23, 2018 12:52 am Comments Off on Yellow-bellied Flycatcher5.5 inches long. The Yellow-bellied Flycatcher has yellowish underparts and an eye-ring. It is a...
FEATHERDUSTER AGONOPTERIX
February 20, 2019 8:01 pm Comments Off on FEATHERDUSTER AGONOPTERIXThe Featherduster moth has a forewing that is approximately 1/2 inch long. This is a...
Alder Flycatcher
October 23, 2018 12:48 am Comments Off on Alder Flycatcher5.75 inches long. The Alder Flycatcher is a small flycatcher but relatively large when compared...
ZELLER’S ETHMIA MOTH
February 20, 2019 8:00 pm Comments Off on ZELLER’S ETHMIA MOTHThe Zeller’s Ethmia Moth has a wingspan of about 3/4 – 1 inch. The forewing...
Willow Flycatcher
October 23, 2018 12:44 am Comments Off on Willow Flycatcher5.75 inches long. The Willow Flycatcher is a small flycatcher but relatively large when compared...
COSMOPTERIX SP.
February 19, 2019 9:59 pm Comments Off on COSMOPTERIX SP.The Cosmopterix moth has a wingspan of about .5 inch. The forewing is black with...
Least Flycatcher
October 23, 2018 12:41 am Comments Off on Least Flycatcher5.25 inches long. The Least Flycatcher is the smallest Empidonax flycatcher, It has a bold...
POPLAR CALOPTILIA
February 19, 2019 9:58 pm Comments Off on POPLAR CALOPTILIAThis tiny moth has a total length of 5/16” (7 mm). The forewing is dark...
Eastern Wood-pewee
October 22, 2018 10:23 pm Comments Off on Eastern Wood-pewee6.25 inches long. The Eastern Wood-pewee is a relatively nondescript medium-small sized flycatcher with white...
MATHILDANA NEWMANELLA
February 19, 2019 9:57 pm Comments Off on MATHILDANA NEWMANELLAThe diminutive Mathildana newmanella moth is approximately .50 inch long. The wings are long, narrow...
Eastern Phoebe
October 22, 2018 10:20 pm Comments Off on Eastern Phoebe7.0 inches long. The Eastern Phoebe is a medium-small sized flycatcher with a dark head,...
GRAPELEAF SKELETONIZER MOTH
February 19, 2019 9:56 pm Comments Off on GRAPELEAF SKELETONIZER MOTHThis moth has a wingspan of 3/4 to 1 1/8 inches and, the body length...
Olive-sided Flycatcher
October 22, 2018 10:18 pm Comments Off on Olive-sided Flycatcher7.5 inches long. The Olive-sided Flycatcher is a medium-large sized flycatcher with a large triangular...
CLEMEN’S GRASS TUBEWORM MOTH
February 19, 2019 9:55 pm Comments Off on CLEMEN’S GRASS TUBEWORM MOTHThis gray and black mottled moth is about 5/8th inches long, with its wings folded...
Black and White Warbler
October 22, 2018 10:10 pm Comments Off on Black and White Warbler5.0” long. The Black and White Warbler is a well named bird as it is...
PHYLLONORYCTER CELTIFOLIELLA
February 19, 2019 9:55 pm Comments Off on PHYLLONORYCTER CELTIFOLIELLAThis diminutive moth is 1/16 inch long from head to wingtip. It is tan colored...
Blackpoll Warbler
October 22, 2018 10:08 pm Comments Off on Blackpoll Warbler5.5 inches long. The Blackpoll Warbler is a well named warbler with a solid black...
GOLDENROD BORER PLUME MOTH
February 19, 2019 9:54 pm Comments Off on GOLDENROD BORER PLUME MOTHThe Goldenrod Borer Plume Moth has a wingspan of approximately 1 inch. The wings and...
Ovenbird
October 22, 2018 10:05 pm Comments Off on Ovenbird6.0 inches long. The Ovenbird is a rather large warbler with unstreaked olive upperparts and...
ARTICHOKE PLUME MOTH
February 19, 2019 9:53 pm Comments Off on ARTICHOKE PLUME MOTHThe Artichoke Plume Moth has a one inch wingspan. The forewing is brown with a...
Louisiana Waterthrush
October 22, 2018 10:03 pm Comments Off on Louisiana Waterthrush6.0 inches long. The Louisiana Waterthrush looks like a small thrush. The back is brown...
HIMMELMAN’S PLUME MOTH
February 19, 2019 9:53 pm Comments Off on HIMMELMAN’S PLUME MOTHThis Plume Moth has a wing span of approximately 7/8 inch. The forewing is reddish-brown...
Northern Waterthrush
October 22, 2018 10:01 pm Comments Off on Northern Waterthrush5.75 inches long. The Northern Waterthrush looks like a small thrush. It is dark brown...
MORNING-GLORY PLUME MOTH
February 19, 2019 9:52 pm Comments Off on MORNING-GLORY PLUME MOTHThe Morning-Glory Plume Moth has a wingspan of 3/4 to 1 1/8 inches. The forewing...
Orange-crowned Warbler
October 22, 2018 9:59 pm Comments Off on Orange-crowned Warbler5.00 inches long. The Orange-crowned Warbler is a rather drab warbler. It has dull olive-green...
PLUME MOTH
February 19, 2019 9:51 pm Comments Off on PLUME MOTHThis Plume Moth has a wingspan of approximately 1 inch. It is brown overall and...
Tennessee Warbler
October 22, 2018 9:54 pm Comments Off on Tennessee Warbler4.75” long. The Tennessee Warbler is a short-tailed and plump bodied bird. It is one...
AILANTHUS WEBWORM MOTH
February 19, 2019 9:50 pm Comments Off on AILANTHUS WEBWORM MOTHThis strikingly colored moth – often mistaken for a beetle – has a bold orange...
Cerulean Warbler
October 22, 2018 9:52 pm Comments Off on Cerulean Warbler4.5 inches long. The Cerulean Warbler has white wing bars, white tail spots, and a...
JULIA’S DICYMOLOMIA
February 19, 2019 9:49 pm Comments Off on JULIA’S DICYMOLOMIAThe Julia’s Dicymolomia moth has a total length of 3/8 to 1/2 inch. The forewing...
American Redstart
October 22, 2018 9:40 pm Comments Off on American Redstart5.25 inches long. The American Redstart has a unique tail pattern. The male has large...
DOGBANE SAUCROBOTYS
February 19, 2019 9:48 pm Comments Off on DOGBANE SAUCROBOTYSThe Dogbane Saucrobotys has a total length of approximately 1/2 to 5/8 inch. The forewing...
Bay-breasted Warbler
October 22, 2018 9:37 pm Comments Off on Bay-breasted WarblerLength 5.5 inches long. The breeding male has a chestnut crown, throat, and flanks. The...
ZEBRA CONCHYLODES
February 19, 2019 9:47 pm Comments Off on ZEBRA CONCHYLODESThe Zebra Conchylodes moth has a wingspan of approximately an inch (23-30 mm). The wings...
Chestnut-sided Warbler
October 22, 2018 9:34 pm Comments Off on Chestnut-sided Warbler5.0 inches long. The Chestnut-sided Warbler is the only warbler with pure white underparts in...
SCRAPED PILOCROCIS
February 19, 2019 9:46 pm Comments Off on SCRAPED PILOCROCISThe Scraped Pilocrocis has a wingspan of approximately one inch. The forewing is grayish brown...
Cape May Warbler
October 22, 2018 9:32 pm Comments Off on Cape May Warbler5 inches long. The Cape May Warbler has a yellow breast with relatively heavy black...
TWO-SPOTTED HERPETOGRAMMA
February 19, 2019 9:46 pm Comments Off on TWO-SPOTTED HERPETOGRAMMAThe Two-spotted Herpetogramma moth has a wingspan of approximately one inch (23 mm). The abdomen...
Blackburnian Warbler
October 22, 2018 9:30 pm Comments Off on Blackburnian Warbler5.0” long. In spring the Blackburnian Warbler male has a fiery orange throat and upper...
HAHNCAPPSIA MANCALIS
February 19, 2019 9:44 pm Comments Off on HAHNCAPPSIA MANCALISThe Hahncappsia mancalis moth has a wingspan of approximately 1 inch. The forewing and hindwing...
Golden-winged Warbler
October 22, 2018 9:27 pm Comments Off on Golden-winged Warbler5.00 inches long. The Golden-winged Warbler is a striking bird with a gray back and...
STRIPED EUDONIA
February 19, 2019 9:44 pm Comments Off on STRIPED EUDONIAThe Striped Eudonia moth has a wingspan of about .75 inch. The forewing is light...
Yellow-rumped Warbler
October 22, 2018 9:25 pm Comments Off on Yellow-rumped Warbler5.50 inches long. The Yellow-rumped Warbler is a well named bird. It is a rather...
DOUBLE-STRIPED SCOPARIA
February 19, 2019 9:43 pm Comments Off on DOUBLE-STRIPED SCOPARIAThe Double-striped Scoparia has a total length of about .50 inch. The forewing is peppery...
Yellow-throated Warbler
October 22, 2018 9:22 pm Comments Off on Yellow-throated Warbler5.5 inches long. The Yellow-throated Warbler is a lanky looking bird with a black bill,...
FOUR-SPOTTED PALPITA
February 19, 2019 9:42 pm Comments Off on FOUR-SPOTTED PALPITAThe wingspan is about 1.50 inches (37 mm). The wings are semi-translucent. The costa is...
Hooded Warbler
October 22, 2018 9:19 pm Comments Off on Hooded Warbler5.25 inches long. The male Hooded Warbler has olive-green upperparts, a yellow face, bright yellow...
SPOTTED PEPPERGRASS MOTH
February 19, 2019 9:41 pm Comments Off on SPOTTED PEPPERGRASS MOTHThis small moth is about 3/8 inch long (9 mm) and has a wingspan of...
Kentucky Warbler
October 22, 2018 9:15 pm Comments Off on Kentucky Warbler5.25 inches long. The Kentucky Warbler is a short-tailed and long-legged bird. It is olive-green...
ANANIA PLECTILIS
February 19, 2019 9:41 pm Comments Off on ANANIA PLECTILISThis moth has a forewing length of about .5 inch (11.5 mm). The forewing and...
Canada Warbler
October 22, 2018 9:10 pm Comments Off on Canada Warbler5.5 inches long. The Canada Warbler has a thin pointed bill. There are yellow spectacles...
SOOTY LIPOCOSMODES
February 19, 2019 9:40 pm Comments Off on SOOTY LIPOCOSMODESThis little Crambid moth has a wingspan of about .50 inch. The forewing has an...
Common Yellowthroat
October 22, 2018 9:08 pm Comments Off on Common Yellowthroat5.0″ long. The adult male Common Yellowthroat has a bright yellow throat and breast, a...
SNOWY UROLA
February 19, 2019 9:39 pm Comments Off on SNOWY UROLAThe Snowy Urola has a wingspan of about .75 inch. The forewing is white with...
Palm Warbler
October 22, 2018 9:06 pm Comments Off on Palm Warbler5.25” long. The Palm Warbler has a chestnut cap in breeding plumage. There is a...
VAGABOND CRAMBUS
February 19, 2019 9:38 pm Comments Off on VAGABOND CRAMBUSThe Vagabond Crambus moth has a wingspan of about 1 – 1.50 inches. The forewing...
Magnolia Warbler
October 22, 2018 9:02 pm Comments Off on Magnolia Warbler5.0 inches long. The Magnolia Warbler is a strikingly plumaged bird. The bright yellow undersides...
SOD WEBWORM
February 19, 2019 9:38 pm Comments Off on SOD WEBWORMThe Sod Webworm has a wingspan of 1 to 1.25 inches. The forewing is variable...
Black-throated Green Warbler
October 22, 2018 9:00 pm Comments Off on Black-throated Green Warbler5 inches long. The Black-throated Green Warbler has bright olive-green upperparts and a yellow face...
BLUEGRASS WEBWORM MOTH
February 19, 2019 9:37 pm Comments Off on BLUEGRASS WEBWORM MOTHThe Bluegrass Webworm Moth has a wingspan of about 1 inch. The mouthparts project forward...
Northern Parula
October 22, 2018 8:58 pm Comments Off on Northern Parula4.5 inches long. The Northern Parula is a very small short-tailed warbler. It has a...
PYRAUSTA GENEROSA
February 19, 2019 9:36 pm Comments Off on PYRAUSTA GENEROSAPyrausta Generosa has a wingspan of .75 inch. The forewing is blackish shaded with brown...
Mourning Warbler
October 22, 2018 8:54 pm Comments Off on Mourning Warbler5.25 inches long. The Mourning Warbler has olive upperparts and wings and bright yellow underparts....
BICOLORED PYRAUSTA
February 19, 2019 9:35 pm Comments Off on BICOLORED PYRAUSTAThe Bicolored Pyrausta has a wingspan of about 5/8 to 3/4 inch. The golden yellow...
Nashville Warbler
October 22, 2018 8:53 pm Comments Off on Nashville Warbler4.75 inches long. The Nashville Warbler has a blue-gray head with a bold eye ring...
RASPBERRY PYRAUSTA
February 19, 2019 9:34 pm Comments Off on RASPBERRY PYRAUSTAThe Raspberry Pyrausta moth has a wingspan of .75 to 1 inch. The forewing is...
Prothonotary Warbler
October 22, 2018 8:50 pm Comments Off on Prothonotary Warbler5.5” long. The Prothonotary Warbler is a large plump warbler with a relatively long bill...
ALFALFA WEBWORM
February 19, 2019 9:34 pm Comments Off on ALFALFA WEBWORMThe Alfalfa Webworm has a wingspan of about 1 inch. The forewing is tan with...
Wilson’s Warbler
October 22, 2018 8:46 pm Comments Off on Wilson’s Warbler4.75 inches long. The distinguishing feature of the Wilson’s Warbler is a black round cap....
RUFOUS-BANDED CRAMBID
February 19, 2019 9:33 pm Comments Off on RUFOUS-BANDED CRAMBIDThe Rufous-banded Crambid has a wingspan of about 7/8 inch. It is tan to yellow...
Yellow Warbler
October 22, 2018 8:44 pm Comments Off on Yellow Warbler4.75 inches to 5 inches long. The Yellow Warbler is a well named bird as...
EGGPLANT LEAFROLLER
February 19, 2019 9:32 pm Comments Off on EGGPLANT LEAFROLLERThis small moth has a wingspan of about .75 inch. A distinctive characteristic of this...
Northern Shrike
October 22, 2018 8:39 pm Comments Off on Northern Shrike10″ inches long, The Northern Shrike is a medium-sized songbird with a gray back and...
TITIAN PEALE’S CRAMBID
February 19, 2019 9:31 pm Comments Off on TITIAN PEALE’S CRAMBIDThis small moth has a wingspan of about .75 inch. The wings are dark brown...
Cedar Waxwing
October 22, 2018 8:37 pm Comments Off on Cedar Waxwing7.25 inches long. The Cedar Waxwing is a sleek crested bird with overall brown gray...
BOG LYGROPIA
February 19, 2019 9:30 pm Comments Off on BOG LYGROPIAThe Bog Lygropia has a wingspan of about .75 inch (17 mm). The forewing is...
Evening Grosbeak
October 22, 2018 8:34 pm Comments Off on Evening Grosbeak8 inches long. The Evening Grosbeak has a large pale conical bill and a short...
SERPENTINE WEBWORM MOTH
February 19, 2019 9:30 pm Comments Off on SERPENTINE WEBWORM MOTHThe Serpentine Webworm Moth has a wingspan of 1 to 1.25 inches. The forewing is...
Northern Cardinal
October 22, 2018 8:32 pm Comments Off on Northern Cardinal7.5 to 9.25 inches long. The Northern Cardinal is a medium sized bird with a...
HERPETOGRAMMA SP.
February 19, 2019 9:29 pm Comments Off on HERPETOGRAMMA SP.This Herpetogramma sp. has light tan-colored forewings and hindwings with brown markings. The postmedial and...
Lazuli Bunting
October 22, 2018 8:29 pm Comments Off on Lazuli Bunting5.5 inches long. The adult male Lazuli Bunting has a blue head, throat, and back....
PALE-WINGED CROCIDOPHORA
February 19, 2019 9:28 pm Comments Off on PALE-WINGED CROCIDOPHORAThe Pale-winged Crocidophora has a wingspan of approximately .75 inch. It is yellowish in color...
Indigo Bunting
October 22, 2018 8:06 pm Comments Off on Indigo Bunting5.5” long. The Indigo Bunting is a small sized bird with a small conical bill....
BASSWOOD LEAFROLLER
February 19, 2019 9:27 pm Comments Off on BASSWOOD LEAFROLLERThe Basswood Leafroller has a wingspan of approximately 1.25 inches. The wings are white with...
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
October 22, 2018 8:03 pm Comments Off on Rose-breasted Grosbeak7 to 8.5 inches long. The Rose-breasted Grosbeak is a medium sized bird with a...
BOLD-FEATHERED GRASS MOTH
February 19, 2019 9:27 pm Comments Off on BOLD-FEATHERED GRASS MOTHThe Bold-feathered Grass Moth has a wingspan of approximately 1 inch (25 mm). The forewIng...
Orchard Oriole
October 22, 2018 7:57 pm Comments Off on Orchard Oriole7.25 inches long. The Orchard Oriole has a blue-gray bill that is sharply pointed and...
SPLENDID PALPITA
February 19, 2019 9:26 pm Comments Off on SPLENDID PALPITAThe Splendid Palpita has a wingspan of approximately 1 inch. The forewing is a transucent...
Baltimore Oriole
October 22, 2018 7:55 pm Comments Off on Baltimore Oriole8.0 inches long. The Baltimore Oriole has a sharply pointed blue-gray bill. The breeding male...
LUCERNE MOTH
February 19, 2019 9:22 pm Comments Off on LUCERNE MOTHThe Lucerne Moth has a wingspan of 1 to 1.5 inches. At rest the wings...
Wood Thrush
October 22, 2018 7:51 pm Comments Off on Wood Thrush7.75 inches long. The Wood Thrush has a rusty crown, nape, wings, tail, and upperparts....
AMERICAN LOTUS BORER MOTH
February 19, 2019 9:20 pm Comments Off on AMERICAN LOTUS BORER MOTHThis moth is about 1 inch long when wings are folded, and it has a...
Veery
October 22, 2018 7:49 pm Comments Off on Veery7 inches long. The Veery is reddish brown above and white below with grayish flanks,...
CELERY LEAFTIER
February 19, 2019 9:19 pm Comments Off on CELERY LEAFTIERThe Celery Leaftier has a wingspan of approximately .75 to 1 inch. The forewing is...
Hermit Thrush
October 22, 2018 7:47 pm Comments Off on Hermit Thrush6.75 inches long. The Hermit Thrush has olive-brown upperparts. The tail and rump are rusty...
GARDEN WEBWORM MOTH
February 19, 2019 9:18 pm Comments Off on GARDEN WEBWORM MOTHThis Crambid moth has a wingspan of approximately 3/4 to 1 inch. It is an...
Gray-cheeked Thrush
October 22, 2018 7:45 pm Comments Off on Gray-cheeked Thrush7.25 inches long. The Gray-cheeked Thrush has cold-grayish upperparts. There are dark spots on the...
COMMON GLAPHYRIA
February 19, 2019 9:17 pm Comments Off on COMMON GLAPHYRIAThe Common Glaphyria has a wingspan of .75 inch. The forewing is pale yellow to...
Swainson’s Thrush
October 22, 2018 7:36 pm Comments Off on Swainson’s Thrush7.0 inches long. The Swainson’s Thrush has olive-brown upperparts. The face is bold with buffy...
WHITE-ROPED GLAPHYRIA MOTH
February 19, 2019 9:14 pm Comments Off on WHITE-ROPED GLAPHYRIA MOTHThis small micro-moth has a wingspan of about 1/2 an inch. It has a yellowish...
Eastern Bluebird
October 22, 2018 7:26 pm Comments Off on Eastern Bluebird7.0 inches long. The Eastern Bluebird has a relatively thin bill. The male has rich...
WATERLILY LEAFCUTTER MOTH
February 19, 2019 9:13 pm Comments Off on WATERLILY LEAFCUTTER MOTHThe Waterlily Leafcutter Moth has a wingspan of .50 inch to 1 inch. Males are...
American Robin
October 22, 2018 7:19 pm Comments Off on American Robin10.0 inches long. The American Robin has gray upperparts and an orange breast and a...
DOUBLE-BANDED GRASS-VENEER
February 19, 2019 9:13 pm Comments Off on DOUBLE-BANDED GRASS-VENEERThe Double-banded Grass-veneer Moth has a wingspan of approximately .75 to 1 inch (17-22 mm)....
Northern Mockingbird
October 22, 2018 7:17 pm Comments Off on Northern Mockingbird10.0 inches long. The Northern Mockingbird has a gray head and upperparts. The short rounded...
BELTED GRASS-VENEER
February 19, 2019 9:12 pm Comments Off on BELTED GRASS-VENEERThe Belted Grass-Veneer has a wingspan of about 1 inch. The forewing is pale gray...
Gray Catbird
October 22, 2018 7:15 pm Comments Off on Gray Catbird8.5 inches long. The Gray Catbird has an overall dark gray plumage. The crown and...
LEACH’S GRASS VENEER
February 19, 2019 9:11 pm Comments Off on LEACH’S GRASS VENEERThe Leach’s Grass-veneer has a wingspan of about 1 inch. The forewing is brown with...
Brown Thrasher
October 22, 2018 7:11 pm Comments Off on Brown Thrasher11.5 inches long. The Brown Thrasher is a large boldly patterned thrasher with a slender...
ELEGANT GRASS-VENEER MOTH
February 19, 2019 9:10 pm Comments Off on ELEGANT GRASS-VENEER MOTHThe Elegant Grass-veneer Moth has a wingspan of about .5 inch. The forewing is silvery...
Summer Tanager
October 22, 2018 7:09 pm Comments Off on Summer Tanager7.75” long. The Summer Tanager is a rather large tanager with a stout, pointed, pale...
MOTTLED GRASS VENEER MOTH
February 19, 2019 9:09 pm Comments Off on MOTTLED GRASS VENEER MOTHThis member of the Crambid Snout Moth family was photographed on the Fontenelle Forest floodplain...
Scarlet Tanager
October 22, 2018 7:05 pm Comments Off on Scarlet Tanager7.0” long. The Scarlet Tanager has a stout pointed bill. In the spring and summer...
TOPIARY GRASS-VENEER MOTH
February 19, 2019 9:08 pm Comments Off on TOPIARY GRASS-VENEER MOTHThis moth has a wingspan of less than one inch. As a member of the...
Bobolink
October 22, 2018 6:59 pm Comments Off on Bobolink7 inches long.The male Bobolink is black overall with a large white patch on the...
BEET WEBWORM MOTH
February 19, 2019 9:06 pm Comments Off on BEET WEBWORM MOTHThis moth has a wingspan of approximately 7/8 inch. The body is brown with white...
Brown-headed Cowbird
October 22, 2018 6:57 pm Comments Off on Brown-headed Cowbird7.5 inches long. The Brown-headed Cowbird has a short conical bill and dark eyes. The...
GRAPE LEAFFOLDER MOTH
February 19, 2019 9:05 pm Comments Off on GRAPE LEAFFOLDER MOTHThis day-flying moth has a wingspan of about one inch. It has two white spots...
European Starling
October 22, 2018 6:55 pm Comments Off on European Starling8.25 inches long. The European Starling has a pointed bill that is yellow for most...
OAK LEAFROLLER
February 19, 2019 9:00 pm Comments Off on OAK LEAFROLLERThe Oak Leafroller moth has a total length of 7.5 – 9.5 mm for the...
Common Grackle
October 22, 2018 6:53 pm Comments Off on Common Grackle12.5 inches long. The Common Grackle is a large blackbird with a very long keel-shaped...
MAPLE-BASSWOOD LEAFROLLER
February 19, 2019 8:58 pm Comments Off on MAPLE-BASSWOOD LEAFROLLERThe Maple Basswood Leafroller moth has a total length of about 1/2 inch (10-12 mm)....
Rusty Blackbird
October 22, 2018 6:51 pm Comments Off on Rusty Blackbird9 inches long. The Rusty Blackbird has a pale yellow eye and sharply pointed bill....
SNOWY-SHOULDERED ACLERIS
February 19, 2019 8:56 pm Comments Off on SNOWY-SHOULDERED ACLERISThe Snowy-shouldered Acleris moth has a wingspan of about 5/8 inch. The forewing is white...
Red-winged Blackbird
October 22, 2018 6:48 pm Comments Off on Red-winged Blackbird8.75 inches long. The bill of the Red-winged Blackbird is sharply pointed. The adult male...
AETHES TORTRICID MOTH
February 19, 2019 8:55 pm Comments Off on AETHES TORTRICID MOTHThe Aethes Tortricid Moth has a forewing length of slightly larger than .25 inch. The...
Western Meadowlark
October 22, 2018 6:44 pm Comments Off on Western Meadowlark9.5 inches long. The Western Meadowlark has a sharply pointed bill. The head is buff...
LEOPARD TORTRICID MOTH
February 19, 2019 8:53 pm Comments Off on LEOPARD TORTRICID MOTHThe Leopard Tortricid Moth is approximately 1/4” (5-7 mm) long. The forewings are orange with...
Eastern Meadowlark
October 22, 2018 6:43 pm Comments Off on Eastern Meadowlark9.5 inches long. The Eastern Meadowlark has a sharply pointed bill. The head is buff...
SCULPTURED MOTH
February 19, 2019 8:52 pm Comments Off on SCULPTURED MOTHThe Sculptured Moth has a wingspan of about .75 inch. The gray forewing is tinged...
Mourning Dove
October 22, 2018 6:40 pm Comments Off on Mourning Dove12 inches long. The Mourning Dove is a medium-sized, slender dove with a thin neck....
EXASPERATING PLATYNOTA
February 19, 2019 8:51 pm Comments Off on EXASPERATING PLATYNOTAThe Exasperating Platynota moth has a wingspan of about .50 inch. The forewing is light...
Blue Jay
October 22, 2018 6:38 pm Comments Off on Blue Jay11 inches long. The Blue Jay has a blue crest and blue upperparts. The underparts...
VERBENA BUD MOTH
February 19, 2019 8:50 pm Comments Off on VERBENA BUD MOTHThe Verbena Bud Moth is approximately 5/16 inch (8 mm) long. The forewing is marbled...
American Crow
October 22, 2018 6:35 pm Comments Off on American Crow17.5 inches long. The American Crow has entirely black plumage. There is an iridescent gloss...
BIDENS BORER
February 19, 2019 8:49 pm Comments Off on BIDENS BORERThe Bidens Borer moth has a wingspan of approximately .75 inch. The forewing is mixed...
Belted Kingfisher
October 22, 2018 6:32 pm Comments Off on Belted Kingfisher13 inches long. The Belted Kingfisher is a large, short-legged, big-headed and big-billed bird that...
THE BATMAN MOTH
February 19, 2019 8:48 pm Comments Off on THE BATMAN MOTHThe Batman Moth has a wingspan of approximately 5/8 inch. The overall ground color of...
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
October 22, 2018 6:29 pm Comments Off on Yellow-billed Cuckoo12 inches long. The Yellow-billed Cuckoo is a slender long-tailed bird with yellow at the...
BENT-WING ACLERIS
February 19, 2019 8:47 pm Comments Off on BENT-WING ACLERISThe Bent-wing Acleris has a wingspan of 1/2 inch. The forewing is white with a...
Common Nighthawk
October 22, 2018 6:25 pm Comments Off on Common Nighthawk9.5 inches long. The Common Nighthawk has a large head with large eyes. It has...
TUFTED APPLE BUD MOTH
February 19, 2019 8:46 pm Comments Off on TUFTED APPLE BUD MOTHThe Tufted Apple Bud Moth has a wingspan of about 1 inch (25 mm). The...
Chimney Swift
October 22, 2018 6:23 pm Comments Off on Chimney Swift5.25 inches long. The Chimney Swift has a cigar-shaped body with crescent-shaped wings. The tail...
CLEMENS’ CLEPSIS MOTH
February 19, 2019 8:45 pm Comments Off on CLEMENS’ CLEPSIS MOTHClemens’ Clepsis Moth has a wingspan of approximately 3/4 to 1 inch. The pale yellow...
Cliff Swallow
October 22, 2018 6:18 pm Comments Off on Cliff Swallow5.5 inches long. The Cliff Swallow has a squared off tail and orange rump and...
THREE-LINED LEAFROLLER
February 19, 2019 8:43 pm Comments Off on THREE-LINED LEAFROLLERThe Three-lined Leafroller has a wingspan of about 1 inch (25 mm). The forewing is...
Barn Swallow
October 22, 2018 6:16 pm Comments Off on Barn Swallow6.75 inches long. The Barn Swallow has a long deeply forked tail with white spots...
APRONED SPARGANOTHIS
February 19, 2019 6:43 pm Comments Off on APRONED SPARGANOTHISThe Aproned Sparganothis has a wingspan of about .75 inch. The forewing is chocolate brown...
Bank Swallow
October 22, 2018 6:13 pm Comments Off on Bank Swallow4.75 inches long. The Bank Swallow is the smallest swallow. It has dark brown upperparts...
BEAUTIFUL SPARGANOTHIS
February 19, 2019 6:43 pm Comments Off on BEAUTIFUL SPARGANOTHISThe Beautiful Sparganothis has a wingspan of 5/8 inch. The forewing is yellow with a...
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
October 22, 2018 6:11 pm Comments Off on Northern Rough-winged Swallow5.0 inches long. The Northern Rough-winged Swallow has a relatively square tail. It has warm...
GARDEN TORTRIX
February 19, 2019 6:42 pm Comments Off on GARDEN TORTRIXThe Garden Tortrix has a wingspan of .50 to.75 inch. The forewing is pinkish-brown with...
Purple Martin
October 22, 2018 6:08 pm Comments Off on Purple Martin8.0 inches long. The Purple Martin is the largest swallow. It has a forked tail....
EARLY PROTEOTERAS
February 19, 2019 6:41 pm Comments Off on EARLY PROTEOTERASThis moth has a wingspan of about 3/4 of an inch. It has a lacy...
Tree Swallow
October 22, 2018 6:05 pm Comments Off on Tree Swallow5.75 inches long. The Tree Swallow has a tiny bill, iridescent blue-green upperparts, and all...
LACUNA MOTH
February 19, 2019 6:40 pm Comments Off on LACUNA MOTHThis moth is only about 1/2 inch long. It is mottled gray, brown and black,...
Brown Creeper
October 22, 2018 6:00 pm Comments Off on Brown Creeper5.25 inches long. The Brown Creeper is a small bird with a thin bill that...
TRIANGLE-BACKED PELOCHRISTA
February 19, 2019 6:39 pm Comments Off on TRIANGLE-BACKED PELOCHRISTAThe Triangle-backed Pelochrista has a wingspan of .50 to .75 inch. The forewing is pale...
Red-breasted Nuthatch
October 22, 2018 5:57 pm Comments Off on Red-breasted Nuthatch4.5 inches long. The Red-breasted Nuthatch has blue-gray upperparts and reddish underparts. It has a...
SIMILAR PELOCHRISTA
February 19, 2019 6:39 pm Comments Off on SIMILAR PELOCHRISTAThe Similar Pelochrista has a wingspan of about 7/8 inch. The forewing is pinkish-gray with...
White-breasted Nuthatch
October 22, 2018 5:56 pm Comments Off on White-breasted Nuthatch5.75 inches long. The White-breasted Nuthatch is a small gray and white bird that crawls...
DERELICT PELOCHRISTA
February 19, 2019 6:38 pm Comments Off on DERELICT PELOCHRISTAThe Derelict Pelochrista has a wingspan of about 5/8 inch. The ground color is pale...
Pileated Woodpecker
October 22, 2018 5:53 pm Comments Off on Pileated Woodpecker16.5 inches long. The Pileated Woodpecker is a very large, crow-sized woodpecker. It has a...
GIANT EUCOSMA
February 19, 2019 6:37 pm Comments Off on GIANT EUCOSMAThis moth is approximately 3/4 inch in length. It is mostly white with the distal...
Northern Flicker
October 22, 2018 5:50 pm Comments Off on Northern Flicker12.5 inches long. The Northern Flicker is a large woodpecker with a gray cap and...
GRAY-MARKED TORTRICID
February 19, 2019 6:36 pm Comments Off on GRAY-MARKED TORTRICIDThe total length of the Gray-marked Tortricid is about .50 inch. The forewing is gray-brown...
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
October 22, 2018 5:47 pm Comments Off on Yellow-bellied Sapsucker8.5 inches long. The Yellow-bellied Sapsucker is a medium-sized woodpecker with yellowish tinged underparts and...
RETICULATED FRUITWORM MOTH
February 19, 2019 6:35 pm Comments Off on RETICULATED FRUITWORM MOTHThe Reticulated Fruitworm Moth has wingspan of 5/8″ to 3/4″. The forewing is yellow and...
Hairy Woodpecker
October 22, 2018 5:31 pm Comments Off on Hairy Woodpecker9.25 inches long. The Hairy Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker with a fairly large black...
FILBERTWORM MOTH
February 19, 2019 6:34 pm Comments Off on FILBERTWORM MOTHThe Filbertworm Moth has a wingspan of 7/8 inch. The forewing is metallic looking with...
Downy Woodpecker
October 22, 2018 5:29 pm Comments Off on Downy Woodpecker6.75 inches long. The Downy Woodpecker is a very small woodpecker with a short bill....
CODLING MOTH
February 19, 2019 6:33 pm Comments Off on CODLING MOTHThe Codling Moth has a wingspan of 1/2 to 3/4 inch. The forewing is ash...
Red-bellied Woodpecker
October 22, 2018 5:25 pm Comments Off on Red-bellied Woodpecker9.25 inches long. The Red-bellied Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker with a pale gray face,...
BANDED OLETHREUTES MOTH
February 19, 2019 6:32 pm Comments Off on BANDED OLETHREUTES MOTHThe Banded Olethreutes Moth has a wingspan of about 5/8”. The forewing is dark brown...
Red-headed Woodpecker
October 22, 2018 5:20 pm Comments Off on Red-headed Woodpecker9.25 inches long. The Red-headed Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker. It has a bright red...
RED-BANDED LEAFROLLER
February 19, 2019 6:31 pm Comments Off on RED-BANDED LEAFROLLERThis leafroller moth has a wingspan of approximately .75 inch (1.8 cm). The forewing is...
Cooper’s Hawk
October 5, 2018 9:27 pm Comments Off on Cooper’s Hawk16.5 inches long with a 31 inch wingspan. The Cooper’s Hawk is a medium-sized broad-winged...
OBLIQUE-BANDED LEAF ROLLER MOTH
February 19, 2019 6:30 pm Comments Off on OBLIQUE-BANDED LEAF ROLLER MOTHThe Oblique-banded Leaf Roller moth has a wingspan of 1 5/8 – 2 inches. The...
Sharp-shinned Hawk
October 5, 2018 9:21 pm Comments Off on Sharp-shinned Hawk11 inches long with a 23 inch wingspan. The Sharp-shinned Hawk is a small hawk...
THREE-PARTED EPIBLEMA
February 19, 2019 6:27 pm Comments Off on THREE-PARTED EPIBLEMAThe Three-parted Epiblema has a wingspan of approximately 5/8 inch. The forewing is gray-brown with...
Turkey Vulture
October 5, 2018 9:17 pm Comments Off on Turkey Vulture26 inches long with a 67 inch wingspan. The Turkey Vulture is a very large...
BRIGHTON’S EPIBLEMA MOTH
February 19, 2019 6:26 pm Comments Off on BRIGHTON’S EPIBLEMA MOTHThis is a small gray and brown moth, approximately 3/8 inch in length. It is...
Osprey
October 5, 2018 9:10 pm Comments Off on Osprey23 inches long with a 63 inch wingspan. The Osprey has long narrow wings that...
CELYPHA MOTH
February 19, 2019 6:26 pm Comments Off on CELYPHA MOTHThis moth is less than 1/2 inch long and has a wingspan of about 1/2...
Norther Harrier
October 5, 2018 9:05 pm Comments Off on Norther Harrier18 inches long with a 43 inch wingspan. In all plumages the Northern Harrier has...
EYED PAECTES
February 19, 2019 6:21 pm Comments Off on EYED PAECTESThe Eyed Paectes moth has a wingspan of about 1 inch. The forewing is grayish-brown...
Bald Eagle
October 5, 2018 9:02 pm Comments Off on Bald Eagle31 inches long with an 80 inch wingspan. The Bald Eagle is a large heavy-bodied...
LIGHT MARATHYSSA
February 19, 2019 6:20 pm Comments Off on LIGHT MARATHYSSAThe Light Marathyssa moth has a wingspan of 1 to 1.25 inches. The forewing is...
Great Horned Owl
October 5, 2018 8:57 pm Comments Off on Great Horned Owl22 inches long. The Great Horned Owl is a very large bird with prominent ear...
SCHLAEGER’S FRUITWORM MOTH
February 19, 2019 6:20 pm Comments Off on SCHLAEGER’S FRUITWORM MOTHThis moth has a total length of .50 inch and about 1 inch wing span....
Eastern Screech-Owl
October 5, 2018 8:55 pm Comments Off on Eastern Screech-Owl8.5 inches long. The Eastern Screech-Owl is a small nocturnal predatory bird with a large...
PALE GRAY BIRD-DROPPING MOTH
February 19, 2019 6:19 pm Comments Off on PALE GRAY BIRD-DROPPING MOTHThe Pale Gray Bird-Dropping Moth has a total length of about 3/8 inch and a...
Barred Owl
October 5, 2018 8:51 pm Comments Off on Barred Owl21 inches long. The Barred Owl is a rather large owl with dark eyes and...
CONFUSED MEGANOLA
February 19, 2019 6:18 pm Comments Off on CONFUSED MEGANOLAThe Confused Meganola Moth has a wingspan of about 5/8 to 1 inch. The forewing...
Northern Saw-whet Owl
October 5, 2018 8:46 pm Comments Off on Northern Saw-whet Owl8.0 inches long. The Northern Saw-whet Owl is a small nocturnal predatory bird. It has...
EYED BAILEYA
February 19, 2019 6:17 pm Comments Off on EYED BAILEYAThe Eyed Baileya moth has a wingspan of approximately 1.25 inches (23-32 mm). The forewing...
Merlin
October 5, 2018 8:43 pm Comments Off on Merlin12 inches long with a 25 inch wingspan. The Merlin is a small falcon that...
PALE BAILEYA
February 19, 2019 6:16 pm Comments Off on PALE BAILEYAThe Pale Baileya moth has a wingspan of 1 to 1.5 inches. The forewing is...
American Kestrel
October 5, 2018 8:41 pm Comments Off on American Kestrel9 inches long with a 22 inch wingspan. The American Kestrel is our smallest falcon....
SMALL BAILEYA
February 19, 2019 6:11 pm Comments Off on SMALL BAILEYAThe Small Baileya has a wingspan of about 3/4 to 1 1/8 inches. The forewing...
Peregrine Falcon
October 5, 2018 8:38 pm Comments Off on Peregrine Falcon19 inches long with a 41 inch wingspan. The Peregrine Falcon is a large falcon...
EVERGREEN BAGWORM MOTH
February 19, 2019 6:10 pm Comments Off on EVERGREEN BAGWORM MOTHThe Evergreen Bagworm Moth has a wingspan of about .75 to 1.50 inches. The male...
ROBIN’S CARPENTERWORM
February 19, 2019 6:09 pm Comments Off on ROBIN’S CARPENTERWORMThe male Robin’s Carpenterworm Moth has a wingspan of 1.75 inches and the female’s is...
Broad-winged Hawk
October 5, 2018 8:25 pm Comments Off on Broad-winged Hawk15 inches long with a 34 inch wingspan. The Broad-winged Hawk is similar in size...
GRAY SCOOPWING
February 19, 2019 6:08 pm Comments Off on GRAY SCOOPWINGThe Gray Scoopwing has a wingpspan of approximately 7/8 inch. The forewing is brownish-gray with...
Red-tailed Hawk
October 5, 2018 8:22 pm Comments Off on Red-tailed Hawk22 inches long with a 50 inch wingspan. This is a heavy bodied Buteo with...
YELLOW-SHOULDERED SLUG MOTH
February 19, 2019 6:07 pm Comments Off on YELLOW-SHOULDERED SLUG MOTHThe Yellow-shouldered Slug Moth has a wingspan of about 1 inch. The brown-orange forewing is...
Swainson’s Hawk
October 5, 2018 8:18 pm Comments Off on Swainson’s Hawk19 inches long with a 51 inch wingspan. The Swainson’s Hawk is a big bodied...
INVERTED Y SLUG MOTH
February 19, 2019 6:06 pm Comments Off on INVERTED Y SLUG MOTHThe Inverted Y Slug Moth has a wingspan of about one inch. The pale orange...
Virginia Rail
October 5, 2018 8:10 pm Comments Off on Virginia Rail9 inches long. The Virginia Rail is a small chicken-like marsh bird with a compact...
SPINY OAK-SLUG MOTH
February 19, 2019 6:06 pm Comments Off on SPINY OAK-SLUG MOTHThe Spiny Oak-Slug Moth has a wingspan of about 1 3/8 inches. The forewing is...
Sora Rail
October 5, 2018 8:07 pm Comments Off on Sora Rail8.75 inches long. The Sora Rail is a small, chunky bird with a short tail...
AMERICAN LAPPET MOTH
February 19, 2019 6:05 pm Comments Off on AMERICAN LAPPET MOTHThe Lappet Moth has a wingspan of 1 to 2 inches. The forewing color varies...
Wilson’s Phalarope
October 5, 2018 8:03 pm Comments Off on Wilson’s Phalarope9.75 inches long. The Wilson’s Phalarope has a long thin bill. The female has brighter...
DOGWOOD THYATIRID
February 19, 2019 6:04 pm Comments Off on DOGWOOD THYATIRIDThe Dogwood Thyatirid moth has a wingspan of about 1.5 to 1.75 inches. The forewing...
Wilson’s Snipe
October 5, 2018 8:01 pm Comments Off on Wilson’s Snipe10 inches long. The Wilson’s Snipe is a medium -sized sandpiper with brown and black...
SKULLCAP SKELETONIZER MOTH
February 19, 2019 6:03 pm Comments Off on SKULLCAP SKELETONIZER MOTHThis moth is very small with a wingspan of only 3/8 to 1/2 inch. The...
American Woodcock
October 5, 2018 7:58 pm Comments Off on American Woodcock8.25 inches long. The American Woodcock is a dumpy, short-legged and short-tailed bird with rounded...
GOLD-STRIPED LEAFTIER
February 19, 2019 6:02 pm Comments Off on GOLD-STRIPED LEAFTIERThe Gold-striped Leaftier has a wingspan of approximately 1 inch. The forewing is tan to...
Least Sandpiper
October 5, 2018 7:56 pm Comments Off on Least Sandpiper6 inches long. The Least Sandpiper is a small sandpiper with brown-scaled upperparts and a...
LARGE TOLYPE
February 19, 2019 6:01 pm Comments Off on LARGE TOLYPEThe Large Tolype moth has a wingspan of approximately 1.25 to 2.25 inches. The males...
Pectoral Sandpiper
October 5, 2018 7:52 pm Comments Off on Pectoral Sandpiper8.25 inches long. The Pectoral Sandpiper is a medium-sized shorebird with scaly, dark brown upperparts...
EYED DYSODIA
February 19, 2019 6:01 pm Comments Off on EYED DYSODIAThis diminutive moth has a wingspan of about .75 inch. The wings are a dull,...
Spotted Sandpiper
October 5, 2018 7:49 pm Comments Off on Spotted Sandpiper7.5 inches long. The Spotted Sandpiper is a fairly small short-legged shorebird. It has a...
MOURNFUL THYRIS
February 19, 2019 6:00 pm Comments Off on MOURNFUL THYRISThis small moth has a wingspan of 3/4 inch. It is black with bold white...
Stilt Sandpiper
October 5, 2018 7:46 pm Comments Off on Stilt Sandpiper8.5 inches long. The Stilt Sandpiper is a medium-sized shorebird with a long bill that...
CLEARWING BORERS
February 19, 2019 5:59 pm Comments Off on CLEARWING BORERSSesiidae spp. CLEARWING MOTH FAMILY (Sesiidae) Description Some of the clearwing borers, also called clearwing...
Willet
October 5, 2018 7:44 pm Comments Off on Willet15 inches long, The Willet is a large, plump, grayish sandpiper with grayish legs. In...
JOYFUL VIRBIA
February 19, 2019 5:56 pm Comments Off on JOYFUL VIRBIAThe Joyful Virbia has a forewing length of 1/2 inch in the male and 3/4...
Greater Yellowlegs
October 5, 2018 7:37 pm Comments Off on Greater Yellowlegs14 inches long. The Greater Yellowlegs is a large shorebird with long legs. The legs...
MILKWEED TUSSOCK MOTH
February 19, 2019 5:55 pm Comments Off on MILKWEED TUSSOCK MOTHThe Milkweed Tussock Moth has a wingspan of 1 5/8 inches. The forewing is a...
Lesser Yellowlegs
October 5, 2018 7:33 pm Comments Off on Lesser Yellowlegs10.5 inches long. The Lesser Yellowlegs is a medium sized shorebird with long legs and...
LITTLE WHITE LICHEN MOTH
February 19, 2019 5:54 pm Comments Off on LITTLE WHITE LICHEN MOTHThe Little White Lichen Moth has a wingspan of about 1 inch. The forewing is...
Solitary Sandpiper
October 5, 2018 7:31 pm Comments Off on Solitary Sandpiper8.5 inches long. The Solitary Sandpiper is a fairly small but long-legged, slender shorebird. The...
GIANT LEOPARD MOTH
February 19, 2019 5:53 pm Comments Off on GIANT LEOPARD MOTHThis large moth has a wingspan or 2 3/8 to 3 1/2 inches and is...
Killdeer
October 5, 2018 7:28 pm Comments Off on Killdeer10.5 inches long. The Killdeer is a medium-sized, long-winged shorebird. It has a brown cap,...
APANTESIS TIGER MOTH
February 19, 2019 5:52 pm Comments Off on APANTESIS TIGER MOTHThis Apantesis Tiger Moth has a wingspan of about 1 5/8 inches. The forewing is...
American Bittern
October 5, 2018 7:23 pm Comments Off on American Bittern28 inches long with a 42 inch wingspan. The American Bittern is a stocky bird...
ISABELLA TIGER MOTH
February 19, 2019 5:51 pm Comments Off on ISABELLA TIGER MOTHThe Isabella Tiger moth has a wingspan of 1.75 to 2 inches. The forewing is...
White-faced Ibis
October 5, 2018 7:20 pm Comments Off on White-faced Ibis23 inches long with a 36 inch wingspan. The White-faced Ibis is a medium-sized wader...
SCARLET-WINGED LICHEN MOTH
February 19, 2019 5:50 pm Comments Off on SCARLET-WINGED LICHEN MOTHThe Scarlet-winged Lichen Moth has a wingspan of 1.25 to 1.50 inches. The thorax, abdomen...
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron
October 5, 2018 7:19 pm Comments Off on Yellow-crowned Night-Heron24 inches long with a 42 inch wingspan. The adult Yellow-crowned Night-Heron has a yellowish...
PAINTED LICHEN MOTH
February 19, 2019 5:49 pm Comments Off on PAINTED LICHEN MOTHThis moth has a wingspan of about an inch. It is brightly colored, with dark...
Black-crowned Night-Heron
October 5, 2018 7:17 pm Comments Off on Black-crowned Night-Heron25 inches long with a 44 inch wing span. The Black-crowned Night-Heron has a short...
FALL WEBWORM MOTH
February 19, 2019 5:48 pm Comments Off on FALL WEBWORM MOTHThis moth is approximately 1inch long and has a wingspan of 1 to 1.5 inches....
Green Heron
October 5, 2018 7:14 pm Comments Off on Green Heron18 inches long with a 26 inch wingspan. The Green Heron is a relatively small...
BANDED/SYCAMORE TUSSOCK MOTH
February 19, 2019 5:47 pm Comments Off on BANDED/SYCAMORE TUSSOCK MOTHThis moth has a wingspan of close to 2 inches. It has a tan color,...
Snowy Egret
October 5, 2018 7:11 pm Comments Off on Snowy Egret24 inches long with a 41 inch wingspan. The Snowy Egret has an all white...
VIRGINIAN TIGER MOTH
February 19, 2019 5:46 pm Comments Off on VIRGINIAN TIGER MOTHThe wingspan is about 1 1/4 inches. The wings are white with a few scattered...
Great Egret
October 5, 2018 7:09 pm Comments Off on Great Egret39 inches long with a 51 inch wingspan. The Great Egret is a large, long-legged,...
OREGON CYCNIA
February 19, 2019 5:45 pm Comments Off on OREGON CYCNIAThe Oregon Cycnia has a wingspan of approximately 1.25 to 1.5 inches. The forewing and...
Cattle Egret
October 5, 2018 7:06 pm Comments Off on Cattle Egret20 inches long with a 36 inch wingspan. The Cattle Egret is a relatively small...
DELICATE CYCNIA
February 19, 2019 5:44 pm Comments Off on DELICATE CYCNIAThis moth has a wingspan of 1 1/4 – 1 5/8 inches. It is white...
Little Blue Heron
October 5, 2018 7:04 pm Comments Off on Little Blue Heron24 inches long with a 40 inch wingspan. The Little Blue Heron is a medium-sized,...
REVERSED HAPLOA
February 19, 2019 5:44 pm Comments Off on REVERSED HAPLOAThe Reversed Haploa Moth has a wingspan of approximately 1.5 – 2.0 inches. It is...
Great Blue Heron
October 5, 2018 7:02 pm Comments Off on Great Blue Heron46 inches long with a 72 inch wingspan. The Great Blue Heron is a large,...
LECONTE’S HAPLOA MOTH
February 19, 2019 5:42 pm Comments Off on LECONTE’S HAPLOA MOTHThis triangular moth has a wingspan close to 2 inches. Its folded wings are white...
Trumpeter Swan
October 5, 2018 6:57 pm Comments Off on Trumpeter Swan57 to 59 inches long with a wingspan of 80 inches. The Trumpeter Swan is...
YELLOW-COLLARED SCAPE MOTH
February 19, 2019 5:41 pm Comments Off on YELLOW-COLLARED SCAPE MOTHThis moth has dark brown or nearly black wings, with an orange or yellow collar...
American Coot
October 5, 2018 6:55 pm Comments Off on American Coot15.5 inches long. The American Coot is a fairly large chicken-like bird with short wings...
DOTTED GRAY
February 19, 2019 5:39 pm Comments Off on DOTTED GRAYThe Dotted Gray moth has a wingspan of about 1.25 inches. Gray to brown wings...
Double-crested Cormorant
October 5, 2018 6:52 pm Comments Off on Double-crested Cormorant32 inches long with a 52 inch wingspan. The Double-crested Cormorant is a large, glossy...
MANY-LINED ANGLE
February 19, 2019 5:38 pm Comments Off on MANY-LINED ANGLEThe Many-lined Angle moth has a wing span of about one inch. The forewing is...
American White Pelican
October 5, 2018 6:47 pm Comments Off on American White Pelican62 inches long with a 108 inch wingspan. The American White Pelican is a huge...
JUNIPER-TWIG GEOMETER
February 19, 2019 5:37 pm Comments Off on JUNIPER-TWIG GEOMETERThe Juniper-twig Geometer moth has a wingspan of approximately 1.25 inches. It is variably orangish,...
Pied-billed Grebe
October 5, 2018 6:43 pm Comments Off on Pied-billed Grebe13.5 inches long. The Pied-billed Grebe is a small stocky bodied grebe with a short...
HUBNER’S OLIVE
February 19, 2019 5:36 pm Comments Off on HUBNER’S OLIVEThis Sphacelodes moth has a wingspan of approximately 2 inches. The forewing of the male...
Ross’s Goose
October 5, 2018 6:40 pm Comments Off on Ross’s Goose23 inches long with a wingspan of 50 inches. The Ross’s Goose is a small...
COMMON SPRING MOTH
February 19, 2019 5:36 pm Comments Off on COMMON SPRING MOTHThe Common Spring Moth has a wingspan of .75 to 1 inch. The forewing is...
Snow Goose
October 5, 2018 6:38 pm Comments Off on Snow Goose28 inches long with a wingspan of 53 inches. The sexes of the Snow Goose...
PEPPER-AND-SALT GEOMETER
February 19, 2019 5:35 pm Comments Off on PEPPER-AND-SALT GEOMETERThe Pepper-and-Salt Geometer has a wingspan of about 1.75 inches. The forewing and hindwing of...
Greater White-fronted Goose
October 5, 2018 6:35 pm Comments Off on Greater White-fronted Goose28 inches long with a wingspan of 53 inches. Sexes of the Greater White-fronted Goose...
THE VESTAL
February 19, 2019 5:34 pm Comments Off on THE VESTALThe Vestal moth has a wingspan of about 1 inch. The front of the head...
Cackling Goose
October 5, 2018 6:32 pm Comments Off on Cackling Goose27 inches long with a wingspan of 47 inches. Sexes are alike with the male...
THREE-SPOTTED FILLIP
February 19, 2019 5:33 pm Comments Off on THREE-SPOTTED FILLIPThe Three-spotted Fillip has a wingspan of approximately 1 inch. The forewing is pale yellowish-tan...
Canada Goose
October 5, 2018 6:30 pm Comments Off on Canada Goose36 to 45 inches long with a wingspan of 53 to 60 inches. There is...
COMMON METARRANTHIS
February 19, 2019 5:32 pm Comments Off on COMMON METARRANTHISThe Common Metarranthis has a wingspan of 1.25 to 1.75 inches (3.2-4.3 cm). The forewing...
Hooded Merganser
October 5, 2018 6:26 pm Comments Off on Hooded Merganser18 inches long with a 25 inch wingspan. The Hooded Merganser is a small compact...
GREEN BROOMWEED LOOPER
February 19, 2019 5:32 pm Comments Off on GREEN BROOMWEED LOOPERThe Green Broomweed Looper Moth is about 3/8 inch long and has a wingspan of...
Common Merganser
October 5, 2018 6:23 pm Comments Off on Common Merganser25 inches long with a wingspan of 34 inches. The Common Merganser is a large,...
CURVE-LINED ANGLE
February 19, 2019 5:31 pm Comments Off on CURVE-LINED ANGLEThe Curve-lined Angle moth has a wingspan of about 1 inch. The forewing is gray-brown...
Canvasback
October 5, 2018 6:19 pm Comments Off on Canvasback21 inches long. The Canvasback is a relatively large diving duck. It has a distinctive...
DOT-LINED ANGLE
February 19, 2019 5:30 pm Comments Off on DOT-LINED ANGLEThe Dot-lined Angle Moth has a wingspan of about 1 inch. The forewing is speckled...
Redhead
October 5, 2018 6:17 pm Comments Off on Redhead19 inches long The Redhead male is an aptly named duck with a rounded red...
COMMON ANGLE
February 19, 2019 5:30 pm Comments Off on COMMON ANGLEThe Common Angle moth has a wingspan of about .75 inch. The forewing has a...
Lesser Scaup
October 5, 2018 6:16 pm Comments Off on Lesser Scaup16.5 inches long. The Lesser Scaup is a medium-sized diving duck with a light blue...
HOLLOW-SPOTTED ANGLE
February 19, 2019 5:28 pm Comments Off on HOLLOW-SPOTTED ANGLEThe Hollow-spotted Angle has a wingspan of approximately 1 inch. The wings are brown and...
Ring-necked Duck
October 5, 2018 6:13 pm Comments Off on Ring-necked Duck17 inches long with a wingspan of 25 inches. The Ring-necked Duck is a compact...
ONE-SPOTTED VARIANT
February 19, 2019 5:27 pm Comments Off on ONE-SPOTTED VARIANTThe One-spotted Variant has a wingspan of 7/8 to 1 7/8 inches. The female is...
Common Goldeneye
October 5, 2018 6:10 pm Comments Off on Common Goldeneye18.5 inches long with a wingspan of 26 inches. The Common Goldeneye is a medium-sized...
THE BEGGAR
February 19, 2019 5:25 pm Comments Off on THE BEGGARThe Beggar has a wingspan of about 1 to 1.25 inches. The wings are a...
Bufflehead
October 5, 2018 6:08 pm Comments Off on Bufflehead13.5 inches long with a wingspan of 21 inches. The Bufflehead is a small compact...
SNOWY GEOMETER
February 19, 2019 5:24 pm Comments Off on SNOWY GEOMETERThe Snowy Geometer moth has a wingspan of 1 to 1.25 inches. The wings are...
Northern Pintail
October 5, 2018 6:05 pm Comments Off on Northern Pintail25 inches long with a 34 inch wingspan. The Northern Pintail is a slender medium-sized...
OAK BEAUTY
February 19, 2019 5:22 pm Comments Off on OAK BEAUTYThe Oak Beauty moth has a wingspan of 1.50 to 2.25 inches. The female is...
Blue-winged Teal
October 5, 2018 6:02 pm Comments Off on Blue-winged Teal15.5 inches long with a wingspan of 23.0 inches. The Blue-winged Teal is a small...
OAK BESMA
February 19, 2019 5:22 pm Comments Off on OAK BESMAThe Oak Besma has a wingspan of 1 to 1.5 inches. The sexes are dimorphic....
American Wigeon
October 5, 2018 5:58 pm Comments Off on American Wigeon21 inches long with a 33 inch wingspan. The American Wigeon is a medium-sized dabbling...
SIGNATE MELANOLOPHIA
February 19, 2019 5:20 pm Comments Off on SIGNATE MELANOLOPHIAThe Signate Melanolophia has a wingspan of approximately 1 to 1.5 inches. The wings are...
Green-winged Teal
October 5, 2018 5:16 pm Comments Off on Green-winged Teal14 inches long with a wingspan of 23 inches. The Green-winged Teal is a small,...
CURVE-TOOTHED GEOMETER
February 19, 2019 5:20 pm Comments Off on CURVE-TOOTHED GEOMETERThe Curve-toothed Geometer has a wing-span of 1.50 to 2.25 inches. The female is larger...
Gadwall
October 5, 2018 5:14 pm Comments Off on Gadwall20 inches long with a wingspan of 33 inches. The Gadwall is a medium-sized dabbling...
PALE-VEINED ISTURGIA
February 19, 2019 5:18 pm Comments Off on PALE-VEINED ISTURGIAThis small moth has a wingspan of about 1 inch. The forewing is gray to...
American Black Duck
October 5, 2018 5:11 pm Comments Off on American Black Duck23 inches long with a wingspan of 35 inches. The American Black Duck is entirely...
BROWN-SHADED GRAY
February 19, 2019 5:17 pm Comments Off on BROWN-SHADED GRAYThe Brown-shaded Gray Moth is approximately .75 inch long. The wings are whitish-gray with fine...
Mallard
October 5, 2018 5:07 pm Comments Off on Mallard23 inches long with a wingspan of 35 inches. The Mallard is a large dabbling...
LARGE PURPLISH GRAY
February 19, 2019 5:17 pm Comments Off on LARGE PURPLISH GRAYThe Large Purplish Gray has a wingspan of approximately 1.5 inches (30 to 40 mm)....
Northern Shoveler
October 5, 2018 5:02 pm Comments Off on Northern Shoveler19 inches long with a wingspan of 30 inches. The Northern Shoveler is a large...
PORCELAIN GRAY
February 19, 2019 5:16 pm Comments Off on PORCELAIN GRAYThe Porcelain Gray moth has a wingspan of 1 to 1.5 inches. The wings are...
Wood Duck
October 5, 2018 4:59 pm Comments Off on Wood Duck17 to 20” long with a wingspan of 28 to 30”. The Wood Duck is...
SMALL ENGRAILED
February 19, 2019 5:15 pm Comments Off on SMALL ENGRAILEDThe wing color is variably pale gray with a white PM line to sooty brown...
Eastern Red Bat
October 5, 2018 3:51 pm Comments Off on Eastern Red BatThis bat species is about 6 inches long. Males have red hair; females have chestnut...
DOUBLE-LINED GRAY MOTH
February 19, 2019 5:13 pm Comments Off on DOUBLE-LINED GRAY MOTHThe Double-lined Gray Moth has a wingspan of about 1.25 inches. The forewings and hindwings...
Big Brown Bat
October 5, 2018 3:48 pm Comments Off on Big Brown BatThis species of bat is brown and about 4-5 inches long. It was identified with...
TEXAS GRAY MOTH
February 19, 2019 5:11 pm Comments Off on TEXAS GRAY MOTHThe Texas Gray Moth has a wingspan of approximately 5/8 inch to 3/4 inch. The...
Northern Long-Eared Bat
October 5, 2018 3:46 pm Comments Off on Northern Long-Eared BatThis medium-sized bat has a body length of up to 4 inches, with brown fur...
WOOLLY GRAY MOTH
February 19, 2019 5:10 pm Comments Off on WOOLLY GRAY MOTHThe Woolly Gray Moth has a wingspan of 1 1/8 – 1 5/8 inches. The...
Eastern Mole
October 5, 2018 3:43 pm Comments Off on Eastern MoleThe Eastern Mole is not often seen alive above ground because they spend most of...
COMMON GRAY
February 19, 2019 5:09 pm Comments Off on COMMON GRAYThis moth has a wingspan of approximately 1 to 1 1/2 inches. The wings are...
Short-tailed Shrew
October 5, 2018 3:41 pm Comments Off on Short-tailed ShrewThe short-tailed shrew is about 4-5 inches long. This shrew is distinguished by its lead-gray...
BRUCE SPANWORM
February 19, 2019 5:08 pm Comments Off on BRUCE SPANWORMThe male Bruce Spanworm has a wingspan of approximately 1 to 1.25 inches. His forewings...
WESTERN MEADOW VOLE
October 5, 2018 3:39 pm Comments Off on WESTERN MEADOW VOLEMeadow Voles are small, mottled brown mammals similar in appearance to mice but they are...
THE GEM
February 19, 2019 5:07 pm Comments Off on THE GEMThe Gem has a wingspan of approximately .75 inch. The adults are sexually dimorphic. The...
White-footed Mouse
October 5, 2018 3:37 pm Comments Off on White-footed MouseThis is the most likely species of mouse seen in our two nature centers, although...
SHINY GRAY CARPET MOTH
February 19, 2019 4:59 pm Comments Off on SHINY GRAY CARPET MOTHThe Shiny Gray Carpet Moth has a wingspan of 1 to 1.25 inches. The dorsal...
Badger
October 5, 2018 3:31 pm Comments Off on BadgerThis member of the weasel family can be up to 3 feet long and up...
WHITE-SPOTTED PUG
February 19, 2019 4:58 pm Comments Off on WHITE-SPOTTED PUGThe White-spotted Pug Moth has a wingspan of approximately 1 inch. The forewing is grayish-brown...
Woodchuck
October 5, 2018 3:29 pm Comments Off on WoodchuckThis large rodent is a close relative of the squirrels. It is about 2 feet...
WORMWOOD PUG
February 19, 2019 4:57 pm Comments Off on WORMWOOD PUGEupithecia absinthiata GEOMETER MOTH FAMILY (Geometridae) Description The Wormwood Pug Moth has a wingspan of...
Opossum
October 5, 2018 3:27 pm Comments Off on OpossumOpossums are nocturnal and are not often seen during the day. They have a rat-like...
COMMON PUG MOTH
February 19, 2019 4:56 pm Comments Off on COMMON PUG MOTHThe Common Pug Moth has a wingspan of approximately .75 to 1 inch. Overall it...
Mink
October 5, 2018 3:25 pm Comments Off on MinkThis member of the weasel family grows up to 24 inches long and attains a...
WHITE-STRIPED BLACK
February 19, 2019 4:55 pm Comments Off on WHITE-STRIPED BLACKThe White-striped Black is a small moth with a wingspan of approximately 1 inch. The...
BEAVER
October 5, 2018 3:23 pm Comments Off on BEAVERBeavers have large, scaly tails which make up about 15 inches of their total length...
SMALL PHIGALIA
February 19, 2019 4:53 pm Comments Off on SMALL PHIGALIAThe Small Phigalia male adult has a forewing length of between 5/8 and 3/4 inch...
Muskrat
October 5, 2018 3:09 pm Comments Off on MuskratMuskrats grow to about 12 inches long, with an additional 10 inches of tail which...
THE HALF-WING
February 19, 2019 4:52 pm Comments Off on THE HALF-WINGThe Half-Wing has a wingspan of approximately 1.5 inches. The male’s forewings are powdery gray...
Eastern Cottontail Rabbit
October 5, 2018 3:04 pm Comments Off on Eastern Cottontail RabbitOur Cottontail has long ears, several inches long, and a white, fluffy tail (images 1,2)....
SPRING CANKERWORM
February 19, 2019 4:52 pm Comments Off on SPRING CANKERWORMThe wingspan of the male Spring Cankerworm is approximately 1.25 inches. The female is wingless....
Gray Squirrel
October 5, 2018 3:00 pm Comments Off on Gray SquirrelThe Gray Squirrel can best be identified in relation to the more common Fox Squirrel...
CONFUSED EUSARCA
February 19, 2019 4:51 pm Comments Off on CONFUSED EUSARCAThe Confused Eusarca has a wingspan of approximately 2.25 to 2.50 inches. The forewings and...
Fox Squirrel
October 5, 2018 2:57 pm Comments Off on Fox SquirrelFox Squirrels can reach 3 pounds in weight; they have long bushy tails up to...
FOUR-LINED CABERA
February 19, 2019 4:49 pm Comments Off on FOUR-LINED CABERAThe Four-lined Cabera moth has a wingspan of approximately one inch. It is a creamy...
Striped Skunk
October 5, 2018 2:54 pm Comments Off on Striped SkunkSkunks are chunky, up to 30 inches long and weigh up to 10 pounds. Their...
LINDEN LOOPER
February 19, 2019 4:48 pm Comments Off on LINDEN LOOPERThe male Linden Looper Moth has a wingspan of approximately 1.5 inches and is variable...
Raccoon
October 5, 2018 2:51 pm Comments Off on RaccoonMature Raccoons can weigh 25 pounds or more and attain a total length of 40...
COMMON LYTROSIS
February 19, 2019 4:48 pm Comments Off on COMMON LYTROSISThe Common Lytrosis has a wingspan of 1.75 to 2.25 inches. The wings are pale...
Coyote
October 5, 2018 2:48 pm Comments Off on CoyoteThis buffy-grey dog-like predator can weigh up to 50 pounds and can be up to...
DRAB BROWN WAVE
February 19, 2019 4:47 pm Comments Off on DRAB BROWN WAVEThe Drab Brown Wave has a wingspan of 3/4 of an inch (18 mm). The...
Red Fox
October 5, 2018 2:45 pm Comments Off on Red FoxThe mature Red Fox grows to 45 inches in total length and can weigh 10...
CROSS-LINED WAVE
February 19, 2019 4:46 pm Comments Off on CROSS-LINED WAVEThe Cross-lined Wave has a wingspan of about 1 inch. The forewing and hindwing are...
White-tailed Deer
October 5, 2018 2:42 pm Comments Off on White-tailed DeerWhite-Tailed Deer are by far the largest resident animals in our two nature centers. Males...
LIGHT-RIBBONED WAVE
February 19, 2019 4:45 pm Comments Off on LIGHT-RIBBONED WAVEThe Light-ribboned Wave moth has a wingspan of 5/8 inch to almost an inch. The...
Velvet Mites
October 5, 2018 2:32 pm Comments Off on Velvet MitesThese tiny, bright red mites are less than 1/4 inch long, but they stand out...
PACKARD’S WAVE
February 19, 2019 4:44 pm Comments Off on PACKARD’S WAVEPackard’s Wave Moth has a wingspan of approximately 1 7/8 inches. The wings are light...
Lone Star Tick
October 5, 2018 2:28 pm Comments Off on Lone Star TickThis tick is less than 1/4 inch long as an adult – the nymphs are...
COMMON TAN WAVE
February 19, 2019 4:40 pm Comments Off on COMMON TAN WAVEThe Common Tan Wave moth has a wingspan of approximately .75 inch. The wings are...
American Dog Tick
October 5, 2018 2:26 pm Comments Off on American Dog TickThese American Dog Ticks are less than 1/4 inch long. The first image shows an...
ELM SPANWORM MOTH
February 19, 2019 4:38 pm Comments Off on ELM SPANWORM MOTHThe adults are mostly white, often with a greenish tint on their wings. Antennae are...
Pseudoscorpion
October 4, 2018 10:39 pm Comments Off on PseudoscorpionThese specimens were identified with the help of a web site of the University of...
FRIENDLY PROBOLE
February 19, 2019 4:37 pm Comments Off on FRIENDLY PROBOLEThe Friendly Probole has a 1 to 1.5 inch wingspan. It is pale tan with...
Triangulate Cobweb Spider
October 4, 2018 10:33 pm Comments Off on Triangulate Cobweb SpiderA small spider, about 1/4 inch (6 mm) in body length. It is dark brown...
ORANGE WING
February 19, 2019 4:35 pm Comments Off on ORANGE WINGThis small moth has a wingspan of 5/8 to 3/4 inch. This moth is readily...
Northern Cobweb Weaver
October 4, 2018 10:32 pm Comments Off on Northern Cobweb WeaverThis member of the cobweb family of spiders is mostly dark and glossy, and has...
GRAPEVINE LOOPER
February 19, 2019 4:34 pm Comments Off on GRAPEVINE LOOPERThis moth has a wingspan of about 1 to 1.25 inches. There is a sharp...
Woodlouse Hunter
October 4, 2018 10:29 pm Comments Off on Woodlouse HunterA small spider, about 1/2 inch (13 mm) long with a dark-red cephalothorax, reddish-brown legs...
THREE-PATCHED BIGWING
February 19, 2019 4:33 pm Comments Off on THREE-PATCHED BIGWINGLittle information seems to be available for this moth, which has three distinctive patches on...
Trachelas Spider
October 4, 2018 10:01 pm Comments Off on Trachelas SpiderThis ground sac spider could not be identified below genus level, not even by the...
Castianeira Spider
October 4, 2018 10:00 pm Comments Off on Castianeira SpiderThis spider was not identifiable to species, even by the volunteer experts at BugGuide. It...
Shiny Black Spider
October 4, 2018 9:58 pm Comments Off on Shiny Black SpiderThere are 26 species of this genus of spider in North America. They are difficult...
Ground Spider
October 4, 2018 9:55 pm Comments Off on Ground SpiderSergiolus sp. GROUND SPIDER FAMILY (Gnaphosidae) Description This spider family has over 2000 species, many...
Metallic Crab Spider
October 4, 2018 9:53 pm Comments Off on Metallic Crab SpiderThis small spider runs over the leaves of weeds, in this image over Wood Nettle...
Wolf Spider
October 4, 2018 9:51 pm Comments Off on Wolf SpiderA large dark brown spider with brown and black banded legs. Males and females of...
Wolf Spider
October 4, 2018 9:49 pm Comments Off on Wolf SpiderThis female wolf spider was identified with the help of the experts at BugGuide. Image...
Wolf Spider
October 4, 2018 9:47 pm Comments Off on Wolf SpiderThis large female wolf spider is about 1 inch (25 mm) in length, covered with...
Nursery Web Spider
October 4, 2018 9:43 pm Comments Off on Nursery Web SpiderThis spider is very similar to other species in the same genus (Pisaurina). They tend...
Nursery Web Spider
October 4, 2018 9:35 pm Comments Off on Nursery Web SpiderThe female of this yellowish to light brown spider grows to 5/8th inches long. It...
Fishing Spider
October 4, 2018 9:33 pm Comments Off on Fishing SpiderMost of these spider images can only be identified to genus level, according to the...
Orchard Orbweaver
October 4, 2018 9:26 pm Comments Off on Orchard OrbweaverThis colorful spider builds its web anywhere from a horizontal to a vertical inclination. It...
Long-Jawed Orb Weaver
October 4, 2018 9:23 pm Comments Off on Long-Jawed Orb WeaverThese spiders have a long, slim body, less than 1/2 inch long, with much longer...
Hammock Spider
October 4, 2018 9:17 pm Comments Off on Hammock SpiderThis small spider – less than 1/2 inch in body-length – spins a hammock under...
Bowl and Doily Spider
October 4, 2018 9:14 pm Comments Off on Bowl and Doily SpiderThis small spider, less than 1/4 inch long, can best be seen when morning dew...
Filmy Dome Spider
October 4, 2018 9:12 pm Comments Off on Filmy Dome SpiderThis small spider, about 1/4 inch long, can best be found when morning dew reveals...
JEWEL BEETLE
February 15, 2019 10:07 pm Comments Off on JEWEL BEETLEThis beetle is 4.7-8.0 mm long (1/4 to 1/3 inch ). It is elongate, slender,...
Harvestmen
October 4, 2018 9:08 pm Comments Off on HarvestmenThere are over 200 species of Harvestmen in North America, most of them difficult to...
METALLIC WOOD BORING BEETLE
February 15, 2019 10:06 pm Comments Off on METALLIC WOOD BORING BEETLEThis is a small gray and white buprestid beetle about ½ inch long (10-11mm).
White Jawed Jumping Spider
October 4, 2018 9:00 pm Comments Off on White Jawed Jumping SpiderThis spider is about 1/6 (4 mm) of an inch long with the females slightly...
RED-LEGGED WOODBORING BEETLE
February 15, 2019 10:05 pm Comments Off on RED-LEGGED WOODBORING BEETLEThis beetle is around ½ inch to 1 inch (12.0-28.0 mm) long. It is a...
MARPISSA JUMPER
October 4, 2018 8:58 pm Comments Off on MARPISSA JUMPERThis jumper was found during a “bioblitz” of Fontenelle Forest in early June 2014. This...
DICERA LURIDA
February 15, 2019 10:04 pm Comments Off on DICERA LURIDAThis beetle is about ½ to 4/5 inches long. It is black but finely sculptured...
Peppered Jumper
October 4, 2018 8:56 pm Comments Off on Peppered JumperThis female jumping spider was found in a rolled-up leaf in the planted prairie of...
ANTHAXIA SP.
February 15, 2019 10:04 pm Comments Off on ANTHAXIA SP.A metallic reddish brown beetle about 1/5th of an inch long. It was identified with...
PELEGRINA JUMPER
October 4, 2018 8:54 pm Comments Off on PELEGRINA JUMPERThis jumping spider is very similar to the Bronze Jumper (also shown on this site)....
METALLIC WOOD BORING BEETLE
February 15, 2019 10:03 pm Comments Off on METALLIC WOOD BORING BEETLEThis beetle is about 1/3rd of an inch long. It is black with several yellowish...
Ant-like Jumping Spider
October 4, 2018 8:52 pm Comments Off on Ant-like Jumping SpiderThis small jumping spider is from 2.5 to 5 mm long. It mimics an ant....
METALLIC WOOD-BORING BEETLE
February 15, 2019 10:03 pm Comments Off on METALLIC WOOD-BORING BEETLEThis beetle is gray-brown and is about 2/5 of an inch long. It is narrow...
Bronze Jumper
October 4, 2018 8:50 pm Comments Off on Bronze JumperThis is a small jumper with black legs and cephalothorax. The abdomen is copper colored...
REDBUD BORER
February 15, 2019 10:02 pm Comments Off on REDBUD BORERThis is a black beetle with yellow blotches on its elytra. It is about 1/4th...
Dimorphic Jumper
October 4, 2018 8:48 pm Comments Off on Dimorphic JumperThe female is about a half inch (13 mm) long with a gray abdomen marked...
GREEN METALLIC WOOD BORER
February 15, 2019 10:01 pm Comments Off on GREEN METALLIC WOOD BORERThis species is perhaps the easiest to identify of any in the genus. It has...
Platycryptus Jumper
October 4, 2018 8:43 pm Comments Off on Platycryptus JumperThe female Platycryptus is approximately 1/2 inch and the males are a little smaller, about...
FLAT HEADED BALD CYPRESS SAPWOOD BORER
February 15, 2019 10:00 pm Comments Off on FLAT HEADED BALD CYPRESS SAPWOOD BORERThis beetle is about 1/3-1/2 inch long. It is marked with contrasting variegated patterns of...
Paraphidippus Jumper
October 4, 2018 8:39 pm Comments Off on Paraphidippus JumperThis jumping spider is about 1/2 inches long and very variable in the colors he...
FALSE BLISTER BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:59 pm Comments Off on FALSE BLISTER BEETLEA brown beetle with a yellow stripe down its elytra. Its body is elongate and...
Putnam’s Jumper
October 4, 2018 8:34 pm Comments Off on Putnam’s JumperThis small jumping spider is about 1/4 inch long. It had caught a young nymph...
RED -NECKED FALSE BLISTER BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:58 pm Comments Off on RED -NECKED FALSE BLISTER BEETLEThis beetle is about 3/8 inch long. It is black with a orange-red thorax. Members...
Pale Jumping Spider
October 4, 2018 8:30 pm Comments Off on Pale Jumping SpiderThis jumping spider is less than 1/2 inch long. Image “A” shows a male. The...
OIL BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:57 pm Comments Off on OIL BEETLEThis is a black beetle about ½ to 1 inch long. The elytra are small...
Bold Jumper
October 4, 2018 8:20 pm Comments Off on Bold JumperBoth the male and female of this species are about a half inch long (12...
ORANGE BLISTER BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:56 pm Comments Off on ORANGE BLISTER BEETLEThis is an orange-red beetle with black lines on the elytra. It ranges in size...
Elegant Crab Spider
October 4, 2018 8:17 pm Comments Off on Elegant Crab SpiderA dark brown crab spider, about 1/2 inch (12 mm) long. There are about 67...
BLACK BLISTER BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:55 pm Comments Off on BLACK BLISTER BEETLEThis beetle is black with a long cylindrical narrow body about ¾-1 inch long. The...
Bark Crab Spider
October 4, 2018 8:10 pm Comments Off on Bark Crab SpiderThis crab spider could not readily be identified to species – not even by the...
BLISTER BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:54 pm Comments Off on BLISTER BEETLEBlister beetles vary by species in shape, size (3/8 to 1 inch long) and color....
Ground Crab Spider
October 4, 2018 8:08 pm Comments Off on Ground Crab SpiderThese crab spiders belong to the genus Xysticus, which has 67 very difficult-to-identify species. These...
FRINGED DIVING BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:51 pm Comments Off on FRINGED DIVING BEETLEA brownish to black insect a little over I inch long (26-33 mm). Legs are...
Crab Spider
October 4, 2018 8:07 pm Comments Off on Crab SpiderThis female crab spider was identified to genus with the help of volunteer experts at...
AQUATIC LEAF BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:50 pm Comments Off on AQUATIC LEAF BEETLEThis beetle is brown in color and about one half inch long. It has a...
Flower Spider
October 4, 2018 8:05 pm Comments Off on Flower SpiderThese crab spiders are difficult to identify to species. The consensus among volunteer experts at...
WHIRLIGIG BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:49 pm Comments Off on WHIRLIGIG BEETLEWhirligig Beetles are oval-shaped and black to blackish brown in color with tiny, clubbed antennae,...
Flower Crab Spider
October 4, 2018 8:02 pm Comments Off on Flower Crab SpiderThis crab spider can’t be identified down below genus. And even the genus is not...
PREDACEOUS DIVING BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:47 pm Comments Off on PREDACEOUS DIVING BEETLEA small brownish black oval beetle about ¼ inch long in size with a black...
Whitebanded Crab Spider
October 4, 2018 7:58 pm Comments Off on Whitebanded Crab SpiderThis spider has a body less than 1/4 inch long, with two pairs of its...
WATER SCAVENGER BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:46 pm Comments Off on WATER SCAVENGER BEETLEThis larva is black and about ¾ inch long. It was identified with the help...
Funnel-web Spider
October 4, 2018 7:34 pm Comments Off on Funnel-web SpiderThis spider cannot be identified from these images alone down to below genus, according to...
PREDACEOUS DIVING BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:36 pm Comments Off on PREDACEOUS DIVING BEETLEThis beetle ranges in size from 1 to 1.3 inches long. They are usually black...
Grass Spider
October 4, 2018 7:32 pm Comments Off on Grass SpiderThis spider cannot be identified from these images down to below genus, according to the...
WATER SCAVENGER BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:35 pm Comments Off on WATER SCAVENGER BEETLEThis beetle is about 1 ½ inches long. It is smooth and shiny, black and...
Marbled Orbweaver
October 4, 2018 7:26 pm Comments Off on Marbled OrbweaverThese orbweavers are highly variable in color schemes. Both were found in Fontenelle Forest during...
WATER SCAVENGER BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:32 pm Comments Off on WATER SCAVENGER BEETLEThis beetle is usually smooth, black and shiny sometimes brown or even yellow. They are...
Lattice Orbweaver
October 4, 2018 7:20 pm Comments Off on Lattice OrbweaverThis spider is named after its most distinguishing feature, a lattice-like retreat made of fine...
HORNED DARKLING BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:31 pm Comments Off on HORNED DARKLING BEETLEThis beetle is 1/3rd to ½ inch (8-12mm) long. The beetle is dark brown to...
Eustala Spider
October 4, 2018 7:08 pm Comments Off on Eustala SpiderThis small spider was identified by the experts at BugGuide as a member of the...
GLOWWORM
February 15, 2019 9:29 pm Comments Off on GLOWWORMThis is a brownish to brownish black beetle. ½ to 2/3 inch long (12-15 mm)...
Lined Orbweaver
October 4, 2018 7:06 pm Comments Off on Lined OrbweaverThis orb weaving spider grows to 1/4 of an inch long. It has green, translucent...
BOLITOPHAGUS CORTICOLA
February 15, 2019 9:27 pm Comments Off on BOLITOPHAGUS CORTICOLAThis is a dull black to brownish black beetle 6-9 mm ( ¼-1/3 inch )...
Arrow-head Spider
October 4, 2018 7:03 pm Comments Off on Arrow-head SpiderThis spider grows to less than 1/2 inch long. It has a triangular shield which...
RETICULATED BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:26 pm Comments Off on RETICULATED BEETLEA pale brown or grayish beetle covered with small scales. The antennas are almost as...
Spined Micrathena
October 4, 2018 7:01 pm Comments Off on Spined MicrathenaThe female of this species grows to about 3/8th of an inch long, with a...
MARSH BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:26 pm Comments Off on MARSH BEETLEThis beetle is about 2-3mm long (1/10th of an inch). Its coloration is variable but...
Arrow-shaped Micrathena
October 4, 2018 6:59 pm Comments Off on Arrow-shaped MicrathenaThis colorful spider grows to less than 1/2 inch in length. The female’s abdomen is...
HORNED POWDER-POST BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:25 pm Comments Off on HORNED POWDER-POST BEETLEThis beetle is a mottled brown and black color. It is about 1/3rd of an...
White Micrathena
October 4, 2018 6:56 pm Comments Off on White MicrathenaThis small orb weaving spider is about 1/4 inch long. It has an irregular, flat...
PICNIC BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:24 pm Comments Off on PICNIC BEETLEThis beetle is one sixth to one fourth of an inch long. It is black...
Acacesia Spider
October 4, 2018 6:53 pm Comments Off on Acacesia SpiderThis small orb weaver grows to less than 1/4 inch long. Its abdomen has a...
CORTICOTOMUS CYLINDRICUS
February 15, 2019 9:24 pm Comments Off on CORTICOTOMUS CYLINDRICUSA reddish brown small soft bodied beetle around 1/6 th of an inch long. The...
Tufted Orbweaver
October 4, 2018 6:51 pm Comments Off on Tufted OrbweaverThis small orb-weaving spider grows to less than 1/4 of an inch long. It has...
LINED FLAT BARK BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:23 pm Comments Off on LINED FLAT BARK BEETLEA tiny reddish beetle about 1/20th of an inch long. This beetle is flattened and...
Arabesque Orbweaver
October 4, 2018 6:49 pm Comments Off on Arabesque OrbweaverThis spider, less than 1/2 inch long sits with its head down mostly on vegetation...
CLOWN BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:22 pm Comments Off on CLOWN BEETLEThis is an extremely flattened beetle about 1/10 to 1/8th of an inch long. It...
Spotted Orbweaver
October 4, 2018 6:46 pm Comments Off on Spotted OrbweaverThis large spider grows to 3/4 of an inch (15 mm). It can vary in...
HISTER BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:22 pm Comments Off on HISTER BEETLEThis is a hard shiny black beetle. It is about 1/3 of an inch long....
Furrow Orb Weaver
October 4, 2018 6:18 pm Comments Off on Furrow Orb WeaverA medium sized orb weaver about 1/2 inch long (13 mm) with a distinctive pattern...
RED FLAT BARK BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:21 pm Comments Off on RED FLAT BARK BEETLEThis is a bright red beetle about 1 inch long. The antenna, and parts of...
Banded Argiope
October 4, 2018 6:11 pm Comments Off on Banded ArgiopeThis is one of our largest spiders, with the female growing up to 1 inch...
SILVANID FLAT BARK BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:21 pm Comments Off on SILVANID FLAT BARK BEETLEThis is a small light reddish-brown beetle about 1/3 inch long (5 mm). The edges...
Black and Yellow Argiope
October 4, 2018 6:07 pm Comments Off on Black and Yellow ArgiopeThis is one of our largest spiders; the female grows to 1 1/8th inches long....
BARK BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:20 pm Comments Off on BARK BEETLEThis beetle is dark brown with light markings. It is about 1 inch long. The...
Northern Prairie Skink
October 4, 2018 5:29 pm Comments Off on Northern Prairie SkinkIdentified with the help of Dennis Ferraro, a herpetologist at the University of Nebraska at...
TUMBLING FLOWER BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:19 pm Comments Off on TUMBLING FLOWER BEETLEThis beetle is gray with black markings on the elytra. It has a wedge like...
THREE-TOED BOX TURTLE
October 4, 2018 5:26 pm Comments Off on THREE-TOED BOX TURTLEThis turtle reaches about 6 inches in length and lives, in captivity, to at least...
EIGHT SPOTTED TUMBLING FLOWER BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:18 pm Comments Off on EIGHT SPOTTED TUMBLING FLOWER BEETLEThis beetle is about 1/3 of an inch long. It is black with 8 yellowish...
Painted Turtle
October 4, 2018 5:24 pm Comments Off on Painted TurtleThis is the most common turtle species in North America. The intricate color pattern, especially...
LARDER BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:17 pm Comments Off on LARDER BEETLEThe adult beetle is just under 3/8 of an inch long. It is dark colored...
Snapping Turtle
October 4, 2018 5:20 pm Comments Off on Snapping TurtleThis very large turtle has a shell (carapace) up to 18 inches long and a...
ANT-LIKE FLOWER BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:17 pm Comments Off on ANT-LIKE FLOWER BEETLEThis beetle is about 1/8 of an inch long. It is reddish and black and...
Prairie Ringneck Snake
October 4, 2018 5:13 pm Comments Off on Prairie Ringneck SnakeThis snake grows to about 15 inches (40 cm) in length. The photos show a...
REDDISH-BROWN DARKLING BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:15 pm Comments Off on REDDISH-BROWN DARKLING BEETLEThis is a reddish brown beetle about 2/3 of an inch long with striations on...
BLACK RAT SNAKE
October 4, 2018 5:10 pm Comments Off on BLACK RAT SNAKEMature Black Rat Snakes are black with a white chin and white belly. Young snakes...
TWO HORNED DARKLING BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:13 pm Comments Off on TWO HORNED DARKLING BEETLEThis is a metallic green beetle about 1/4 inch long (5 mm). The male beetle...
Western Fox Snake
October 4, 2018 5:05 pm Comments Off on Western Fox SnakeThis large, native, non-venomous snake grows to 5 feet long. It is grayish-yellow with dark...
DARKLING BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:12 pm Comments Off on DARKLING BEETLEThis is a flightless insect about ½ inch long. It is black with grooves running...
NORTHERN BROWN SNAKE
October 4, 2018 5:02 pm Comments Off on NORTHERN BROWN SNAKEThis snake grows to about 15 inches long (40 cm) with large eyes and round...
FALSE MEALWORM BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:11 pm Comments Off on FALSE MEALWORM BEETLEA black beetle with striations on the elytra. It is almost one inch in length....
Plains Garter Snake
October 4, 2018 4:53 pm Comments Off on Plains Garter SnakeLike the similar Common Garter Snake, this snake comes in different color forms, but all...
WEDGE-SHAPED BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:06 pm Comments Off on WEDGE-SHAPED BEETLEThe wedge shape of these beetles is distinctive. They have a long body with pointed...
WOODHOUSE TOAD
October 4, 2018 4:16 pm Comments Off on WOODHOUSE TOADThis toad comes in a variety of colors, from gray to yellow brown. It grows...
PILOSE CLERID BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:06 pm Comments Off on PILOSE CLERID BEETLEThis beetle is black with red and yellow on the head and is about 1/3...
American Toad
October 4, 2018 4:11 pm Comments Off on American ToadThis 2-4 inch toad has numerous varied-colored warts on its back and is whitish with...
ORANGE-BANDED CLERID BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:05 pm Comments Off on ORANGE-BANDED CLERID BEETLEThis beetle has a large orange stripe on the elytra and a red head. It...
Blanchard’s Cricket Frog
October 4, 2018 2:29 pm Comments Off on Blanchard’s Cricket FrogThis small frog rarely reaches an inch in length. They have a warty skin of...
CHECKERED BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:04 pm Comments Off on CHECKERED BEETLEThis beetle is about 3/8 inch long. It is mostly orange-red in color. Beetles of...
Boreal Chorus Frog
October 4, 2018 2:20 pm Comments Off on Boreal Chorus FrogThis small but loud frog reaches only 1 1/2 inches in length. It has two...
ZENOA PICEA
February 15, 2019 9:04 pm Comments Off on ZENOA PICEAThis beetle is brownish black and about ¾ to 1 inch long. Its antenna has...
Northern Leopard Frog
October 4, 2018 2:16 pm Comments Off on Northern Leopard FrogThis frog is from 2 to 4 inches long when mature, can live up to...
CEDAR BEETLE
February 15, 2019 9:03 pm Comments Off on CEDAR BEETLECedar beetles range in size from ½ to 1 inch long. The body is elongate...
Plains Leopard Frog
October 4, 2018 2:14 pm Comments Off on Plains Leopard FrogThis frog grows to about 3 inches in length. It is identified by the light...
EASTERN ASH BARK BEETLE
February 15, 2019 8:58 pm Comments Off on EASTERN ASH BARK BEETLEA small elongate cylindrical beetle about 1/6 th inch long ( about 4 mm). This...
Cope’s Gray Tree Frog
October 4, 2018 2:11 pm Comments Off on Cope’s Gray Tree FrogWhen first metamorphosed from a tadpole (E,F) in June or July this native tree frog...
THISTLE CROWN WEEVIL
February 15, 2019 8:55 pm Comments Off on THISTLE CROWN WEEVILThis beetle is brown and covered with scales. Its dorsal surface has numerous stiff erect...
North American Bullfrog
October 4, 2018 2:01 pm Comments Off on North American BullfrogThis is the largest native frog in North America. They can weigh up to a...
CEUTORHYNCHUS ERYSIMI
February 15, 2019 8:54 pm Comments Off on CEUTORHYNCHUS ERYSIMIA black weevil with metallic green coloration. It is about 1/10th of an inch long....
COMMON GARTER SNAKE
October 3, 2018 11:27 pm Comments Off on COMMON GARTER SNAKEThe Common Garter Snake grows up to 3 feet (90 cm) long. It has three...
DORYTOMUS
February 15, 2019 8:54 pm Comments Off on DORYTOMUSA dark brown weevil with light spots on the elytra, head and legs. It is...