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What

Common Raccoon (Procyon lotor)

Observer

christosterone

Date

September 22, 2022 11:08 AM EDT

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Horned Passalus Beetle (Odontotaenius disjunctus)

Observer

tigerstrut

Date

August 23, 2020 08:23 AM CDT

Description

This specimen was found along the walk we had at standing Stone State Park. Bess Beetles are found in nature feeding in decaying wood and typically fallen trees in the forest. Larvae and adults feed internally in the rotting logs (oak and hickory especially) because it also provides a source of protection from predators. Adult Bess Beetles will only be found outside of this protected zone when they are seeking mate. In the Urban environment, Bess Beetles serve as a monitor of the environments health. As we cut down more trees for human development, we reduce many insects habitat. The reduce numbers of Bess Beetles would be a good indicator to measure.

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Calyptrate Flies (Zoosubsection Calyptratae)

Observer

lukearmstrong

Date

May 31, 2014 09:04 PM EDT

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What

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (Halyomorpha halys)

Observer

martingrimm

Date

August 23, 2020 10:38 AM CEST

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What

Locust Borer (Megacyllene robiniae)

Observer

jdthompson

Date

September 18, 2020 09:52 AM EDT

Description

Larval tunnels of the Locust Borer spread fungal pathogens to the Black Locust tree and damage its value as timber.

Found on goldenrod flowers in Gully Brook Park.

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Vinegar and Fruit Flies (Family Drosophilidae)

Observer

jdthompson

Date

May 7, 2020 04:33 PM EDT

Description

Fruit flies lay hundreds of eggs within their lifetimes that hatch in 24 hours, easily overwhelming a household. They annoy other occupants by landing on the lips or eyes. The adults sometimes feed on flower nectar.

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