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Crenulate Leadplant (Amorpha herbacea var. crenulata)Observer
eel_programDescription
Eachus Pineland
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Tribe PteromaliniObserver
noaboaDescription
I believe this species is associated with a seed predator of Croton linearis.
Seed predation rates (seeds are hollowed out but the exterior remains, and a small hole always marks the exit point of the insect) can be very high.
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Eastern Thread-leg Katydid (Arethaea phalangium)Observer
suzysennaDescription
These were eating flowers of Angadenia berteroi in Larry and Penny Thompson Park in June 2010 - also their nymphs
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Melipotis floridaObserver
joemdoDescription
Seen on a field trip to Osteen Hammock led by Lydia Cuni for the Dade Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society. It was a great group of participants and we had a great time learning about pine rockland and hammock plants thanks to Lydia! For more info about field trips like this, keep an eye on the Dade Chapter's calendar here: https://dade.fnpschapters.org/events/
Their events are almost always free and open to the public although joining is a great way to support this awesome organization :-)
All observations we posted from this area today:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?nelat=25.40723688179574&nelng=-80.62274759420741&on=2022-04-16&order=asc&order_by=observed_on&place_id=any&swlat=25.38591445714166&swlng=-80.64577882982174
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Physalis × elliottiiObserver
joemdoDescription
Seen during a field trip organized by the Dade Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society, led by Lydia Cuni at Nixon Smiley Pineland Preserve. This pineland burned about 3 months prior so there were lots of fire-dependent plant species around to appreciate!
All iNat observations from the field trip today:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?captive=any&on=2022-08-13&order=asc&order_by=observed_on&place_id=any&project_id=142571
I recently created a project to collect observations taken during the Dade Chapter field trips.
Here is a link to the project (Florida Native Plant Society- Dade Chapter Field Trips) https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/florida-native-plant-society-dade-chapter-field-trips
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Bicyrtes insidiatrixObserver
joemdoDescription
Spotted by @jessicaking3
Seen in a restricted area I was lucky enough to access while on a field trip with the Florida Native Plant Society led by Dr. Frank Ridgely. It was a great field trip!
Consider joining the Dade Chapter or your local chapter if you live in Florida!
http://dade.fnpschapters.org/
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Autograph Tree (Clusia rosea)Observer
joemdoDescription
Seen at County Line Scrub Preserve during a field trip held by the Dade Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS) led by Steve Woodmansee. Very nice seeing @kuchipatchis after 3+ years! Cool plants and bugs here... would love to come back and explore the interior of the preserve. As Steve mentioned, this site is due for a burn :-)
My observations from this area today: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?nelat=25.975807393301793&nelng=-80.17025624333104&on=2022-05-15&order=asc&order_by=observed_on&place_id=any&swlat=25.965197415867504&swlng=-80.2156177621909&user_id=joemdo
Field trip details: https://teamup.com/event/show/id/9AhdQ5JCQz5xS3FxKSU4PqP23Djpca
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Deltoid Spurge (Euphorbia deltoidea ssp. deltoidea)Observer
joeysantoreDescription
The only reason this tiny parcel was saved from development...
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White Angled-Sulphur (Anteos clorinde)Observer
dvollmarDescription
I think this is a first FL record
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Woolly Wall Bee (Megachile lanata)Observer
joemdoDescription
Not sure about ID but looks like a good match. I saw one near what looks like a Crotalaria species as well last year (also in a pineland). https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/13281253
The only bugguide images of one are also on a yellow legume/crotalaria: https://bugguide.net/node/view/42319
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Dasymutilla nigripesObserver
joemdoDescription
A struggle to get photos of this quick mover
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Lyside Sulphur (Kricogonia lyside)Observer
mrankinjacksonDescription
Caterpillar and egg on Guaiacum sanctum
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Wasp Twistwing Parasites (Genus Xenos)Observer
joemdoDescription
Host: Polistes dorsalis dorsalis
Observation for wasp: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/117235076#activity_identification_c22c82c5-caed-40b8-847f-360ee9bfe9c4
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Fish Poison Tree (Barringtonia asiatica)Observer
joemdoDescription
Seen on the Florida Native Plant Society's January 2021 field trip to Crandon Park led by Steve Woodmansee. Lots of fun learning about some coastal strand plants! Learn more about the Dade Chapter of this great organization here:
https://dade.fnpschapters.org/events/
My other observations from today:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?nelat=25.734280568375432&nelng=-80.10807845102967&on=2021-01-10&order=asc&order_by=observed_on&place_id=any&swlat=25.713016278332447&swlng=-80.18974635111512&user_id=joemdo
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Waxcaps (Genus Hygrocybe)Observer
joemdoDescription
Seen on a field trip organized by the Dade Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society, led by Steve W at Camp Owaissa Bauer.
Check out future field trips here: https://dade.fnpschapters.org/events/
All of my iNat observations from this area today: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?nelat=25.528184988923922&nelng=-80.44817147439285&on=2021-09-25&place_id=any&subview=map&swlat=25.5175349584292&swlng=-80.48900542443558&user_id=joemdo&verifiable=any
Did some birding before the field trip with Noah and Steve as well. Here's the main eBird checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S95156329
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Slenderleaf Clammyweed (Polanisia tenuifolia)Observer
joemdoDescription
Seen at Ned Glenn Nature Preserve on a field trip led by Jimmy Lange. Thanks Jimmy for showing us around this awesome pineland! There was a prescribed burn here around 6-7 months ago. My other observations from today are here: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?nelat=25.798090491370132&nelng=-78.85593238746584&on=2021-03-27&order_by=observed_on&place_id=any&subview=grid&swlat=25.116121353128282&swlng=-81.46930519020022&user_id=joemdo
This was part of a really cool set of field trips organized by the Dade Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society as part of Native Plant Field Day. More info here: https://dade.fnpschapters.org/data/uploads/documents/npd2021registration.pdf
Very much worth joining the FNPS to be a part of all of these fun activities and learn more about all of the unique habitats and plants throughout South Florida. Here's the link to the Dade Chapter's page if you want to learn more:
https://dade.fnpschapters.org/
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Coastal Dog Fennel (Eupatorium compositifolium)Observer
joemdoDescription
Seen during a field trip organized by the Dade Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society, led by Lydia Cuni at Nixon Smiley Pineland Preserve. This pineland burned about 3 months prior so there were lots of fire-dependent plant species around to appreciate!
All iNat observations from the field trip today:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?captive=any&on=2022-08-13&order=asc&order_by=observed_on&place_id=any&project_id=142571
I recently created a project to collect observations taken during the Dade Chapter field trips.
Here is a link to the project (Florida Native Plant Society- Dade Chapter Field Trips) https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/florida-native-plant-society-dade-chapter-field-trips
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Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio troilus)Observer
gloriaco1Description
I don’t like the answer. I want to know what type of swallowtail is the one in my picture
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Zarucco Duskywing (Erynnis zarucco)Observer
markhollysalvatoDescription
Caribbean form
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Zarucco Duskywing (Erynnis zarucco)Observer
markhollysalvatoDescription
Everglades National Park - Flamingo
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Dioxyna picciolaObserver
joemdoDescription
Met Dennis Olle (president of Miami Blue Chapter of NABA) and Lydia Cuni (Fairchild Botanist) here at the Coral Gables Experimental Pollinator Site to document insects. A patch at the site has not been mowed since June 2020 (about 22 months) and has good amounts of pollinator activity.
This is a project organized by the Miami Blue Chapter of NABA and the City of Coral Gables. More info about this site:
http://miamiblue.org/conservation2/coral-gables-experimental-pollinator-site/
All observations on iNaturalist within this area: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=163383
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Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus)Observer
joemdoDescription
Eating gumbo limbo
Met Dennis Olle (president of Miami Blue Chapter of NABA) and Lydia Cuni (Fairchild Botanist) here at the Coral Gables Experimental Pollinator Site to document insects. A patch at the site has not been mowed since June 2020 (about 22 months) and has good amounts of pollinator activity.
This is a project organized by the Miami Blue Chapter of NABA and the City of Coral Gables. More info about this site:
http://miamiblue.org/conservation2/coral-gables-experimental-pollinator-site/
All observations on iNaturalist within this area: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=163383
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Song of India (Dracaena reflexa)Observer
afranckDescription
Most likely from dispersed seed, not planted; rockland hammock edge
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Florida Brickell-Bush (Brickellia eupatorioides var. floridana)Observer
georgee022
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Southern Oak Hairstreak (Satyrium favonius ssp. favonius)Observer
pat_tillerPlace
Frenchman's Forest Natural Area 12201 Prosperity Farms Rd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410, USA (Google, OSM)
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Wandering Centris (Centris errans)Observer
karia018Description
Some shade cover. 28C
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Beach Jacquemontia (Jacquemontia reclinata)Observer
biancazevallosDescription
this was the very first one we all pass by as a class
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Tarflower (Bejaria racemosa)Observer
douggoldmanDescription
Very sticky flower buds and tepals.
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Gray Cracker (Hamadryas februa)Observer
stevewoodmanseeDescription
Observed in one of the shade house at plant nursery. Originally identified by Joe MDO and confirmed by Barbara W.
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Michaux's Snoutbean (Rhynchosia michauxii)Observer
eel_programDescription
County line scrub
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Peninsula Axilflower (Mecardonia acuminata var. peninsularis)Observer
isacoolsnake
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Poison Ivy Sawfly (Arge humeralis)Observer
deltoid_spurgeDescription
Unidentified insect observed on poison wood leaf
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Avocado Spanworm Moth (Epimecis detexta)Observer
michikoDescription
observed laying eggs
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Owlet Moths and Allies (Superfamily Noctuoidea)Observer
noaboaDescription
On Smilax havanensis
