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Observer

botalex

Date

April 12, 2009

Description

Utan Paradise Jungle Camp, Crocker Range National Park (Taman Negara Banjaran Crocker), Sabah, Borneo.

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What

American Titan (Macrocybe titans)

Observer

myxomop

Date

June 21, 2007

Description

NOTE

There are possibly two collections here. Online references are very ambiguous about which is which, to the extent that they are separate collections from separate parts of Chiapas at all. The two locations I’ve been able to find are

Soconusco, Chiapas, Mexico (http://www2.tap-ecosur.edu.mx/hongos/)

and

Las Cabañas, Cantón Providencia, Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico (article below)

I’m pretty sure the man with the mustache is Rene Andrade. The other two are, for the moment, unknown. I’m posting below what has proven to be the most comprehensive article on these possibly identical, possibly separate Chiapan Macrocybe finds from June 2007, as well as all the images I’ve been able to find of both men with both/the same mushroom(s). All photo credits are tentatively listed as belonging to El Colegio de la Frontera Sur (Ecosur):

from http://www.cronica.com.mx/notas/2007/311305.html:


Hallan hongo gigante en Chiapas

Notimex en San Cristóbal de Las Casas | Academia | Fecha: 11-jul-07

El Colegio de la Frontera Sur (Ecosur) reportó el hallazgo de un hongo gigante con diámetro y altura de 70 centímetros en ambas escalas, y 20 kilogramos de peso, lo que lo haría el más grande de su especie encontrado en Chiapas. En un comunicado, la institución reportó que el mes pasado personal del Ecosur halló un hongo gigante en Las Cabañas, Cantón Providencia, municipio de Tapachula, a unos kilómetros de la frontera con Guatemala. Trabajadores de la línea Manejo Integrado de Plagas, que realizaban una práctica de campo en el lugar, fueron informados por pobladores de la región sobre la existencia del hongo gigante. Al acudir y ver sus dimensiones, reportaron el hallazgo al personal de la línea Hongos Tropicales de la misma institución. El curador de la colección micológica del Ecosur, René Andrade, viajó con otras personas al lugar para colectar el hongo, particularmente sobresaliente por su tamaño y su poca frecuencia en México. Según el informe, el hongo pesa más de 20 kilogramos, tiene una altura y diámetro de 70 centímetros en ambos casos. El hongo fue trasladado a la sede del Ecosur en Tapachula para ser estudiado; los especialistas determinaron que se trata de una especie que ya había sido encontrada anteriormente en Chiapas. Agregó al respecto que ya tienen dos ejemplares más de esa especie vegetal, uno de ellos de 50 centímetros de diámetro (colectado en fragmentos). El otro espécimen fresco medía 25 centímetros de diámetro. Su nombre científico es Macrocybe Titans Pegler, Lodge y Nakasone y es sinónimo de Tricholoma cistidiosa Cifuentes y Guzmán. Dicha especie fue reportada como nueva para México en 1981, dentro del Parque Educativo Laguna de Bélgica, municipio de Ocozocuautla, también en Chiapas. De acuerdo con el Ecosur, hay reportes que indican la presencia de este hongo también en áreas de Guatemala, Costa Rica y Brasil. La institución añadió que no hay informes que refieran que la especie encontrada sea comestible o nociva. Aparentemente su función en la naturaleza es reciclar la materia orgánica de la misma forma que los demás organismos de su reino. El hongo gigante pasó a formar parte de la Colección Micológica de Ecosur, la cual está integrada por más de cinco mil ejemplares de hongos de diferentes partes del estado de Chiapas, especialmente del Soconusco. Integra ya también los registros del padrón de colecciones de la Comisión Nacional para el Conocimiento y Uso de la Biodiversidad (CONABIO). La Colección Micológica del Ecosur, que resalta por su ubicación en una zona tropical húmeda, se mantiene con fines de investigación y de docencia y como un apoyo importante para el conocimiento de la biodiversidad de México.


Dates inferred from time-stamps, though this may only pertain to one of the two collections, provided they are, in fact, distinct.

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What

Royal Moths (Subfamily Ceratocampinae)

Observer

swhitebread

Date

November 17, 2017 05:04 AM -02

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Observer

tmurray74

Date

May 20, 2010 11:31 PM EDT

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What

Olethreutes Moths (Genus Olethreutes)

Observer

pablomoth

Date

July 14, 2022 11:35 PM EDT

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What

Butterflies and Moths (Order Lepidoptera)

Observer

kbarylski

Date

July 22, 2022 10:13 PM EDT

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Observer

toolgrrl

Date

October 7, 2022 06:48 AM CDT

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Observer

xiaodoudou

Date

October 5, 2021 05:07 PM CST

Tags

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What

Red-washed Prominent (Oedemasia semirufescens)

Observer

benjesup

Date

July 10, 2015 04:15 AM EDT

Description

Oligocentria semirufescens - Red-washed Prominent - Hodges#8012; PLP; 7/10/15

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What

Straight-toothed Sallow (Eupsilia vinulenta)

Observer

tcooley

Date

February 16, 2023 07:11 PM EST

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Observer

stephen_wv

Date

May 30, 2020 10:57 AM EDT

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Observer

pg18

Date

July 24, 2022 08:27 AM +06

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Observer

gaell

Date

June 25, 2020 10:26 PM CEST

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What

Hickory Tussock Moth (Lophocampa caryae)

Observer

melissaellison

Date

December 30, 2022 03:11 PM EST

Description

Idk what this is but the hairs from this got stuck into my skin

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What

Raspberry Crown Borer (Pennisetia marginatum)

Observer

lkeifer

Date

September 26, 2022 01:59 PM EDT

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What

Maple Callus Borer Moth (Synanthedon acerni)

Observer

becksnyc

Date

June 1, 2022 05:54 AM EDT

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What

Elm Borer (Saperda tridentata)

Observer

becksnyc

Date

June 17, 2022 09:08 PM EDT

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Observer

becksnyc

Date

June 26, 2022 09:31 PM EDT

Description

Not in WV on BG, so submitted:
https://bugguide.net/node/view/2159279

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What

Clemens' Philonome Moth (Philonome clemensella)

Observer

becksnyc

Date

June 30, 2022 08:49 PM EDT

Description

Incredibly beautify and very, very tiny, maybe 2.5-3mm.
Last reported in WV on BG in 2007, so submitted:
https://bugguide.net/node/view/2209761
I saw four at the porch lights between 6/30 & 7/12 in 2022.

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Observer

becksnyc

Date

July 3, 2022 07:32 AM EDT

Description

Two of these flies on a Blue Jay that was hit by a car. They were very flat-bodied and very slow. Did not fly away when I removed the Jay from the road for inspection. Just looked at me. Fly body was matte, moss green. Body of Blue Jay was still warm, so death perhaps too recent to attract flies looking to deposit eggs. Were they already on the Jay (their host?) and had not yet de-camped?'
Nothing in Ornithomyinae on BG in WV, submitted:
https://bugguide.net/node/view/2209758

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What

Eyed Dysodia Moth (Dysodia oculatana)

Observer

becksnyc

Date

July 8, 2022 10:39 PM EDT

Description

Charming moth, a delightful find!
On MPG in southern county in WV; not on bugguide in WV:
https://bugguide.net/node/view/2155329

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What

Skullcap Skeletonizer Moth (Prochoreutis inflatella)

Observer

becksnyc

Date

July 9, 2022 09:18 PM EDT

Description

Scutellaria the host plant. I've seen no species of this plant nearby, so there is more yet to discover!
Is on MPG, not BG in WV, so submitted:
https://bugguide.net/node/view/2155324

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Observer

becksnyc

Date

July 11, 2022 10:33 PM EDT

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What

Straight-lined Vaxi Moth (Vaxi critica)

Observer

becksnyc

Date

July 14, 2022 09:16 PM EDT

Description

My first time seeing this species and bonus of two individuals, side-by-side!!!
Not on MPG or BG in WV, so submitted to BG:
https://bugguide.net/node/view/2155317

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Observer

becksnyc

Date

July 19, 2022 09:02 PM EDT

Description

Not in WV on BG, so submitted:
https://bugguide.net/node/view/2159275

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What

Argents (Genus Argyresthia)

Observer

becksnyc

Date

June 26, 2022 09:56 PM EDT

Description

The most docile micro, incredibly reflective, like a silvery pearl. (on my thumbnail). Hint of brown fringe (underwing?) poking out. Only markings visible to my naked eye was one blackish brown dot at the apex. Went with suggested ID, but not sure of it, no experience with this genus.
Submitted to BG:
https://bugguide.net/node/view/2159234

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What

Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia)

Observer

becksnyc

Date

July 27, 2022 11:33 AM EDT

Description

The "Big Reveal" of the insides of the Cecropia Moth cocoon, to little visiting future entomologist. Too bad, we've never seen the adult moth! Just to be clear, this was vacated by the moth before collection.

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What

Long-jawed Orb Weavers (Genus Tetragnatha)

Observer

becksnyc

Date

August 2, 2022 10:45 PM EDT

Description

This large stretch spider stretched his web between porch rails about 40" wide. The web was parallel to the ground. The spider hung under it. An amazing sight, so glad I got a glimpse before taking my usual path between the rails!

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What

Fungus Moths, Clothes Moths, & Allies (Family Tineidae)

Observer

becksnyc

Date

August 9, 2022 09:29 PM EDT

Description

Came to porch lights, between the woods and a river.
Very delicate moth, body maybe 4mm??? Stayed just out of reach. Not in WV on BG/MPG so submitted:
https://bugguide.net/node/view/2159156

Known species, but undescribed:
https://bugguide.net/node/view/406166/bgimage

http://www.boldsystems.org/index.php/Public_BarcodeCluster?clusterguid=BOLD:AAG0118

http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=434.96

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Observer

becksnyc

Date

August 22, 2022 03:19 PM EDT

Description

Beetle larva? First observed on a Winstem leaf on a riverbank. Metallic copper, very reflective and moved with incredible flexibility---when he turned, his body bent into a "U" & "S" shapes. He saw me and waited in the "wings" of the Wingstem's stem. (say that fast, dare ya!)

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What

North American Luna Moth (Actias luna)

Observer

becksnyc

Date

August 23, 2022 09:11 PM EDT

Description

When the camera flashed, it dropped to the ground and played dead. I'd never seen a Luna do that before.

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What

Goldenrod Stowaway (Cirrhophanus triangulifer)

Observer

becksnyc

Date

August 27, 2022 09:34 PM EDT

Description

None in WV on BG, so submitted here:
https://bugguide.net/node/view/2209749

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Observer

becksnyc

Date

September 19, 2022 07:39 PM EDT

Description

Astrotischeria ambrosiaeella?
Even genus not in WV on bugguide, submitted:
https://bugguide.net/node/view/2209745

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What

Purple Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia purpurea)

Observer

kwillard

Date

June 2013

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Observer

johnboback

Date

January 1, 2021 10:33 PM EST

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Observer

dburrell

Date

September 5, 2019 01:37 AM EDT

Description

Less than 10 mm in length. Asymmetric dark spot on rear portion of inner margin.

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What

Nagarkot Kukri Snake (Oligodon erythrogaster)

Observer

rohitgiri

Date

June 25, 2020 04:48 AM +0545

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Observer

edanko

Date

May 11, 2014 06:24 PM EDT

Description

Busey Woods

Insects

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What

Insects (Class Insecta)

Observer

recklessotter

Date

October 19, 2022 07:20 PM EDT

Place

Weston (Google, OSM)

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Observer

frank-deschandol

Date

July 28, 2020 05:15 AM CEST

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What

Lined Chiton (Tonicella lineata)

Observer

mothmr

Date

August 13, 2022 07:30 AM PDT

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Observer

psyllidhipster

Date

March 27, 2019 07:39 AM PDT

Description

on Encelia farinosa

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Observer

stephen_wv

Date

October 5, 2022 10:39 AM CST

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What

Owlet Moths and Allies (Superfamily Noctuoidea)

Observer

stephen_wv

Date

May 30, 2019 09:55 PM -04

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What

Life

Observer

mollee

Date

August 28, 2022 12:24 PM EDT

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Observer

stephen_thorpe

Date

March 13, 2016

Description

Locality: NEW ZEALAND AK, suburb of Saint Johns, University of Auckland Tamaki Campus.

Habitat: Alectryon excelsus. Beaten from foliage. Off host.

Identification: Macarostola miniella (Felder & Rogenhofer, 1875). This is the first specimen that I have ever encountered of this species, as far as I can remember!

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What

Carpet Moths (Subfamily Larentiinae)

Observer

frodejacobsen

Date

August 20, 2022 10:06 PM EDT

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What

Peachtree Borer Moth (Synanthedon exitiosa)

Observer

bigmikex

Date

August 14, 2022 01:35 PM EDT

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What

Eastern Eyed Click Beetle (Alaus oculatus)

Observer

m4ebull

Date

June 12, 2021 02:00 PM EDT

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What

Beautiful Barbara's-Buttons (Marshallia pulchra)

Observer

hlpgtf

Date

June 15, 2017 02:23 PM EDT

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Observer

dull2shinetoo

Date

June 15, 2022 12:20 AM EDT

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Observer

elainemcdonald

Date

March 1, 2021 12:54 AM AEDT

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Observer

elainemcdonald

Date

February 28, 2021 11:37 PM AEDT

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What

Boisduval's Autumn Moth (Oenosandra boisduvalii)

Observer

elainemcdonald

Date

March 12, 2021 11:35 PM AEDT

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Observer

elainemcdonald

Date

January 20, 2022 09:53 AM AEDT

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What

Red-spotted Delicate (Epicyme rubropunctaria)

Observer

elainemcdonald

Date

January 31, 2022 10:48 PM AEDT

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Observer

jasondombroskie

Date

August 20, 2022 08:26 PM CDT

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Observer

aplomadobirdy

Date

June 9, 2020 10:50 PM CDT

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What

Flatid Planthoppers (Family Flatidae)

Observer

jasondombroskie

Date

August 23, 2022 10:36 PM CDT

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Observer

muir

Date

April 19, 2017 08:56 PM EDT

Description

!

A planthopper?

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Observer

felipecampos

Date

August 24, 2019 10:56 PM EDT

Description

Parque Nacional Yasuní, Puesto de control MAE, Río Tiputini.

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What

Dragon-headed Bug (Phrictus quinquepartitus)

Observer

josephoakley

Date

July 23, 2019 08:53 PM BST

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Observer

amila_sumanapala

Date

June 5, 2019 02:36 PM +0530

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What

Southern African Painted Snout Bug (Eddara euchroma)

Observer

bartwursten

Date

January 28, 2014 12:06 PM CET

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Observer

natthaphat

Date

June 5, 2022 12:15 PM +07

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Observer

justin1063

Date

July 31, 2022

Description

瓢蠟蟬

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What

Olethreutine Leafroller Moths (Subfamily Olethreutinae)

Observer

dreadhorn

Date

July 21, 2020 04:23 AM EDT

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What

Hayworms (Genus Hypsopygia)

Observer

wildreturn

Date

June 1, 2019 12:03 AM CDT

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What

Wood Thrush (Hylocichla mustelina)

Date

April 2022

Place

Ohio, US (Google, OSM)

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What

Basswood Leaf Miner (Baliosus nervosus)

Observer

mokennon

Date

June 22, 2019 12:30 PM EDT

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Observer

cholmesphoto

Date

July 2019

Description

An Encyrtid Wasp (Encyrtus sp.) on a Tulip tree leaf. Approximately 3-4mm.

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What

Keeled Treehopper (Entylia carinata)

Observer

mokennon

Date

July 6, 2022 03:08 PM EDT

Description

The nymph on the right side of the picture already is showing future "keels".

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What

Hubbard's Angel Insect (Usazoros hubbardi)

Observer

stevenw12339

Date

June 20, 2019 03:32 PM EDT

Description

Inside a rotten log

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What

Hubbard's Angel Insect (Usazoros hubbardi)

Observer

bertonemyia

Date

December 28, 2021 01:26 PM HST

Description

Nymph; recent taxonomic work has placed this species in the resurrected genus Usazoros

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What

Western Sheep Moth (Hemileuca eglanterina)

Observer

cabellin

Date

July 8, 2022 10:55 AM PDT

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Observer

johnlanders

Date

August 3, 2019 10:38 PM EDT

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What

Goldcap Moss-Eater (Epimartyria auricrinella)

Observer

nolieschneider

Date

June 10, 2012 05:47 AM EDT

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Observer

rickwalks

Date

May 2020

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Observer

laurent_h

Date

December 7, 2021 09:28 AM SAST

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Observer

rcurtis

Date

June 2016

Place

Ohio, US (Google, OSM)

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What

Juniper Budworm Moth (Choristoneura houstonana)

Observer

nlblock

Date

July 16, 2016 12:50 AM EDT

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Observer

hughmcguinness

Date

August 9, 2009 01:18 AM HST

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What

Camberwell Beauty (Nymphalis antiopa)

Observer

johnboback

Date

May 18, 2022 01:04 PM MDT

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What

14-spot Ladybird (Propylea quatuordecimpunctata)

Observer

johnboback

Date

June 9, 2022 02:31 PM EDT

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Observer

pbedell

Date

August 4, 2017 10:12 PM EDT

Description

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What

Rare Spring Moth (Heliomata infulata)

Observer

davewendelken

Date

May 26, 2012 03:29 PM EDT

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What

Pine-devil Moth (Citheronia sepulcralis)

Observer

aaron567

Date

June 8, 2021 12:34 AM CDT

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What

Splendid Royal Moth (Citheronia splendens)

Observer

jaspersail

Date

July 26, 2020 01:06 AM EDT

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What

Tawny Virbia Moth (Virbia opella)

Observer

dull2shinetoo

Date

May 31, 2022 10:07 PM EDT

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What

Olive Arta Moth (Arta olivalis)

Observer

kim_fleming

Date

July 31, 2021 11:13 PM EDT

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What

Olive Arta Moth (Arta olivalis)

Observer

dman477

Date

July 10, 2018 08:50 PM EDT

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What

Olive Arta Moth (Arta olivalis)

Observer

scrubfae

Date

April 13, 2022 12:49 PM EDT

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What

Painted Schinia Moth (Schinia volupia)

Observer

scopic

Date

May 2, 2022 06:47 PM CDT

Description

I'll upload more tomorrow. Happy CNC, everyone!

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Observer

paul_dennehy

Date

July 3, 2016 09:29 AM EDT

Description

Female. Not sure why the species name won't appear.

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Observer

royaltyler

Date

April 19, 2022 08:11 PM CDT

Description

in curled up Red Buckeye leaves
pupa seen 5-2-22, but could have been sooner. Was wiggly though.

6th photo 5-10-22 mature pupa

5-17-22 adult emerged

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Observer

paul_dennehy

Date

July 3, 2018 06:44 PM ADT

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What

Primrose Moth (Schinia florida)

Observer

paul_dennehy

Date

June 28, 2018 09:45 PM ADT

Photos / Sounds

What

Black-tailed Red Sheetweaver (Florinda coccinea)

Observer

samjray105

Date

May 16, 2022 01:01 PM EDT

Photos / Sounds

What

Tulip Tree Leaf Miner (Phyllocnistis liriodendronella)

Observer

kenkneidel

Date

June 29, 2020

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What

Tragic Goddess (Strobisia proserpinella)

Observer

vcharny

Date

May 10, 2020 11:22 AM CDT