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Allen Hoof

Allen Hoof

Retired from four careers and happily pursuing number five (grandfather). Enjoy learning from others and sharing the things I see.

Mililani, Hawaii

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Allen Hoof Pelagic Gooseneck Barnacles
Pelagic Gooseneck Barnacles commented on by Allen Hoof Kaaawa, Hawaii, United States5 months ago

Thanks Mark. I agree.

Allen Hoof unidentified squirrel
unidentified squirrel commented on by Allen Hoof Blaine, Washington, United States8 months ago

If this is a Kaibab squirrel, it's a long way from home.

Allen Hoof unidentified flower
unidentified flower commented on by Allen Hoof Kent, Washington, United States8 months ago

Thanks SukanyaDatta. A Google search for Geum sp. returns many similar-looking flowers, and foliage.

Allen Hoof mud nest of unidentified potter wasp
mud nest of unidentified potter wasp commented on by Allen Hoof Mililani, Hawaii, United Statesa year ago

The mud dauber has sealed the open chamber and added another. Just looking at the structure, I believe there are three chambers total. I have
uploaded a new picture.

Allen Hoof mud nest of unidentified potter wasp
mud nest of unidentified potter wasp commented on by Allen Hoof Mililani, Hawaii, United Statesa year ago

SukanyaDatta - Mahalo nui loa - thank you very much - for the links. The last one was remarkably detailed and educational.

Allen Hoof mud nest of unidentified potter wasp
mud nest of unidentified potter wasp commented on by Allen Hoof Mililani, Hawaii, United Statesa year ago

SukanyaDatta - "The adult wasp lays an egg inside the pot and seals it...along with provisions. It does not enter." Thanks for reminding me, though I think I knew that--once upon a time; my brain is going fast.

Allen Hoof mud nest of unidentified potter wasp
mud nest of unidentified potter wasp commented on by Allen Hoof Mililani, Hawaii, United Statesa year ago

SukanyaDatta - That was my first thought--and I don't have a second one! The only thing that bothers me is that I've never seen a wasp small enough to get through a 3mm hole.

Allen Hoof unidentified crane fly
unidentified crane fly commented on by Allen Hoof Toutle, Washington, United Statesa year ago

Tom: Thanks for the ID.

Allen Hoof Wiliwili tree flowers
Wiliwili tree flowers commented on by Allen Hoof Mililani, Hawaii, United States2 years ago

UPDATE: My eight year-old granddaughter hand pollinated one of the flowers, and there is now a pod on the tree with at least one seed in it.

Allen Hoof unidentified fungi
unidentified fungi commented on by Allen Hoof Kaneohe, Hawaii, United States3 years ago

Some research suggests these fungi might be the fruiting bodies a species of sporangia, such as Arcyria sp. or Bedfordia salicina.

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