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MrsPbio

MrsPbio

Prof. Naturalist since 1996. Works at Silver Springs State Park, UF Florida Master Naturalist Program Instructor, Uplands Module.

Ocala, Florida

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MrsPbio Red-tailed Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk commented on by MrsPbio Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States2 years ago

That belly band across its chest is the trademark of a Red Tailed Hawk. The striped underpart of the tail indicates it is a juvenile. Common hawks, yet regal! Nice shot.

MrsPbio Spotting
Spotting commented on by MrsPbio Washington, District of Columbia, United States2 years ago

These are always cool to find. They are quite harmless, but will emit a very foul-smelling yellow liquid in self-defense. (and I mean FOUL! eww) This liquid can cause skin irritations and eye issues, so always always always wash your hands if it gets any on you.
Quoting wikipedia " Many other millipedes secrete hydrogen cyanide, and while there have also been claims that N. americanus releases hydrogen cyanide, this is not true. They do however, excrete a substance that causes a temporary, non-harmful discoloration of the skin.[5]"

MrsPbio Spotting
Spotting commented on by MrsPbio Catonsville, Maryland, United States2 years ago

some species of cricket, I think.

MrsPbio Eurasian Wren
Eurasian Wren commented on by MrsPbio Greece3 years ago

some kind of wren?

MrsPbio Spotting
Spotting commented on by MrsPbio Miami, Florida, United States3 years ago

It is a caterpillar of some sort of small moth, I >think<. Those fuzzy hairs may cause an itch, so be careful. I',m not familiar with this exact species. FYI... in the future, giving the approximate size of the creature is often helpful. ;)

MrsPbio Spotting
Spotting commented on by MrsPbio Monteverde, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica3 years ago

I may be incorrect, but I believe Dragonflies rest with their wings held open. Damselflies however, rest with wings folded back. So I believe yours is some kind of damselfly rather than dragon. :)

MrsPbio Spotting
Spotting commented on by MrsPbio Durham, North Carolina, United States3 years ago

I think it may be a hummingbird moth. Not sure of the species.... still hunting.

MrsPbio Spotting
Spotting commented on by MrsPbio Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines3 years ago

Don't mess with a mama! <3

MrsPbio Spotting
Spotting commented on by MrsPbio Kerala, India4 years ago

Thank you for helping it.

MrsPbio Spotting
Spotting commented on by MrsPbio Cavite, Philippines4 years ago

Green? Hmmmm. Interesting. I'm going to have to look that one up! Did it look like the others except for the green coloring?

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