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Saturday, July 4, 2020

Member photos: I spy with my little eye…


Dorian A. and her family share finds from a recent camping trip:

“While camping at Philpott Lake in Bassett, VA, my family found several interesting organisms.  The Eastern Hercules beetle was found next to the campground’s bathhouse. The Broad neck root borer was an exciting find at the base of a tree.  My children thought the borer had a long stinger but upon research, we discovered that it was an ovipositor because the borer was a female! 
Eastern Hercules Beetle
Broad Neck Root Borer
Their young, observant eyes spotted the multiple chanterelles during our nature walks. We found both smooth chanterelles and red chanterelles, the latter which were no taller than a nickel.  Being closer to the ground gave them the advantage to spotting such tiny fungi.
Smooth Chanterelles

Red Chanterelles
Thanks for cultivating these budding naturalists, Dorian!

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