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!
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Eastern Hercules Beetle |
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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.”
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Smooth Chanterelles |
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Red Chanterelles |
Thanks for cultivating
these budding naturalists, Dorian!
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