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Found crossing a trail by Callie Veelenturf, photographed in situ

American Black Bear

On a small maple tree on the Appalachian trail between route seven parking area and Ravens Rock (maybe 20 minutes from parking area), sunny, in the 80s, around midday

Came to black light. I have lots and a variety of large bamboo around the borders of the yard.

On hickory

Audio file addition pending

El Silencio reserve

"love bug" mimic?

First record for site

@sambiology bugguide confirmed https://bugguide.net/node/view/1506181#2585381

I believe this is a hybrid Yellow-bellied x Red-breasted based on molt.

Labena grallator male.

Collected in Malaise trap from 22.vi-10.vii.2019 by Dr. David Smith.

The story of the last catamount found in Vermont can be read here: https://vermonthistory.org/explorer/people-places/animals-farm-wild/the-last-catamount-in-vermont

Bear observed swimming across Red-Atchafalaya River by observer traveling on river with commercial fishers; observer field number LGN 10-58.

Q rubra

Q phellos

Q falcata

Metapelma spectabile. Rock Creek Park, Washington, DC, USA.

Q alba