Tag Archives: Delaware Nature Society
Dasher
Not a great shot, but about the best I could get with this bug. I found him flitting around the garden, and planted myself in front of a twig he seemed to visit frequently. I’m pretty sure it’s a Blue … Continue reading
Oleander
Milkweed is going to seed and it’s the time of year to find lots of critters enjoying the milkweed. These are Oleander aphids (Aphis nerii) feeding on a milkweed leaf. The smaller ones in this picture are no bigger than … Continue reading
Robber Fly
It’s going to be bugs for awhile… Unlike the last one, I do know what this insect is. It’s a robber fly (a Diptera in the family Asilidae). This one has caught and is eating a small moth. The fly … Continue reading
Hairstreak
I think I’m back – at least on the weekends. I finished up the system implementation that was consuming my time and I changed jobs. I’m managing a new system project that is projected to take three years. I may … Continue reading
Herps Part II
The bullfrog was a great catch, but the real treat of the amphibian field trip for me was the Long tail Salamanders (Eurycea longicauda). This one was spotted on the wall of an old spring house surrounded by woods. The … Continue reading
Herps Part I
Continuing my naturalist certification program, and the current subject is herpetology (the study of amphibians). This week’s field trip included a late night of wading through a vernal pond in the middle of nowhere (Vandyke, Delaware, actually). It was quite … Continue reading
Forensics
My sister convinced me to sign up with her to obtain Naturalist Certification through the Delaware Nature Society. It’s a nine-month program that covers local flora, fauna, and ecosystems through both lecture and field trips. Part of the requirement for … Continue reading
