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Ludwigia alternifolia, howard county, MD, helen lowe metzman 2
Ludwigia alternifolia, howard county, MD, helen lowe metzman 2
Ludwigia alternifolia, howard county, MD, helen lowe metzman 2

Square is not something Nature normally trucks in with plants. But here it is the seedbox (Ludwidia alternifolia). A plant that is a fan of wet areas and is related to Evening Primroses. This winter specimens was collected by Helen Lowe Metzman who also took the photographs. P.S.

Square is not something Nature normally trucks in with plants. But here it is the seedbox (Ludwidia alternifolia). A plant that is a fan of wet areas and is related to Evening Primroses. This winter specimens was collected by Helen Lowe Metzman who also took the photographs. P.S.

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Ludwigia alternifolia, howard county, MD, helen lowe metzman
Ludwigia alternifolia, howard county, MD, helen lowe metzman
Ludwigia alternifolia, howard county, MD, helen lowe metzman

Square is not something Nature normally trucks in with plants. But here it is the seedbox (Ludwidia alternifolia). A plant that is a fan of wet areas and is related to Evening Primroses. This winter specimen was collected by Helen Lowe Metzman who also took the photographs. P.S.

Square is not something Nature normally trucks in with plants. But here it is the seedbox (Ludwidia alternifolia). A plant that is a fan of wet areas and is related to Evening Primroses. This winter specimen was collected by Helen Lowe Metzman who also took the photographs. P.S.

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Ludwigia alternifolia, Seedbox, Howard County, Md, Helen Lowe Metzman
Ludwigia alternifolia, Seedbox, Howard County, Md, Helen Lowe Metzman
Ludwigia alternifolia, Seedbox, Howard County, Md, Helen Lowe Metzman

Ah, the seedbox, Ludwigia alterniflolia, check out the pictures of its seed elsewhere on our site. Specimen and photo by Helen Lowe Meetzman. Photography Information: Canon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, Stackshot Sled, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash in Styrofoam Cooler, F5.0, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200.

Ah, the seedbox, Ludwigia alterniflolia, check out the pictures of its seed elsewhere on our site. Specimen and photo by Helen Lowe Meetzman. Photography Information: Canon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, Stackshot Sled, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens, Twin Macro Flash in Styrofoam Cooler, F5.0, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 200.

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Luke Whitaker's moth collection, U, coccoon, Virginia, Chincoteague
Luke Whitaker's moth collection, U, coccoon, Virginia, Chincoteague
Luke Whitaker's moth collection, U, coccoon, Virginia, Chincoteague

Mystery Moth cocoon from Chincoteague Island, Virginia on playground equipment found by they very young naturalist Luke Whitaker while playing. This cocoon is about 12mm long. One can see the playground effect in that polyester is incorporated into the cocoon along with lichens and bark. Very modern. Could use help in determining the species.

Mystery Moth cocoon from Chincoteague Island, Virginia on playground equipment found by they very young naturalist Luke Whitaker while playing. This cocoon is about 12mm long. One can see the playground effect in that polyester is incorporated into the cocoon along with lichens and bark. Very modern. Could use help in determining the species.

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Luke Whitaker's moth collection, U, pupae, Virginia, Chincoteague
Luke Whitaker's moth collection, U, pupae, Virginia, Chincoteague
Luke Whitaker's moth collection, U, pupae, Virginia, Chincoteague

Mystery Moth pupal case from Chincoteague Island, Virginia on playground equipment found by they very young naturalist Luke Whitaker while playing. This cuccon is about 12mm long. One can see the playground effect in that polyester is incorporated into the cocoon along with lichens and bark. Very modern. Could use help in determining the species.

Mystery Moth pupal case from Chincoteague Island, Virginia on playground equipment found by they very young naturalist Luke Whitaker while playing. This cuccon is about 12mm long. One can see the playground effect in that polyester is incorporated into the cocoon along with lichens and bark. Very modern. Could use help in determining the species.

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Luke Whitaker's moth collection, U, wing, Virginia, Chincoteague
Luke Whitaker's moth collection, U, wing, Virginia, Chincoteague
Luke Whitaker's moth collection, U, wing, Virginia, Chincoteague

Mystery Moth from Chincoteague Island, Virginia on playground equipment found as cocoons by they very young naturalist Luke Whitaker while playing. This most is about 6mm long. Could use help in determining the species. Check out the other two pictures in this series which a full cocoon and pupal case shots.

Mystery Moth from Chincoteague Island, Virginia on playground equipment found as cocoons by they very young naturalist Luke Whitaker while playing. This most is about 6mm long. Could use help in determining the species. Check out the other two pictures in this series which a full cocoon and pupal case shots.

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Lycaeides melissa samuelis, actual female, back
Lycaeides melissa samuelis, actual female, back
Lycaeides melissa samuelis, actual female, back

Karner Blue, Lycaeides melissa samuelis, an endangered lupine eater, This one from Indiana, while the specimen is not in great shape, at full resolution the scales and micro patterns are still beautiful

Karner Blue, Lycaeides melissa samuelis, an endangered lupine eater, This one from Indiana, while the specimen is not in great shape, at full resolution the scales and micro patterns are still beautiful

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Lycaeides melissa samuelis, male, back
Lycaeides melissa samuelis, male, back
Lycaeides melissa samuelis, male, back

Karner Blue, Lycaeides melissa samuelis, an endangered lupine eater, This one from Indiana, while the specimen is not in great shape, at full resolution the scales and micro patterns are still beautiful

Karner Blue, Lycaeides melissa samuelis, an endangered lupine eater, This one from Indiana, while the specimen is not in great shape, at full resolution the scales and micro patterns are still beautiful

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Lycaeides melissa samuelis, male, close up scale,
Lycaeides melissa samuelis, male, close up scale,
Lycaeides melissa samuelis, male, close up scale,

Karner Blue, Lycaeides melissa samuelis, an endangered lupine eater, This one from Indiana, while the specimen is not in great shape, at full resolution the scales and micro patterns are still beautiful

Karner Blue, Lycaeides melissa samuelis, an endangered lupine eater, This one from Indiana, while the specimen is not in great shape, at full resolution the scales and micro patterns are still beautiful

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Lycaeides melissa samuelis, U, M, Face 1, U
Lycaeides melissa samuelis, U, M, Face 1, U
Lycaeides melissa samuelis, U, M, Face 1, U

The Endangered Karner Blue, Lycaeides melissa samuelis, looking somewhat like a little fluffy kitten, poodle insect thing

The Endangered Karner Blue, Lycaeides melissa samuelis, looking somewhat like a little fluffy kitten, poodle insect thing

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Lycaeides melissa samuelis, U, M, Face, U
Lycaeides melissa samuelis, U, M, Face, U
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Lycaeides melissa samuelis, U, M, Side, U
Lycaeides melissa samuelis, U, M, Side, U
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M integrella, F, face, Moore County, NC
M integrella, F, face, Moore County, NC
M integrella, F, face, Moore County, NC

One of the rarely seen leafcutting bees, this one is Megachile integrella from the sandhills of North Carolina collected by Heather Campbell and photoed by Amber Reese

One of the rarely seen leafcutting bees, this one is Megachile integrella from the sandhills of North Carolina collected by Heather Campbell and photoed by Amber Reese

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M integrella, F, side, Moore County, NC
M integrella, F, side, Moore County, NC
M integrella, F, side, Moore County, NC

One of the rarely seen leafcutting bees, this one is Megachile integrella from the sandhills of North Carolina collected by Heather Campbell and photoed by Amber Reese

One of the rarely seen leafcutting bees, this one is Megachile integrella from the sandhills of North Carolina collected by Heather Campbell and photoed by Amber Reese

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Macronia sp., side, MD, Montgomery County
Macronia sp., side, MD, Montgomery County
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Macronomia
Macronomia
Macronomia

A series of pictures from Silas Bossert from the National Collection at the Smithsonian. They use their own hi res camera equipment, but prefer a light background. Macronomia crocodilensis. A nomiin bee that used to lounge around in the Lipotriches genus but has recently been separated out.

A series of pictures from Silas Bossert from the National Collection at the Smithsonian. They use their own hi res camera equipment, but prefer a light background. Macronomia crocodilensis. A nomiin bee that used to lounge around in the Lipotriches genus but has recently been separated out.

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Macropis ciliata, back, f, nh, veit, powerline
Macropis ciliata, back, f, nh, veit, powerline
Macropis ciliata, back, f, nh, veit, powerline

A set of male and female Macropis ciliata from NH, collected by Michael Veit on transmission lines...part of a David Wagner study of bees and transmission. This bee is special. Not as common as it once was and a specialist on Lysimachia natives. These plants produce oils that the Macropis add to their pollen balls for their babies. No Lysimachia...no Macropis.

A set of male and female Macropis ciliata from NH, collected by Michael Veit on transmission lines...part of a David Wagner study of bees and transmission. This bee is special. Not as common as it once was and a specialist on Lysimachia natives. These plants produce oils that the Macropis add to their pollen balls for their babies. No Lysimachia...no Macropis.

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Macropis ciliata, F, Back, MD, Washingtgon County
Macropis ciliata, F, Back, MD, Washingtgon County
Macropis ciliata, F, Back, MD, Washingtgon County

Macropis ciliata - Possibly the first record for this species in about 100 years. This genus has grown very uncommon and I finally found a specimen along a rocky powerline in Washington County in a small patch of whorled loosestrife a few days ago.

Macropis ciliata - Possibly the first record for this species in about 100 years. This genus has grown very uncommon and I finally found a specimen along a rocky powerline in Washington County in a small patch of whorled loosestrife a few days ago.

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Macropis ciliata, F, Face, MD, Washingtgon County
Macropis ciliata, F, Face, MD, Washingtgon County
Macropis ciliata, F, Face, MD, Washingtgon County

Macropis ciliata - Possibly the first record for this species in about 100 years. This genus has grown very uncommon and I finally found a specimen along a rocky powerline in Washington County in a small patch of whorled loosestrife a few days ago.

Macropis ciliata - Possibly the first record for this species in about 100 years. This genus has grown very uncommon and I finally found a specimen along a rocky powerline in Washington County in a small patch of whorled loosestrife a few days ago.

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Macropis ciliata, F, Side, MD, Washington County
Macropis ciliata, F, Side, MD, Washington County
Macropis ciliata, F, Side, MD, Washington County

Macropis ciliata - Possibly the first record for this species in about 100 years. This genus has grown very uncommon and I finally found a specimen along a rocky powerline in Washington County in a small patch of whorled loosestrife a few days ago.

Macropis ciliata - Possibly the first record for this species in about 100 years. This genus has grown very uncommon and I finally found a specimen along a rocky powerline in Washington County in a small patch of whorled loosestrife a few days ago.

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Macropis ciliata, head, f, nh, veit, powerline
Macropis ciliata, head, f, nh, veit, powerline
Macropis ciliata, head, f, nh, veit, powerline

A set of male and female Macropis ciliata from NH, collected by Michael Veit on transmission lines...part of a David Wagner study of bees and transmission. This bee is special. Not as common as it once was and a specialist on Lysimachia natives. These plants produce oils that the Macropis add to their pollen balls for their babies. No Lysimachia...no Macropis.

A set of male and female Macropis ciliata from NH, collected by Michael Veit on transmission lines...part of a David Wagner study of bees and transmission. This bee is special. Not as common as it once was and a specialist on Lysimachia natives. These plants produce oils that the Macropis add to their pollen balls for their babies. No Lysimachia...no Macropis.