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cicada, shell, side face, upper marlboro, md
cicada, shell, side face, upper marlboro, md
cicada, shell, side face, upper marlboro, md

Roooooarrrrrr!, Danger, creature from the black lagoon. Or...not. Here we have a close up look at the many interesting features that are left behind when a cicada emerges. This one was in my backyard and left his/her full body suit behind on the shed.

Roooooarrrrrr!, Danger, creature from the black lagoon. Or...not. Here we have a close up look at the many interesting features that are left behind when a cicada emerges. This one was in my backyard and left his/her full body suit behind on the shed.

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Cicada, shell, upper marlboro, md
Cicada, shell, upper marlboro, md
Cicada, shell, upper marlboro, md

Roooooarrrrrr!, Danger, creature from the black lagoon. Or...not. Here we have a close up look at the many interesting features that are left behind when a cicada emerges. This one was in my backyard and left his/her full body suit behind on the shed.

Roooooarrrrrr!, Danger, creature from the black lagoon. Or...not. Here we have a close up look at the many interesting features that are left behind when a cicada emerges. This one was in my backyard and left his/her full body suit behind on the shed.

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Cicindelidae, U, back, Maryland, Anne Arundel County
Cicindelidae, U, back, Maryland, Anne Arundel County
Cicindelidae, U, back, Maryland, Anne Arundel County

Tiger Beetle, Collected in a Sand Pit in Anne Arundel County, Maryland Detemination by Lepphotos as: eastern race of the Oblique-lined Tiger Beetle -- Cicindela tranquebarica tranquebarica

Tiger Beetle, Collected in a Sand Pit in Anne Arundel County, Maryland Detemination by Lepphotos as: eastern race of the Oblique-lined Tiger Beetle -- Cicindela tranquebarica tranquebarica

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Cicindelidae, U, face, Maryland, Anne Arundel County
Cicindelidae, U, face, Maryland, Anne Arundel County
Cicindelidae, U, face, Maryland, Anne Arundel County

Cicindela tranquebarica, a Tiger Beetle from one of the old sand mines that line the Patuxent River. Thankfully it is a sand mine that never was capped with clay and planted with invasive non-native plants...the standard operation in many parts of the country. Lisa Murray took the photographs. Thanks to Jonathan Mawdsley for the determination.

Cicindela tranquebarica, a Tiger Beetle from one of the old sand mines that line the Patuxent River. Thankfully it is a sand mine that never was capped with clay and planted with invasive non-native plants...the standard operation in many parts of the country. Lisa Murray took the photographs. Thanks to Jonathan Mawdsley for the determination.

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Cicindelidae, U, side, Maryland, Anne Arundel County
Cicindelidae, U, side, Maryland, Anne Arundel County
Cicindelidae, U, side, Maryland, Anne Arundel County

Tiger Beetle from one of the old sand mines that line the Patuxent River. Thankfully it is a sand mine that never was capped with clay and planted with invasive non-native plants...the standard operation in many parts of the country. Lisa Murray took the photographs.

Tiger Beetle from one of the old sand mines that line the Patuxent River. Thankfully it is a sand mine that never was capped with clay and planted with invasive non-native plants...the standard operation in many parts of the country. Lisa Murray took the photographs.

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Cicindella limbalis, back, u, Allegany, MD
Cicindella limbalis, back, u, Allegany, MD
Cicindella limbalis, back, u, Allegany, MD

New Maryland state record. Common Clay Bank Tiger beetle (Cicindella limbalis), or, in this case, the Uncommon Clay Bank Tiger beetle. The specimen and 2 others were found while we were hunting these (with permission) in the yet unopened Wills Mountain State Park in Western Maryland.

New Maryland state record. Common Clay Bank Tiger beetle (Cicindella limbalis), or, in this case, the Uncommon Clay Bank Tiger beetle. The specimen and 2 others were found while we were hunting these (with permission) in the yet unopened Wills Mountain State Park in Western Maryland.

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Cicindella limbalis, face, u, Allegany, MD
Cicindella limbalis, face, u, Allegany, MD
Cicindella limbalis, face, u, Allegany, MD

New Maryland state record. Common Clay Bank Tiger beetle (Cicindella limbalis), or, in this case, the Uncommon Clay Bank Tiger beetle. The specimen and 2 others were found while we were hunting these (with permission) in the yet unopened Wills Mountain State Park in Western Maryland.

New Maryland state record. Common Clay Bank Tiger beetle (Cicindella limbalis), or, in this case, the Uncommon Clay Bank Tiger beetle. The specimen and 2 others were found while we were hunting these (with permission) in the yet unopened Wills Mountain State Park in Western Maryland.

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Cicindella limbalis, left, u, Allegany, MD
Cicindella limbalis, left, u, Allegany, MD
Cicindella limbalis, left, u, Allegany, MD

New Maryland state record. Common Clay Bank Tiger beetle (Cicindella limbalis), or, in this case, the Uncommon Clay Bank Tiger beetle. The specimen and 2 others were found while we were hunting these (with permission) in the yet unopened Wills Mountain State Park in Western Maryland.

New Maryland state record. Common Clay Bank Tiger beetle (Cicindella limbalis), or, in this case, the Uncommon Clay Bank Tiger beetle. The specimen and 2 others were found while we were hunting these (with permission) in the yet unopened Wills Mountain State Park in Western Maryland.

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Cicindella purpurea, back, u, Alleghany, MD
Cicindella purpurea, back, u, Alleghany, MD
Cicindella purpurea, back, u, Alleghany, MD

Cow Path Tiger Beetle - Cicindella purpurea. Found on Will's Mountain outside of Cumberland Maryland. Found in low numbers in the Piedmont and Mountains of the state, a juicy little bug hunter. Photo by Erick Hernandez.

Cow Path Tiger Beetle - Cicindella purpurea. Found on Will's Mountain outside of Cumberland Maryland. Found in low numbers in the Piedmont and Mountains of the state, a juicy little bug hunter. Photo by Erick Hernandez.

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Cicindella purpurea, face, u, Alleghany, MD
Cicindella purpurea, face, u, Alleghany, MD
Cicindella purpurea, face, u, Alleghany, MD

Cow Path Tiger Beetle - Cicindella purpurea. Found on Will's Mountain outside of Cumberland Maryland. Found in low numbers in the Piedmont and Mountains of the state, a juicy little bug hunter. Photo by Erick Hernandez.

Cow Path Tiger Beetle - Cicindella purpurea. Found on Will's Mountain outside of Cumberland Maryland. Found in low numbers in the Piedmont and Mountains of the state, a juicy little bug hunter. Photo by Erick Hernandez.

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Cicindella purpurea, right, u, Alleghany, MD
Cicindella purpurea, right, u, Alleghany, MD
Cicindella purpurea, right, u, Alleghany, MD

Cow Path Tiger Beetle - Cicindella purpurea. Found on Will's Mountain outside of Cumberland Maryland. Found in low numbers in the Piedmont and Mountains of the state, a juicy little bug hunter. Photo by Erick Hernandez.

Cow Path Tiger Beetle - Cicindella purpurea. Found on Will's Mountain outside of Cumberland Maryland. Found in low numbers in the Piedmont and Mountains of the state, a juicy little bug hunter. Photo by Erick Hernandez.

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Cicuta maculata 2, Water Hemlock, Howard County, Md, Helen Lowe Metzman
Cicuta maculata 2, Water Hemlock, Howard County, Md, Helen Lowe Metzman
Cicuta maculata 2, Water Hemlock, Howard County, Md, Helen Lowe Metzman

Water Hemlock. Cicuta maculata. Super poisonous, but good for bees. Photo and specimen by Helen Lowe Metzman. 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.

Water Hemlock. Cicuta maculata. Super poisonous, but good for bees. Photo and specimen by Helen Lowe Metzman. 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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Cicuta maculata 3, Water Hemlock, Howard County, Md, Helen Lowe Metzman
Cicuta maculata 3, Water Hemlock, Howard County, Md, Helen Lowe Metzman
Cicuta maculata 3, Water Hemlock, Howard County, Md, Helen Lowe Metzman

Water Hemlock. Cicuta maculata. Super poisonous, but good for bees. Photo and specimen by Helen Lowe Metzman. 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.

Water Hemlock. Cicuta maculata. Super poisonous, but good for bees. Photo and specimen by Helen Lowe Metzman. 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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Cicuta maculata upper stem leaf, Water Hemlock
Cicuta maculata upper stem leaf, Water Hemlock
Cicuta maculata upper stem leaf, Water Hemlock

Cicuta maculata,Water Hemlock. The most poisonous plant in North America. Children have died using the hollow stems as blowguns. Thankfully no children play outside any longer. Photo and specimen by Helen Lowe Metzman from Howard County, MD.

Cicuta maculata,Water Hemlock. The most poisonous plant in North America. Children have died using the hollow stems as blowguns. Thankfully no children play outside any longer. Photo and specimen by Helen Lowe Metzman from Howard County, MD.

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Cicuta maculata, Water Hemlock, developing seeds
Cicuta maculata, Water Hemlock, developing seeds
Cicuta maculata, Water Hemlock, developing seeds

Water Hemlock. Cicuta maculata. Super poisonous, but good for bees. Photo and specimen by Helen Lowe Metzman. 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.

Water Hemlock. Cicuta maculata. Super poisonous, but good for bees. Photo and specimen by Helen Lowe Metzman. 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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Circaea quadrisulcata 2, Enchanter's Nightshade
Circaea quadrisulcata 2, Enchanter's Nightshade
Circaea quadrisulcata 2, Enchanter's Nightshade

What a beautiful name, ... an overlooked plant of woodlands, now I am wondering what its pollinators might be...when does it bloom, seems like maybe middle of summer when most of the bees are absent. Specimen and picture by Helen Lowe Metzman.

What a beautiful name, ... an overlooked plant of woodlands, now I am wondering what its pollinators might be...when does it bloom, seems like maybe middle of summer when most of the bees are absent. Specimen and picture by Helen Lowe Metzman.

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Circaea quadrisulcata, Enchanter's Nightshade
Circaea quadrisulcata, Enchanter's Nightshade
Circaea quadrisulcata, Enchanter's Nightshade

What a beautiful name, ... an overlooked plant of woodlands, now I am wondering what its pollinators might be...when does it bloom, seems like maybe middle of summer when most of the bees are absent. Specimen and picture by Helen Lowe Metzman.

What a beautiful name, ... an overlooked plant of woodlands, now I am wondering what its pollinators might be...when does it bloom, seems like maybe middle of summer when most of the bees are absent. Specimen and picture by Helen Lowe Metzman.

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Circium discolor 2, Field with white tomentose leaf Howard County, Md, HLM
Circium discolor 2, Field with white tomentose leaf Howard County, Md, HLM
Circium discolor 2, Field with white tomentose leaf Howard County, Md, HLM

One of the best pollinator plants ever. This is Circium discolor (field or pasture thistle). Its a native thistle, does not invade fields, is not perennial and has a whole suite of bees that depend on it and its relatives to provide pollen for their young. Please plant some, you will be thrilled with all the big dark winged bumble bees that show up too.

One of the best pollinator plants ever. This is Circium discolor (field or pasture thistle). Its a native thistle, does not invade fields, is not perennial and has a whole suite of bees that depend on it and its relatives to provide pollen for their young. Please plant some, you will be thrilled with all the big dark winged bumble bees that show up too.

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Circium discolor, Field Thistle, Howard County, Md, HLM
Circium discolor, Field Thistle, Howard County, Md, HLM
Circium discolor, Field Thistle, Howard County, Md, HLM

One of the best pollinator plants ever. This is Circium discolor (field or pasture thistle). Its a native thistle, does not invade fields, is not perennial and has a whole suite of bees that depend on it and its relatives to provide pollen for their young. Please plant some, you will be thrilled with all the big dark winged bumble bees that show up too.

One of the best pollinator plants ever. This is Circium discolor (field or pasture thistle). Its a native thistle, does not invade fields, is not perennial and has a whole suite of bees that depend on it and its relatives to provide pollen for their young. Please plant some, you will be thrilled with all the big dark winged bumble bees that show up too.

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citrus psyllid, hand sanitizer, adult, ft detrick
citrus psyllid, hand sanitizer, adult, ft detrick
citrus psyllid, hand sanitizer, adult, ft detrick

A series of shots of Citrus Psyllid adults (including a recently emerged white adult) , and larvae of Diaphorina citri which is the transporting agent of citrus greening disease now devastating Florida's orange groves. Pictures taken at Level 3 level quarantine at USDA's Lab at Ft. Detrick, Maryland. Thanks to Tina Paul for fascilitating all of this.

A series of shots of Citrus Psyllid adults (including a recently emerged white adult) , and larvae of Diaphorina citri which is the transporting agent of citrus greening disease now devastating Florida's orange groves. Pictures taken at Level 3 level quarantine at USDA's Lab at Ft. Detrick, Maryland. Thanks to Tina Paul for fascilitating all of this.