Eastern Forktails
One of the first spring damselflies to be seen, and one of our most abundant: The Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis). As you can see the males and females can show a variety of coloration. Sean loves seeing fields and areas with water just filled with these jewels of all different colors. Photographed by RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser for the Meet Your Neighbours global biodiversity project in Connecticut for the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History.
Read MoreCosta Rican Leaf Katydid (Mimetica mortuifolia)
This Costa Rican Leaf Katydid (Mimetica mortuifolia) by RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser for the Meet Your Neighbours global diversity project certainly lives up to its name. Sean says that he has found a few individuals of this species and they all look different. He liked this one in particular with it mimicking the signs of decay on a live leaf.
Read MoreWhite-tailed Deer name origin
Let’s take a few moments to discuss the name origin of the White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) and how it came to be known…well, OK then. Never mind. I think we cracked the case on that mystery. Maybe next time we can examine why the Yellow Warbler has such a colorful name. Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
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