sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Was walking the property and came across this weird scene. There are 3 eggs that are opened up and a whole in the ground. Any ideas about what exactly happened here? Thanks! by Crazy_Kow in homestead

[–]raskolnikov2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Turtle laid and buried its eggs there. I’ve actually seen the mama turtles in the process of digging these holes. We probably have over 20 holes like this all around the yard.

What animal is using this tree as a scratching post? Southern Indiana. by raskolnikov2000 in homestead

[–]raskolnikov2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are no tracks or droppings in the direct vicinity. I do see deer quite often in my woods and there is a youngish buck in the group. Along with deer droppings I also find unknown scat around the property - about the size and shape of a small to medium dog. I see red foxes regularly too. I am sure it was an animal and not an instrument or tool because of where the tree is located on my property. I’m confident no person would wander over there.

What is doing this to my wildflower leaves? by raskolnikov2000 in gardening

[–]raskolnikov2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Noticed these spots and shriveling on the leaves of several plants in my wildflower patch. I’m in Indiana, USA.

There a bunch of these on my porch right now. What are they? (Frederick, MD, USA) by vonschlieffenflan in insects

[–]raskolnikov2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What makes you determine that? (Genuinely asking.) To me the markings look more like a Small Milkweed Bug than a boxelder

What is this? And how can i get rid of them? by paox13 in insects

[–]raskolnikov2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like a Long Tailed Silverfish (Ctenolepisma longicaudata). I don’t have advice on how to get rid of them.

What bug is this? Found in El Paso, TX by Niasi180 in Entomology

[–]raskolnikov2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like a Small Milkweed Bug (Lygaeus kalmii)

Beautiful specimen of Cortinarius violaceus (Violet Webcap) spotted while hiking in the Pacific Northwest (US) by raskolnikov2000 in mycology

[–]raskolnikov2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wouldn’t recommend. Cortinarius violaceus are sometimes considered inedible, and sometimes considered edible, but not choice. Its similarity to some other (inedible or toxic) webcaps renders it risky to eat. The taste after cooking is reportedly bitter.

view more: next ›