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Moth with Akanthomyces

Fungi and Insects – Relationships that are Mutualistic and Deadly

August 11, 2017by jcdoty 1 Comment

I have a lot to learn on this topic, since I am not a trained Mycologist. This topic is quite in-depth and I am barely going to even scratch the […]

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The Eastern Newt

Featured Fauna – The Eastern Newt in Pennsylvania

August 7, 2017by jcdoty Leave a comment

I spent the weekend at a cabin along the Allegheny River. It was quite cool outside for the month of August and it had been raining earlier in the day. […]

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Mottled Tortoise Beetle, Deloyala guttata

Featured Fauna – The Mottled Tortoise Beetle (Deloyala guttata)

August 1, 2017by jcdoty Leave a comment

I caught this shiny beetle snooping around my house after work yesterday. I have never seen him or his family before, but he is welcome to stay. After some research, […]

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Black Rat Snake

Have you ever seen a black rat snake climb a tree?

July 26, 2017by jcdoty Leave a comment

First of all, I assume that if you were deathly afraid of snakes to the point that you couldn’t look at photos or videos of them without having nightmares, then […]

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Monotropa hypopitys

Parasitic Wildflowers in North America

July 25, 2017by jcdoty 1 Comment

During my summer hikes, I have come across a few different wildflowers that are non-photosynthesizing, meaning that they do not have the ability to convert light energy into food. They […]

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Eight Spotted Forester Moth - Alypia octomaculata

Colorful Moths – National Moth Week in July

July 23, 2017by jcdoty Leave a comment

I just found out that it was “National Moth Week” this week and decided to celebrate by posting some of the moths that I have photographed in Ohio and Pennsylvania. […]

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Antlered Flutter Fly - Toxonevra superba

Featured Fauna – The “Antlered” Flutter Fly

July 1, 2017by jcdoty 1 Comment

Walking through the woods at a slow pace makes you an easier target for mosquitoes, but it also allows you see more. As I hiked through the woods recently, I […]

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Eastern Box Turtle

“Foto Finds” – Hillman State Park in late June

June 24, 2017by jcdoty Leave a comment

Hillman State Park in Western Pennsylvania is a 3,600+ acre park that is mostly undeveloped and practically unknown compared to the large Raccoon Creek State Park that is just 5 […]

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Boxwood Leafminer

Why does my Boxwood bush make crackling noises in the early spring?

March 25, 2017by jcdoty 1 Comment

Today I went outside to look at my post-winter landscape and plan for the summer outdoor projects in my yard. As I rounded the corner of my house, I heard […]

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Featured Flora – Wild Garlic, Wild Onions and “Garlicky-Onion” Ramps

February 26, 2017by jcdoty 1 Comment

It is the end of February, and unseasonably warm temperatures have begun to “ramp up” plant growth in Western Pennsylvania. Two of the first edible plants to show themselves in early spring […]

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* Disclaimer: I am a photographer, not a trained mycologist or scientist. I do not make any warranties as to the safety of consuming any wild foods and accept no liability or responsibility for any consequences resulting from the use of or reliance upon the information contained herein, nor for any health problems, consequences or symptoms which may arise from contact with or the ingestion of fungi, mushrooms, fungi spores or any plant herein described. Any person who ingests plants, mushrooms or any other potentially dangerous fungi, or puts themselves into direct or indirect contact with it for any reason, does so at their own risk. If you have any doubts whatsoever about your identification of a wild plant or mushroom, don't eat it! There are many edible species of plants and mushrooms but there are also many toxic species as well. Some toxic mushrooms closely resemble edible mushrooms and can be fatal if ingested, even in small quantities. "When in doubt, throw it out" is an important phrase to remember.
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