Population Blog

Taken o March 27th at 11:30 p.m.
Next to I building

Shagbark Hickory 

Carya ovata

It is part of the walnut family

Taken on March 27th 

At 11:32 p.m.-- close to noon

Close to the I building

Taken on March 27th at 11:30p.m.
Near I building

Taken on March 27th at 11:35p.m. 

Next to the outside volleyball courts

Monarch Butterfly - (Danaus plexippus)

LEPIDOPTERA
(Butterfly; Moth)

Taken on March 27th at 11:34p.m. near bushes near the volleyball courts 

Their orange and black coloring, mixed with a little white, make them instantly recognizable.Feeds on foliage and flower buds where available.

Weeping Willow
Salix babylonica

Lanced- shaped leaves

Taken on March 27th at 11:35p.m. 

 Next to A building

HEMIPTERA--- true bugs 

Small and similar to structures of cockroaches. 

Taken at March 27th at 11:38p.m. 
At water fountains next to Business and Activities

Armadillidiidae - Pillbugs

Taken on March 27th at 11:40 p.m.

 They roll up when touched for protection  

Order-- Oleoptera (Beetles)

Scarlet Malachite Beetle - (Malachius aeneus)

Taken on March 27th at around 11:40p.m.

Between B and C building 

They are found in areas filled with flowers and hedges and can be found all over North America. 

Pooecetes gramineus 
Vesper Sparrow    

Order--Passeriformes

Taken on March 28th at around 5 p.m.

                                                                     Close to B and C building