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Arboretum: Orbweavers and Turning Leaves

by sicloot Posted on September 9, 2013

I found a spider clinging to the underside of an American elm leaf yesterday. Thanks to John and Jane Balaban at BugGuide, I now know it as a marbled orbweaver (Araneus marmoreus).

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Maple Flowers and Marsh Plants

by sicloot Posted on April 9, 2013

It is easy to miss maple flowers, especially on large trees. From a distance, the branches appear to blush and that is all. Look closely and you’ll see a profusion of anthers leaping out of short, red petals.

Red maple flowers — (Male) red maple flowers – accession #15350*A

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