Last week TLC led an outing to our Flower Hill Nature Preserve and caught the…
Satyrodes Appalachia: Appalachian Brown (Photo by Alvin Braswell)
A variety of insects were discovered including a few ticks we wish were not on the list. Several dogbane beetles had taken up residence in a patch of dogbane also known as Indian hemp in one of the fields, a name given in reference to its historical use for making cords and rope.
Dogbane. (Photo by Leigh Ann Hammerbacher)
Even closer to the ground, the group noted over 200 species of plants and trees. A few species in bloom included helmet skullcap, fire, pink, and Carolina milkvine.
Matelea carolinensis: Carolina milkvine (Photo by Scott Pohlman)
Volunteers even dipped their nets in the seeps and creeks including one of my favorites, the slimy salamander.
Salamander (Photo by Leigh Ann Hammerbacher)
Overall we had a great day! TLC wants to thank all of our volunteers, several who are shown in the picture below. Your efforts will have an impact on this preserve for many years to come. TLC would especially like to thank John Connors and Deborah Fowler with WakeNature, who helped TLC organize the day.
(Photo by Leigh Ann Hammerbacher)