(Lophocampa caryae) Hickory tussock moth caterpillars are fuzzy, white, and black caterpillars that are often very apparent in the fall, sometimes in large numbers. The hairs may irritate the skin of people sensitive to them, but there are no known cases of systemic allergic reactions in response to the hairs of this
(Parasola plicatilis) The Pleated Inkcap, sometimes refered to as a Little Japanese Umbrella, is a very delicate member of the inkcap group of fungi. It occurs in short grass and appears early in the morning, especially in dewy areas close to the ground. This whimsical looking, short-lived grassland fungi appears overnight following
(Procyon lotor) Also called the North American, northern or common raccoon (also spelled racoon) is a mammal native to North America. It is the largest of the procyonid family, having a body length of 40 to 70 cm, and a body weight of 5 to 26 kg. Notes: Saw him climb this
(Odocoileus virginianus) The graceful white-tailed deer Odocoileus virginianus is well known to most North Americans. Hunters and non-hunters alike recognize the animal by its habit of flashing its tail. This “flag” of the white-tailed deer is often glimpsed as the high spirited animal dashes away from people. In Ontario, they
Fly Agaric Fungus (Amanita muscaria) A basidiomycete fungus of the genus Amanita. It is a large white-gilled, white-spotted mushroom typically featuring a bright red cap covered with distinctive white warts. It is one of the most recognizable fungi in the world. Its name derives from its traditional use as an insecticide. It can
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