Thursday, September 12, 2013

Colorful Critters

Found this box turtle yesterday at the edge of some nearby woods. Not a very good picture, but it was pretty cool to come across one for the first time in years. (I didn't wait around for it to emerge from its shell; my little dog was way too interested.)  The beetle is a mystery. The colors and back pattern are striking. It's definitely in the category of small beetles (only 1/4 inch or so), but I had no luck determining its type.
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  1. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Not a beetle--this is a nymph of Chinavia hilaris, the green stink bug.

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    1. SusanSeptember 12, 2013 at 4:50 PM

      Ahhh. A stink bug nymph. Not too exotic, but still cool-looking. Thanks.

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  2. janetpesaturoSeptember 12, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    That turtle is a great find Susan! It is a species of special concern in Mass. Would love to chat someday about where you found it.

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    1. SusanSeptember 12, 2013 at 8:29 PM

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    2. SusanSeptember 12, 2013 at 8:30 PM

      Tried without success to enter it on the UMass Herp Atlas site. Finally gave up in frustration.

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    Try submitting it on the Natural Heritage website: http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfg/dfw/natural-heritage/species-information-and-conservation/report-rare-species/vprs-information-system.html

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  4. vivianSeptember 12, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    Ah, I was about to suggest that! Charley beat me to it.

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