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Jack Connor
Another, better shot of the same species of insect as the previous shot. Remember: Boyd's text often supplies info the drawings do not. "Wings clear, sometimes yellow near base." This spe ...

Q #4: Kaitlyn T. pointed this out to me as a couple of us walked back to the buildings after class. What's the relationship between this photo and the previous one? Hint: it has something ...

2009-11-18T02:52:02Z

Jack Connor
Q #4: Kaitlyn T. pointed this out to me as a couple of us walked back to the buildings after class. What's the relationship between this photo and the previous one? Hint: it has something ...

Well, can you name each member of this crew of Stockton explorers? I hope so!

2009-11-18T05:50:05Z

Jack Connor
Well, can you name each member of this crew of Stockton explorers? I hope so!

Close up of the unnamed tree. Anyone have this plant in their yard? Anyone know its name? Raccoons & opposums love it!

2009-11-18T05:50:05Z

Jack Connor
Close up of the unnamed tree. Anyone have this plant in their yard? Anyone know its name? Raccoons & opposums love it!

A fruiting tree near start of Lighted Path of a species that Boyd does not mention in his book. I am not sure why as this is a native plant and it does occur in the NJPB, at least in small n ...

2009-11-18T05:50:05Z

Jack Connor
A fruiting tree near start of Lighted Path of a species that Boyd does not mention in his book. I am not sure why as this is a native plant and it does occur in the NJPB, at least in small n ...

Our lake edge is a disturbed landscape, especially this dam-side area.

2009-11-18T05:50:05Z

Jack Connor
Our lake edge is a disturbed landscape, especially this dam-side area.

Probably the most widely distributed alien plant in all of NJ. Do you know its name? Note that the native bee doesn't does not ask for a passport. If you build nectar, the bees will come.

2009-11-18T05:50:05Z

Jack Connor
Probably the most widely distributed alien plant in all of NJ. Do you know its name? Note that the native bee doesn't does not ask for a passport. If you build nectar, the bees will come.

This cement walkway dam support. adding an artificial structure and disturbed soil, has led to the intrusion of dozens of alien plants, not native to the NJPB... or even NJ for that matter.

2009-11-18T05:50:05Z

Jack Connor
This cement walkway dam support. adding an artificial structure and disturbed soil, has led to the intrusion of dozens of alien plants, not native to the NJPB... or even NJ for that matter.

A very abundant plant in many disturbed areas throughout NJ. In the Hackensack Meadowlands, it's the dominant species. Boyd does not list it in his field guide, however, because not a nat ...

2009-11-18T05:50:05Z

Jack Connor
A very abundant plant in many disturbed areas throughout NJ. In the Hackensack Meadowlands, it's the dominant species. Boyd does not list it in his field guide, however, because not a nat ...

Another late-blooming herbaceous plant, still flowering on 11/16/09. Here you might only be able to name the group (=genus), not the species. What's your guess?

2009-11-18T05:50:08Z

Jack Connor
Another late-blooming herbaceous plant, still flowering on 11/16/09. Here you might only be able to name the group (=genus), not the species. What's your guess?

A few plants were still blooming in mid-November, past the dates Boyd lists for them. What is this plant and what's Boyd's late date for its flowers?

2009-11-18T05:49:55Z

Jack Connor
A few plants were still blooming in mid-November, past the dates Boyd lists for them. What is this plant and what's Boyd's late date for its flowers?

The fruits have all been eaten, but the leaf shape and growth strategy should help you iD this plant. Can you name it?

2009-11-18T05:49:47Z

Jack Connor
The fruits have all been eaten, but the leaf shape and growth strategy should help you iD this plant. Can you name it?

Another easy one (I think) which most teams gathered. What is it, and what part of the plant is visible here?

2009-11-18T05:49:36Z

Jack Connor
Another easy one (I think) which most teams gathered. What is it, and what part of the plant is visible here?

Most teams spotted this plant, I believe. Background of Lake Fred hints at its habitat preference. What is it? And what part of the plant are you looking at here?

2009-11-17T23:50:58Z

Jack Connor
Most teams spotted this plant, I believe. Background of Lake Fred hints at its habitat preference. What is it? And what part of the plant are you looking at here?

Water at background helps with this ID... a plant never from water. What is it, and what are those odd-looking purplish-red thingamabobs?

2009-11-18T05:49:36Z

Jack Connor
Water at background helps with this ID... a plant never from water. What is it, and what are those odd-looking purplish-red thingamabobs?

We've seen this before not too far from Lake Fred shore.... but this plant is really not a lake-side species. Can you ID and also remember one very odd thing about its ecology?

2009-11-18T05:49:44Z

Jack Connor
We've seen this before not too far from Lake Fred shore.... but this plant is really not a lake-side species. Can you ID and also remember one very odd thing about its ecology?

Eye-catching and fairly easy to ID. What's your guess?

2009-11-17T23:48:57Z

Jack Connor
Eye-catching and fairly easy to ID. What's your guess?

A very common plant on campus and throughout the NJPB, in a mix of habitats. Easier to ID when flowering... Here we see the last of the seed head. What is it?

2009-11-17T23:49:41Z

Jack Connor
A very common plant on campus and throughout the NJPB, in a mix of habitats. Easier to ID when flowering... Here we see the last of the seed head. What is it?

Let's start with an easy one.... evergreen, with berries still prominent. What is it?

2009-11-17T23:48:30Z

Jack Connor
Let's start with an easy one.... evergreen, with berries still prominent. What is it?

Several individuals (4+) of C. scutellaris rugifrons, all apparently in green form, were patrolling Log Lane in the Pygmy Plains on late [?] date of 11/7/09.

2009-11-14T03:26:56Z

Jack Connor
Several individuals (4+) of C. scutellaris rugifrons, all apparently in green form, were patrolling Log Lane in the Pygmy Plains on late [?] date of 11/7/09.