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Sightings of late fall

11/30/2015

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In early November, pussy willows were noted in Hubbardston, likely a result of a mild October.
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Moths like this Bent-Line Carpet (Costaconvexa centrostrigaria) were still coming to lights on November 4th.
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The Green Cloverworm moth (Hypena scabra) is common and can be seen from spring through fall (several broods each season). It is a member of a family referred to as snouts, due to the appearance of the labial palps. Labial palps are mouth parts that have a sensory function. In some nocturnal moths they are used as hearing organs.
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Our native deciduous holly, the Winterberry, or Black Alder Winterberry (Ilex verticillata), is putting on a beautiful landscape show this fall. Bird species that depend on fruit as food in winter, such as Eastern Bluebirds, American Robins, and Cedar Waxwings, will benefit from the bounty.
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These brightly-patterned Turkeytail (Coriolus versicolor) fungi, on decomposing wood in Petersham mid-November, perform the important function of forest nutrient recycling.
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A leafhopper, insect family Cicadellidae, came to lights in Hubbardston November 5th. A species that is readily recognizable by its shape and amazing ability to spring quickly and far when disturbed, leafhoppers feed on a variety of plants.
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This nest was close to a trail and only about 65 inches from the ground but unnoticed until the leaves dropped. Most likely Gray Catbirds were the residents.
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Harvard Pond, Petersham, on the day of our "Farewell to Fall" hike on November 15th.
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