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In Our Yards
Ever wonder what some of the critters and plants are that you come across in your yard/garden? Our members have had their share of 'encounters' with some fairly common although at times strange 'visitors' and we share these with you. You'll find a short description along with each image as well as if it is beneficial, neutral or a bad guy. Click on the image to get even more information.
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Rescued from a backyard water feature, Cemophora coccinea copei or Scarlet Snake. This guy is found throughout Florida but is uncommon. Non-poisonous. |
From a Master Gardener's yard.
 You lookin' at me? |
 Not something you see every day! |
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 Banded Water Snake juvenile non-venomous Nerodia Fasciata |
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 Eastern Ribbon Snake |
 When is a pear not a pear? When it's the fruit of a Camellia! |
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 Broadwinged Katydid
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 Not sure but we think it's a Pine Snake |
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 Gulf fritillary Agraulis vanillae (Linnaeus) larva and egg |
 Gulf fritillary Agraulis vanillae (Linnaeus) Adult |
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 Florida Betony (Stachys floridana) Rattlesnake Weed This is a tenacious and invasive weed! |
 Eastern Dobsonfly (Corydalus cornutus) While the female (shown here) is capable of giving a serious bite, this is a beneficial insect and should be conserved. |
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 Two Striped Walking Stick (Anisomorpha buprestiodes) This critter gets a neutral rating. They do feed on leaves of trees and shrubs but there are no reports of serious defoliation because of them. |
 Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis) Definitely a good guy. Eats flies and other bugs that may be after your prized plants! |
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 Wheel Bug (Arilus cristatus) This is a beneficial assassin bug that preys on many pests in the garden. CAUTION!! It's bite is usually more severe than a bee sting and the nymphs as well as adults should be avoided or handled with extreme caution! |
 Orangedog Caterpillar larvae of the Giant Swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes Cramer) This larvae may be considered a pest because it feeds on Citrus and several together may defoliate a young plant. They may be tolerated on more mature trees so to be able to enjoy the very striking butterfly. |
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 Canna leaf roller Calpodes ethlius (Stoll) A bad bug on your cannas! |
 Tiger Swallowtail Papilio glaucus Linnaeus |
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 Tomato hornworm Manduca quinquemaculata Can defoliate your crop! |
 Southern puss moth Megalopyge opercularis CAUTION! CATERPILLARS ARE VENOMOUS! |
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 Cicada No scientific name since we have over 17 species! |
 Gray Squirrels Love 'em or hate 'em |
