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Plant-Insect Interaction: Ant on a shrubby cinquefoil

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Jeremy Sell

Shrubby cinquefoil (Dasiphora fruticosa, Rosaceae) is an important source of food for many insects. Its wide distribution, cold-hardiness, and relatively long flowering period make it a reliable source of pollen and nectar for a variety of bees, wasps, butterflies, and … Continue reading →

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Random Plant: Shrubby cinquefoil

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Jeremy Sell

Shrubby cinquefoil (Dasiphora fruticosa, Rosaceae) is a relatively common wildflower that is native to much of North America. As a cold-hardy plant it’s most often found across Canada and the northern United States, as well as mountainous areas of the west. This … Continue reading →

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Random Insect: Darkling beetle

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Jeremy Sell

Darkling beetles (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) make up a large and diverse group of insects, with over 1000 known species in North America alone. Over 20,000 are known throughout the world, and species vary considerably in appearance. I suspect the individual shown here … Continue reading →

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Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Jeremy Sell

Theodore Roosevelt first visited the Dakota territory in 1883 and had no idea he was on the verge of a life-changing experience. His wife and mother had both recently died on the same day, and to escape his pain he headed west. … Continue reading →

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American bison

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Jeremy Sell

American bison (Artiodactyla: Bovidae: Bison bison) are perhaps North America’s most iconic land mammal, in spite of nearly being hunted to extinction. Long ago these impressive beasts (sometimes incorrectly referred to as “buffalo“) roamed the continent in vast numbers. Prior to … Continue reading →

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