Sightings – Page 48 – Sharon Friends of Conservation

Fairy Shrimp – 4/10/10

Observer: Paul Lauenstein Observation Date: 4/10/10 Observation Time: Observation Location: Hockomock Swamp, Easton Common Name: Fairy Shrimp Scientific Name: Eubranchipus vernalis Comments: These tiny crustaceans live in vernal pools. Female fairy shrimp produce several broods of encysted eggs which must dry and be re-submerged before they will hatch. Hatched larvae develop quickly into mature adults which reproduce several times. The drought and cold resistant […]

European Skipper butterfly – 6/19/13

Observer: Vin Zollo Observation Date: 6/19/13 Observation Time: 12:00 p.m. Observation Location: Moose Hill Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary Common Name: European Skipper butterfly Scientific Name: Thymelicus lineola Comments: There are hundreds of these non-native butterflies in the Hayfield at this time of year. More Information: Massachusetts Butterfly Club

Elegant Spreadwing Damselfly – 7/2/11

Observer: Paul Lauenstein Observation Date: 7/2/11 Observation Time: 4:50 p.m. Observation Location: Borderland State Park Common Name: Elegant Spreadwing damselfly Scientific Name: Lestes inaequalis More Information: Wikipedia

Eastern Tent Caterpillar – 5/31/14

Observer: Paul Lauenstein Observation Date: 5/31/14 Observation Time: 3:44 p.m. Observation Location: Field near Gavins Pond dam Common Name: Eastern tent caterpillar Scientific Name: Malacosoma americanum Comments: This pest has spectacular coloration. More Information: A Prairie Haven

Eastern Forktail Damselfly – 6/6/11

Observer: Paul Lauenstein Observation Date: 6/6/11 Observation Time: 3:00 p.m. Observation Location: Gavins Pond Dam Common Name: Eastern Forktail Damselfly Scientific Name: Ischnura verticalis More Information: Nature Inquiries

Dwarf Ginseng – 5/14/11

Observer: Paul Lauenstein Observation Date: 5/14/11 Observation Time: 2:10 p.m. Observation Location: Moose Hill Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary Common Name: Dwarf ginseng Scientific Name: Panax trifolius Comments: This diminutive variety of ginseng has no “medicinal” properties. It blooms in spring and dies back in summer. More Information: US Forest Service

Dun Skipper – 7/16/11

Observer: Josh Simons Observation Date: 7/16/11 Observation Time: 3:00 p.m. Observation Location: Moose Hill area Common Name: Dun Skipper Scientific Name: Euphyes vestris More Information: Wisconsin Butterflies

Dronefly – 7/13/13

Observer: Paul Lauenstein Observation Date: 7/13/13 Observation Time: 12:05 p.m. Observation Location: Soccer parking area by Gavins Pond Common Name: Dronefly Scientific Name: Eristalis tenax Comments: This fly looks like a drone honeybee—hence the name. More Information: TrekNature

Dot-Tailed Whiteface dragonfly (male) – 6/7/10

Observer: Paul Lauenstein Observation Date: 6/7/10 Observation Time: 9:05 a.m. Observation Location: Gavins Pond Dam Common Name: Dot-tailed Whiteface dragonfly (male) Scientific Name: Leucorrhinia intacta Comments: This dragonfly is also among the dragonfly species commonly seen at Leach Pond in Borderland State Park. More Information: Wikipedia

Dogbane Leaf beetle – 7/12/10

Observer: Paul Lauenstein Observation Date: 7/12/10 Observation Time: 8:25 a.m. Observation Location: Gavins Pond Road Common Name: Dogbane Leaf beetle Scientific Name: Chrysochus auratus Comments: The dogbane leaf beetle has a special type of color that shines and changes as the insect changes position or we change position looking at it. This changing color is called iridescence. The beetles’ iridescence is produced by special body […]

Dewberry – 6/28/10

Observer: Paul Lauenstein Observation Date: 6/28/10 Observation Time: 2:00 p.m. Observation Location: 154 Wolomolopoag St. Common Name: Dewberry Scientific Name: Rubrus species Comments: Not sure if this is Rubrus flagellaris, the northern dewberry, or some other Rubrus species such as Rubrus hispidus, the swamp dewberry. More Information: Dewberries and Brambles: University of Massachusetts

Delta-Spotted Spiketail dragonfly – 6/15/13

Observer: Vin Zollo Observation Date: 6/15/13 Observation Time: 4:13 p.m. Observation Location: Power line cut along Moose Hill St. Common Name: Delta-spotted Spiketail dragonfly Scientific Name: Cordulegaster diastatops Comments: This one is teneral (wings are shiny), meaning that it recently emerged into adult form. This dragonfly gets its name from the delta-shaped (i.e.triangular) marks along its abdomen. More Information: iNaturalist.org

Definite Tussock Moth – 8/23/10

Observer: Paul Lauenstein Observation Date: 8/23/10 Observation Time: 6:53 p.m. Observation Location: 4 Gavins Pond Road Common Name: Definite Tussock Moth Scientific Name: Orgyia definita Comments: This big moth got into the house. See: Moths of North America More Information: Bug Guide

Daisy Fleabane – 6/28/10

Observer: Paul Lauenstein Observation Date: 6/28/10 Observation Time: 1:55 p.m. Observation Location: 147 Wolomolopoag St., Sharon Common Name: Daisy Fleabane Scientific Name: Erigeron annuus Comments: Fleabanes get their common name from an old belief that they repelled fleas and other pestiferous insects. Early European settlers in North America stuffed mattresses with fleabane and hung clusters of plants in their cabins to drive out fleas. The […]

Daisy Fleabane – 7/23/09

Observer: Paul Lauenstein Observation Date: 7/23/09 Observation Time: 9:45 a.m. Observation Location: Gavins Pond Road Common Name: Daisy Fleabane Scientific Name: Erigeron annuus Comments: Fleabanes get their common name from an old belief that they repelled fleas and other pestiferous insects. Early European settlers in North America stuffed mattresses with fleabane and hung clusters of plants in their cabins to drive out fleas. The custom […]

Curve-Toothed Geometer Moth – 6/2/14

Observer: Paul Lauenstein Observation Date: 6/2/14 Observation Time: 7:45 a.m. Observation Location: 4 Gavins Pond Rd. Common Name: Curve-toothed geometer moth Scientific Name: Eutrapela clemataria Comments: This big moth was perched on my windowsill. More Information: NatureSearch

Cross Orbweaver Spider – 10/5/12

Observer: Paul Lauenstein Observation Date: 10/5/12 Observation Time: 3:45 p.m. Observation Location: 4 Gavins Pond Road Common Name: Cross Orbweaver spider Scientific Name: Araneus diadematus Comments: This common spider made a web right outside our garage door. More Information: Focusing on Wildlife

Crane Fly – 5/26/10

Observer: Paul Lauenstein Observation Date: 5/26/10 Observation Time: 5:20 p.m. Observation Location: Gavins Pond Common Name: Crane Fly Scientific Name: various Comments: These insects look scary but they don’t bite. More Information: Wikipedia

Crab Apple – 5/2/11

Observer: Paul Lauenstein Observation Date: 5/2/11 Observation Time: 4:45 p.m. Observation Location: Gavins Pond Common Name: Crab Apple Scientific Name: Pyrus baccata Comments: Red-tinged hairless leaves indicate this is may be a Siberian crab apple. More Information: Wikipedia

Cooper’s Hawk – 8/18/12

Observer: Paul Lauenstein Observation Date: 8/18/12 Observation Time: 5:20 p.m. Observation Location: 4 Gavins Pond Road (back yard) Common Name: Cooper’s hawk Scientific Name: Accipiter cooperii Comments: This Cooper’s hawk perched on a branch in my back yard, and I photographed it through the window. Note the rounded tail, which differentiates it from a sharp-shinned hawk. More Information: All About Birds

Cooper’s Hawk – 10/1/11

Observer: Paul Lauenstein Observation Date: 10/1/11 Observation Time: 9:10 a.m. Observation Location: 4 Gavins Pond Road Common Name: Cooper’s hawk Scientific Name: Accipiter cooperii Comments: This juvenile female Cooper’s hawk alit in the dogwood tree right outside my living room window as I was working at my desk. Without getting up, I reached for my camera and snapped this photo through the window just before it flew away. Cooper’s […]

Common Spring Moth – 5/31/14

Observer: Paul Lauenstein Observation Date: 5/31/14 Observation Time: 4:05 p.m. Observation Location: field near Gavins Pond dam Common Name: Common Spring Moth Scientific Name: Heliomata cycladata Comments: Although the word “common” appears in its name, I have only seen this small but striking moth twice in Sharon. More Information: Bug Guide

Common Spring Moth – 6/5/11

Observer: Paul Lauenstein Observation Date: 6/5/11 Observation Time: 7:40 p.m. Observation Location: Gavins Pond Common Name: Common Spring Moth Scientific Name: Heliomata cycladata Comments: There are over 10,000 species of moths in North America. Identifying them can be a challenge, but there are some good online resources such as the BugGuide where you can get expert assistance for free. More Information: BugGuide

Common Greenshield Lichen – 7/17/10

Observer: Paul Lauenstein Observation Date: 7/17/10 Observation Time: 9:10 a.m. Observation Location: near Gavins Pond Common Name: Common Greenshield Lichen Scientific Name: Flavoparmelia caperata More Information: Wikipedia

Common Green Darner dragonfly – 8/13/13

Observer: Paul Lauenstein Observation Date: 8/13/13 Observation Time: 1:00 p.m. Observation Location: Gavins Pond area Common Name: Common Green Darner dragonfly Scientific Name: Anax junius More Information: Idaho Museum of Natural History

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