Daily Dose of Nature #40:
Spined Micrathena, or Micrathena gracilis, is a species of orb-weavers (Araneidae) native to North and Central America. Another common name is the Castleback Orbweaver. This spider spins a moderately large web, but is itself relatively small. Its venom is harmless to humans.
-Escape Room Status (8/24/24)-
Well past my initially projected end, work is flowing well.
I've got a number of projects in the next couple of weeks, so I might be absent for a little while (more on that when it happens).
Sidenote, terraforming is kinda fun (though I'm still awful at it)
Daily Dose of Nature #39:
Wisteria is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family (Fabaceae). The genus contains four species of wooding vines that are native to Eastern Asia, Northern Iran, and Southern Canada and Eastern United States, though they have been introduced to many European countries. It is a commonly planted ornamental because of its fragrant purple or white flowers.
Daily Dose of Nature #38:
The Harlequin Cabbage Bug, or Murgantia histrionica, is a black stinkbug of the family Pentatomidae. I only have the nymph here, but these insects are active all throughout the summer, feeding on Brassicas like Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussels Spouts, Turnips, etc., which can cause issues to farming infrastructure.
Daily Dose of Nature #37: Pelecinus polyturator is a parasitoid wasp in the family Pelecinidae. The family contains only one living genus (Pelecinus) which contains three species in the Americas. The earliest known fossils from this family are from the Jurassic, and the group was highly diverse during the Cretaceous.
Daily Dose of Nature #36: Promachus rufipes, the Red-Footed Cannibal, or Bee Panther, is a species of Robber Fly.
That's where the Wikipedia article ends. (Wikipedia)
Robber flies are powerfully built, short and stout, and wait in ambush to attack flying prey. They're like if dwarves could fly and had a taste for other insects.
9/6/24: Terradle in 3
9/5/24: Terradle in 2
9/4/24: Terradle in 9
9/3/24: Terradle in 3
9/2/24: Terradle in 6
9/1/24: Terradle in 3
8/31/24: N/A
8/30/24: Terradle in 8
8/29/24: Terradle in 7
8/28/24: Terradle in 5
8/27/24: Terradle in 5
8/26/24: Terradle in 5
8/25/24: Terradle in 9
8/24/24: Terradle in 6
8/23/24: Terradle in 4
8/22/24: Terradle in 4
8/21/24: Terradle in 7
8/20/24: Terradle in 6
8/19/24: Terradle in 3
-Escape Room Status (8/19/24)-
I am making more progress, though it's not anything groundbreaking.
I stayed up way too late assembling one of the most satisfying contraptions I've made, and I don't regret it. (yet)
Daily Dose of Nature (not rule) #34: Rudbeckia hirta, or the Black-Eyed Susan, is a North American flowering plant in the Aster family (Asteraceae). Native to Eastern and Central North America, it has been spread to all 48 contiguous states and all 10 provinces of Canada, as well as in China for some reason.
Daily Dose of Nature #33:
Monotropa uniflora, also known as the Ghost Pipe, Ghost Plant, or Indian Pipe, is an herbaceous perennial flowering plant native to temperate regions of Asia, North America, and Northern South America.
Daily Dose of Nature #32: Oncopeltus fasciatus, or the Large Milkweed Bug, is a medium-sized Hemipteran (true bug) in the Ladaeidae family. It is distributed throughout North America from southern Canada to the Caribbean and Costa Rica. As the name might suggest, Milkweed is its preferred food, but I found this one on Dogbane, which looks similar.
-Escape Room Status (8/15/24)-
I thought I was going to finish the thing soon, but then I realized how quickly I'd done what I have so far, and decided to make it larger (because there's like a month and a half left).
Daily dose of Nature #31: Apocynum, commonly referred to as Dogbane or Indian Hemp, is a small genus of flowering plants native to North America, temperate Asia, and Southeastern Europe. It got its name from the greek words for "Dog" and "Away", because it was used to poison dogs.
Daily Dose of Nature #30:
The Chinese Mantis (Tenodera sinensis), is a species of Praying Mantis native to East Asia. It is considered slightly invasive in Eastern North America, in which it has spread after being accidentally introduced in a nursery in Philadelphia. The mantis primarily feeds on other insects (including each other), but may also consume frogs, lizards, and even hummingbirds.
Daily Dose of Nature #29:
Ground Ivy, Creeping Charlie, Creeping Jenny, Gill-Over-the-Ground, Alehoof, Tunhoof, Catsfoot, Field Balm, or Run-Away-Robin (Glechoma hederacea) is a creeper (the plant, not the mob) in the mint family (Lamiaceae). It is used for salads around the globe, having been carried there by European settlers (of course).
Daily Dose of Nature #28:
The Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica) is a species of Scarab Beetle native to Japan. It is considered invasive in North America and Europe due to the lack of natural predators. The beetle is harmful to a number of plants including Grapes, Canna Lilys, Crape Myrtles, and Roses (I found this one on a Box Elder Maple, though we do have issues with our Grapes too).
Daily Dose of Nature #27:
Oxalis dillenii is a species of flowering plant in the Wood Sorrel family (Oxalidaceae), it can be found worldwide, but likely originated in North America. The genus (Oxalis) contains over 550 species. Numerous species in this genus have been cultivated for food (tubers and leaves) in Columbia, India, New Zealand, and by some Native Americans.
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