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Identification aka Fireflies or lightning bugs(southern name), some species (larvae and flightless females) are called glow-worms Hard to confuse because no other insect possess the light-producing structures on their abdomens (some click beetles have light-up structures on their bodies) Winged beetles 7/16 to 9/16 inch long There are over 136 species of Lightning Bugs, each…

Identification The adult glasswing butterfly can be identified by its transparent wings with opaque, dark brown borders tinted with red or orange. Their bodies are a dark brown color. The butterflies are 1.1 to 1.2 inches in length (like the US quarter coin) and have a wingspan of 2.2 to 2.4 inches. The wings seem…

Also known as the red lynx, is a medium-sized cat native to North America from southern Canada, most of the contiguous United States to Oaxaca in Mexico. The bobcat is the smallest of the four lynx species. There are 12 subspecies of bobcats. Identification Has distinctive black bars on its forelegs and a black-tipped, stubby…

Identification A tiny bird with a short neck and large head. About 4 inches in length and about 0.5oz in weight. The tail is fairly long and narrow. They have a black cap and bib separated by stark white cheeks. The back, wings, and tail are gray. Sometimes confused with the Black-Capped Chickadee. The easiest…

Identification Two groups: Old World (those found in Asia) and New World (Those found in the Americas) Vibrant yellow and red bands. Red on Yellow kill a fellow. True for most of the New World types but not for Old World coral snakes and many New World species found in Central and South America. In…

Identification There are about 20 species of armadillos Average about 30 inches in length including the tail(cat sized) and weigh about 15 lbs. The giant armadillo can reach the size of a small pig at about 60 inches long and weigh about 120 lbs. They have a leathery shell that covers the top part of…

Identification Wingspan 3”-5.5” Black markings on the yellow background of the wings Hind wings end with two black wing tails Females have some blue on the bottom of the wings. Active during the day Fly high along the treetops. Habitat From the Great Plains East. From Canada to Mexico. Native species of the South. Lives…

Identification The Carolina anole is a small to medium-sized lizard, with a slender body. The head is long and pointed with ridges between the eyes and nostrils, and smaller ones on the top of the head. The toes have adhesive pads to facilitate climbing. Body length is up to 3 inches long and the tail…

Identification Short stocky bird with a large head and almost no neck. (6-10 inches) (4-9 oz) Wings are rounded, and the tail is short and square. Has pointed ear tufts which are often raised. Eyes are yellow and their coloring is mostly grey or reddish brown will lots of patterns to help them blend in…

Welcome to Wildlife Around You, a podcast sponsored by A Porter Explorer. We hope you’ll enjoy our casual approach to learning about nature and the wildlife that surrounds you on a daily basis. Blaine and Laney, long-time nature enthusiasts, share their love of the outdoors with listeners. Learn where to spot wildlife around you, how…