Category Archives: What is it?

Identification of species of plants, insects, or other strange things encountered in east central Georgia.

Hornets Nest

  We have all heard the expression “Don’t stir up a hornets nest!”  There are good reasons.  Hornet’s Nests are found throughout our region of Georgia and South Carolina.  They may may seem harmless enough at a distance but they … Continue reading

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Cow Killer or Velvet Ant

Quite often I see the somewhat ominous looking “Cow Killer” ant.  The name inspires dread and indeed these insects look like they could pack a serious sting.  In actuality they are not an ant but rather a type of wingless … Continue reading

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American Beautyberry (Callicarpa Americana)

  In the fall and winter we sometimes see strange clumps of rose colored berries on bushes throughout east central georgia.  These berries are an excellent source of nutrition for any number of our native animals, notably deer and a … Continue reading

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