Latitude: 43.2498469
Longitude: -92.0814082
Elevation: 374 meters / 1227 feet
Barometric Pressure 969KPa

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reversed haploa moth at Ludwig Preserve IA 854A0773 by naturalist@winneshiekwild.com, These dainty little moths are always a delight to find out on the prairie. They typically duck down
reversed haploa moth at Ludwig Preserve IA 854A0773 by [email protected]
gray tree frog at Cardinal Marsh IA 854A8252 by naturalist@winneshiekwild.com, This is the peak breeding season for gray tree frogs. This one is actually showing its "true&qu
gray tree frog at Cardinal Marsh IA 854A8252 by [email protected]
dogwood sawfly (Macremphytus testaceus) at Chipera Prairie IA 854A6808 by naturalist@winneshiekwild.com, This colorful dogwood sawfly is a type of wasp, but they don't sting! Look for dogwood sawflies arou
dogwood sawfly (Macremphytus testaceus) at Chipera Prairie IA 854A6808 by [email protected]
corn stalk bales near Chipera Prairie IA 854A4567 by naturalist@winneshiekwild.com, Here's a look at the countryside while driving down the lane to Chipera Prairie. The corn is in the
corn stalk bales near Chipera Prairie IA 854A4567 by [email protected]