Carolina Grasshopper
Scientific Name Dissosteira carolina Survival Strategy Overwinter as Eggs Conservation status Least Concern Phenology SpringCarolina grasshopper eggs hatch in late May and June and grow […]
Scientific Name Dissosteira carolina Survival Strategy Overwinter as Eggs Conservation status Least Concern Phenology SpringCarolina grasshopper eggs hatch in late May and June and grow […]
Scientific Name Hypogastrura sp. Survival Strategy Freeze-avoidance Conservation status Least Concern Phenology SpringMating takes place in the spring, after the snow melts. The female snow […]
Scientific Name Philaenus spumarius blandingii Survival Strategy Overwinter as Eggs Conservation status Not Listed Phenology SpringMeadow spittlebug eggs hatch in spring as orange nymphs. As […]
Scientific Name Emydoidea blandingii Survival Strategy Brumation Conservation status Endangered Phenology SpringBlanding’s turtles come out of brumation and become active as the water temperature increases, […]
Scientific Name Thamnophis sirtalis Survival Strategy Brumation Conservation Status Least Concern Phenology SpringThe male common garter snake comes out of brumation as spring temperatures warm […]
Scientific Name Chelydra serpentina Survival Strategy Brumation Conservation status Least Concern Phenology SpringAdult painted turtles come out of brumation and begin active foraging when the […]
Scientific Name Odocoileus virginianus Survival Strategy Active all winter Conservation Status Least Concern Phenology SpringDeer are rebuilding their fat supplies all spring, and antlers on […]
Scientific Name Icterus galbula Survival Strategy Long-distance migrant Arrival in Upper Midwest Early May Departure Mid-August to early September Destination Central America and northern South […]
Scientific Name Acanthis flammea Survival Strategy Medium-distance migrant Arrival in Upper Midwest Late December Departure Mid-March through April Destination Arctic, Subarctic Conservation Status Least Concern […]
Scientific Name Dolichonyx oryzivorus Survival Strategy Long-distance Migrant/ Neotropical migrant Arrival in Upper Midwest Late April to late May Departure Late July to early September […]