What's this in my Yard?

[Cedars]

That's it! The tone is definitely lower here, but woodpecker makes sense having seen them around my yard.

In fact, I heard the call today, just a few minutes ago, while BBQ'ing. I'm back out to the BBQ, but I'll keep my eye out for a woodpecker and try to snap a shot for extra confirmation. :)

 

Whew! The first time I listened to the clip, I was like "what bird?" You did warn me it was a rough audio. Glad to be able to return an ID to you, after all the IDing you've done for me!

[Ganoderma]

seen as this is kind of a game here we go i know the specie, but see who can nail it ;)

 

[Guest chendoh]

It looks like a 'walking Stick' on steroids.

[Guest chendoh]

Could also be a spider....maybe an ant...........

[Guest chendoh]

Hmmm..eight legs, definitely Arachnid

[Cedars]

seen as this is kind of a game here we go i know the specie, but see who can nail it

I am gonna guess one of the orb web spiders.

 

Argiopes from the USA

 

We had millions of the black with yellow marks ones in our pastures and as kids we would delight in dropping grasshoppers into the webs.

[Ganoderma]

well closer than an ant :doh:

 

i will give you a hint, it is an orb weaver of sorts, yes. One can get delight not from throwing grasshoppers in the web, but rather birds :cup: their webs can stretch 4+ meters wide, and are not circular (smaller at the top and "droops" down).

 

another shot :eek:

 

[Mercedes Benzene]

Whoooaa. That's crazy. I've never seen a spider that big before...

...aside from tarantulas in pet stores.

[Eclogite]

Damn. I wish you'd issued a Health Warning.

I'm an arachnaphobe and don't really have much truck with any creature that thinks exoskeletons are cool.

Those pictures quite unsettled me.:evil:

I had hoped I was going to see pictures of rocks. Ah, well.:cup:

[Ganoderma]

well i will give it away, i am very surprised no one looked....the photos name is the Latin name, abbreviated genus. now do we know?

 

sorry for the scare. :lol: there are rocks in the background :eek2:

[freeztar]

Giant Wood Spider

[Ganoderma]

could be, not sure how many common name as are about for these, here they go by "banana spider". You have a close relative there in GA, just as large i think.

 

this one is Nephila pilipes. the Australian members may know these guys.

[freeztar]

could be, not sure how many common name as are about for these, here they go by "banana spider". You have a close relative there in GA, just as large i think.

 

this one is Nephila pilipes. the Australian members may know these guys.

 

 

We have spiders that are similar, found in the southern parts of the state, that 'we' call banana spiders as well. I've been through thickets of them. It's like practicing Tai-Chi, on a Jackie Chan level, just to make your way through them. (like moving Twister)

 

I like all arachnids.

Except for ticks...which can suck my ****! (on second thought, I take that back)

[Racoon]

Rep to the person who can help me remember what the hell I've been growing in this container for about 4-5 years..

 

I know its a perrenial herb... :doh: :)

 

[InfiniteNow]

Rep to the person who can help me remember what the hell I've been growing in this container for about 4-5 years..

 

I know its a perrenial herb... :doh: :)

 

 

It looks a bit like licorice. :doh:

[Racoon]

It looks a bit like licorice. :)

 

I know its not licorice.. The picture I took isn't that great. I'll see if I can get a better angle.

 

Licorice looks like:

 

[freeztar]

Can you provide some more info such as alternate/opposite leaves, is the stem square?, and the smell when crushed?

 

I think I know what it is, but I need some more info/better picture to know for sure. :)