Naturenotes With Rudy Mancke

Erythemis simplicicollis, commonly called the eastern pondhawk, is a species of dragonfly native to North America.

Sphecius speciosus, commonly known as the cicada killer, is a species of solitary wasp that preys on cicadas.

Rudy Mancke helps a listener identify the distinctively shaped nest of a potter wasp.

Vitis rotundifolia, commonly known as muscadine, is species of grape native to the southeastern United States.

Rudy Mancke hears from a listener who found animal waste in their garage.

Gallinula galeata, the common gallinule, is a species of bird common to the wetlands of the United States. It is closely related to the common moorhen.

Rudy Mancke helps a listener identify a snake they found under some plywood in their yard.

It's that time of year again! Rudy Mancke discusses the cicadas we've been hearing and seeing lately.

Rudy Mancke discusses several species of dragonfly common to North America.

Rudy Mancke discusses naegleria fowleri, often called the "brain-eating amoeba."

Epargyreus clarus, commonly known as the silver-spotted skipper, is an insect in the butterfly family.

Pantherophis alleghaniensis, commonly called the eastern rat snake, is a species of nonvenomous snake native to North America.

Dendroleon obsoletus, commonly known as the spotted-winged antlion, is a species of antlion found in North America.

Rudy Mancke breaks down the differences between black vultures and turkey vultures.

Plestiodon fasciatus, commonly known as the five-lined skink, is one of the most common lizards in the eastern United States.

Hyles lineata, the white-lined sphinx moth, is sometimes known as the hummingbird moth because of its bird-like size and flight pattern.

Rudy Mancke helps a listener identify a small snake with a ring around its neck.

Oakworm moths are a species of silk moth that can be found in many areas of North America.

Rudy Mancke helps a listener determine if a vine is a cayaponia or a creeping cucumber.

Rudy Mancke discusses how certain parasitic wasps use caterpillars to host their eggs.