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NatureNotes

Rudy Mancke

Naturalist Rudy Mancke, the late host of SCETV's long-running NatureScene, shared his knowledge of plants and wildlife for nearly 25 years on NatureNotes. These 1-minute snippets offer you a chance to find out about diverse topics having to do with the natural world. From the inner workings of our world's ecosystems to plants & animals unique to South Carolina, you'll learn more about the world around you on NatureNotes.

2391 - Nursery web spider
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  • 2391 - Nursery web spider

    Nursery web spiders are so named because females of the species build tent-like webs to house their egg sacs as their young are about to hatch.

    Wed, 11 Oct 2023
  • 2390 - Pandorus sphinx moth

    Eumorpha pandorus, the Pandorus sphinx moth, is known for its dark markings and narrow wings.

    Tue, 10 Oct 2023
  • 2389 - Robust conehead katydid

    Neoconocephalus bivocatus, the robust conehead katydid, is one of several katydid species found in South Carolina. It is known for its distinctive head shape and loud, harsh song.

    Mon, 09 Oct 2023
  • 2388 - Brunner's mantis

    Brunneria borealis, commonly known as Brunner's mantis, is a species of praying mantis native to the Southern US.

    Fri, 06 Oct 2023
  • 2387 - Eastern lubber grasshopper

    The eastern lubber is a species of colorful grasshopper widely found throughout the southeastern US.

    Thu, 05 Oct 2023
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