Ankle with bug bites

We Have to Watch Out for Bites and Ticks While Out Hiking

We Have to Watch Out for Bites and Ticks While Out Hiking

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Trametes Elegans

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European hornet (Vespa crabo) flying back to nest in fallen tree cavity

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This large hornet is native to Europe and can be common, especially in areas of human development. They are predators of other arthropods, which they bring back to their nest in a cavity such as a tree hole. Despite being large and scary, they are not aggressive. In the TN Woods, You Can Find All…