Spots on Ratibida pinnata that eventually become holes
On horseweed.
Buttonbush. The last photo shows the underside of a severely affected bunch of shoots
Galls on Planera aquatica.
Not sure if insect or mite or whatnot so I'm starting at Arthropoda...
Observation for the plant:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/152314425
I went back to this exact same spot to get some galls to cut open and made a sister post to this observation, see here: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/157798884
Leaf gall on red oak species
1.5-2 mm long leaf beetle on Carolina buckthorn, numerous individuals observed
stop-motion view of prey capture
Butler deer census
leaf miner or possibly a virus causing deformity and variegation of trumpet vine (Campsis radicans) leaves. Several plants in the immediate area are affected.
Tree has been present and observed for several years. This is the first observed evidence of this variegated feature. Located along a gravel roadside. In a shaded, mixed pine-oak forest understory. No reason to suspect a chemical cause.
Only specimen out of many thousands displaying this variegated feature.
Unique specimen lacking pigment in the understory of the floodplain forest.