Photos of the Day: October 14, 2015

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VIDEO: Yonah with prey, a cave spider, and more rhodo die off investigation …

 

Plethodon yonahlossee (Yonahlossee salamander) with prey

Yonahlossee salamander (Plethodon yonahlossee) captures a cricket that fell from the cave ceiling. This is a rare video. Yonahs are hard to find, and when you do see them they just sit there. This is a special chance to observe behavior. (Video: Nick)

 

Hypochilidae lampshade spider cave Linville Gorge
Lampshade spider (Hypochilidae sp.) in a cave. (Photo: Nick)

 

rhododendron die off Linville Gorge
Acres of rhododendrons are dying off on Jonas Ridge. These little critters are boring holes in the base of the trunks….. (Photo: Nick)

 

Linville Gorge rhododendron die off
… They’re tiny. The dead one shown here is being prodded by the tip of a pine needle. (Photo: Nick)