Hemlock wooly adelgid
Adelges tsugae
FOUND by Akanoti2012-04-19
South Berwick
ID Confirmed
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Field Notes
We were on our way into a known HWA site, and encountered additional locations of adelgid along the trail. While we were examining one of the infested trees, some park users stopped by to learn more about adelgid. Even in the bright sun, the adelgid was visible from below. Populations appear to have increased since HWA was found in this park in December 2010.
Photos are from different site. Visit is real! Checking to see burden of data entry based on conversations with folks at workshops.
Supporting Evidence
white woolly masses visible at the bases of the needles on the undersides of hemlock trees. Some so heavy visible from a distance.
Species Observation: Species Looked For
Did you find it?:
I think I found it
Scientific name:
Adelges tsugaeCommon name:
Hemlock wooly adelgid
Sampling method:
Just looking around
Place Studied
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Latitude:
N 43.207082 °
Longitude:
W -70.814562 °
Observation Site Information
Habitat:
Upland - Forest
Trip Information
Name:
Vaughan Woods State Park
Trip date:
Thu, 2012-04-19 14:01
Town or city:
South Berwick
Type of investigation:
Species Survey
Ecosystem:
Upland
Watershed:
Piscataqua
Comments
photos
Your data was good but your photos weren't very close up and they were way out of focus. When you zoom in to try to see the hemlock wooly adelgid more clearly it just gets very blurry. You had good data but your photos weren't quite up to par.
~~ET
photos
Your data was good but your photos weren't very close up and they were way out of focus. When you zoom in to try to see the hemlock wooly adelgid more clearly it just gets very blurry. Again, you had very good data but your photos weren't quite up to par.
~ET
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Your photos are good but I
Your photos are good but I think you could have zoomed in more on the first photo to show the Wooly Adelges more closely and more in focus ~FM
Good work!
Your data and pictures are really good! scientists can use them to find a cure for wooly adelgid. keep up the good work! - LI
Oh no!
We are keeping tabs up here in Portland. I am anxious to see whether it has made its way north yet?! Yikes!
We've seen it east of Portland
HWA is well established in many of the penninsulas east of Portland. It has been identified on a couple of islands in the bay, and on residential trees in South Portland. We have yet to see it in Portland proper; you are not alone in your concern or vigilance in monitoring the area, but a multitude of eyes is what it takes to detect this pest. We have a map of locations here: http://www.maine.gov/doc/mfs/HWAOverview.htm#hwa2007. Thanks for keeping tabs!
entry
I'm so anxious to hear whether you think the data entry was a burden.... What did you find out? What could be better?
Burden of data entry
I don't think it is onerous for your targetgroups and ultimate goals for use of the information; but I could see where the level of data entry necessary could be a deterrent to some users. In my capacity as private citizen, I would be a member of "some". I'd be much more likely to report a species siting when I am "off duty" if all I needed was a photo, a date and a location.