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Also called
“Quahog,”
“Little Neck,”
“Round Clam,”
or
“Cherrystone,”
the Hardshell
Clam is another
highly prized seafood.
Edible Clam
(Mya arenaria)
Fragile shell with egg-shaped outline
Wing extending out from inside top of left
half of shell
These clams are found just a foot or so under the sand, and their
empty shells are common on the beaches. This is the Softshell Clam,
which we enjoy steamed, baked, or fried, as well as in New England’s
famous clambakes and clam chowders.
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Surf Clam
(Spisula solidissima)
Very large shell
Spoon-shaped trough at inside top
of shell
This is the largest clam on the
Atlantic seaboard, growing up to
about seven inches in length. It is
edible, and just one or two make a large chowder. The shell makes a
fine ashtray and an unusual and useful souvenir.
Razor Clam
(Ensis directus)
Elongated brown shell
The Razor has a very large
foot, with which it can often
dig faster than the hand
trying to discover it.
Although delicious, the
Razor Clam is seldom seen on the markets because it is so difficult to
capture.
Snails
(Littorinidae, Thiasidae,
and Naticidae)
Clams in a coiled shell
Several species are
found at Crane’s Beach:
Periwinkles
(Littorina): These
have a wrinkled shell
about the size of a
thumbnail. Because they are able to withstand long periods without
water, Periwinkles are often found high on a beach.
Rock Purple (Thais lapillus): Has a rough, white shell coming to a
point at the top. This snail secretes a purplish dye that was used by
the American Indians and the ancient Phoenicians to produce their
“royal purple” dyes.
Moon Snail (Polinices heros): Large white shell with almost round
shape. The Moon Snail lays its eggs in a sand “collar,” which is
frequently discovered on the beach in its dry state.
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Slipper Shell
(Crepidula fornicata)
Shell is boat-shaped
Tiny “seat” inside shell
This animal protects its bare underside by
attaching itself to a handy rock with its suction-
cup foot. Often there are enough of them to give
the rock a warted appearance.
The Spiny-skinned Animals (Echinoderms)
Starfishes
(Asterias
vulgaris, and
others)
Five-armed
body
The Starfish
seems to like
Oysters as well as we do, and it opens them by sheer strength.
Oystermen used to tear Starfish apart to destroy them, until they
discovered that each arm has the ability to regenerate and become a
whole starfish!
Sea Urchin
(Strongylocentrotus droehbachiensis)
Round body
Covered with spines
Here is a creature with a
scientific name much too long
for its size. Indeed, the name
is said to be the longest in
animal nomenclature. The Sea
Urchin is a living fossil with
four times as many extinct
cousins as living ones.
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Sand Dollar
(Echinarachnius parma)
Silver-dollar size and shape
Raised, star-shaped pattern on back
This is an animal of deeper water and so the
bather seldom sees a live, heavily spined specimen. We find the dry,
spineless shells on the beach. Wrap them carefully if you wish to take
them home, because they are most fragile.
The Fishes
The waters off Crane’s Beach abound with many dramatic fishes such
as Cod, Mackerel, Flounder, and Sand Sharks; but we are concerned
only with the common tidal fishes that are regularly washed onto the
shore.
Pipefish
(Syngnathus fuscus)
Lead-pencil size and shape
Hard, bony plates cover body
One look at a Pipefish will convince
you that it must be related to the
Seahorse. It spawns late in the spring, the female laying her eggs in
the pouch on the stomach of the male. The male carries these eggs
kangaroo-fashion, until they hatch during the summer.
Silverside
(Menidia menidia)
Silver stripe running down a
light side
These fish are also an important
food item for the Gulls and Terns. Silversides run in schools of a
hundred or more, which can be located by the flocks of birds
gathered round overhead.
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Skates
(Raja, several species)
Strange bat shape
Long ratlike tail
These are harmless fish resembling
the dangerous Rays of the tropics,
except for their habits. The egg
cases of the Skate are rectangular,
black, horny envelopes. They are
commonly found on the beach, where they are called “mermaids’
purses.” If you find a fresh one and open it, you may discover a
miniature Skate inside.
Killifish
(Fundulus heteroclitus)
Stout, olive-green fish
Rounded tail
The “Chub,” well known to fishermen, can live for a day covered only
with a layer of damp seaweed. It does us a real service by feeding on
the mosquito larvae in brackish water.
Sticklebacks
(Gasterosteus and
Apeltes species)
Spines on the back
Very narrow base
to tail
During the early summer months, the Stickleback builds a barrel-
shaped nest, held together with gelatinous threads. After the eggs
have been deposited, the male guards the nest with amazing vigor,
considering his size.
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Sand Lance
(Ammodytes
americanus)
Knife-shaped body
Long dorsal fin (fin on back)
Protruding lower jaw
Thriving abundantly off the beach, the Sand Lance is an important
item in the diet of shore birds.
FOR MORE INFORMED BEACHCOMBING
Thus begins our day of beachcombing. Every animal and plant of the
sea has a tale to tell and some of the most exciting of all are found in
this ribbon-like strip of water in the tidal wash.
For your further investigation, here is a list of reference books:
Charles M. Breder, Jr., Field Book of Marine Fishes of the Atlantic
Coast. Rev. ed. New York: Putnam’s, 1948. $5.00
Ralph M. Buchsbaum, Animals without Backbones. Rev. ed. Chicago:
University of Chicago Press, 1948. $8.00, text ed. $6.00
Rachel L. Carson, The Edge of the Sea. Boston: Houghton Mifflin,
1955. $3.95
Roy Waldo Miner, Field Book of Seashore Life. New York: Putnam’s,
1950. $7.00
Percy A. Morris, A Field Guide to the Shells of Our Atlantic and Gulf
Coasts. Rev. ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1951. $3.95
Herbert S. Zim and Lester Ingle, Seashores: A Guide to Animals and
Plants along the Beaches. New York: Golden Press, 1955. Cloth
$2.50, paper $1.00
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Chapter 5
INSECTS AND THEIR KIN
The insect world populating the dense grass jungles and sand-dune
deserts at Castle Neck is generally unfamiliar to the human towering
above, yet its principal characters may readily be observed by the
keen eye, or, better, the keen eye aided by a simple magnifying glass.
Insects are identified by the presence of six legs. Insect-like animals
may be found with more than six legs. Let’s look at these first.
INSECT RELATIVES: MULTILEGGED
CREATURES
Eight-legged Animals
Ticks
(Ioxidae and Argasidae)
Body egg-shaped in outline
Very small head
Parasitic on human beings as well as animals
Ticks are quite common at the beach, but only the tourist who
ventures into the woods will encounter them. From the tip of a blade
of grass they hook on to a warm-blooded animal passing by. In
removing a Tick some care is necessary so that the tiny head will not
remain embedded in the victim. Ticks can usually be persuaded to let
go if touched with a lighted cigarette or daubed with rubbing alcohol.
Harvestmen
(Phalangida)
Very small oval body
Extremely long, slender legs
Better known as “Daddy-long-
legs,” these creatures resemble
Spiders, but are not very
closely related to them. They are perfectly harmless and cannot bite.
Most of them feed on plant juices or dead insects.
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True Spiders
(Araneida)
Body divided into two distinct parts
All have poison fangs
Many spiders are to be found on Crane’s Beach. Most are small,
harmless, and difficult to identify. However, some of the general
groups may be readily recognized:
Sheet-web Spiders (Linyphiidae): A small spider, usually less
than a quarter of an inch long. Its sheetlike web identifies it.
Orb-weaving Spiders (Argiopidae): All of these spiders build
their webs like a wheel with radiating spokes. The Orange-and-
Black Garden Spider (Miranda aurantia), a large species infesting
grassy places in the fall, is typical of the group.
Crab Spiders (Thomisidae): The Crab Spiders do not construct
webs, but their crablike shape and the fact that they walk sidewise
will identify them.
Wolf Spiders (Lycosidae): This spider hunts its prey instead of
building a web and waiting for its meal to happen along. Wolf
Spiders are often large and quite hairy. The
holes you find in the sand dunes are nurseries
constructed by the female Sand Dune Wolf
Spider (Lycosa pikei).
Jumping Spiders (Attidae): “Jumpers” have a
rather fat body that is heavily covered with hair.
They too hunt their prey, often jumping several
inches to capture it.
Creatures with More Than Eight Legs
Sow Bugs
(Isopoda)
Flat, segmented body
Less than ten pairs of legs
The Sow Bug, commonly called the “Pill Bug,” is usually
found hiding under a damp log. It is completely innocuous and will
often roll into a ball when disturbed.
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Centipedes
(Chilopoda)
Elongated, segmented body
Fifteen or more pairs of legs
One pair of legs per segment
The Centipede is usually found hidden in a moist place. It feeds on
insects killed by a poison injected through its jaw. Although
Centipedes occasionally bite a finger, their poison is so weak that the
bite can be ignored.
Millipedes
(Diplopoda)
Hard, segmented, worm-shaped body
Two pair of legs per segment
Roll into a ball when disturbed
The Millipede is found in much the same
habitat as the Centipede, under a board or
rock or inside a rotten stump. It is harmless, and lives for the most
part on decaying plants.
INSECTS: SIX-LEGGED ANIMALS
The Mayflies
These insects have long, soft bodies and two long “tails.” The first
stage in the Mayfly’s life is spent under water in one of the several
swampy pools behind the main beach. Early in the spring it changes
into the winged adult that is unable to
eat. This adult lays its eggs and dies
soon afterwards.
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The Dragonflies and Damselflies
Dragonflies
(Aeshnidae, and others)
Two pairs of long, stiff wings
Two large compound eyes, which
touch each other
Hold wings outspread when they
alight
Dragonflies are often called “Devil’s Darning Needles,” but they are
perfectly harmless. They frequent wet areas, where they feed on
other insects—particularly mosquitoes!
Damselflies
(Lestidae and Coenagrionidae)
Two pairs of long wings
Large compound eyes do not touch
Wings folded over back when resting
Aside from their smaller, more delicate appearance, these insects look
like the Dragonflies. They are found in the same places and have
similar habits.
The Fan-winged Insects: Grasshoppers, Crickets, etc.
Short-horned
Grasshoppers
(Acrididae)
Antennae shorter than
body
Typical Grasshopper shape
Most Grasshoppers are strong fliers and are easily frightened into
flight. The males may be heard singing during the day—a rasping
noise produced by drawing the hind leg across the veins on the wing.
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Crickets
(Gryllidae)
Antennae longer than body
Black or dark brown color
The commonest Cricket here is the Black Field Cricket (Acheta
assimilis). The “singing” of the Cricket is produced by the male as he
rubs his wings together. Of particular interest is the Snowy Tree
Cricket (Oecanthus niveus), which chirps rhythmically. By counting
the chirps in one minute and subtracting forty, then dividing this total
by four and adding your new sum to fifty,
you will have a rough estimate of the
temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.
Praying Mantis
(Stagmomantis carolina)
Pale green color
Forefeet bent as though
praying
Mantids were once rare in
New England but in recent
years seem to have been
extending their range
northward and are now quite common even in the grassy beach area.
They are said to be the only insects that can look over their
shoulders.
The Earwigs
European Earwig
(Forficula auricularia)
Wings short, not half length of body
Two pincers on tail
The Earwig hides by day, coming out at night to feed on plant
material. Since it does not bite with its pincers, it can be handled
freely. Other species are occasionally found. The Seaside Earwig
(Anisolabis maritima) is the largest New England earwig. It has more
than twenty-four segments to its antennae, whereas the European
has no more than fifteen.
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The True Bugs
In common parlance, the term “bug” is usually applied to all insects.
Actually the following group is the only one scientifically recognized
as “bugs.” In all of them, half of the forewing is thickened and
leather-like, and all of the mouth parts are designed to pierce their
food.
Lygaeid Bugs
(Lygaeidae)
Four sections to antenna
Antennae end in club shape
Very few veins in forewing
The most common member of this group is the
Red-and-Black Milkweed Bug (Oncopeltus
fasciatus), which feeds exclusively on Milkweed. A small insect
(Geocoris) also belongs to this group. It has a hammer-shaped head
and may be found beneath dried seaweed.
Stink Bugs
(Pentatomidae)
Broad, shield-shaped insect
There are many kinds of Stink Bugs, so
named because of the disagreeable odor
they emit when crushed. Some are brightly colored and are
commonly found on the fleshy dune plants.
The Aphids and Scale Insects
Woolly Alder Aphid
(Prociphilus tessellatus)
White, woolly mass on Alder or
Maple tree
The Woolly Aphid is found only
on Alder and Maple trees and
may be recognized by its downy
appearance. Although it feeds on the tree, it is never common
enough to do any damage. The wool is a secretion of wax protecting
the insect.
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Oyster-shell Scale
(Lepidosaphes ulmi)
Tiny oyster-shell-shaped body covering
Attached to bark of tree (particularly
Poplar and Birch)
You must look very carefully to discover
one of these insects. The young Scales
have legs and move about during the
month of June. Then they settle down,
lose their legs, and secrete a wax shell over their bodies. These
Scales are extremely common at the beach, but only the careful
observer is likely to see them.
The Golden-eyed Insects
Common Lacewing
(Chrysopa, several species)
Delicate-green insect
Very large wings
Golden-colored eyes
In spite of its delicate shape, when caught the Lacewing emits an
odor which has earned it the name “Stink Fly.” Its eggs are laid singly
on long stalks because the young, called “aphid lions,” are
cannibalistic.
Nature’s Insect Tanks: Beetles
Carrion Beetles
(Silphidae)
Body is soft but horny
Five segments in antennae
Usually found near dead animals
The Carrion Beetles lay their eggs on a dead
animal, which they bury as a food reserve for their
young. This habit has given them the common name of “Burying
Beetles.”
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Ground Beetles
(Carabidae)
Dark brown or black
Head narrower than mid-body
Usually have prominent jaws
The legs of the Ground Beetle are designed for quick movement.
These beetles are mostly active by night. They are beneficial because
they eat other insects.
Tiger Beetles
(Cicindelidae)
Bright green or blue, metallic
Head broader than neck
Run and fly quickly
The adult feeds savagely on other
insects, killing them with powerful
jaws—which can also nip your finger.
The larvae are called “doodlebugs”
and live in upright burrows in the sand, allowing their jaws to extend
above ground to capture unsuspecting prey.
Click Beetles
(Elateridae)
When turned over, the insect snaps back
upright
First body segment as broad as the last
Click Beetles are so named because of the
resounding “click” they make when snapping up into the air after
being overturned. The adults are strict vegetarians, so look for them
on plants.
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Scarab Beetles
(Scarabaeidae)
Large body, oval outline
Antennae terminate with fanlike
segment
Body has “polished” finish
There are more than 1400 species in
this group in the United States and
more than 30,000 in the world. Two of
the most common at the beach are:
May Beetle (Phyllophaga fusca): A
large cylindrical brown body. Also
called “June Bug,” in May and June it is frequently discovered at
night flying to a light.
Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica): The head and forebody are
metallic green; the wings are copper color. Introduced from the
Orient about fifty years ago, these beetles do great damage to
many kinds of plants.
Snout Beetles or
Weevils
(Curculionidae)
Small, roundish body
Dull, uninteresting
color
Long tube (snout) on
head
These are very
common beetles on
the dunes. Their long snout is used to drill into seeds and plant
tissues. None of our species do great harm, but they have some
unpleasant relatives—the Plum Curculio (Conotrachelus nenuphar)
and the Cotton Boll Weevil (Anthonomus grandis).
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Ladybug Beetles
(Coccinellidae)
Hemispherical shape
Brightly colored
Many kinds of “Ladybug” or “Ladybird”
Beetles can be found at the beach. Some
feed on plants and others on small insects.
The insect-eating varieties are extremely valuable.
Fireflies
(Lampyridae)
A “tail light”
Elongated soft body
Head is not visible from above
The Firefly’s light is produced by the chemical reaction of a substance
called luciferin. It is an almost perfect “cold” light, with practically no
heat loss. The light is used to attract the opposite sex during mating.
The larva of this beetle is the “glowworm.”
The Scaled-wing Insects: Butterflies and Moths
Butterflies may be identified by their threadlike antennae, which are
club-shaped at the end; Moths usually have feathered antennae.
Swallowtails
(Papilionidae)
Large Butterflies
Tail-like extension on hind wings
The Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio
ajax), with yellow and black
wings, is the largest butterfly at
the beach, and, indeed, the
largest butterfly in America. In
midsummer you may find one
fluttering about flowering plants.
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Cabbage and Sulphur Butterflies
(Pieridae)
Half-dollar size
White or orange wings
These butterflies are common wherever there is an
open area such as the dunes. In other parts of the United States the
caterpillars destroy great amounts of alfalfa and cabbage.
Milkweed Butterflies
(Danaidae)
Large size
Orange and black markings
The Monarch Butterfly (Danaus
plexippus) is our most common
species. Because of its bitter taste
the birds won’t eat it.
Wood Nymphs
(Satyridae)
Butterflies with two large “eye spots” in brown
wings
Large wing veins are swollen at base
Nymphs are found from sea level to the
mountain peaks. Look for them in the Pitch Pine
woods behind the beach.
Skippers
(Hesperiidae)
Very hairy Butterflies, even
wings
Erratic, skipping flight
The Skippers look much like Moths. Their crazy, zigzag flight helps
identify them.
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Sphinx Moths
(Sphingidae)
Sphinx Moths frequently have a five-inch
wingspread and
are called “Hawk” or “Hummingbird” Moths.
Saturnid Moths
(Saturniidae)
Very large, hairy moths
Large, feather-like antennae
Two species occur in
our area:
Cecropia Moth
(Samia cecropia): It
is the largest moth
in our area, having
varying colors of
brown and yellow.
Luna Moth
(Tropaea luna): New
England’s most
beautiful moth, the
Luna is pale green,
with a brown leading
edge on the
forewing and a long
tail-like extension
from the hind wing.
Tiger Moths
(Arctiinae)
Yellowish-brown body
Three rows of black spots on body
The larvae of these moths are the well-known
“Woolly Bear” caterpillars that are covered with a
dense coat of rusty-red and black hairs. They are
not beneficial. Two common examples are:
Salt-marsh Caterpillar (Estigmene acrea):
This caterpillar is covered with rose-colored hair. It feeds on
practically every type of leaf in the fall.
Webworm (Hyphantria cunea): It covers the ground for several
feet with its silky web. In large numbers, Webworms can denude a
tree in short order. Periodic outbreaks of these “Soldier Worms” are
common at the beach.
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Eastern
Tent
Caterpi
llar
(Malacos
oma
america
num)
Adult moth is reddish brown
Extremely hairy, even on legs
The adult is less readily recognized than is the web home of these
caterpillars. In the spring, the webs may be found on most of the
Black Cherry trees in the area.
Measuringworms
(Geometridae)
Small gray or brown Moths
Margin of wings frilly or scalloped
The caterpillars of these moths are
the famous “Inch-worms” which move
along by arching the body to bring the tail up to the head, then
throwing the head out as if measuring the inches with the body.
The Two-winged Insects: Flies and Mosquitoes
Flies differ from other insects in having only two wings (one pair).
The second pair has degenerated into a tiny club-shaped structure
that aids the Fly in keeping its balance.
Biting Midges
(Certaopogonidae)
Minute size (usually felt rather than seen!)
Also called “No-see-ums” and “Sand Flies,” these tiny blood-sucking
Flies are altogether too common at the beach. So small that they can
pass through window screening, they are best discouraged with a
liberal dose of insect repellent.
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Crane Flies
(Tipulidae)
Resemble overgrown Mosquitoes
Extremely long, threadlike legs
Crane Flies are associated with
the wet, swampy areas behind
the beach. In spite of their
mosquito-like shape, they can’t
bite.
Gall Midges
(Cecidomyiidae)
Minute Flies with humpback
Antennae as long as body
The galls appear as unnatural swellings on plant stems
or leaves. Each species of these flies has a specific-shaped gall, made
on a specific type of plant, and at a specific place on the plant.
Horse and Deer Flies
(Tabanidae)
½″ to 1″ in length
Head is hemispherical in shape
Large eyes, occupy entire head
The mouth of these flies is designed to
puncture the skin
and draw blood. They frequently are
pests, with a special
fondness for bathers.
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Robber Flies
(Asilidae)
Large flies
Hind body narrower than forebody
Head hollowed out between eyes
Robber Flies do not bother human beings but
they attack other insects, often larger than themselves, in mid-air.
Syrphid Flies
(Syrphidae)
Large black-and-yellow-striped bodies
Superficially resemble bees
The Syrphids are constantly found among flowers and so are called
“Flower Flies.” They are nearly as important as bees in pollination. All
are harmless to us.
Mosquitoes
(Culicidae)
Small, long-legged insects
Threadlike antennae covered with whorls of hair