2007 Katy Trail Ride - June 18-22, 2007

Wild on the Katy Day 5 - June 22, 2007 - Augusta to St. Charles

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1) Norton grapes are used to make wine. What aphid-like insect lives in the soil, consumes grape roots and damages the crop?

Phylloxera (found in Augusta)

2) What bird, with a great sense of smell and a defense mechanism that includes vomiting, soars on thermal air currents above the Missouri River bluffs?

Turkey Vultures (found in Dutzow and Augusta)

3) Ruby-throated Hummingbirds love this vine that likes to creep up bluff faces. Its flower is red to orange on the outside and yellow on the inside. The flower reminds some of a brass musical instrument.

Trumpet Creeper (found in Rocheport and McBaine)

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