A new species of Soldier Beetle (family Cantharidae) has been discovered by Brent Steury, Natural Resources Program Manager for the George Washington Memorial Parkway, in 2019. He described the species in a recent issue of an international journal devoted to the study of beetles called The Coleopterists Bulletin.
Brent Steury, left, and James (Jim) Sherald, right, socially distanced and holding the journal article that described the new soldier beetle species named in Jim’s honor
Steury said, “I knew the second I saw it that it was none of the species I had ever seen before in the park, and probably none of the species known from the Eastern United States. I had to be sure that this beetle was not a species recently arrived in North America from some other country and the peer-review process of The Coleterists Bulletin helped me do that. This publication makes it official. The planet has one more species with a name.”
As per Alexandria Gazette Packet, “Steury has been inventorying the flora and fauna of the parkway for over 15 years and has a special fondness for “beetles, snails, and plants” he said. The discovery was made in Turkey Run Park (a unit of the parkway) near the Potomac Gorge, an area known for its high species richness and rare plants and animals. Steury has found over 100 species previously unknown from Virginia in this area but was still a “little surprised” to find a beetle species totally unknown to science, “especially one so brilliantly colored and so large” Steury said. “At seven to eight millimeters,” slightly less than one-half inch (females are slightly larger than males), “it seemed large to me,” he said. “Many of the species previously unknown from Virginia that are discovered in the Potomac Gorge are less than half this size” Steury explained.”
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Completely renovated 2 bedroom 1.5 bathroom condominium elegantly remodeled with brand new appliances, stunning white quartz countertops that compliment the brand new maple cabinetry (plywood center panels). Contemporary bathroom fitted with stylish faucets and glasstile baths. Luxury vinyl flooring (waterproof) throughout. No carpet in this unit! Master suite features an ensuite, walk-in closet, plus an additional large closet. Second bedroom which could also be used as Den or Office also has a walk in closet. End your day relaxing on your large balcony facing quiet wooded area. It's like a never-ending vacation living in this condominium with all it's unmatched amenities. A very diverse, friendly and cohesive community with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, gazebos for outdoor parties, jogging trail, racquet club, tennis courts (indoors and outdoors) and a guarded and gated community. Property consists of 37 acres with over 2000 parking spaces, and lush green landscape. Monthly condo fee includes all utilities (electricity, gas, water, sewer, garbage collection and building antenna). [Watergate At Landmark - $314,995]
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Watergate at landmark is famous for its ties to American history, Alexandria today remains a popular city not just for tourists but also for those who work for the government. Located southwest of Washington, D.C., the west end Alexandria neighborhood of Landmark/Van Dorn has become a culturally diverse place for commuters to live.
Landmark/Van Dorn sits 5 miles due west of the downtown Alexandria waterfront, taking a walk along the Potomac River only 15 minutes away. With the neighborhood outside of Old Towne, the close Metro line makes going downtown simple, yet residents can enjoy their local parks and restaurants without the influx of tourists.
Known for its luxury car dealerships, high-end rentals in Cameron Station, parks, and diverse grocery stores, Van Dorn benefits from being a part of a community that, with over 900 acres of protected open space and a commitment to be a biker and pedestrian-friendly, makes Alexandria well worth the investment to live in. [Watergate At Landmark - $379,000]
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