Velvet Ants Look Like Large Ants, but are Really Unique Wasps
Ant or Wasp? One of the things I enjoy about photographing insects is that there are no shortage of them...
Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Moths Have Interesting Habits
Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Moths Have Interesting Habits discusses some unusual behaviors that set these odd looking little moths apart from other moths. It shows readers a moth that the author/artist spotted one evening.
These Beautiful Coreopsis Flowers are Magnets for Pollinators
These Beautiful Coreopsis Flowers are Magnets for Pollinators shows readers two different pure green sweat bees feeding on tickseed flowers. It also tells readers about how the author/artist encountered these bees while hiking.
Clubbed Mydas Flies are Really Great for Gardens
Clubbed Mydas Flies are Really Great for Gardens features a male encountered while defending his territory. It tells readers about the lifecycle and habits of these flies and explains why they are unusual and good for gardeners.
The Eastern Shieldback Katydid is a Very Helpful Insect
The Eastern Shieldback Katydid is a Very Helpful Insect shows readers a fine specimen of one species also known as the robust shieldback. It discusses the insect’s range, diet, and habits and talks about this one in particular.
Little Butterflies Can Be Beautiful Too
Little Butterflies Can Be Beautiful, Too shows readers a gorgeous little red banded hairstreak butterfly. It discusses the various sizes and colors of our local butterflies and tell the story of this particular butterfly.
Altica Beetles are a Wonderful Metallic Blue in the Afternoon
Altica Beetles are a Wonderful Metallic Blue in the Afternoon shows readers singles and multiples of these small beetles. It discusses where they were and what they were doing while being photographed.
Beautiful Woolly Bear Caterpillars Love Colorful Butterfly Bush
Beautiful Woolly Bear Caterpillars Love Colorful Butterfly Bush shows a fuzzy woolly bear exploring and feasting on a butterfly bush. It explains how this patch was very attractive to numerous other butterflies as well and made for a wonderful experience.
Pollinators Week is a Very Special Time
Pollinators Week is a Very Special Time reminds readers of the vital importance of our pollinators and celebrates the week with several images of various pollinators.
Not All Larval Insects Are as Beautiful as the Adults
Not All Larval Insects are as Beautiful as the Adults shows readers a seven spotted ladybug larva. These little larva look nothing like the adult insects. It discusses other insects that also have very different looking larvae.
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