The First Dragonfly of the Year was this Handsome Blue Dasher
The First Dragonfly of the Year was this Handsome Blue Dasher shows readers the author/artist’s first dragonfly photograph for the year.
The Forest Tent Caterpillar is Quite Stunning
The Forest Tent Caterpillar is Quite Stunning shows readers a colorful little caterpillar that will eventually become a plain tan moth. It also points out some interesting and unusual facts about this caterpillar.
Spring is not Only a Great Time for Rebirth, but Also for Births
Spring is not Only a Great Time for Rebirth, but Also for Births shows readers a hatched cocoon from an unknown moth. It’s a lovely reminder that spring is a time for the rebirth of plants and flowers and also the birth of over wintering insects.
The Woods are Full of Amazing Butterflies Right Now
The Woods are Full of Amazing Butterflies Right Now features a beautiful zebra swallowtail butterfly, but it discusses the fact that there are lots and lots of butterflies out right now. It also explains that this first generation is very active trying to find mates and feeding on the many flowers.
The Beautiful Spring Flowers and Pollinators Go Hand in Hand
The Beautiful Spring Flowers and Pollinators Go Hand in Hand shows readers a common fleabane flower with a small coppery metallic furrow bee. Both are common in the springtime in central Florida and work very well together.
Carolina Wolf Spiders Look Scarier than They Are
Carolina Wolf Spiders Look Scarier than They Are shows readers a closeup, macro photo of the face of a wolf spider. It discusses the author/artist’s encounter with this particular spider and the reactions of others to these guys in general.
It’s Spring and Love is in the Air
It’s Spring and Love is in the Air shows readers two pairs of Eastern leaf-footed bugs in the process of breeding.
The Pipevine Swallowtail is a Beautiful Spring Butterfly
The Pipevine Swallowtail is a Beautiful Spring Butterfly features one of Florida’s prettiest butterflies. It also shares some basic facts about them including range, preferred foods, and behavior.
Hanging Upside Down Allows the Wasp to Drain the Flowers
Hanging Upside Down Allows the Wasp to Drain the Flowers features a fine-backed red paper wasp hanging upside down in order to feed on nectar from a row of flowers. These guys are actually fall pollinators and just beginning to nest right now.
The Hummingbird Clearwing Moth is an Extremely Interesting Insect
The Hummingbird Clearwing Moth is an Extremely Interesting Insect shows readers photos of a hummingbird clearwing actively pollinating and feeding from azalea flowers. It discusses this unusual moth’s habits, feeding methods, range, and habitats among other things.
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