The Wonderful Fall Pollinators are Out in Force
The Wonderful Fall Pollinators are Out in Force shows photos of honeybees feeding on winged sumac flowers. It points out that this is another good sign that fall is coming.
Common Longhorn Bees are Really Great Fall Pollinators
Common Longhorn Bees are Really Great Fall Pollinators shows readers a bee that is one of the earliest signs that fall is on its way. It explains some basic facts that are known about them. Finally, it tells readers where these bees were found.
Our Beautiful Ladybug Larva are Growing Up
Our Beautiful Ladybug Larva are Growing Up features images of a fourth instar larval ladybug. This larva is very close to pupating. It discusses how these larvae change and grow to reach this stage. It compares this larva to a much younger one presented earlier.
Here’s Yet Another Interesting Pollinator that Can be Found on Tickseeds
Here’s Yet Another Interesting Pollinator that Can be Found on Tickseeds shows a great golden digger wasps that was photographing on a day when there were many insects out and enjoying the flowers.
Sometimes the Most Beautiful Insects Come to You
Sometimes the Most Beautiful Insects Come to You explains how after an uneventful hike, the author/artist discovered this gorgeous Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly right in her own yard.
Milkweed Assassin Bugs are Great Hunters and Pest Controllers
Milkweed Assassin Bugs are Great Hunters and Pest Controllers features a milkweed assassin bug that was found hunting in a patch of tickseed flowers. It describes the bug’s range, diet, hunting styles, and the author/artist’s feelings about the bug being there.
Owlflies Can be Unusual and Interesting Looking Little Things
Owlflies Can be Unusual and Interesting Looking Little Things shows readers an example of a Macleay’s owlfly. It goes on to explain where the author/artist found this one and gives some facts about this species and owlflies in general.
Noble Scoliid Wasps are Beautiful and Great for the Environment
Noble Scoliid Wasps are Beautiful and Great for the Environment shows readers what these pretty wasps look like. It explains some of the basic facts about them and discusses where these wasps were found.
The Spragueia Moth is a Most Beautiful Creature
The Spragueia Moth is a Most Beautiful Creature features images of one of the author/artist’s favorite moths. It goes on to explain why she finds these moths so attractive and where this one was found.
The Luna Moth Caterpillar is Beautiful and Stunning
The Luna Moth Caterpillar is Beautiful and Stunning shows readers a fourth instar Luna moth caterpillar. It discusses how beautiful both the caterpillars and the moths are tells a little bit about their unusual lifestyle.
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