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.
Duskywings are Not Colorful, but Are Beautiful In Their Own Way
Duskywings are Not Colorful, but Are Beautiful in Their Own Way shows readers several examples of these common southern butterflies. It discusses where the author/artist finds them and talks about some of their behavior.
A Tiny Fly Laying her Eggs is Very Interesting
A Tiny Fly Laying her Eggs is Very Interesting features a tiny compost fly laying her eggs on the stamen of a passion fruit flower. It explains how the author/artist found the little fly and realized what she was doing.
Grasshopper Nymphs are Quite Abundant Right Now
Grasshopper Nymphs are Quite Abundant Right Now shows readers a nymphal short-winged green grasshopper. It goes on to discuss insect nymphs in general and this one in particular.
Another Example of the Wonderful Relationship Between Flowers and Pollinators
Another Example of the Wonderful Relationship Between Flowers and Pollinators shows readers a beautiful sweat bee on the center of a tickseed flower. It discusses the relationship between pollinators and flowers and it’s importance.
A Colorful Bush and a Beautiful Butterfly Make Spring Wonderful
A Colorful Bush and a Beautiful Butterfly Make Spring Wonderful shows readers a gorgeous zebra swallowtail butterfly as it feeds on a clump of butterfly weed. To the author/artist these species and their colors are a perfect representation of the spring season.
Interesting Wasps Were Imported to Weed Out Mole Crickets
Interesting Wasps Were Imported to Weed Out Mole Crickets shows readers some Larra bicolor wasps. These wasps were imported from South America to help control an invasive species of mole crickets.
Beautiful Butterflies and Colorful Flowers are Here for Summer
Beautiful Butterflies and Colorful Flowers are Here for Summer shows readers a beautiful male fiery skipper feeding from an Indian blanket flower. It also explains why the author/artist was so taken by the colors at the scene.
The Beautiful Red Spotted Purple is a Copycat
The Mimic One of the prettiest butterflies that we have around here, in my opinion, is the red spotted purple...
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