The Carpenter-mimic Leafcutter Bees are Special Pollinators
The Carpenter-mimic Leafcutter Bees are Special Pollinators shows readers these large, solitary bees. It goes on to present several things that make these bees interesting and unique.
The Beautiful Zebra Longwing is the State Butterfly of Florida
The Beautiful Zebra Longwing is the State Butterfly of Florida shows readers images of a zebra longwing as it feeds from fall wildflowers. It explains why this butterfly is one of the author/artist’s favorites.
The Fine-Backed Red Paper Wasp is an Important Fall Pollinator
The Fine-Backed Red Paper Wasp is an Important Fall Pollinator discusses the lifestyle of these nonaggressive social wasps and points out their importance for pollination, especially in the fall. It shows readers a couple of macro images of these wasps.
Yet Another Beautiful, Colorful Brushfooted Butterfly
Yet Another Beautiful, Colorful Brushfooted Butterfly introduces readers to the queen butterfly, a close relative of the monarch. It shows readers how similar this butterfly is to the monarch, and then gives some interesting facts about the species.
Thynnid Wasps Love Habitats with Colorful Wildflowers
Thynnid Wasps Love Habitats with Colorful Wildflowers shows readers an artistically rendered photo of a five banded thynnid wasp with parts of it’s body replaced by a photo of it’s habitat. It also explains why the author/artists chose this image.
The Spiny Oakworm Moth has Beautiful Fall Colors
The Spiny Oakworm Moth has Beautiful Fall Colors shows readers what one of these gorgeous moths looks like. It then gives some facts about the moth and explains how it got it’s name.
The Beautiful Pearl Crescent is a Wonderful Fall Butterfly
The Beautiful Pearl Crescent is a Wonderful Fall Butterfly shows readers how gorgeous this multicolored butterfly is. It also explains what the butterfly feeds on, it’s range, and it’s preferred habitat.
A Grasshopper on the Windshield Led to Beautiful, Unusual Photos
A Grasshopper on the Windshield Led to Beautiful, Unusual Photos shows readers an American bird grasshopper that jumped onto the author’s windshield. It also gives some interesting facts about these grasshoppers, including range and diet.
The Colorful Marginated Leather Wing is Very Useful
The Colorful Marginated Leather Wing is Very Useful shows readers this beautiful insect and explains how to distinguish it from the Pennsylvania leather wing which has a similar range. It also explains how this insect is very beneficial in the garden and on crops.
The Beautiful Black Bordered Lemon Moth Eats Weeds and Nectar
The Beautiful Black Bordered Lemon Moth Eats Weeds and Nectar introduces readers to this small, brightly colored moth. It explains why these moths are considered valuable to people and shares some interesting facts about them.
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