A Chance Meeting is a Wonderful Way to Meet the Neighbors describes a chance meeting between a Florida carpenter ant and a gulf fritillary caterpillar as both move about on a passion fruit vine. It provides macro images showing the event.
The Chestnut Carpenter Ant is Important to the Ecosystem explains why carpenter ants are so vital to a healthy ecosystem and it then goes on to discuss how to tell the chestnut carpenter ant from the Florida carpenter ant.
The Interesting White-Marked Tussock Moth is a Surprisingly Late Survivor discusses how the author encountered this male moth late in the fall. It also tells readers a few interesting facts about this moth’s behavior and mating practices.
Bristle Flies May Not Be Pretty, but They Are Great Pollinators introduces the bristle fly and some of it’s behaviors to the readers. It also discusses it’s range and uses in agriculture.
On the Grass In Ancient Greek mythology there is a story about an old, grizzled and unattractive boatman who had...
The Grasshopper Bee Fly is a Wonderful Pollinator tells readers about the author’s unusual encounter with a grasshopper bee fly. It also gives readers some facts about this species and bee flies in general.
The Colorful Red Bull Assassin is Great for Pest Control discusses the Red Bull assassin bug and assassin bugs in general. It also tells the story of the author’s interactions with this particular bug.
Even My Least Favorite Animals Do Have Great Uses introduces readers to the most common of Florida’s three scorpions. It discusses the author’s experiences with them and some of their basic life history.
The Blue Dasher is a Beautiful Fall Visitor describes the author’s encounter with a male blue dasher dragonfly. It then goes on to give readers a few facts about these interesting insects..
You Never Know Where You’re Going to Find Beautiful Wildlife reminds readers to be vigilant when looking for wildlife specimens. It goes on to give the example of the author’s encounter with some common buckeye butterflies, and tells a bit about them.
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