The Brown-winged Striped Sweat Bee is a Beautiful Pollinator tells readers how to tell males and females apart and discusses some of the habits of this gorgeous little bee. It also reminds people that they are great for gardens and nonaggressive.
The American Lady is a Beautiful Brush-Footed Butterfly details the author’s confusion about three species of orange and black butterflies. It explains how to tell the difference and adds photos.
The Amazing Grass-like Mantis is a Strictly Southern Species tells readers why this mantis is amazing and like no other in this country. It gives people who don’t live in the Deep South the chance to see this insect through photos.
The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly is Beautiful and Interesting explains the range, habits, and other aspects of this amazing butterfly. It also discusses the behavior of puddling which is common among many butterflies.
National Pollinator Week Makes for Happy Bees and Others! reminds everyone of the incredible importance of pollinators in both agriculture and ecosystem maintenance. It gives a bit of history on this international event.
The Copper Underwing Moth Caterpillar is a Beautiful Green Fellow introduces readers to the copper underwing moth caterpillar and some of it’s unique features that help to identify it. Even though it is a striking caterpillar, the moth is rather drab unless it opens it’s wings.
Robber Flies are Very Interesting and Good for the Garden narrates the author’s encounter with a robber fly waiting for the right prey to fly by. It also gives some information about them, including how they are helpful in the garden.
The Beautiful Southern Broken Dash is Another Amazing Florida Butterfly talks about facts surrounding this pretty little butterfly. It also discusses the author’s technique for photographing them.
The Two Spotted Bumble Bee is a Tremendous Pollenator tells of the author’s adventures in trying to photograph bees. It also gives some interesting information about the two spotted bumble bee which is one of only a few bees that is doing well..
The Beautiful Eastern Lubber Grasshoppers are Growing Up! features photos of a more mature instar of the Eastern lubber grasshopper than shown earlier. It also tells of the author’s encounters with the beautiful insects.
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