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.
Colorful Little Shield-Backed Bugs are True Bugs, Not Beetles discusses the beautiful shield-backed bugs, often also called jewel bugs. It shows several photos of one particular species of these insects.
It’s Spring and Love is in the Air shows readers two pairs of Eastern leaf-footed bugs in the process of breeding.
The Beautiful Red Shouldered Stink Bug Can Damage Plants shows readers several images of this bright green bug. It also explains it life cycle, feeding habits, and range.
Who is the Cactus Bug? describes how the author accidentally discovered the interesting cactus bug on a prickly pear cactus while in the process of photographing a mimosa tree. It also gives readers some facts about the cactus bug.
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.
The Slender Meadow Katydid is a Well Hidden Wildlife Gem explains why this common insect is rarely seen by most people. It also gives information about the lifestyle and lifecycle of the katydid.
The Iconic Red Legged Grasshopper is Beautiful and Amazingly Adaptable is the story of one encounter with a grasshopper and how it reminded me of an incredible way that they adapt to food shortages.
How to Identify Stable Flies and Get Rid of Them gives several hints on ways to tell biting stable flies from common house flies. It then goes on to recommend several ways to decrease stable fly populations.
The beautiful paper wasp may be able to sting, but it also has many benefits that help our environment.
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