National Pollinator’s Week is a Really Important Reason to Celebrate shows readers several images of pollinators in action. It also explains the importance of pollinators to the world.
Sometimes a Bad Shot Can Become a Beautiful Artwork show readers how the author/artist took a very imperfect photograph and used it to create an unusual and artistic image.
A Zebra Swallowtail is Unusual in the Sandhills gives readers some insights to the zebra swallowtail butterfly and it’s behavior. It also shares several photos of this beautiful southeastern butterfly.
The Black Swallowtail is an Interesting, Sexually Dimorphic Butterfly explains to readers several unusual aspects of the black swallowtail butterfly and it’s caterpillars, including the sexual dimorphism of the adults. It also gives information about ranges, habitats, and behaviors.
The Fiery Skipper: Lawn Pest or Beautiful Pollinator? explores both aspects of this butterfly. The larvae feed on lawn grasses and can cause damage, but the pretty butterflies may be well worth it.
On the Grass In Ancient Greek mythology there is a story about an old, grizzled and unattractive boatman who had...
The Long Tailed Skipper: Crop Pest or Beautiful Pollinator? discusses this unusual and surprising butterfly both as the crop pest that it’s caterpillars can be, and as the beautiful pollinators that they grow up to be. It also shows readers it’s remarkable colors that are only visible from above.
The Beautiful Grey Hairstreak is a Flexible Generalist explains why this incredible butterfly has such a tremendous range, which includes most of North America and Central America, as well as northern South America.
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.
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