Atlantic Grasshoppers are Interesting Fall Insects
Atlantic Grasshopper As fall progresses, all of our local insects are filling themselves up either for trying to survive the...
The Snout Moths Come in Many Different Colorful Patterns
Hidden in the Grass Back in September, when I was returning home after a hike, I flushed several small striped...
Eastern Pondhawks are Colorful Dragonflies and Great Hunters
Eastern Pondhawks are Colorful Dragonflies and Great Hunters features a female Eastern pondhawk that was hunting on the author/artist’s property. It explains why she likes them so much and gives a few facts about them.
A Beautiful Butterfly is a Nice Break From Birds
A Beautiful Butterfly is a Nice Break From Birds shows a colorful gulf fritillary butterfly that distracted the author/artist for a few minutes while she was out birding. It features her favorite image of several she shot of that butterfly before it flew off.
Long Legged Flies are Pretty and Helpful
Long Legged Flies are Pretty and Helpful shows readers photos of one of Florida’s prettiest little flies. It also explains how useful these guys are and why they’re great to have around.
Blister Beetles are Beautiful to Look at, but Don’t Touch
Blister Beetles are Beautiful to Look at, but Don’t Touch shows readers a fall blister beetle that the author/artist found eating the petals of a flower. It explains why they can cause blisters in people and horses and also gives some other information about them.
The Bee Flies Have Been Really Enjoying the Fall Flora
The Bee Flies Have Been Really Enjoying the Fall Flora explains our recent weather that has led to a sudden large bloom of fall flowers. It then discusses one of the pollinators that has found these flowers so attractive and explains the sequence of images.
Just Another Beautiful Ammophila Wasp
Just Another Beautiful Ammophila Wasp shows readers a macro photo of this fairly uncommon Florida wasp. It explains that although they are generally uncommon the author/artist has encountered them frequently this year.
Fall Pollinators are Coming Out for the Fall Wildflowers
Fall Pollinators are Coming Out for the Fall Wildflowers shows readers one of our many fall pollinators that are beginning to appear now. They are being attracted to some of our early fall wildflowers like winged sumac, which is seen here.
Our Beautiful Ladybug Larva are Growing Up
Our Beautiful Ladybug Larva are Growing Up features images of a fourth instar larval ladybug. This larva is very close to pupating. It discusses how these larvae change and grow to reach this stage. It compares this larva to a much younger one presented earlier.
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