The Spragueia Moth is a Most Beautiful Creature
The Spragueia Moth is a Most Beautiful Creature features images of one of the author/artist’s favorite moths. It goes on to explain why she finds these moths so attractive and where this one was found.
The Luna Moth Caterpillar is Beautiful and Stunning
The Luna Moth Caterpillar is Beautiful and Stunning shows readers a fourth instar Luna moth caterpillar. It discusses how beautiful both the caterpillars and the moths are tells a little bit about their unusual lifestyle.
The Uncommon Ammophila Wasp is Quite Beautiful
The Uncommon Ammophila Wasp is Quite Beautiful features one of these thread waisted wasps as it feeds on and pollinates some Leavenworth’s tickseed flowers. It discusses why these wasps are so pretty and how the author/artist found this one.
Velvet Ants Look Like Large Ants, but are Really Unique Wasps
Ant or Wasp? One of the things I enjoy about photographing insects is that there are no shortage of them...
Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Moths Have Interesting Habits
Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Moths Have Interesting Habits discusses some unusual behaviors that set these odd looking little moths apart from other moths. It shows readers a moth that the author/artist spotted one evening.
These Beautiful Coreopsis Flowers are Magnets for Pollinators
These Beautiful Coreopsis Flowers are Magnets for Pollinators shows readers two different pure green sweat bees feeding on tickseed flowers. It also tells readers about how the author/artist encountered these bees while hiking.
Clubbed Mydas Flies are Really Great for Gardens
Clubbed Mydas Flies are Really Great for Gardens features a male encountered while defending his territory. It tells readers about the lifecycle and habits of these flies and explains why they are unusual and good for gardeners.
The Eastern Shieldback Katydid is a Very Helpful Insect
The Eastern Shieldback Katydid is a Very Helpful Insect shows readers a fine specimen of one species also known as the robust shieldback. It discusses the insect’s range, diet, and habits and talks about this one in particular.
Altica Beetles are a Wonderful Metallic Blue in the Afternoon
Altica Beetles are a Wonderful Metallic Blue in the Afternoon shows readers singles and multiples of these small beetles. It discusses where they were and what they were doing while being photographed.
Not All Larval Insects Are as Beautiful as the Adults
Not All Larval Insects are as Beautiful as the Adults shows readers a seven spotted ladybug larva. These little larva look nothing like the adult insects. It discusses other insects that also have very different looking larvae.
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