The Carpenter-mimic Leafcutter Bees are Special Pollinators
The Carpenter-mimic Leafcutter Bees are Special Pollinators shows readers these large, solitary bees. It goes on to present several things that make these bees interesting and unique.
The Beautiful Zebra Longwing is the State Butterfly of Florida
The Beautiful Zebra Longwing is the State Butterfly of Florida shows readers images of a zebra longwing as it feeds from fall wildflowers. It explains why this butterfly is one of the author/artist’s favorites.
The Fine-Backed Red Paper Wasp is an Important Fall Pollinator
The Fine-Backed Red Paper Wasp is an Important Fall Pollinator discusses the lifestyle of these nonaggressive social wasps and points out their importance for pollination, especially in the fall. It shows readers a couple of macro images of these wasps.
The Beautiful Pearl Crescent is a Wonderful Fall Butterfly
The Beautiful Pearl Crescent is a Wonderful Fall Butterfly shows readers how gorgeous this multicolored butterfly is. It also explains what the butterfly feeds on, it’s range, and it’s preferred habitat.
The Colorful Marginated Leather Wing is Very Useful
The Colorful Marginated Leather Wing is Very Useful shows readers this beautiful insect and explains how to distinguish it from the Pennsylvania leather wing which has a similar range. It also explains how this insect is very beneficial in the garden and on crops.
The Beautiful Black Bordered Lemon Moth Eats Weeds and Nectar
The Beautiful Black Bordered Lemon Moth Eats Weeds and Nectar introduces readers to this small, brightly colored moth. It explains why these moths are considered valuable to people and shares some interesting facts about them.
Another Unusual Florida Curiosity: An Albino Palmetto Bug
Another Unusual Florida Curiosity: An Albino Palmetto Bug shows readers a photo of an unusual albino palmetto bug. It also explains what a palmetto bug is and discusses how this one was found.
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An Unusual, Comical Image of a Discolored Renia Moth
An Unusual, Comical Image of a Discolored Renia Moth shows readers an unusual photo of a moth resting on a mirror. The reflection give the humorous impression that the moth is dancing with itself.
A Colorful and Curious Great Blue Skimmer
A Colorful and Curious Great Blue Skimmer tells readers the story of the author’s encounter with a male great blue skimmer. It also shares the author’s favorite image from that afternoon.
Fiery Skippers are Bright, Colorful, and Speedy Little Butterflies
Fiery Skippers are Bright, Colorful, and Speedy Little Butterflies shows readers two images of these beautiful butterflies feeding on lyreleaf sage flowers. It also discusses their fast, erratic flight which makes the hard to photograph.
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