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 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 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 shows readers singles and multiples of these small beetles. It discusses where they were and what they were doing while being photographed.
Pollinators Week is a Very Special Time reminds readers of the vital importance of our pollinators and celebrates the week with several images of various pollinators.
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.
Duskywings are Not Colorful, but Are Beautiful in Their Own Way shows readers several examples of these common southern butterflies. It discusses where the author/artist finds them and talks about some of their behavior.
A Tiny Fly Laying her Eggs is Very Interesting features a tiny compost fly laying her eggs on the stamen of a passion fruit flower. It explains how the author/artist found the little fly and realized what she was doing.
Grasshopper Nymphs are Quite Abundant Right Now shows readers a nymphal short-winged green grasshopper. It goes on to discuss insect nymphs in general and this one in particular.
Interesting Wasps Were Imported to Weed Out Mole Crickets shows readers some Larra bicolor wasps. These wasps were imported from South America to help control an invasive species of mole crickets.
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