The Duskywing Who Became Incredibly Colorful
The Duskywing Who Became Incredibly Colorful explains to readers how and why the featured image was created.
Wild Honey Bees Have an Interesting History and Lifestyle
Wild Honey Bees Have an Interesting History and Lifestyle explains how honey bees came to the New World and where they came from. It also describes their social structure and lifestyle.
The Fiery Skipper: Lawn Pest or Beautiful Pollinator?
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.
The Interesting White-Marked Tussock Moth is a Surprisingly Late Survivor
The Interesting White-Marked Tussock Moth is a Surprisingly Late Survivor discusses how the author encountered this male moth late in the fall. It also tells readers a few interesting facts about this moth’s behavior and mating practices.
Bristle Flies May Not Be Pretty but They Are Great Pollinators
Bristle Flies May Not Be Pretty, but They Are Great Pollinators introduces the bristle fly and some of it’s behaviors to the readers. It also discusses it’s range and uses in agriculture.
The Grasshopper Bee Fly is a Wonderful Pollinator
The Grasshopper Bee Fly is a Wonderful Pollinator tells readers about the author’s unusual encounter with a grasshopper bee fly. It also gives readers some facts about this species and bee flies in general.
The Colorful Red Bull Assassin is Great for Pest Control
The Colorful Red Bull Assassin is Great for Pest Control discusses the Red Bull assassin bug and assassin bugs in general. It also tells the story of the author’s interactions with this particular bug.
The Blue Dasher is a Beautiful Fall Visitor
The Blue Dasher is a Beautiful Fall Visitor describes the author’s encounter with a male blue dasher dragonfly. It then goes on to give readers a few facts about these interesting insects..
You Never Know Where You’re Going to Find Beautiful Wildlife
You Never Know Where You’re Going to Find Beautiful Wildlife reminds readers to be vigilant when looking for wildlife specimens. It goes on to give the example of the author’s encounter with some common buckeye butterflies, and tells a bit about them.
The Common Eastern Bumblebee is a Powerful Pollinator
The Common Eastern Bumblebee is a Powerful Pollinator discusses the life cycle and the life style of the most common bumblebee in eastern North America. It also explains why these bees are such great pollinators that they are sometimes raised for use in agriculture.
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