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.
Duskywings are Not Colorful, but Are Beautiful In Their Own Way
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
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
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.
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