Northern Flatid Planthoppers are Common, Interesting Little Insects introduces readers to this small, flying insects that feed on plant sap. It explains their range, breeding habits, and lifecycle among other things.
Beautiful Showy Rattlebox is Non-native but Has Many Uses relays both the good and bad features of this potentially invasive, but very useful wildflower. It also gives readers some of the interesting facts about this plant.
The First Anole of the Year is a Great Sign explains to readers how Florida’s highly variable winter effects reptiles and amphibians and then goes on to tell readers why seeing anoles starting to come out is a good sign of warmer days to come.
Pros and Cons of the Interesting Eastern Leaf-footed Bug describes how leaf-footed bugs can be pests in crops and gardens, but also explains that generally nature keeps their populations low enough that damages are minimal. It also discusses the life cycle and range of this insect.
Morning Glories are Beautiful When Open or Closed discusses the morning glory family and explains why the author finds these flowers appealing whether they are open or closed.
Brittle False Pimpernel is a Weed, but It’s Also Beautiful and Useful tells the story of this plant that is naturalized to Florida. It discusses why some people consider it a weed, while others call it decorative or medicinal.
An Interesting and Exciting Experience with the Beautiful White Ibis tells readers about the author’s recent adventure with a flock of immature American white ibises. It also relays some interesting information about these cool wading birds.
The Iconic Red-legged Grasshopper is Important to the Ecosystem discusses the pros and cons of these common grasshoppers. It discusses how they can be crop pests, but they are also an important link to the rest of the food chain.
The Pine Flatwoods are a Unique and Beautiful Florida Habitat defines what pine flatwoods are and explains the two types. It also gives readers some interesting details about this uniquely Floridian habitat.
Pink Purslane: Weed, Beautiful Ground Cover, or Incredible Medicinal Plant? tells readers all about this Florida native succulent. It also explains why to some people it’s a weed, while to others it’s a useful ground cover, wildlife attractant, and edible medicinal plant.
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