A Most Interesting and Unusual Insect is the Water Strider
Water Boatman If you have lived in the eastern or mid western United States and spent very much time outside...
The Ilia Underwing is a Beautiful Summer Moth
Ilia Underwing This little beauty was taking her afternoon siesta on the wall of my dog house one afternoon. I...
Beautiful Robber Flies are Excellent Predators
Robber The robber fly, a cunning predator of the insect world, patiently perches on an aster, ready to pounce on...
Eastern Pondhawks are Colorful Dragonflies and Great Hunters
Eastern Pondhawks are Colorful Dragonflies and Great Hunters features a female Eastern pondhawk that was hunting on the author/artist’s property. It explains why she likes them so much and gives a few facts about them.
Our Beautiful Ladybug Larva are Growing Up
Our Beautiful Ladybug Larva are Growing Up features images of a fourth instar larval ladybug. This larva is very close to pupating. It discusses how these larvae change and grow to reach this stage. It compares this larva to a much younger one presented earlier.
Owlflies Can be Unusual and Interesting Looking Little Things
Owlflies Can be Unusual and Interesting Looking Little Things shows readers an example of a Macleay’s owlfly. It goes on to explain where the author/artist found this one and gives some facts about this species and owlflies in general.
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