The Chestnut Carpenter Ant is Important to the Ecosystem explains why carpenter ants are so vital to a healthy ecosystem and it then goes on to discuss how to tell the chestnut carpenter ant from the Florida carpenter ant.
The Sandhills are One of Many Amazing Florida Habitats discusses this particular habitat including it’s origins, plant life, and wildlife. It also tells readers about threats to this highly vulnerable part of Florida.
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.
Wolf Spiders Have Unique Eyes and Habits explains to readers how to tell a wolf spider from several other types of spiders that look similar. It also discusses some of the interesting habits of this spider.
More About My Beautiful Friend the American Bullfrog tells readers about the author’s encounter with a juvenile female American bullfrog. It then explains how to tell a juvenile from an adult and a male from a female. It also gives a few more facts about these frogs.
On the Grass In Ancient Greek mythology there is a story about an old, grizzled and unattractive boatman who had...
Even Small Things Can Hold Great Beauty and Intrigue explains the author’s motivation for tonight’s featured image, a macro photo of a manatee tree snail and it’s eyes.
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 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.
Even My Least Favorite Animals Do Have Great Uses introduces readers to the most common of Florida’s three scorpions. It discusses the author’s experiences with them and some of their basic life history.
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