The Black Swallowtail is an Interesting, Sexually Dimorphic Butterfly explains to readers several unusual aspects of the black swallowtail butterfly and it’s caterpillars, including the sexual dimorphism of the adults. It also gives information about ranges, habitats, and behaviors.
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 explains how honey bees came to the New World and where they came from. It also describes their social structure and lifestyle.
The Twin Flagged Jumping Spider Has a Unique Hunting Style explains to readers how this quick little spider hunts it’s favorite food, ants. It also tells readers how these spiders got their name and where they can be found.
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.
A Chance Meeting is a Wonderful Way to Meet the Neighbors describes a chance meeting between a Florida carpenter ant and a gulf fritillary caterpillar as both move about on a passion fruit vine. It provides macro images showing the event.
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.
For the Love of Green Tree Frogs explains the story behind the featured photo for tonight; a macro shot of a green tree frog.
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