The Amazing Grass-like Mantis is a Strictly Southern Species tells readers why this mantis is amazing and like no other in this country. It gives people who don’t live in the Deep South the chance to see this insect through photos.
American Zoo Day is a Celebration of Zoos and More celebrates all of amazing things that zoo provide besides just animals for people to observe. It discusses the first American zoo and how zoos have progressed since then.
The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly is Beautiful and Interesting explains the range, habits, and other aspects of this amazing butterfly. It also discusses the behavior of puddling which is common among many butterflies.
National Pollinator Week Makes for Happy Bees and Others! reminds everyone of the incredible importance of pollinators in both agriculture and ecosystem maintenance. It gives a bit of history on this international event.
The Argyra Orchard Orb Weaver: Another Beautiful Florida Spider discusses where to find these interesting and beautiful spiders and talks about some of their unusual behaviors.
The Copper Underwing Moth Caterpillar is a Beautiful Green Fellow introduces readers to the copper underwing moth caterpillar and some of it’s unique features that help to identify it. Even though it is a striking caterpillar, the moth is rather drab unless it opens it’s wings.
The Northern Crab Spider is Amazing and Really Cool tells the author’s story of finding a tiny white crab spider on a flower. It then describes the difficulties encountered in trying to identify the species this spider.
Robber Flies are Very Interesting and Good for the Garden narrates the author’s encounter with a robber fly waiting for the right prey to fly by. It also gives some information about them, including how they are helpful in the garden.
Brown Anoles are Nonnative, but Great for Gardens introduces the brown anole, a native of the Bahamas and Cuba. They are highly adaptable and tend to outcompete native species. But they are here to stay, so you might want to accept them in your garden for pest control.
The Beautiful Southern Broken Dash is Another Amazing Florida Butterfly talks about facts surrounding this pretty little butterfly. It also discusses the author’s technique for photographing them.
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