Cicadas: summer’s ancient musicians
Intriguing life cycles and summer songs make them special.
Browsing: Insects
Ouch! Chiggers, gnats,’no-see-ums’ explained
About chiggers, gnats, black flies, fire ants! Oh my!
From egg to adult, butterflies face colossal odds against survival
Butterfly development and the challenges they face each step of the way.
Tropical Milkweed a double-edged sword for Monarchs
Tropical Milkweed, although lovely, is a no-no in a wildlife yard. Here’s why.
In your yard: look for these butterflies
Info about butterflies that may be visiting your yard. Look for them out there!
In your yard: mantises
Praying mantises are beneficial members of our garden carnivores and the only insects that can swivel their head.
In your yard: look for these beautiful moths
These moths are beautiful and large. At least some of them visit your yard.
In your yard: look for these ladybugs and other beetles
One or more of these ladybugs and other beetles live in your yard. Look for them on foliage or flowers,…
In your yard: look for these common ‘bugs’
Look on plants in your yard. You’ll probably spot some of these common “bugs.”
Facts about wasps (they deserve respect)
Wasps are scary, right? But they’re beneficial and will ignore you if you ignore them.
Co-existing with bees and wasps
Bees and wasps to look for in your yard. (No need to be afraid!)
The interesting life cycle of insects
It seems a bit odd to think of insects having a mother and father, but they do! Here’s their story, from conception to adulthood.
