Mosquitoes Driving You Batty? Fight Back with Bats and Other Environmentally Friendly Solutions
As much as we all complain about mosquitoes, the truth is that they are part of our food web and are here to stay. They’ve been around for millions
Sounds Like Science Fiction…But it’s Not!
Special thanks to Beth for sharing these amazing caterpillars with me so I can photograph and watch them grow! I love it! Thank you! I recently wrote a post about
Not What You Think: 10 Spider Facts That May Surprise You
It’s Halloween time again and that means tons of spiders and spider web decorations. It’s hard to go through a day without seeing some reference to spiders, most of it
False Eyes, Bright Colors… Get Ready to Be Surprised!
Every year during the last full week of July, people from all over the world participate in an international citizen science initiative that invites participants to document moth species that
Seeing Caterpillar Tents in Your Trees? Don’t Panic!
As you hike or drive around, you’ve probably seen those white, silken tents in many trees. They are super easy to spot, especially since the forest has not fully leafed
Ten Things You May Not Know About Octopuses
I usually write about animals and plants that are common to my area here in western NC, and always use my own photography. If I don’t have photos to support
Participate in National Moth Week 2024!
Happy National Moth Week! National Moth Week (NMW) is held annually worldwide during the last full week of July and celebrates the beauty, life cycles, and habitats of moths around