Weekly Puzzler Answer #151
If you’re easily grossed out by insects with gruesome life cycles, this post might not be for you. The insect pictured in last week’s puzzler was a kind of Ichneumon
Weekly Puzzler #152: What BIG Eyes You Have!
Check out this striking insect. Have you seen it? Know what it is? I was sitting in my sunroom recently when this insect landed on the hot tub steps. I
Quote of the Week #82
If you’ve been with me for any length of time, you will likely recall my talking about seeing a special kind of firefly that lives in the Great Smoky Mountains
Weekly Puzzler #151: Really looooonngg “Tail”
Hello and happy weekend! So yes, we’ve been talking a bit about insects. Let’s do another. I found this one the other day when I was in South Carolina at
Weekly Puzzler Answer #150
Did you recognize the odd-looking creature in last week’s puzzler? It is a Cicada exuvia or shed skin. Some insects, like cicadas, go through incomplete or gradual metamorphosis. This means
Weekly Puzzler #150: Sharp Claws and Big Eyes
Happy Saturday to you all! And happy Memorial Day weekend too. I just want to give a shout out –and a big THANK YOU–to all of those people who came
Special Invitation: Blue Ghost & Moth Viewing Party!
Hey all and happy Monday to you. If you live locally in Asheville or western North Carolina, this post’s for you–a special invitation to come out and join me on