In Praise of Moths… Some Things I Bet You Didn’t Know.
Hello and happy August! I think if you asked the average person about moths, they might say one of two or three things, including that they come out at night
Can You Spot the Lie? Periodical Cidadas
I’ve been seeing a lot of articles for the past two months about the emergence of periodical cicadas–these are the ones that stay underground for 17 years. Many of the
Can You Spot the Lie? Ants… and Happy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day, friends. I hope you make some time today to get outside and celebrate our amazing Earth. I have been spending a lot of time creating some children’s
Can You Spot the Lie? Mosquitoes
Okay so yes, we all love most changes that warmer weather brings, but I bet none of you out there appreciates the uninvited guests that show up in our yards
Can You Spot the Lie? Dragonflies…
Hello friends and Happy Friday! Sometimes in my research or general reading I come across facts about animals that are so bizarre or amazing that they seem impossible. I think
Weekly Puzzler Answer #225
So yes, last week’s puzzler is a very cool insect! It is a caterpillar of a butterfly called a Spicebush Swallowtail, Papilio troilus, which makes sense since the caterpillar feeds
Dragonflies do What?! 10 MORE Things You Might Not Know
Are you enjoying your summer? Have you had a chance to spend some quality time outside? As is true every summer, I spend many mornings outside, in nearby wild meadows,