Golden Thread, Giant Web–Who’s That Spider?
Halloween is just a few days away… so here’s a post about a spider that’s a newcomer to our area in western NC. Two summers ago I was visiting my
Who’s That Caterpillar, Part One: A Look at 10 Common Butterflies
Have you ever been out in your yard or garden and come across a big, fat “worm” feasting on your plants? Maybe you were horrified, thinking “Holy cow! That caterpillar
Chasing Magic…and 3 Things You May Not Know About Fireflies
My Mom tells me that as a baby she could never get me to sleep past 6am–much to her dismay! Perhaps that’s why I’ve always been a morning person, usually
Appreciating Moths
So for anyone who has been following along with me for a while now, you know that every summer I spend time doing an activity called “Mothing.” This means I
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