Weekly Puzzler #273: Insect Wing Lined with Green
I was out on my deck the other day and saw this small insect wing. It was covered with dew and to my eye, pretty as a piece of art.
Weekly Puzzler Answer #272
The tiny orange dots along the stem of Pipevine are Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly eggs. Female butterflies usually lay the eggs in small groups on the vines, rather than the leaves.
Weekly Puzzler Answer #271
Did you have any ideas about these mini green barrels that I saw on a leaf? They are what entomologists call frass, or what kids call poop. Same thing. This
Join The Great Southeast Pollinator Census: A Citizen Science Project for Pollinator Conservation
You probably already know that many plants require the services of a pollinator. Pollinators are animals that transfer pollen from one flower to another so that the plant can become
Mothing, Part Two
After publishing the recent blog post about mothing, I realized I missed giving some important information and so will add that now. First off all, while new moths and other
Looking for a Unique, and Kid-Friendly Activity? Try Mothing! It’s Perfect for the Kid in All of Us!
My ten-year-old nephew, Evan, was here in western NC with my Mom, visiting for a week and we packed all kinds of fun activities into their time here. Ask Evan
Blue Ghost Fireflies: 5 Things You May Not Know
If you live in western NC, you’ve probably heard of a firefly called a blue ghost. If you live elsewhere, and have never heard of this firefly, let me introduce