A scary eye spot adorns the wing of an owl butterfly. Can it fool hungry predators? This pair…
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Destination Cahal Pech, Belize to visit rainforest recyclers: Nozzle-headed termites, Nasutitermes
This termite soldier squirts defensive chemicals through the elongated snout called a nasus at the front of its head.…
Destination Potomac, Maryland – Spring arrives and with it, ticks: Lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum, and Blacklegged ticks, Ixodes
Does this lone star nymph carry the tick borne disease ehrlichiosis or STARI? Inquiring minds want to know. …
Mason bee-haviors: Osmia
A newly minted horn-faced mason bee prepares to take her first flight. Golden hairs called scopa line her abdomen.…
Mating Scarab Hunter Wasps
Subject: Hot wasp lovin’ Geographic location of the bug: Rio Grande Nature Center, Albuquerque NM Date: 05/18/2018 Time: 04:23 PM…
Stinky exodus underway: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, Halyomorpha halys
So, where’s the Joe? A tardy arrival of spring witnessed the arrival of lone star ticks and mason…
Destination Puerto Maldonado, Peru: Skipper caterpillars, Hesperiidae, play hide and seek with predators in the rainforest
Contrasting yellow bands against an umber background may warn predators of the unpalatability of this skipper caterpillar. Last…
Newly Emerged Isabella Tiger Moth
Subject: Recently emerged mith Geographic location of the bug: Pennsylvania Date: 05/20/2018 Time: 12:05 PM EDT Your letter to the…
Destination Tambopata National Reserve, Peru: Hidin’ in the rainforest with cryptic katydids, Tettigoniidae
By day the dead leaf katydid stands out on a green leaf. Better find another place to rest. …
Mole Cricket
Subject: Creepiest bug ever! Geographic location of the bug: Westchester County, ny Date: 05/20/2018 Time: 08:29 AM EDT Your letter…