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In the ranks of the Soldier Fly family, there are many species named for various roles in the armed forces.…

As the light wanes as we approach the winter solstice, the orange peel fungus (Aleuria aurantia) is a warm flare…

Insects certainly slow down in late fall, but there are actually quite a few late season arthropods that will show…

The world of fungi can easily escape my awareness most of the year until the autumn rains arrive and Mt.…

Insects make the most of their short lives, and it’s unusual to be able to visit them over a period…

I spied one of these striking, yellow and black true bugs a couple of years ago on what I believe…

Beavers are undeniably amazing creatures, and I am always filled with wonder and awe when I come across one of…

In late August a couple of years ago, I spotted a tiny, bright orange wasp on an oak gall. As…

Take a look at the airy nest of the black-headed grosbeak

In this week's Insect Insight, learn about oil beetles, including their life cycle and why they are sometimes called "blister…