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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…

The Ash-throated Flycatcher makes an appearance at the Mount Pisgah Arboretum this summer.

This week: Learn about dimorphism in longhorn beetles, including some of their more unique habits.

At the Arboretum, there are three plants (trillium, bleeding heart, and the inside-out flower) with seeds that have a white,…

This week: An introduction to a small gem of a wasp whose vibrant colors will sometimes take your breath away. 

It’s morning.I am sitting by the river on a small gravel bar.Sunlight brushes across the tops of the cottonwoods.A light,…