Blog

Insects in the true bug class, Hemiptera, are a wildly diverse group. It’s hard to imagine that cicadas, water striders,…

March is a great time to observe the incredible insects inside ponds and pools. Even temporary puddles are host to…

The moth is often portrayed as the butterfly’s homely, drably-dressed cousin. In truth, they can be quite colorful in hue…

Warmer and more insect-filled days are coming soon, but for now I’m still scratching in the leaf litter. This week,…

The boxelder bug is a familiar fellow to many. Sadly, the first word that comes to mind about them probably…

I’ve found myself turning over rocks and logs lately, and beneath a downed branch under a white oak I was…

Lately, I’ve been spotting a few types of dance flies in woodsy areas on sunny days. These flies in the…

The star of this week’s column is a diminutive wasp in the Gelis genus. Specifically, with thanks to Ross Hill…

Mayflies are in the insect order Ephemeroptera, which is Greek for “short-lived, winged” creature. While the common name is misleading,…

Today’s column focuses on a true bug (in the Hemiptera order) that looks like a reptilian insect or tiny dinosaur.…