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Category: Insects
What does the insect category hold? Insects, of course. Plenty of informational tidbits to help you ID an insect or just learn little interesting facts.
I’ve learned quickly that most people squirm at the thought of insects. I’m not one of them. I enjoy getting right up in their faces to see if I have seen “this one.” Hope you enjoy!
There’s something truly magical about those late summer days in the Midwest when the air begins to crisp just a bit, and the world around us starts its gentle dance toward autumn. The way the...
Featherd Friends & Backyard Guests > Wildlife > Insects > Butterflies, Moths & Skippers Each year since the 1993 – 1994 migration the World Wildlife Federation has been collecting data from December through January on...
Goldenrod Soldier Beetle Behold the dazzling charmers of the Midwest meadows – the Goldenrod Soldier Beetle! With their striking golden hues and relentless energy, these tiny warriors paint the prairies with a touch of brilliance.
Meet the flamboyant residents of the milkweed realm – the vibrant Milkweed Bugs! Sporting a stunning red and black ensemble, these winged wonders play a crucial role in nature’s theater. From their daring feast on...
White-lined Sphinx Moth Caterpillar This White-lined Sphinx Moth Caterpillar (Hyles lineata) might not look like much now, but he grows up to be the white lined sphinx moth which most people mistake for a hummingbird.
Around our parts of the nation we call the Eastern Harvestmen creatures daddy longlegs, but the real name is the Eastern harvestmen. There are 6,650 species of harvestmen worldwide.
Strolling through a sun-dappled woodland edge on a quiet afternoon, where the air hums with life’s quiet drama. That’s where I’ve often encountered the Golden-Backed Snipe Fly. A true gem of the insect world. This...
Stink Bug There are many varieties of the stink bug. Most are olive green and black, although some are brightly colored and all are shield-shaped insects.
So what is this crazy-looking insect? Have you seen one before? This is the common scorpionfly. To me, there is nothing common about the look of this little guy.
As the sun rises gently over Wisconsin’s rolling meadows on this crisp summer morning, I find myself wandering the wildflower paths, captivated by the buzz of life around me. It’s moments like these that remind...
Organic Deer Plant Repellent Recipe Deer love to munch on certain plants and it is rather comical how in one area a gardener will have luck with a certain product keeping deer away from their...
Want to help out the declining honey bee population? I have put together a list of 3 things gardeners can do to help the declining honey bee population.
Leafhoppers and Planthoppers There are over 12,500 varieties of leafhoppers and planthoppers, that feed on the sap from plants, grass, and trees but most are harmless to the plant.
Gall Fly Produces Goldenrod Galls The Gall fly produces goldenrod galls that become the food source and host plant for gall fly larvae over the course of the winter. The insect has a fairly interesting...
Snails At some point, you will have to contend with snails in your vegetable garden and flower gardens. Use these simple tricks to slay snails on your container plantings and gardens
How To Get Rid Of Fungus Gnat on Houseplants The weather turns colder and immediately you turn your attention to bringing in some of your outdoor plants. A day or two goes by and you...
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