Gulf Fritillary Butterfly

While looking up the Scientific Name of the Gulf Fritillary butterfly, I found 3 different names. I asked AI and … More

Insects at the Bog

Walking the boardwalk at the Week Bay Pitcher Plant bog, you can spot a lot of different insects. I tried … More

Bumble Bees are vital for pollinating native wildflowers, fruit trees, and vegetables. They utilize a technique called “buzz pollination” to … More

Anytime I see Monarch Butterflies or bees, I stop to take a photo. The wind was blowing the flowers, so … More

The creek behind my house is always a good place to see dragonflies in the summer.

Dragonflies are fun to watch. Meaher State Park boardwalk and walking path is a good place to spot them. If … More

This Eastern Lubber Grasshopper was small compared to ones I’ve seen in the past. It was also the only one … More

Please plant Milkweed in your gardens for Monarch Butterflies. Milkweed is the only plant on which monarchs will lay their eggs … More

My pollinator garden plant, Passion Flower, is hosting this Gulf Fritillary caterpillar. I planted the Passion Flower plant in hope … More

Named for their prominent front legs that fold together in a gesture suggesting devotion, the praying mantis comes off as … More