25 Pictures That Will Change How You See Bugs
Jumping Spider Says Hello “In the fall, many of the unpaved roadsides in the flatwoods of Rock Springs Run State Reserve in Florida are lined with the showy, delicate bell-shaped flowers of Seminole...
View ArticleKeep Invasive Asian Jumping Worms Out of Your Yard
Asian Jumping Worms vs Earthworms Amynthas agrestis, also known as an Asian jumping worm, can wreak ecological havoc in North American forests by consuming the litter layer.Many of us have been taught,...
View ArticleSee What a Sphinx Moth Caterpillar and Pupa Looks Like
A variety of sphinx moth caterpillars No matter how gorgeous the adults, sphinx moth larvae evoke a “Yuck!” from many folks, although not from birds, which eagerly devour them. When full-grown, sphinx...
View ArticlePraying Mantis: Fierce and Fascinating Garden Bugs
Maybe you’ve spotted a praying mantis clinging to a thin branch or skulking in a thick garden hedge. With front legs folded in what looks like prayer, these large-bodied insects are fun to look at—and...
View Article27 Beautiful Bee Pictures We Can’t Stop Buzzing About
Backyard Bee Pictures “During the pandemic I developed a passion for backyard photography and realized how important it is to cultivate a garden that’s beneficial to all creatures. I took this photo...
View ArticleStop the Tomato Hornworm From Damaging Your Tomatoes
What Does a Tomato Hornworm Look Like? Hornworms can cause a lot of damage to tomato plants. The first sight of a full-grown tomato hornworm is enough to make anyone recoil in horror. As thick as your...
View ArticleShould You Provide Drinking Water for Bees?
Water is important for bees in your backyard. Bees aren’t looking for just nectar and pollen. “Honeybees need water, not just for honey production, but also to maintain a good temperature within the...
View ArticleHow to Prevent Rose Sawfly Larvae Damage
Rose Sawfly Larvae Damage Larva of the curled rose sawfly “I have a miniature rose bush that produces red and yellow flowers. Something is eating away at the leaves, but no insects are visible. Do you...
View ArticleBee vs Hoverfly: Meet the Flies That Look Like Bees
Bee vs Fly: How to Tell the Difference Bumblebee on a chive blossom Did you see a bee or a hoverfly in your garden? It’s worth your time to learn how to tell the difference between these flying garden...
View ArticleA Wheel Bug Is Harmless to Plants, but Ouch! Watch Out!
What Is a Wheel Bug?A wheel bug (Arilus cristatus) is a fairly large member (up to 1.5 inches) of the family commonly known as assassin bugs. According to Dan Young, entomology professor and director...
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