Size: Wingspan 1 5/8 – 1 7/8 inches (4.2 – 4.8 cm) Photo by: Kristi DuBois on 3/27/22 in Mineral County, MT

Size: Wingspan 1 3/4 – 2 1/2 inches (4.5 – 6.4 cm) Photo by: Kristi DuBois on 3/26/22 in Missoula County, MT

California, Compton, and Milbert’s Tortoishells can be found in our area and are generally smaller than the Mourning Cloak. The California’s brightly colored dorsal (upper) side of the wings is […]

If you see a moth in an “airplane” or “T” perching posture, you can be certain it is a type of plume moth. In this posture the deeply notched forewings […]

Striders are a common sight on ponds, quiet pools in streams, and even in Missoula canals. These true bugs (order Hemiptera) are predators and highly specialized for life on the water’s surface. Forelegs grasp insects […]

Kristi discovered this harvestman after molting, which we imagine would be a captivating process to watch with those long, spindly legs. We’re not 100% sure but believe this is the European Harvestman […]

We know this particular moth is a male because the females have no wings! Vancouver Loopers are found from northwestern British Columbia south to central California, and eastward to the nearer slopes of the […]

These insects will often enter your home this time of year, whether invited or not. They aren’t looking to eat anything, just a warm place to hang out until spring. […]

Our Development Director recently appeared on the news to talk about the high volume of praying mantis sightings in the Missoula area. Perhaps you’ve seen one, two, or even a few this year. […]

We believe this is Montaphe elrodi, a species native to the northwestern United States. Millipedes and centipedes both have a lot of legs, but they have some key differences. Millipedes are slow-moving, have two pairs […]