As far as beetles go, these guys are pretty small (ranging from 1/16 to a whopping 1/4 of an inch). Thanks to oversized hind legs, they are good jumpers—hence the […]

Following closely on the heels of the European Praying Mantis, this beetle is our second highest reported insect as of late. Like the mantis, it is also an introduced species. […]

This is only the second Monarch submission we’ve received this year. Monarch butterfly populations are not doing well, especially for the western population (overwintering off the coast of California). Despite growing conservation […]

These beautiful moths (and their caterpillars) can be found throughout North America. Adult moths are almost all white on the wings with a beautiful coat of white fur on the thorax. The […]

Despite their large size (about 1.5 inches) and their appearance, these wasps are harmless. They don’t bite or sting. They can be found in all forested regions of Canada and […]

Collared Arches are on the wing during late summer and fall, typically from mid-July to early September. You may spot one sipping nectar at the blossoms of Rubber Rabbitbrush in the early evening […]

These orbweavers’ abdomens can range in color from dark red, orange, yellow, brown, green, or any color in between. They can be found all across northern North America (Alaska to Newfoundland) and […]

Western Boxelder Bugs seem to be having a banner year in western Montana …and as we head into fall they will tend to group up as they look for a protected place […]

Aptly named, these large grasshoppers have a pair of pale yellow stripes running along the top of the body from above the eyes to the hind tip of the wings. […]

Rose initially thought this beetle was dead. She picked it up to get a closer look and it flopped its abdomen …and flopped right out of her hand! Gently pick up […]