Identifying Tussock Moth caterpillars to genus is not too hard. Getting them to the exact species can be a bit more challenging. We believe this is the Variable Tussock Moth […]

These small to medium sized butterflies range from central AK and the northern Yukon to southern CA, AZ and NM. To the east, they can be found all the way […]

These photos are of a Deer Fly in the genus Chrysops. We believe it is the species Chrysops mitis. On different websites, we saw the common name listed for this species as “Benign […]

These beautifully patterned moths can be found across much of the US, except for the southwestern states. Since they are found across a wide range, the caterpillars are capable of […]

These gorgeous caterpillars were discovered during the Creative Creatures camp with the Montana Natural History Center. They all sport a “horn,” but look different depending on what stage they are […]

These showy butterflies can be found from British Columbia south to Baja California and inland to Montana and Nevada. Like many butterfly species, there’s an incredible visual difference between the […]

If you are someone who still believes that butterflies are always more beautiful than moths, then you’ve met your match. The Western Sheep Moth (also called the Elegant Sheep Moth) […]

Anise Swallowtails are widespread and numerous in the west and are so-named for the caterpillars’ penchant for feeding on plants in the parsley family, including the introduced sweet fennel, or anise. […]

Nearctic Bumble Bees are common to very common in their range and feed on a variety of flowers. Their nests are usually built underground, but sometimes on the ground surface. […]

This long-horned beetle can be found in coniferous forests across North America, especially in the northern United States, upper Midwest and much of Canada. The males have one white spot at […]