These bulky insects are in the same order as grasshoppers, crickets, and katydids (Orthoptera). Males call at night, making a high-pitched sound used to attract females and claim their territory. […]

Arthur has observed a few of these on his property, which means there’s probably some dead timber nearby, food for the wood-boring larvae. If you take a closer look you will notice […]

These native bees are typically a metallic green or blue color (especially the head and thorax). There are 44 species in the genus, ranging from Canada to Argentina. They are […]

We have 17 different species of cicadas in Montana that spend two to five years living underground in the nymph stage, feeding on tree roots. Once they emerge, their lives […]

This freshly emerged cicada was found with its exuvia nearby. After leaving its underground life behind, it climbed to the nearest available vertical surface and began to shed its nymph […]

Unlike most moths, Alfalfa Loopers are active day and night. You may see them visiting flowers for nectar, as well as fluttering to lights at night. They are primarily found […]

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 […]

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 […]

These beetles are mostly found on carrion, where the larvae feed on the carcass and adults feed both on the carcass and live insects, especially fly larvae. There are two […]