This wasp’s ovipositor, the structure at the tip of the abdomen used for laying eggs, is impressive—about two times its body length. How she wields it is quite extraordinary… after […]

We believe this is likely the Western Spruce Budworm Moth (Choristoneura occidentalis). It is common in forests throughout the Rocky Mountain Region, where the larvae feed on needles of Douglas […]

Like most skippers, the adult butterflies rest with their wings closed, but you can often find them basking in the sun with their wings open to warm up when the […]

Bagworm moth larvae spend most of their lives inside a “bag” or case. Made of silk and covered with bits of plant material and other debris, they carry it around as they […]

This striking species of longhorn flower beetle appears to be happily feeding on aster pollen and/or nectar. They are found in western North America. The males tend to be all black / brown […]

While we are not 100% sure, we believe this is the Mountain Cicada (Okanagana bella). They can be found from June through July and range in the west from British Columbia […]

Parnassians are part of the swallowtail family (Papilionidae), but don’t look like the typical bold, black and yellow or white-winged ones. They lack tails and are mostly white, with black and red markings. […]

This beautiful dragonfly is uncommon in the northern part of the Northern Rockies. It has a longer flight period than most snaketail species, emerging in June and being found through […]

At first glance, you might think this little insect is a type of wasp. But look at those stubby antennae (coming out from the center of the head) and the […]