Did you feel it this week, that first hint of fall? Fortunately, the bugs haven’t seemed to notice yet, and we’re seeing lots of cool critters around. But don’t take […]

The weather has been pretty wild lately, with dramatic changes and a wide variety of conditions. So, too, with the submissions we’ve received – metamorphosis is happening, new things are […]

Happy National Moth Week! Every year, during the last full week in July, we celebrate the diversity and life histories of the Lepidopteran underdogs – moths! National Moth Week is […]

Tourist season is hopping, and so are many of the bugs! While you’re out enjoying all the fun activities summer has to offer – gardening, hiking, floating the river, even […]

With summer in full swing, the number and diversity of sightings continues to grow. As with any good summer blockbuster, you can find drama, intrigue, beauty, and wholesome family fun […]

If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? (It’s not pilgrims). Submit your bug pictures to bugid@missoulabutterflyhouse.org (and remember to include your name, the date, and the location where […]

Leaf beetles, flea beetles, lady beetles, oh my! Wildflowers aren’t the only colorful organisms making appearances these days; this week features some of the most colorful beetle representatives we’ve seen […]

Things are truly buzzin’ now! We’ve reached that time of year when bug fanatics are at serious risk of giving themselves whiplash from trying to catch a glimpse of the insects […]

Some gorgeous weather in recent days has insect activity on the rise. This week we’re seeing early butterflies, stoneflies, native bees, and plenty more. With more sunshine in the forecast, […]

Spring always shows up in fits and starts in Montana, and this week was a perfect example. Read on to see what bugs we were still able to find, despite winter resurfacing […]