Articles by Misty Nelson

Notes from the Lab: Why Not Ladybugs?

Welcome back to the Lab! In response to our recent series on classroom insects, we received a question regarding yet another type of insect that is popular for its use in gardens. The […]

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Mourning Cloak (Nymphalis antiopa)

Mourning Cloaks are extra special—they’re Montana’s state insect! They’re also relatively easy to identify in flight on account of their larger size, gold-yellow border, brilliant blue dots, and brownish-maroon interior. […]

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Plume Moth (family Pterophoridae)

If you see a moth in an “airplane” or “T” perching posture, you can be certain it is a type of plume moth. In this posture the deeply notched forewings […]

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