We believe this is Montaphe elrodi, a species native to the northwestern United States. Millipedes and centipedes both have a lot of legs, but they have some key differences. Millipedes are slow-moving, have two pairs […]

Similar to the European Praying Mantis, the Knapweed Root Weevil is also an exotic species. However, in this case it was introduced on purpose to help combat another exotic species […]

This Six-spotted Fishing Spider is one of eight species of fishing spiders in the Dolomedes genus found in the US and Canada. It is greenish brown with distinct white lines and spots. […]

This is the iconic caterpillar that is said to predict the severity of the upcoming winter. Woolly Bears are common throughout North America at lower elevations and feed on a wide […]

Crescent butterflies (genus Phyciodes) are so-called for their crescent-shaped spot on the underside of their hindwing, but their intricate orange-and-black patterns on the upperside are more likely to catch your eye. These […]

The Half-black Bumble Bee (Bombus vagans) is a small to medium sized bumblebee with a wide distribution in North America, ranging across Canada and the Northern US. In the central […]

Aphids (subfamily Eriosomatinae) are not easy to identify to the exact species. We believe these may be Blue Ash Aphids or Smokey-winged Ash Aphids. Similar to the swarms of Woolly […]