What’s Buzzin’

What can you see around Western Montana right now?

What’s Buzzin’ – 8/15/25

Fruits and vegetables are ripening, grass is curing, flowers are going to seed, and many insects that started as eggs earlier in the year are maturing into their adult forms. […]

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What’s Buzzin’ – 8/8/25

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 […]

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What’s Buzzin’ – 8/1/25

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 […]

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What’s Buzzin’ – July 18, 2025

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 […]

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What’s Buzzin’ – July 11, 2025

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 […]

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What’s Buzzin’ – July 4, 2025

Happy 4th of July!  I hope everyone is enjoying a fun and relaxing day.  This has been a busy week for bug sightings, and I hope you all have had a chance to […]

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What’s Buzzin’ – June 27, 2025

While the cool, wet weather last week may have slowed down the submissions to What’s Buzzin’, summer is underway, and bug activity continues to increase!  Check out some of the wonderful diversity […]

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What’s Buzzin’ – June 20, 2025

While lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) are one of the most diverse orders of insects, they are also favorites among nature enthusiasts and make up a high percentage of submissions to […]

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What’s Buzzin’ – June 13, 2025

Our submissions and identification requests are soaring!  There are so many bugs around right now, with more than we have room for in this newsletter.  We will try and get to more […]

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