National Moth Week Edition It’s moth’s time to shine! We’ve compiled a special moth edition of What’s Buzzin’ (or maybe What’s Mothin’ would be more appropriate) to celebrate national moth […]

On Friday, July 14th, MBHI staff got out of the office and into the field for a staff bug day! Between summer camps, programs, and of course, preparing for our big move, we decided to […]

We are in the thick of the dog days of summer, which I always took to mean the hottest days of the year (when it actually refers to the position […]

Summertime and the buggin’ is easy. This week brings us several insects (and arachnids!) we’ve never featured before, from a beetle masquerading as a wasp to a spider who showed […]

Did you pack your sunscreen? The days are long, the sun is fierce, and if you’re not careful, you might end up with a sunburn trying to capture a photo […]

This week’s submissions offer a look into the diversity of our pollinators, from bees to moths to the (lesser-known) flower beetles. Everyone is busy collecting food for their young or […]

Happy official start to the summer! Though it certainly hasn’t felt like it the last few days (in Missoula, at least), we’re approaching the warmest and buggiest time of the […]

Holy Lepidopterans, Batman! It’s a butterfly bonanza! We were inundated with moth and butterfly reports this week, but since this is What’s Buzzin‘, we threw in some buzzing insects for good measure. Summer is […]

It’s been another variable week for insect sightings as spring storms roll through the area. Many, like some wood boring beetles and moth species are still in their larval stage, […]

The insects are officially out in full force; rain or shine, you’re likely to find something just by stepping out your front door. We’re seeing tons of butterflies and moths, […]