Aside from Montana, these moths can be found from southwestern Quebec and Vermont, west to British Columbia, and south to Arizona, Texas, and California. They overwinter as adults, hiding under loose […]

This Jagged Ambush Bug practically disappeared in the rabbitbrush flowers. Glenn removed it for a quick photo. You’ll notice the forelegs are thick and shaped like those of a praying mantis — perfect for […]

If you find a green tree cricket in North America, you can be certain it is in the genus Oecanthus. Most can be identified to species by examining the markings on the underside of […]

These gorgeous caterpillars were discovered during the Junior Bug Olympics camp with the Missoula Family YMCA. They all sport a “horn,” but look different depending on what stage they are in. Young larvae are […]

This small butterfly can be found in moist meadows and openings in lodgepole pine forests, coniferous forests, bogs, roadsides, and trail sides. They are on the wing from mid-July to […]

The greenish blue is in a subfamily of small butterflies (Polyommatinae) that are known for their eye-catching blue colors on their upper side — the aptly named blues. Males of […]

This beautiful moth can be found across much of the northern US and the southwestern states. The larvae feed on a wide variety of woody and herbaceous plants, enabling them to occupy […]

The Pale Swallowtail is the only whitish (off-white to rich oucre) and black swallowtail in the west and flies mainly in late spring and early summer in most areas. You […]

Delicious or dangerous? Many predators would pass on these day-flying moths …and many people would be wary in their presence. In fact, the Parks & Rec REACH MORE camper holding it needed […]

Rachel’s kids found this larva in their pond and were curious as to what it was. They described it as being approximately 3.78 inches long and aggressive. Aggressive was an […]