What’s Buzzin’? — Sara Orangetip (Anthocharis sara)
Sara Orangetip (Anthocharis sara) — There are at least 9 subspecies of this beautiful, and constantly flying, butterfly throughout the west.... Continue Reading
What’s Buzzin’? — Brown Elfin (Callophys augustinus)
Brown Elfin (Callophys augustinus). Elfins are small, essentially tailless hairstreaks. They are often the first non-hibernating butterflies to appear in the... Continue Reading
What’s Buzzin’: Variegated Meadowhawk Dragonfly
Variegated meadowhawk (Sympetrum corruptum) – this dragonfly is often found far from water and at high elevations. They are a very... Continue Reading
What’s Buzzin’: Robber Fly
Robber Fly (family Asilidae) – as perfectly stated in the Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America, these incredible flies... Continue Reading
What’s Buzzin’: Mating Melissa Blues
Mating pair of melissa blue butterflies (Lycaeides melissa) – this beautiful species of blues is one of the more widespread blue... Continue Reading
What’s Buzzin’: Weidemeyer’s Admiral
Weidemeyer’s Admiral (Limenitis weidemeyerii) – These rather large butterflies can have up to a 3.75-inch wingspan. They tend to be found... Continue Reading
What’s Buzzin’: Two-tailed Swallowtail
Close-up of a Two-tailed Swallowtail (Papilio multicaudatus) – Many of our yellow swallowtails can be commonly found out in the woods... Continue Reading
What’s Buzzin’: Green Lacewing
Green Lacewing (family Chrysopidae) – While these beautiful and delicate looking insects are harmless to humans, they are very capable predators... Continue Reading
What’s Buzzin’: Knapweed Root Weevil
Knapweed Root Weevil (Cyphocleonus achates) – Similar to the European Skipper (included in this post), the knapweed root weevil is also... Continue Reading
What’s Buzzin’: Snakefly
Snakefly, female (order Raphidioptera) – These beautiful and seemingly elusive insects get their name from the long “neck” of the adults... Continue Reading