After overwintering as nymphs, spring field crickets are on the move again in fields, vacant lots, and other weedy grassy areas. They are the most common large black cricket with […]

While snow fleas are active all year round, these tiny little guys are much easier to see after the snow flies, looking like someone sprinkled pepper on top of the […]

There are close to 30 species of winter crane flies in North America. Compared to some of the massive crane flies we see in flight in spring and summer, they […]

Snow scorpionflies are active in winter and are most often seen crawling over the surface of the snow. Sort of resembling a dragon close up, they are small (2-7 mm), […]

At first glance, caddisflies look much like their closest living relatives — the moths and butterflies. How to tell the two groups (orders) apart? Zoom in on their wings and […]

We know this particular moth is a male because the females have no wings! Vancouver Loopers are found from northwestern British Columbia south to central California, and eastward to the nearer slopes […]

This is the iconic woolly bear that is said to predict the severity of the upcoming winter. While we support the fun and festivals that surround it, sort of like […]

Kelly didn’t notice this moth’s neatly grouped eggs until after reviewing her photos; a very exciting discovery! Large Yellow Underwings are named for their bright orangish-yellow hindwings decked with a narrow, black […]

This female black widow is certainly beautiful …but take that red hourglass marking on her underside as a warning. While they are not aggressive (will not attack you), they will […]

These beautiful moths can be found coast to coast in the northern United States, plus all of Canada (including the arctic) and into Alaska. Photo by Melissa Sheasley on July […]