What’s Buzzin’? — Boisduval’s Blue (Plebejus icarioides)
Boisduval’s Blue (Plebejus icarioides) — this larger blue has rows of spots on the outer edge of each wing that range... Continue Reading
What’s Buzzin’? — Arrowhead Blue (Glaucopsyche piasus)
Arrowhead Blue (Glaucopsyche piasus) — these blues are relatively easy to identify thanks to the band of white “arrowheads” pointing inward... Continue Reading
What’s Buzzin’? — Western Black Widow (Latrodectus Hesperus)
Western Black Widow (Latrodectus Hesperus) — This juvenile female black widow is certainly beautiful …but take that red hourglass marking on... Continue Reading
What’s Buzzin’? — Bee Assassin (likely Apiomerus spissipes)
Bee Assassin (likely Apiomerus spissipes) — As a type of true bug (with piercing mouth parts), bee assassins stick their proboscis... Continue Reading
What’s Buzzin’? — West Coast Lady (Vanessa annabella)
West Coast Lady (Vanessa annabella) — Unlike the Red Admiral and Painted Lady, the West Coast Lady’s range is limited to... Continue Reading
What’s Buzzin’? — Red Admiral Butterfly (Vanessa atalanta)
Red Admiral Butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) — These beautiful butterflies can be found from Guatemala north through Mexico and the United States... Continue Reading
What’s Buzzin’? — Painted Lady Butterfly (Vanessa cardui)
Painted Lady Butterfly (Vanessa cardui): We’re reposting this photo from a few weeks ago. Starting in mid May, Painted Lady butterflies... Continue Reading
What’s Buzzin’? — Variegated Meadowhawk, female (Sympetrum corruptum)
Variegated Meadowhawk, female (Sympetrum corruptum) — Of all the species of meadowhawk dragonflies in MT, the variegated is the most boldly... Continue Reading
What’s Buzzin’? — Variegated Meadowhawk, male (Sympetrum corruptum)
Variegated Meadowhawk, male (Sympetrum corruptum) — Of all the species of meadowhawk dragonflies in MT, the variegated is the most boldly... Continue Reading
What’s Buzzin’? — Johnson Jumper, male (Phidippus johnsoni)
Johnson Jumper, male (Phidippus johnsoni) — This beautiful species of jumping spider is one of the largest jumping spiders in North... Continue Reading