What’s Buzzin’? — Thick-headed Fly (Physocephala burgessi)
Thick-headed Fly (Physocephala burgessi) — At first glance, you might think this little insect is a type of wasp. But look... Continue Reading
What’s Buzzin’? — Small Milkweed Bug (Lygaeus kalmia)
Small Milkweed Bug (Lygaeus kalmia) — These colorful true bugs can be found throughout the U.S. and southern Canada. Adults feed... Continue Reading
What’s Buzzin’? — Red-femured Milkweed Borer (Tetraopes femoratus)
Red-femured Milkweed Borer (Tetraopes femoratus) — This species of beetle’s life is associated with showy milkweed. They can be found throughout... Continue Reading
What’s Buzzin’? — Melissa Blue butterflies (Plebejus melissa)
Melissa Blue butterflies (Plebejus melissa) – this beautiful species of blue butterfly is one of the more widespread blues in the... Continue Reading
What’s Buzzin’? — Lorquin’s Admiral (Limenitis lorquini)
Lorquin’s Admiral (Limenitis lorquini) – These showy butterflies can be found from British Columbia south to Baja California and inland to... Continue Reading
What’s Buzzin’? — Masked Hunter (Reduvius personatus)
Masked Hunter (Reduvius personatus) — this species of assassin bug is common in many areas of the U.S., especially in the... Continue Reading
What’s Buzzin’? — Robber Fly, bumblebee mimic (genus Laphria)
Robber Fly, bumblebee mimic (genus Laphria) — at first glance, these extremely capable (and seemingly always hungry) predators look like a... Continue Reading
What’s Buzzin’? — Robber Fly (Laphria felis)
Robber Fly (Laphria felis) — this more unusual robber fly is a bit smaller than many of the other robber flies... Continue Reading
What’s Buzzin’? — Trichiotinus assimilis
Trichiotinus assimilis — a species of flower scarab beetle. It can be found across the US from coast to coast, primarily... Continue Reading
What’s Buzzin’? — Beewolf
Beewolf — A solitary wasp in the genus Philanthus. These amazing little wasps capture other stinging insects (especially small sweat bees)... Continue Reading