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
What’s Buzzin’? — Johnson Jumper, female (Phidippus johnsoni)
Johnson Jumper, female (Phidippus johnsoni) — This beautiful species of jumping spider is one of the largest jumping spiders in North... Continue Reading
What’s Buzzin’? — Common Ringlet (Coenonympha tullia)
Common Ringlet (Coenonympha tullia) — The eyespot on the backside of the upper wing can often help identify this relatively small... Continue Reading
What’s Buzzin’? — Click Beetle (genus Selatosomus)
A Click Beetle in the genus Selatosomus — If you’ve never seen a click beetle and have wondered how they got... Continue Reading