Clik here to view.
Got Milkweed?
While meandering along the edges of Lake Logan today, I noticed numerous bright, black and orange-colored bugs that seemed to be congregating on the milk weed plants. (Milk weed is the 3-4 foot tall...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Color Me Beautiful
The brilliance of this Dogbane Leaf Beetle is certainly eye-catching and he is truly a creature of beauty. As he moves about, it appears he constantly changes color from every hue of red, gold, blue...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wild and Wooly
I am constantly amazed as I continue to make discoveries in the insect world. I've named this blog "Wild and Wooly" to simply show a few interesting members of the insect community that have beautiful...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mother Oak
A couple of days ago my husband and I had the good fortune of meeting up with well-known Naturalist, Jim McCormac. He met us at Rhododendron Cove, which is a beautiful nature preserve, and led us on an...
View ArticleClik here to view.
There's gold in them thar weeds!!
Back in August while walking along a field, a tiny sparkle of gold near the ground caught my attention. This little glisten begged me for a closer look! Down on hands and knees, I discovered a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Liquidator
This title may bring to mind a violent character in a mafia movie, but the term "Liquidator" also accurately describes the feeding behavior of this lovely but deadly orange invertebrate. Meet the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Alien-like Arthropods
The insect world definitely contains some totally wacky, creepy, kooky creatures! In fact, viewing some species through my macro lens conjures up ideas of aliens, sci-fi and fantasy! Take for instance...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Tiny Aquatic Wonders!
Late last summer when I discovered the superb camouflage system that a lacewing larva utilizes for survival, I thought it was one of the most ingenious things mother nature could come up with! Well,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Red Velvet Mite-Tiny Treasure of the Forest Floor
I was literally on a treasure hunt this cold, Spring afternoon as I carefully turned over big pieces of bark and rotted logs, eagerly anticipating whatever I may find. I get to meet the most amazing...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Marvelous Moths
As I was walking along a path in the woods the other evening, I discovered a very pretty brown moth that was destined to be the spotlight of my next blog. He had fluttered silently past me and seemed...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cute as a Bug!
Still in moth mode, I was scanning the weeds, shrubs, tree bark, flowers, and just about anything else that may have a moth resting on it, when I was immediately drawn to this cute little devil on a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Friends in Low Places
Every time I stop by Clear Creek Metro Park I find new and fascinating creatures. I guess it is a good thing I am rather short, because I find the most interesting life forms among the low-growing...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bizarre Bugs in the Boonies
On a recent walkabout along a deeply forested trail, I found myself drawn to several bizarre and unusual critters. I guess most of the inhabitants of the insect world are rather extraordinary to say...
View ArticleClik here to view.
If You Light It They Will Come
I am referring to the lighting of a white sheet with a black light in my attempt to attract some of the night-flying moths. Although I have thoroughly enjoyed observing and photographing day-flying...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bedazzled by Dragonflies
Male Blue DasherDragonflies completely bedazzle me! Regardless of what I'm doing, or what my photographic focus is at the moment, once I spot that familiar burst of speed in my peripheral vision, the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Aphis Nerii and I
Two summers ago there was an incredible demonstration that took place right outside my back door involving the biological life cycle of a tiny insect species. This interesting display even included a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Amidst The Creatures Of The Night
As daylight ebbed and darkness crept in, we eagerly awaited the creatures of the night to emerge. Sounds like a line out of a horror story, but actually quite the opposite! I am referring to an...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Up From Darkness
Up from darkness they will come...cicadas, that is. Their life cycle is a fascinating one. The realm of darkness is where a cicada spends most of its life. It all begins with rice-sized eggs being...
View Article
