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 […]
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Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba)
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 […]
Read MoreWestern Black Widow (Latrodectus hesperus)
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 […]
Read MoreOne-eyed Sphinx Moth (Smerinthus cerisyi)
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 […]
Read MoreQueen Alexandra’s Sulphur (Colias alexandra)
The underside of the hindwing on this sulphur tends to be a softer green in color. The cell spot on the hindwing has a faint or absent red rim. Note: […]
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