Before taking to the air, stoneflies develop on the beds of rivers and streams. In this case, the scenic Blackfoot River. Stonefly nymphs (called naiads) can be readily identified by […]

The Colorful Zale Moth is on the wing in spring and early summer in mixed hardwood-conifer forest at lower elevations. They are nocturnal and attracted to lights, so you may […]

This attractively striped beetle is part of the larger leaf beetle family (Chrysomelidae). While leaf beetles can vary incredibly in size and color, they are all plant eaters. Many are […]

A very flashy beetle was found during the Montana Natural History Center’s Master Naturalist weekend. The naturalists likely got a good look at those bulging eyes and wicked jaws, but […]

One look and you’ll know how these bugs earned their name. Delicate, slender and long-legged, stilt bugs are typically less than 1 centimeter long and are often found on plants […]

This unique species of lady beetle has a descriptive, but gruesome, common name. Being all black in color, except for two red dots in the center of each wing cover […]

The honey bee was one of the first domesticated insects and is the primary species kept by beekeepers for honey production and pollination services. Thanks to their domestication, they can […]

This strange looking beetle is likely the Black Meloe (Meloe niger). They are active primarily in April and May. As you might guess from their short, stubby wings, the adults […]

If you see a moth in an “airplane” or “T” perching posture, you can be certain it is a type of plume moth. Kristi got two nice shots that showcase […]

Allison and her son Rowan found a lot of these beetles hanging out under rocks on the banks of the Clark Fork River near the Tower St. access. The beetles […]