Know your hoverflies

Bees attract attention. Even if you’re not afraid of them, when there’s a bee around, you take notice. Besides the fact that they…

Praying mantis: look for this effective predator

“Watch for them in later summer when they fly from place to place in fields and clearings,” suggests Bugs of Ontario, a Lone…

Click on the image to view the gallery (six photos), then click arrows at right or left edge of photo to navigate. Click…

Woollybear caterpillars are a common sight this time of year. Danny and I keep finding them on our walks, which we have been…

A world-altering book, Silent Spring, hit the shelves 50 years ago this week. The gospel according to Rachel raised awareness of the widespread,…

We need more respect for insects. Let’s start with butterflies. They are easy to love. Here are 20 bizarre facts about them. 1….

Zucchini are notoriously prolific. I have grown to appreciate the abundance a single hill of plants can provide, and look forward to…