Believe it or not, why moths are attracted to light is still a bit of a mystery. Most believe that moths use the moon for navigation, and artificial light throws off their internal compass. Whatever … [Read more...]
Milkweed and its sinister method of pollination
Milkweed is the food plant of the iconic Monarch butterfly. With drastic declines in Monarchs over the past few years, people everywhere are being encouraged to plant milkweed. But milkweed does a lot … [Read more...]
What is a Bug? (the answer is more complicated than you may think)
Bugs. They make some people flinch, others flee. Children catch them with nets while frogs catch them with tongues. And a select few people, like me, love bugs and can’t get enough of them. But what … [Read more...]