31 Mar Monarch Butterfly Eggs
Monarch butterflies deposit microscopic, cream-colored eggs on the milkweed host food plant....
Pollinators
02 Mar White-lined Sphinx Moth
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Vibrant pink markings stand out against the streaks of white, black, and tan on the velvet-soft body of the White-lined Sphinx moth....
17 Jan The Purpose of Trees
Planted in days gone by, these old friends, part of our extended family, grow in thick rows along creeks and property lines. ...
14 Jan Crescentspot Butterflies
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Darting among the flowers, diminutive Crescent butterflies appear as flashes of orange and black. ...
21 Aug Monarch Reproduction
The courtship and mating rituals of Monarch butterflies....
13 Jul Common Eastern Bumblebees
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The bumblebee builds up an electrostatic charge when flying. Because most flowers are grounded, pollen is attracted to the bee's furry hairs— called pile. As the bee flies to the next flower, the attached pollen grains fall onto neighboring flowers. The charged pollen is attracted to the stigma located within the female part of the flower called a pistil; this happens because it is better grounded than the other parts of the flower. This ensures seed production and survival of the plant. ...