Blue Jay Barrens

Another batch of Cycnia collaris , formerly Cycnia inopinatus , is munching its way through the clump of Common Milkweed beside my front ...

My first encounter with the Blue Jay Barrens population of the Ohio endangered Unexpected Tiger Moth, Cycnia collaris , formerly Cycnia i...

I’m always pleased when an uncommon plant or animal species shows up in unusually large numbers. This year, I am finding the caterpillars...

This is a perennial favorite of mine, Camouflaged Looper, the larva stage of the Wavy-Lined Emerald Moth.  There are two caterpillars in ...

When people ask me what ornamental tree I would recommend for home landscaping, Redbud is generally my instant response.  My reason for th...

I have a feeling that even people who aren’t fond of snakes can’t help feeling kindly towards a cute little snake of green.  I found this ...