Species of the Week - Large Milkweed Bug

By Rachel Shaw | Posted on May 21, 2009

Brightly colored large milkweed bugs should not be eaten, due to the toxins they acquire from milkweed seeds.

Large milkweed bugs feeding on milkweed - note the different developmental stages present.  Source

Amazing Ants

By Rachel Shaw | Posted on April 23, 2009

Link to some amazing close-up photographs demonstrating the great variety among ants.

Of monarchs, migrations and milkweeds

By Jason M Hogle | Posted on April 23, 2009

The most profound insect migration on the planet takes place east of the Rocky Mountains. However, climate change and deforestation act in concert not only to halt this endless flight, but to destroy the species responsible for the splendor that is the monarch butterfly migration. But you can help.

(Expanded from a few items I’ve posted at my blog over the last several months.)