During the early summer back in 2015 I found that a few leaves of my backyard grape vines were covered with colorful galls. After some research, I identified these galls as “grape tube galls” which were likely created by Cecidomyia viticola … Continue reading
For many, one of the most frustrating things about observing spiders is the fact that most species are not referred to by “common names.” These easy to remember English names have been given to all bird species, butterfly species, as well … Continue reading
If you live in eastern North America there is probably a life-and-death struggle going on near you between the local spiders and a particular wasp. The wasp is famous for its remarkable mud nests, the beautiful Pipe Organ Mud-dauber Wasp … Continue reading
Some of you will know, and possibly be plagued by a newly introduced pest insect, the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (Halyomorpha halys). This animal was accidentally introduced in to the United States from Asia in 1998. They are an agricultural … Continue reading
It is spring as I write this, so I’m a bit behind with this blog entry. You may have been wondering about where all those spiders that you saw in the autumn went during the winter. Many of them came … Continue reading