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blue wasps

The sight of wasps around your home may be unwelcome due to concerns about stings. However, not all wasps are aggressive, including the blue mud wasp. Read on to learn more about what they are and why you may not want to remove them from your yard unless they’ve become a nuisance. The Buzz on … Read more

The Captivating World of Blue Frogs

These little frogs are easily recognized by their blue color, which is generally darker on the limbs and belly and overlaid with black spots or patches, especially on the head and back. As their name implies, poison dart frogs can release toxins from the skin that are distasteful and potentially lethal to would-be predators. Blue … Read more

The Dazzling Diversity of Butterflies in Michigan

As an avid lepidopterist and lifetime Michigan resident, I’ve had the pleasure of observing the many species of butterflies that inhabit our state From the majestic Monarch to the tiny Eastern Tailed Blue, Michigan hosts a wide variety of these winged beauties In this article, I’ll showcase some of the most notable butterflies found in … Read more

5 Bugs Commonly Mistaken for Dragonflies

I get a lot of questions about insects when people learn that I’m an entomologist. These frequently sound something like, “I saw this little brown beetle in my house the other day – what is it?” Most of the time, I have a hard time identifying an insect based on a description like this. You … Read more

A Complete Guide to Pink Mushrooms

This mushroom is a big hit with chefs and market buyers thanks to its stunning pink color and delicious taste that is reminiscent of seafood! We grow this mushroom during the warmer months indoors under blue LED lights and the caps grow to be a brilliant RED! This mushroom should be picked young- as they … Read more