The Enchanting World of Pink Bugs Pink bugs are a rare and beautiful sight in the insect world. While most bugs are green, brown, or black, occasionally genetic mutations will cause insects to have pink pigmentation These unique pink bugs stand out against the greens and browns of nature Spotting a pink bug is an … Read more
Green is a color commonly associated with nature, and birds are no exception. From parrots to hummingbirds, tanagers to bee-eaters, green birds can be found across diverse habitats around the world. Their emerald hues allow them to blend into leafy environments, but when observed up close, their vibrant plumage is truly spectacular. In this article, … Read more
Wolf spiders are one of the most common spiders found in Michigan. With over 125 species in North America, these hairy spiders can range greatly in size appearance, and behavior. While the majority of wolf spiders pose no threat to humans their large size and speed can cause quite a scare if one scurries across … Read more
Originally the black redstart was living almost exclusively in rocky areas, but already in the 18th and 19th centuries, due to the increasing urbanization and expansion of cities, it spread to the plains and then into the cities and villages, using buildings and high-rises instead of its native, alpine and rocky habitat. It nests at … Read more
Scorpions are feared and fascinating creatures. With their ominous pincers and venomous sting, they captivate the imaginations of children and adults alike. But what many don’t realize is that there are a number of bugs that mimic the look of scorpions, causing confusion and mistaken identity. In this article, we’ll explore 15 bugs that are … Read more
Have you ever noticed small black insects crawling around your home or garden with distinctive white stripes on their bodies? These types of bugs, known as black bugs with white stripes, are actually quite common across North America and can be found in a variety of habitats. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore 15 of … Read more
Butterflies That Look Like Monarchs A Guide to Mimics and Relatives Monarch butterflies are one of the most iconic and easily recognizable butterflies in North America. With their bright orange wings framed in thick black borders and delicate white spots monarchs stand out wherever they are spotted fluttering among flowers. However, several other butterfly species … Read more
Agricultural environments have long presented an opportunity to study evolution in action, and genomic approaches are opening doors for testing hypotheses about adaptation to crops, pesticides, and fertilizers. Here, we begin to develop the cabbage white butterfly (Pieris rapae) as a system to test questions about adaptation to novel, agricultural environments. We focus on a … Read more
The Mystical Meaning of Black and White Butterflies Butterflies have long captured the human imagination with their colorful wings and delicate nature. But even among the over 18,000 butterfly species worldwide, the black and white butterfly holds special meaning These contrasting colors represent the perfect balance of dark and light, yin and yang, found throughout … Read more
Seeing a flash of orange in the trees or bushes usually means you’ve spotted one of the many birds species with orange heads. While orange plumage can signify a species or sex it often indicates a bird in breeding condition. During breeding seasons usually spring or summer, many birds develop more vivid orange coloring on … Read more