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Baby Bugs

As spring advances and temperatures rise, Orthopterans (grasshoppers, crickets, and katydids) of all kinds are emerging. Newborn nymphs have hatched from their eggs, and they are everywhere. The next time you’re in a field or meadow, take a closer look at the little critters hopping through the grass and flowers. You’ll probably see a katydid, grasshopper,…

March 2012 in Review

After a (mostly) dreary winter, March has been an excellent month. Arthropods are out and about and many other ectothermic (cold-blooded) critters have emerged from hibernation. Here are a few of March’s highlights: I photographed the Eastern Cottonmouth at close (but safe) range. Close enough to warrant the infamous threat display. I documented a species…