The regal fritillary is aptly named. A glimpse of this large butterfly, with its beautiful reddish-orange wings ornately spotted with white, black and blue, effortlessly sailing above the prairie, is indeed a regal sight.
Tag: Insects
Insect Camouflage and Mimicry
Camouflage and mimicry are two fascinating adaptions that insects have developed for survival.
Hoppers – A Complex Group of Insects
Most people consider these hopping insects mere nuisances, but a closer look reveals their vibrant, complex interactions with the environment.
Functional Fashion in Wildlife
Animals use their functional body adornments to protect themselves from predators, acquire food, navigate their environment, thermoregulate and even attract mates.
Exploring Moth Adaptations – National Moth Week
Nebraska’s diverse landscapes provide habitat for a wide array of moth species, each uniquely adapted to its environment.
Tick Tactics
As I continued to spot ticks all around me, I did two things. First, I did a quick tick check of my own body to confirm that I was still tick free. I was. Second, I tried to come up with a hypothesis to explain what I was seeing.