Most people consider these hopping insects mere nuisances, but a closer look reveals their vibrant, complex interactions with the environment.
Tag: Insects
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.
Nebraska Nature in Color – Blue Hair and Bumble Bees
Community science specialist Alie Mayes talks about the challenges in sharing her love of nature with her young nephew.
Nebraska Nature in Color: The Greening of Spring
March is the perfect month to celebrate the color green. Here are two of my favorite ways to honor the annual greening of spring.