To survive in climates that can be as unforgiving as Nebraska, insects have developed several strategies to deal with frigid weather.
Tag: Insects
Protecting the Flock – Ants and Aphids
Ants have been shown to raise aphids in order to harvest their sugar-rich waste secretions known as honeydew.
Dragonflies and Damselflies
Dragonflies and damselflies belong to the order Odonata. Dragonflies are among the earliest flying insects – nearly 325 million years old.
At-Risk Species Spotlight: Monarch Butterflies
Monarch butterfly populations have declined in the West and in the East, and conserving them has been no easy task.
Animal Vision
The size, ability and position of the eyes of animals can vary widely depending on the species and whether the animal is predator or prey.
July Wildlife Viewing – Magnificent Moths!
Moths play important ecological roles as prey for many predators, and some moths are even indicator species of a healthy environment.