One butterfly after another materializes from the prairie grasses at their feet, just seconds apart, but the women aren’t fazed.
Tag: Insects
Cicada Killer Wasps
Found across the U.S., these native wasps start to appear in mid- to late July through August in Nebraska.
Cicada Sounds
Males cicadas are the screamers. They make their classic end-of-summer-mating call using a tiny instrument called the tymbal organ.
Get Your Buzz On
Learn about the distinction between the different types of native bees, along with a few species that you may see in Nebraska.
American Burying Beetle Reintroduction
In 2015, 30 pairs of American burying beetles were transferred from the Nebraska Sandhills to Ohio for breeding and reintroduction.
Tick Talk: Be proactive to prevent tick bites this year
People enjoying outdoor activities should use precautions and be aware of places ticks inhabit to avoid tick bites.