Carolina Grasshopper Laying Eggs Underground

A Grasshopper Laying Eggs Underground

Discover the fascinating reproductive process of the Carolina grasshopper, from egg-laying to hatching, witnessed firsthand in the Ouachita National Forest.

The Steel-blue Cricket-hunter Wasp With A Cricket

Steel-blue Cricket-hunter Wasp With A Cricket

Discover the fascinating Steel-blue Cricket-hunter Wasp in Arkansas, a stunning predator with a vital role in pollination and natural pest control.

A Close Encounter with a Yellowjacket: Nature’s Little Architect

Yellowjacket Gathering Wood Fiber

Discover the fascinating nest-building behaviors of yellowjackets, from their resourceful use of materials to the intricate structure of their colonies.

The Mystery of the Mayfly Mound: A Fascinating Natural Phenomenon

Large Pile Of Dead Mayflies

Discover the fascinating reasons behind massive mayfly die-offs and their ecological significance in this exploration of a curious natural phenomenon.

The Fascinating World of Cicada Mating

Two cicadas mating on the bark of a pear tree surrounded by green leaves in an Arkansas backyard

Cicada mating behavior captured in my Arkansas backyard reveals an intricate world of calls, choices, and survival.

Encounter with an Eastern Cicada Killer Wasp

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp Flying

Discover the fascinating world of the Cicada Killer Wasp, its unique behaviors, and how to appreciate this remarkable yet misunderstood insect in your yard.

Question Mark Butterfly at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Question Mark Butterfly In Oklahoma

Discover the fascinating world of the Question Mark Butterfly, from its unique markings to its unusual diet and behavior.