Shells to Songs: Intriguing Cicada Cycle
Today, I had the pleasure of photographing a Cicada Exuviae, the empty shell left behind after a Cicada undergoes its remarkable transformation.
Insects
Honey Bee at Arkansas River Valley Nature Center
I had the pleasure of observing and photographing the enchanting Honey Bees and the vibrant Ernest’s Spiderworts.
Prothonotary Warbler Feasting on a Caterpillar
Witness the captivating beauty of wildlife as a Prothonotary Warbler indulges in a feast of a small caterpillar.
Spittlebugs: The Mysterious Bubble Makers
I was at Sunnymede Park in Fort Smith, Arkansas when I spotted tiny bubbles on a plant growing near the trail. I knew these bubbles were made by a Spittlebug.
Stunning Luna Moth Spotted on a Bush
During a recent walk along one of the service roads at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, I spotted a stunning Luna Moth perched on a bush.
Carpenter Bees Near the Ouachita National Forest
Explore the captivating world of Carpenter Bees in Arkansas as a wildlife photographer shares his encounter with these black and yellow striped insects.
Catalpa Sphinx Caterpillar: Near the Ouachita National Forest
Discover the fascinating life cycle of the Catalpa Sphinx Caterpillar, from leaf-eating larvae to moth, and its role in Arkansas’ ecosystem.
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly
At the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, I captured a photo of a gorgeous Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly resting by the side of the road.
Rare Encounter with the Luna Moth Caterpillar
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek describes his exciting discovery of a Luna Moth caterpillar while on an expedition in the Ouachita National Forest.
Long-horned Bee: A Remarkable Pollinator
Photographing the Long-horned Bee at Sequoyah Refuge reveals its role as a vital pollinator, its unique behaviors, and the urgent need for conservation efforts.
Hummingbird Moth Near The Ouachita National Forest
Recently, during my expedition near the stunning Ouachita National Forest here in Arkansas, I had the pleasure of photographing the Hummingbird Moth.
Capturing Oklahoma’s Wheel Bug
The Wheel Bug possesses a striking and unmistakable physicality. Its most prominent feature is its large, wheel-shaped head.
Horned Passalus Beetle With Mites
Learn about the Horned Passalus beetle, its role as a decomposer, and its tiny mite companions in the forests near Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas.
Robber Fly Predator on Rocks
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek shares close-up photos of a Robber Fly perched on rocks and describes its fierce hunting skills and unique features.
Cicada Without a Body
Discover the eerie world of Zombie Cicadas in Arkansas—victims of a parasitic fungus that controls their behavior and spreads its spores.