A true sign of spring is the appearance of the first Peony Buds. With these buds usually comes the ever present black ants and many other s...

This spider is one of two highly venomous spiders in Missouri. it is called the "Brown Recluse". While their bite is rarely fatal,...

This gorgeous little beetle gave me a surprise while out mushroom hunting last night. My husband and I located a spot with some huge mushro...

The Eastern Comma butterfly is found throughout Eastern North America. They are common in their range and are found in deciduous woodland an...

This tiny grasshopper nymph was hiding on the moss in our timber. If he hadn't of moved I would have never seen it. It was so little, ba...

This beautiful orange butterfly is the Goatweed Leafwing . They range throughout the eastern and southern Midwest states and Southwest por...

These are some of the craziest looking beetles in the insect world. Those large "eyes" make them look so intimidating, or funny de...

Honey Bees are Missouri's state insect and I can't think of a better insect to have represent our state. They are hard working, indu...

I guess these bugs never had a momma to tell them it is rude to stand on your head while you eat. These quirky little insects went heads dow...

This little lacewing showed for her photo shoot, right on time. She is quite lovely all decked out in her lace finery. And just look at tho...