Whirligig Beetles ( Gyrinus limbatus ) are fascinating insects. They are found throughout the Eastern portion of the United States and are v...

Halloween Pennant ( Celithemis eponina ) is common throughout the Eastern portion of North America. They will be found near ponds, marshes a...

These large flies are mimics of Spider Wasps. Their common name is Mydas Fly ( Mydas clavatus ). They can reach lengths up to 1 1/2 inches ...

This first image is of an adult sawfly, in the same order as bees and wasps, Hymenoptera. The following four images are of the larval stages...

Beautiful bumble bee nectaring at Black Eyed Susan. There has been a huge increase in the number of bumble bees, the males must be on the sc...

Yesterday was a gorgeous day, especially for Missouri in Mid-July. The humidity was low and the temperature topped out at 82. My good friend...

Question Mark ( Polygonis interrogationis ) Butterflies are a medium sized butterfly measuring up to 3 inches. They are found throughout the...

The robber flies in the genus (Ommatuis) are fairly small to medium sized predators, measuring up to one inch. A key characteristic of this ...

Milkweed bugs are in the classification Hemiptera (True Bugs). The first two pictures are the Large Milkweed Bug ( Oncopeltus fasciatus ). T...

I believe this is some sort of Wolf Spider, she was approximately 2 inches long, legs and all. She was carrying around an egg sac attached t...