Large Milkweed Bugs ( Oncopeltus fasciatus ) are insects in the family Hemiptera, or True Bugs. They reach lengths up to 3/4 of an inch, an...

Monarch ( Danaus plexippus ) Butterflies are easily the most recognized butterfly in the World. They are found throughout all of the United...

This large unusual looking wasp is called a Thread-Waisted Wasp ( Ammophila maculiventris ). This particular specimen measured 1 1/2 inch...

Orb Weavers are in the family of spiders called Aranidae. They are one of the largest groups of spiders in the World with over 2800 specie...

 The name of this little ladybug is a mouthful; to say the least. They are called Multi-Colored Asian Lady Beetle ( Harmonia axyridis ), or...

This pretty little wasp is called a Blue-Winged Wasp ( Scolia dubia ). They are found in gardens, backyards, meadows, prairies, and along r...

Sphinx moths go by many names, such as Hummingbird Moths, Hawk Moths and Hornworms. The one pictured here (Photo by Sam Houston) is called ...

Flower flies in the Genus Metasyrhus are amazing bee mimics. If you were to see this insect buzzing around your head or your flower bed y...

Jumping Spiders in the family Salticidae are the hairy, big eyed, furry black or brown spiders that commonly make it into our homes. They h...

  This spider is a Wolf Spider in the Family Lycosidae, Lycos is Greek, meaning "Wolf". There are over 200 known species with...