Yellow Jackets in the genus Vespula are found east of the Great Plains and are very commonly seen in Missouri. They are often mistaken for...

In August we took a couple of friends who also enjoy insects and photography to our farm for a photo session. We spent several hours there ...

A gentleman brought this insect into my office to be identified. He lives in St. Joseph, MO, I told him I had no idea what it is, but I woul...

All too soon the beautiful colors of autumn will fade and winters chill will be upon us. I find that winter is the perfect time to catch up ...

American Burying Beetles ( Nicrophorus americanus ) in the order Coleoptera are large carrion beetles that are believed to have disappeared...

Laurel Sphinx Moths are found throughout Eastern North America. This one was photographed in August at work. It had been attracted to the m...

This beautiful katydid is the Woodland Meadow Katydid ( Conocephalus nemoralis ) and was photographed at the Confluence in St. Louis. There...

Marbled Orb Weavers ( Araneus marmoreus ) are in the family Araneidae and there are 1500 species in this genus. They are a brightly colored...

This tiny, brightly colored moth is the Ailanthus Webworm Moth ( Atteva aurea ) , these moths are often mistaken for beetles at first glanc...

This beautiful red ant is the Spiny-Waisted Ant ( Aphaenogaster tennesseensis)  or funnel ant as they are also sometimes called. This speci...