The Velvet “Ant” That’s Actually a Wasp — And How It Got Its Nickname
A bright red or orange insect covered in dense, velvety hair runs across a lawn. It has no visible wings, moves like an oversized ant, and looks almost inviting to …
How Antlion Larvae Build Pit Traps to Ambush Prey
A tiny crater in dry, loose soil can look like nothing more than the mark left by a falling raindrop. But beneath some of these perfectly shaped funnels waits one …
How a Giant Centipede Hunts From a Cave Ceiling
Inside a humid tropical cave, the ceiling can be as biologically active as the floor. Bats cluster against limestone surfaces, arthropods move through cracks and crevices, and predators exploit opportunities …
How the Black Skimmer Catches Fish Without Diving
A Black Skimmer glides just above quiet coastal water, its long wings carrying its body only centimeters above the surface. The bird appears almost to be tracing a line across …
How an Echidna’s Snout Detects Tiny Electrical Signals
An echidna moving across an Australian forest floor can look almost methodical. Its head stays low as it noses through leaf litter, investigates rotting wood and presses its long, narrow …
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Spider Mites in Late-Summer Heat: How to Tell It’s Not Just Drought Stress By late summer, a plant with pale, dry-looking leaves seems easy to diagnose: it needs more water. …
Why Turtles Travel Overland in Late Summer (And How to Safely Help One Cross)
Seeing a turtle slowly crossing a road can seem strange, especially when the nearest pond is nowhere in sight. Understanding why turtles cross roads late summer requires looking beyond the …
Why You Should Order Spring Bulbs in Late Summer (Not Fall)
Tulips, daffodils, crocuses, hyacinths, and alliums may feel like fall gardening projects, but waiting until planting season to shop can limit your choices. If you’re wondering when to order spring …
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Why Firefly Season Is Already Fading (And What’s Happening Underground) On warm early-summer evenings, a backyard can seem filled with tiny blinking lights. A few weeks later, the display may …
Scorpionfly Courtship: Why Some Males Offer Females a Food Gift Before Mating
At first glance, a scorpionfly looks slightly alarming. Its elongated face, patterned wings, and—in males of many species—a bulbous, upturned genital structure can create the impression of an insect armed …