On moths and mammals
When learning the fundamentals of biology in school many years ago, I was taught that the rise of mammals was … Continued
What lurks in a hollow tree?
I’ve been called eccentric for sticking my hand blindly into tree holes while taking photos of the moths inside. My … Continued
Caterpillars – more than meets the eye
Absolem, the grumpy caterpillar from Alice in Wonderland (in Burton’s recent film adaptation), derived his name from the Hebrew for … Continued
LepCamp Goes Virtual
This year, I felt conflicted about offering the LepCamp program. The summer camp program I started 5 years ago at … Continued
Battle for Moths: Frogs vs. Geckos
Here in Florida, all of us, with vertebra or without, are aliens, although most are not of the first generation … Continued
Caterpillar droppings: Sisyphean labor meets Herculean task
When Hercules was tasked by Eurystheus with cleaning up after King Augeas’ cattle in a single day, he had his … Continued
Life Behind the Museum – Respect the Yellowjackets
I am an entomologist and should know better. But we all, in the field of entomology, have pretty narrow specializations, … Continued
Insectwatching during COVID
During the COVID shutdown this spring, I had more time to observe and photograph insects in my backyard. Here’s a … Continued
Monarch Migration Meditations, 2020
The migratory monarch butterfly, Danaus plexippus plexippus, has received much publicity lately, portrayed by the media as a threatened or endangered … Continued
Bella Moth vs. Rattlebox plants – Interview with In Defense of Plants
I spoke with “In Defense of Plants” about the Rattlebox Plants (Crotalaria) and the associated Bella Moth (Utetheisa ornatrix). The … Continued