Monthly Archives: April 2009

Bug of the Week: Bee Assassin

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Roberta

The name says it all for this insect. It is the yellow-bellied bee assassin bug (Apiomerus flaviventris). This species seems to be found most commonly in Arizona. It waits for bees to land on flowers and then grabs them. Colorful … Continue reading →

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Weekend Science Fun: Tree Leaf Age

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Roberta

Oops, weekend science fun seems to be getting later and later. This week’s topic is, well, timely. A few years ago my son asked how long tree leaves live. Having grown up in the north, I always thought leaves lived … Continue reading →

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Celebration of Earth and Arbor Day

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Roberta

For a combined celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day, my son and I went to the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. A number of the cacti were in full bloom the day we went, the butterfly pavilion is open … Continue reading →

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