Monthly Archives: October 2009

Bug of the Week: Desert Encrusting Termites

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Roberta

Did you figure out the mystery insect from last week? The patches of mud you see on the trunk of the saguaro are made by desert encrusting termites (Gnathamitermes sp., probably Gnathamitermes perplexus). These desert termites build layers of mud … Continue reading →

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Bird Migrations

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Roberta

Did you know that most songbirds, and many other birds migrate at night? When we went outside on Tuesday night to check the stars and look for meteors, we saw something amazing. We saw a flock of birds flying, eerily … Continue reading →

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Bug of the Week: Another Mystery

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Roberta

Before I get to bug of the week, did you get up to see the meteors? Weren’t they incredible? I saw one particularly bright one shoot across the sky. Today I have a mystery for you. In these two photos, … Continue reading →

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