Monthly Archives: January 2010

Weekend Science Fun: Inspired by Ants

This weekend I’m doing related posts on all three of my blogs, all inspired by a new children’s book, Little Black Ant on Park Street by Janet Halfmann and Illustrated by Kathleen Rietz, part of the excellent Smithsonian’s Backyard series. … Continue reading

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Bug of the Week: Silkworm Eggs

Awhile back, I showed you the life stages of the silkworm moth. I missed one stage, however, so here they are: Silkworm moth eggs. In case you are wondering, the female moth in the top photograph laid her eggs on … Continue reading

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Mystery Seed of the Week 11

Do you know what plant these seeds come from? Edit: The answer is up.

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