Monthly Archives: June 2011

Bug of the Week Update

Did anyone have any ideas what the little bee was doing in the photos from two weeks ago? Bees sometimes gather a number of different materials from leaves, including water, resin or sap. Because the plant is infested with lace … Continue reading

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Bug of the Week: Swallowtails

Our family visited Colorado last week, where we saw some interesting insects as well as great views. For example, at the “beach” of Horsetooth reservoir near Fort Collins, we spotted these swallowtail butterflies. If you look closely you can see … Continue reading

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Mystery Seed of the Week 73

Our mystery seeds this week come in a red fruit. The seeds within the fruit are covered with hairs. Do you have any ideas what sort of plant these might grow into? These seeds were collected in Colorado. Edit:  The … Continue reading

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