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Check out the Bug of the Week Archive

See that new “Bug of the Week Archive” button in the navigation bar at the top? Go ahead, give it a try. The list includes virtually all the Bug of the Week posts from this blog, organized by order or … Continue reading

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Bug of the Week: Whiteflies

What are those white and dark bumps on the underside of the penstemon leaves? Those are the life stages of the of insects called whiteflies. The adult whitefly looks somewhat like a tiny moth, but whiteflies are actually in the … Continue reading

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Bug of the Week: Green Bottle Fly

Talk about the beauty and the beast… This shiny green fly feeds on nectar from flowers. The adult green bottle flies are actually visually interesting, perhaps even (dare I say it) attractive? No one would ever call green bottle fly … Continue reading

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