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Bug of the Week: Ant Lions

Are you ready to find out what the mystery insect was in last week’s post? Most of you probably noticed the two circular depressions. The creature at the bottom of those funnel-shaped pits is the larval stage of the ant … Continue reading

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Bug of the Week: Ants

This week my son decided to feed the tiny ants that live in our backyard. He gave them some droplets of honey. These ants are sitting on the surface of a plastic flower pot. It was amazing how fast the … Continue reading

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Bug of the Week: Bee Assassin

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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