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This spicebush swallowtail caterpillar is absolutely one of the cutest caterpillars out there. With those big eyespots, ...
06/18/2026

This spicebush swallowtail caterpillar is absolutely one of the cutest caterpillars out there. With those big eyespots, it looks like it walked straight out of a cartoon or a Pokémon game. Those ‘eyes’ are just markings to scare predators, but they make it adorable to us.

06/17/2026

It's time to start getting your UV flashlights out. You never know what you will find once the sun goes down.

One of my favorite caterpillar finds from last year was this Dogbane Tiger Moth caterpillar. It had just shed, so its ha...
06/16/2026

One of my favorite caterpillar finds from last year was this Dogbane Tiger Moth caterpillar. It had just shed, so its hairs were still wet and glistening in the sunlight. The old skin sat behind it like a little fluff ball. Such a fun moment to stumble across on the trail.

Did you know?The Great Serpent Mound stretches over 1300 feet and is recognized as the world's largest serpent effigy. I...
06/15/2026

Did you know?

The Great Serpent Mound stretches over 1300 feet and is recognized as the world's largest serpent effigy. It sits on a plateau above Brush Creek Valley in Adams County.

Peekaboo! A gray rat snake is watching you. This unexpected visitor added an exciting touch to our campsite at West Bran...
06/14/2026

Peekaboo! A gray rat snake is watching you. This unexpected visitor added an exciting touch to our campsite at West Branch State Park Campground. He was cleverly hiding in plain sight, nestled within a tree hole.

06/14/2026

This imperial moth caterpillar was one of my absolute favorite finds last year. I was able to watch a very tiny caterpillar turn into this large, impressive critter. It was a lot of fun and very interesting to see its different stages of development.

Did you know?John William Lambert, from Mechanicsburg, Ohio, was the inventor of the first practical American gasoline a...
06/13/2026

Did you know?

John William Lambert, from Mechanicsburg, Ohio, was the inventor of the first practical American gasoline automobile.

For Camouflage Friday, here’s the Spiloloma lunilinea caterpillar. This little one blends in so well with tree bark and ...
06/13/2026

For Camouflage Friday, here’s the Spiloloma lunilinea caterpillar. This little one blends in so well with tree bark and branches that most people never notice it at all. Its colors and texture make it look like part of the wood, which keeps it safe from hungry birds.

Paper wasps often get a bad reputation, but they’re actually hardworking allies in the garden. They help control caterpi...
06/12/2026

Paper wasps often get a bad reputation, but they’re actually hardworking allies in the garden. They help control caterpillars, beetle larvae, and other insects that can quickly damage plants. By keeping pest numbers down, they support healthier flowers, veggies, and native plants. As long as their nest isn’t in a high‑traffic spot, giving them space can make a big difference for the local ecosystem.

My schedule for the last month has been absolutely crazy. I'm almost caught up on some stuff that had to be taken care o...
06/11/2026

My schedule for the last month has been absolutely crazy. I'm almost caught up on some stuff that had to be taken care of. Hopefully soon, I can get back to exploring our great state.

With that being said, I completely forgot to post this yesterday.

This is the gnat ogre robber fly, a miniature hunter that uses its sharp vision and quick reflexes to grab prey right out of the air.

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