Caddisflies are common insects to find near rivers. Photo via Flickr.
A caddisfly lifecycle is similar to other aquatic insects lifecycle with both a nymph stage and adult stage with wings. Here is an overview along with a simple diagram of this aquatic bug’s lifecycle. Continue reading
Have you ever seen one of these? Do you know what it is?
A caddisfly is a really neat aquatic insect that is common on rivers and streams throughout the world and Rocky Mountains. Here are 7 caddisfly facts. Continue reading
Have you seen or heard a cicada recently?
Among other cicada facts, is the fact that cicadas are very loud insects that can be found throughout the world. Here are 7 cool facts about these insects that you may see, but more likely hear near you soon. Continue reading
A Painted Lady Butterfly is a common insects of the Rocky Mountains.
The Painted Lady Butterfly is one of the most common butterflies of the Rocky Mountains that you are likely to see. Here are 8 fun nature facts about this beautiful winged insect or butterfly. Continue reading
Look at this beautiful Western Tiger Swallowtail butterfly.
The Western Tiger Swallowtail is a common butterfly of the Rocky Mountains that you have likely seen at some point. Here are 5 fun Western Tiger Swallowtail butterfly facts that you are sure to enjoy and, hopefully, learn something new. Continue reading
How long does this house fly live?
Have you ever wondered how long an ordinary house fly lives? Surprisingly, at least to me, is that a house fly lives on average 30 days and even up to 60! Continue reading
An adult mayfly.
Have you ever heard of a mayfly? Here are some basic facts about this aquatic insect that can be found in rivers and lakes throughout North America and the world. Continue reading
Monarch Butterflies are a well known butterfly due to their amazing migration. Here are some more facts about these cool Rocky Mountain animals. Continue reading
Having a little snack from this flower.
A butterfly proboscis is a special, long tube that butterflies use to drink nectar from flowers. Here is a quick run down on what a proboscis is. Continue reading
Look at that long proboscis as it moves close to get some nectar.
A white-lined sphinx moth is a common hummingbird moth of the Rocky Mountains. Here are 6 fun facts about this neat animal. Continue reading