Leafminer tracks in Aspen leaves. Photo via Flickr.
A leafminer can be found in the leaves of plants throughout the Rocky Mountains and North America. Here is a quick overview on what a leafminer is. Continue reading
A spider preparing to balloon. Photo via Flickr.
Ballooning spiders seems like some new adventure sport, but it is just life. Many spiders balloon or fly in order to travel through the air. Continue reading
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Compound eyes look so crazy up close? Do you know what animals have them and how they actually help those animals see the world? Continue reading
Have you seen this butterfly this spring? Photo via Flickr.
During spring in the Rocky Mountains it is common to see a Mourning Cloak butterfly. These butterflies in the spring appear to be ragged and tattered. Continue reading
Is this fly up to no good? Photo via Flickr.
Have you ever seen flies rub their legs together? Do you have any idea why they do that? Continue reading
Are you ready to dissect a grasshopper?
A great, free learning activity for kids is to dissect a dead bug that you find around the house. By, dissecting a bug you can learn about the complexity of life as you learn how it’s body is made and works. Continue reading