When I got close enough to look, I was beaten with horror. There wasn’t a rope. It was not a snake, either. In front of me crawled a slow-moving column of roughly 150 caterpillars, which I finally counted! They moved in a straight line, densely loaded together, as if guided by an invisible leader. I had no idea this was possible, let alone in my own yard! Where were … [Read more...] about I saw something strange in the grass and thought it was just a rope – but when I looked closer, I screamed in horror!
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The Panda Ant: Cute but Deadly? Unraveling the Truth Behind This Misunderstood Creature
The internet is awash with images of the "Panda Ant," a creature that undeniably evokes cuteness with its black and white markings. However, this endearing appearance belies a dangerous reality. The Panda Ant is not an ant at all, but a wingless wasp with one of the most excruciating stings known to humans. This article delves into the fascinating world of this misunderstood … [Read more...] about The Panda Ant: Cute but Deadly? Unraveling the Truth Behind This Misunderstood Creature
Zombie Fungus rides again!
A female Carolina leafroller cricket, Camptonotus carolinensis, emerged from its lair and exploring leaves at night. I made this image last year in a southern Ohio forest. While these exceptionally long-antennae'd crickets are not rare, they are furtive and secretive. During the day, they hole up within rolled up leaves, hence the name. Come nightfall, they roam about on … [Read more...] about Zombie Fungus rides again!