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Help Identify this beetle?

October 12, 2018 Elizabeth

What is it? Found in our Michigan Backyard today. He was moving too fast. We tried to get a picture of him by a lighter for size comparison. … [Read more...]

Insects Beetle, Identify, Insects, WhatIsIt

2017 Wrap Up

December 30, 2017 Elizabeth

Here's some snaps from 2017 that we haven't shared here before! We had some unique visitors last summer! … [Read more...]

Blogging, Insects, Landscaping, Summer, Toads American Toad, Bufo americanus, Flowers, Insects, Praying Mantis, Toads

Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar

August 10, 2017 Elizabeth

Spicebush swallowtail caterpillar

Check out this little guy we found today! He was in the tall weeds right by the pavement when we were going to weedwhack. Saved him. A friend helped identify his species. … [Read more...]

Insects Caterpillar, Insects

2015 Wrap Up

December 30, 2015 Elizabeth

Well, apparently I didn't blog AT ALL in 2015! Here's a review of some of our best photos around here in 2015. With no commentary because clearly I wasn't blogging in 2015! … [Read more...]

Blogging, Cat, Dogs, Insects, Toads, Wild Turkey Chip, Quincy

Eastern Dobsonfly

July 5, 2012 Elizabeth

This terrifying creature we identified as an Eastern Dobsonfly. I was so intent on photographing it, that no, much to my chagrin, we didn’t squash it. It has these huge pincers. Shown on a friend’s boot for size reference.  … [Read more...]

Insects Eastern DobsonFly

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