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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

Emerald Ash Borer

May 10, 2014 Elizabeth

Spring is officially here. Temps were in the seventies this week and Chip's allergies are in full swing. We've been watching our trees and it seems our ash tree has succumbed to emerald Ash borers and has died. Here's a pic of the tell tale sign of the larvae. Here's a … [Read more...]

Dogs, Landscaping, Spring Dogs, Insects, Trees

Walking Stick

September 9, 2011 Elizabeth

  This guy was sitting on the patio door when I came home today! … [Read more...]

Summer Insects

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