Three spotted Skipper
Three spotted Skipper (Butterfly) The Three-spotted Skipper (Cymaenes tripunctus) has a wingspan of 1 1/8 – 1 3/8 inches. The wings are a dull dark brown, and the upperside of the forewings (front...
View ArticleOak Hammock Trail at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
Oak Hammock Trail is located in Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Parking is just over a mile east of the refuge at the Visitor Center for Oak Hammock Trail and is shared with the Palm Hammock...
View ArticleHover Fly
The hoverfly (Allograpta obliqua) can be found in most of the continental United States, parts of Canada, and Mexico. It is a colorful and common fly in Florida. Just like its name suggests, it can...
View ArticleWebworm Moth
– Webworm Moth – The Ailanthus Webworm (Atteva aurea) adults are considered good pollinators. The host plant, Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is a non-native plant in Florida that the Ailanthus...
View ArticleSouthern Pearly Eye
The Southern Pearly Eye (Lethe portlandia) has a wingspan of 2¼ – 2¾ inches. The antennal club (the tip and thickest part of the antenna) is orange. As caterpillars, they are green or brown with thin,...
View ArticleSaltmarsh Caterpillar
The saltmarsh caterpillar (Estigmene acrea) (Drury) is a native insect found throughout the United States. It is common in the southern United States as a pest. Adults are large moths; wingspan can...
View ArticleTwo Striped Walking Stick
The Two Striped Walking Stick (Anisomorpha buprestoides) (Stoll) is a common stick insect in Florida. There are a few other names that this insect is referred to, devil’s riding horse, prairie...
View ArticleEastern CoachWhip
There are six subspecies of coachwhip snakes that are currently recognized, but the Eastern Coachwhip (Masticophis flagellum flagellum) is the only one that occurs in Florida. These nonvenomous snakes...
View ArticleBlue Crab
Blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) lives through the Atlantic Coast and in the Gulf of Mexico. The blue crab shell, also called a carapace, is blue to olive green, the shell can reach 9 inches across. The...
View ArticleCommon Eastern Bumblebee
When people hear bumblebee, their first reaction is fear since their sting can be painful and unpleasant, and some people have an allergic reaction to their sting. Even though they can sting, they are...
View ArticleFeed the Ducks
– Feed the Ducks – Many of us have grabbed a loaf of bread and headed to a pond or lake with our families to “feed the ducks.” That was before we knew it wasn’t good for them. When ducks see us arrive...
View ArticleLong-Tailed Giant Ichneumonid Wasp
Long-Tailed Giant Ichneumonid Wasp (Megarhyssa macrurus) is a large reddish brown and yellow wasp with black coloring throughout the body. It is 1.5 inches long with an ovipositor 2-3 inches long. This...
View ArticleGlass Lizard
The glass lizard is a species of legless lizard that is often mistaken as a snake, though there are differences between glass lizard and snakes. Glass lizards’ long tail gives them a snake-like...
View ArticleOvenbird
The ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) gets its name from the shape of its nest. The dome and side entrance make it resemble a Dutch oven. Their range is the eastern and central United States and parts of...
View ArticleAmerican Bullfrog
American bullfrogs are the largest frogs in North America, measuring up to 203 mm long. They often have markings of spots or blotches with colors ranging from brown to green. The back legs are...
View ArticleHigh School Standards – Renewable Energy
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View ArticleBrown Pelican
Brown pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis) are huge, stocky seabirds with thin necks and very long bills with a pouch that stretches as it is used for catching fish. They measure 39.4-53.9 inches with a...
View ArticleCoral Bean
If you want to attract hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden, plant coral bean (Erythrina herbacea). The Florida native plant can grow into a small tree in Southern Florida and grow 6 feet tall...
View ArticleCanova Beach Park AKA Canova Dog Park
Does your dog love playing in the ocean and on a sandy beach? Canova Beach Park is a beach in Southern Brevard County where dogs are allowed. Your furry friend must be leashed with tags with an updated...
View ArticleUF Bat Houses
Visit the world’s largest occupied bat houses on the University of Florida’s Campus in Gainsville. Between 450,000 and 500,000 bats, including Southeastern bats, Brazilian free-tailed bats, and Evening...
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