Beetle bug

Ahh, Asian lady beetles...harmonia axyridis is their official name. The most annoying bugs that swarm in large groups in the fall! These beetles are orange with black spots and can be confused with the red

Rhinoceros beetles are beetles that fall under the subfamily Dynastinae. They are sometimes referred to as Hercules beetles, horn beetles, or unicorn beetles. They are known for their impressive size and unique physical appearance, including the large horn-like protrusions present in only in males. They are among the largest group of beetle with many species reaching […]

My summer is packed with events and activities that all have to do with the insects that finally get plentiful when the monsoon arrives. If you go to the 'Events' page on the top menu you'll see how busy it's getting. At some of these festivals, like Southwest Wings in Sierra Vista at the beginning of August, I will not only present a power-point program and lead a black lighting field trip at night, but also have a booth for my art work. The art work I sell consists mostly of my watercolor…

Rhinoceros beetles are beetles that fall under the subfamily Dynastinae. They are sometimes referred to as Hercules beetles, horn beetles, or unicorn beetles. They are known for their impressive size and unique physical appearance, including the large horn-like protrusions present in only in males. They are among the largest group of beetle with many species reaching […]

Carpet beetle larvae are pests that invade your home. Like a clothes moth, the larvae of adult carpet beetles feed on the fibers in clothes and furniture. Discover effective pest control methods to handle a carpet beetle infestation. #carpet #beetles #prevent

Eliminate the squash vine borer, known as the cucumber beetle, using squash bug traps to remove the adult squash bug and its squash bug egg population from your plant. Anasa tristis insect pests are often confused with the stink bug, but are easy to remove from your garden. #squash #bug #traps

Fall is the season where bugs and other pests start seeking warmer areas to settle. That makes your home a popular destination.

How cute it is that we humans think we rule the planet, that somehow we’re the pinnacle of evolution. In reality, it’s the arthropods—ants and spiders and scorpions and such—that truly hold dominion over Earth. And there are no arthropods as successful, as diverse, and as woefully underappreciated as the beetles. They tally an astounding […]