FEBRUARY: Invertebrate of the Month
Western Boxelder Bug: Uninvited Guests Western Boxelder Bug Photo by Judy Gallagher As the temperatures drop in late fall and winter, you might notice an uninvited guest making its way indoors, the Western Boxelder Bug (Boisea rubrolineata). While [...]
DECEMBER: Invertebrate of the Month
Photo credit: Lars Emil J. Dunseth Io Moth: The Mysterious Moth New Mexico is home to the dazzling and mysterious Io moth (Automeris io). Known for its vibrant coloration and striking defensive adaptations, this silk moth is also [...]
OCTOBER: Invertebrate of the Month
The Spotted Orbweaver: Nature’s Web-Building Wonder Neoscona crucifera, commonly known as the Spotted Orbweaver or Cross Orbweaver, due to the cross-shaped marking on its abdomen. This impressive species is found across much of the United States. These spiders are extraordinary [...]
AUGUST: Invertebrate of the Month
Leafhopper Assassin Bug (Zelus renardii) photo: Christie Collins The Leafhopper Assassin Bug (Zelus renardii): An Unsung Hero of New Mexico Gardens New Mexico’s diverse ecosystems are home to a fascinating array of wildlife, and among the most intriguing [...]
JUNE: Invertebrate of the Month
June - Painted Lady Butterfly Scientific name: Vanessa cardui Dorsal or upper side of Painted Lady, Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) By Jean-Pol GRANDMONT Common name: Painted Lady Family: Nymphalidae The Painted Lady Butterfly: A Springtime Visitor In [...]
APRIL: Invertebrate of the Month
April - Morrison's Bumble Bee Scientific name: Bombus morrisoni Common name: Morrison's Bumble Bee Family: Apidae It’s April and spring is in the air! As plants begin to reemerge from the soil and those early bloomers start to bud, this [...]
FEBRUARY: Invertebrate of the Month
February - Goldenrod Crab Spider Scientific name: Misumena vatia Common name: Goldenrod Crab Spider Family: Thomisidae Starting off our new blog for Invertebrate of the Month is the beautiful Goldenrod Crab Spider or Flower Spider, Misumena vatia, a member of [...]
