Howdy, BugFans, On a walk at Spruce Lake Bog in May, the BugLady spied this Bronze jumping spider (Eris militaris, in the family Salticidae) (thanks, Mike) sitting on an unfolding alder leaf. He spied her, gave her a firm look and …
Greetings, BugFans, The BugLady was walking at Riveredge Nature Center one day in mid-June when she spied a small Robber fly perched on a leaf, hanging onto its prey. When she put the picture up on the monitor, she recognized the …
Howdy, BugFans, Now that summer has arrived with a vengeance, it’s time to take a quick look back at some spring bug experiences. BUMBLE BEE ON PINK LADY’S SLIPPER – A website about Wisconsin’s native orchids lists “naïve bumble bees” …
Greetings, BugFans, In honor of National Moth Week, here are three lovely moths that the BugLady has found recently, plus one from BugFan Freda (the BugLady’s definition of a “lovely moth” includes being identifiable). In the past, moth books, including …
Greetings, BugFans, 2026: The BugLady usually takes the month of June off and hits the trails looking for things to photograph. She decided not to, this year, but she may change her mind (Sedge Sprites are emerging – magical!). She wrote this …
Howdy, BugFans, Daisy fleabane (Erigeron sp.) is blooming. If you’re not familiar with it, the name “teeny daisy” – given to it by the BugLady’s then four-year-old, firstborn child – describes it well. It’s in the Aster/Composite family Asteraceae, so each …
Howdy, BugFans, 2026: The BugLady spent the morning watching pelicans; photographing pelicans on the water, on the beach, and, in small squadrons, in the air; and editing pictures of pelicans. They’re having a moment in her neighborhood at the edge of …
Greetings, BugFans, 2026: The final installment in National Wetlands Month, though the BugLady would argue that wetlands should be celebrated every month. The BugLady attempts to photograph this burnished beetle everywhere she sees them – some in aquatic settings as they …
Howdy BugFans, 2026: Continuing our celebration of Wetlands Month. Undeniably, wetlands “do” many things for us, but the BugLady’s main reason for hanging out in them is the large number of species they sustain. Sure – other animals visit them for water or …
Howdy, BugFans, 2026: Week two of our homage to wetlands. Why wetlands? Let me count the whys. For starters, wetlands are fascinating communities that are full of animals that have devised unique ways to deal with the challenges of life underwater. Wetlands both filter and …
