Some of the stories below are part of a series about bugs found in the Northwest mountains of North Carolina, referred to as the High Country. Others are from interesting bugs I have researched and want their life stories told about
Fireflies, also called lightning bugs, light up summer evenings and are an excellent way to illustrate how insects communicate with each other
Many insect pollinators go unnoticed but nonetheless play vitally important roles. Good examples include Syrphid flies and solitary bees
The monarch butterfly and its extraordinary migration is one of the more fascinating stories in the world of bugs
Many insects “sing” to attract mates. This post describes three insects that use cool songs, one in daylight and two at night.
Insects can be wonderful engineers; in the case of this bugstory by making a nest
Though the High Country of NC has many intersting bugs, some that are not native can be very damaging to our native tress
Webs made by the fall webworm are common in local trees in fall. When visible around Halloween it makes for a good story
I suspect people wonder why they are pestered by yellowjackets in the fall. This story provides a explanation
