Two species of teasel occur in Illinois, Dipsacus fullonum and D. laciniatus, and both are equally invasive. The plants were bought to the United States…
Teasel
Diurnal Fireflies
Not flashy but fascinating just the same, diurnal fireflies fly during the daytime and inhabit moist fields and woodlands throughout our area.
Fireflies
At night male fireflies take to the air while females watch from prominent posts, but during the daytime both sexes rest amid foliage.
Gray Catbird
Bobbi the Bee
‘Bobbi,’ an Andrena, or mining, bee took the long way home (another great road trip song!) the other day while out foraging for pollen and…
Two-eyed Click Beetle
Measuring up to 1 3/4 in. and marked with prominent ‘eyes,’ the eyed click beetle can be found in mature oak woodlands throughout our area.…
House Wrens
Cherished by humans for its delightful songs and perky ways, the house wren has another side to its breeding-season behaviors. Photo by Carol Hamilton
Beautiful Birdsong
Beautiful Songs (with wood thrush photo) and this caption: Often heard but seldom seen, the wood thrush is known for its melodious song of lilting,…
Sharp-dressed Men
Sharp dressed in red and black, male scarlet tanager pauses for his closeup before resuming his foraging activities. Photo by Nikki Dahlin.
Plant Native!
A-ha! Native plants attract native pollinators and a host of other wildlife. Here a silver-spotted skipper sips nectar from blazing star, a prairie plant that…