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State Insects and Butterflies (From Alabama to Wyoming)
Did you know that the Massachusetts state insect is the ladybug? Teachers and students can use this guide to learn about every state's official insect or butterfly.
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Rhode Island's State Insect
Learn about the official state insect of Rhode Island!
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New Mexico's State Butterfly
Learn more about the beautiful Sandia hairstreak butterfly, Callophrys mcfarlandi, including its food plants and early forms.
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New Hampshire's State Butterfly
Learn more about the beautiful Karner blue butterfly, Plebejus melissa samuelis, including its food plants and early forms.
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The Spicebush Swallowtail: Mississippi's State Butterfly
Learn about Mississippi's state butterfly, the beautiful spicebush swallowtail ("Papilio troilus"), including its food plants and early forms.
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Oregon's State Insect: The Oregon Swallowtail
Learn more about the beautiful Oregon swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon oregonia), including its food plants and early forms.
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Texas State Insect: The Monarch Butterfly
This article is written by a teacher for teachers, students, and citizen scientists. It discusses the migration, feeding peculiarities, and lifecycle of the beautiful monarch butterfly.
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The Viceroy: Kentucky's State Butterfly (Lesson)
Everything teachers, students, and citizen scientists need to know about the state butterfly of Kentucky, the viceroy ("Limenitis archippus").
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Connecticut State Insect Lesson: The European Mantis
What teachers, students, and citizen scientists need to know about the amazing European mantis, Connecticut's state insect, including its predatory habits and natural history.
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Idaho State Insect Lesson: The Monarch Butterfly
For teachers, students, and citizen scientists to learn about the beautiful monarch butterfly, state insect of Idaho, including migration, feeding peculiarities, and lifecycle.
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Hawaii State Insect: The Kamehameha Butterfly
This article is written by a teacher and has what teachers, students, and citizen scientists need to know about the Kamehameha butterfly, Vanessa tameamea, including its food plants and early forms.
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Zebra Swallowtail: Tennessee's State Butterfly
Everything teachers, students, and citizen scientists need to know about the zebra swallowtail butterfly ("Eurytides marcellus"), including its food plants and early forms.
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State Insect of Louisiana Lesson: The Western Honeybee
What teachers, students, and citizen scientists need to know about the state insect of Louisiana, the fascinating western (aka European) honeybee.
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The Diana Fritillary: State Butterfly of Arkansas
Everything teachers, students, and citizen scientists need to know about the state butterfly of Arkansas, the Diana fritillary ("Speyeria diana"), including its food plants and early forms.
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Western Honey Bee: The State Insect of Arkansas (Lesson)
Everything teachers, students, and citizen scientists need to know about the state insect of Arkansas, the western honey bee, a.k.a. the European honey bee.
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State Insect of Kansas Lesson: The European Honeybee
This article, written by a middle school teacher, has what you need to know about the state insect of Kansas, the fascinating European honeybee.
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The Monarch: State Butterfly of Minnesota (Lesson)
Everything teachers, students, and citizen scientists need to know about Minnesota's state butterfly, the monarch, including migration, feeding peculiarities, and life cycle.
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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail: South Carolina's State Butterfly
Everything you need to know about South Carolina's state butterfly, the eastern tiger swallowtail ("Papilio glaucus"), including its food plants and early forms.
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The Carolina Mantis: State Insect of South Carolina
Everything you need to know about South Carolina's state insect, the Carolina mantis, including its predatory habits and natural history.
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State Insect of Illinois: The Monarch Butterfly
This article, written by a middle school teacher, is for teachers, students, and citizen scientists. It discusses the metamorphosis, diet, and migration of the monarch butterfly, Illinois' state insect. Use this article as a lesson to teach your students about monarch butterflies!
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State Insect of Georgia: The Western Honeybee
This article has what teachers, students, and citizen scientists need to know about the State insect of Georgia, the fascinating western (AKA European) honeybee.
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Vivid Dancer Damselfly: Nevada's State Insect (Lesson)
Everything you need to know about Nevada's state insect, the vivid dancer damselfly ("Argia vivida"), including its habits and early forms.
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State Insect of California: The California Dogface Butterfly
What teachers, students, and citizen scientists need to know about the beautiful California dogface butterfly, including its food plants and early forms.
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State Insect of Maryland Lesson: The Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly
This article has what students, teachers, and citizen scientists need to know about the beautiful Baltimore checkerspot butterfly, including its food plants and early forms.
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State Insect of Pennsylvania Lesson: The Pennsylvania Firefly
This article has what teachers, students, and citizen scientists need to know about the lightning bug that has been Pennsylvania's state insect since 1974.
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State Insect of Washington Lesson: The Green Darner Dragonfly
This article has what students, teachers, and citizen scientists need to know about the beautiful green darner dragonfly, including its habits and early forms.
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State Insect of New York Lesson: The Nine-Spotted Lady Beetle
This article has what students, teachers, and citizen scientists need to know about the rare ladybug that has been New York's state insect for more than thirty years. Read on for everything you need to know about the nine-spotted lady beetle.
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Monarch Butterfly: Alabama's State Insect (Lesson)
Everything you need to know about Alabama's state insect, the monarch butterfly ("Danaus plexippus"), including its food plants and early forms.
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State Insect of Alaska: The Four-Spotted Chaser Dragonfly
This article has what students, teachers, and citizen scientists need to know about the beautiful four-spotted chaser dragonfly, including its habits and early forms.
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State Insect of Virginia Lesson: The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly
This article has what teachers, students, and citizen scientists need to know about the beautiful tiger swallowtail butterfly (Pterourus glaucus), including its food plants and early forms.
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State Insect of Colorado: The Colorado Hairstreak Butterfly
This article has what teachers, students, and citizen scientists need to know about the beautiful Colorado hairstreak butterfly (Hypaurotis crysalus), including its food plants and early forms. Read on for everything you need to know about Colorado's state bug!
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A Guide to Common Insects of Spring
This guide to insects you see in the spring will help you identify the butterflies, bees, and other bugs in your garden, yard, and even in your home.
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Top 10 Rare or Endangered Butterflies
What are the world's rarest and most endangered butterflies? This quick and easy guide tells you all about these beautiful and critically imperiled insects.
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10 Most Painful Stings on Earth
What are the most painful stings in the world? From scorpions to stingrays, here's everything you need to know about the top ten most painful stings on earth.
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8 Stinging Caterpillars: A Quick and Easy Identification Guide
This quick and easy guide will tell you if the caterpillar you have found can sting or poses a threat to you, your family, or your pets.
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North American Caterpillar Identification
This photo-rich article describes some of the more commonly found caterpillars in North America.
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How to Identify and Deal With Basement Bugs
Identify common basement bugs with this authoritative and well-researched guide. My tips will help you live with the harmless bugs and deal with the dangerous!
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Tarantula Hawk Wasp: State Insect of New Mexico (Lesson)
Everything students, teachers, and citizen scientists need to know about the tarantula hawk wasp, including its predatory habits and natural history.
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Two-Tailed Swallowtail Butterfly: State Insect of Arizona Lesson
Everything students, teachers, and citizen scientists need to know about the two-tailed swallowtail butterfly ("Papilio multicaudata"), including its food plants and early forms.
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State Insect of Montana Lesson: The Mourning Cloak Butterfly
This article has what students, teachers, and citizen scientists need to know about the beautiful mourning cloak butterfly, Nymphalis antiops, including its food plants and early forms.
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State Insect of Florida Lesson: The Zebra Longwing Butterfly
This article has what teachers, students, and citizen scientists need to know about the beautiful zebra longwing butterfly (Heliconius charitonius), including its bright warning colors and toxic defense systems.
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Slugs in Your Garden
This Article will tell you how to control slugs when they invade your garden.
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What You Need to Know About the Brown Widow Spider
Brown widow spiders are invading new parts of the country. As their range increases, so does your chance of finding one. This article will cover everything you need to know about the brown widow spider.
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Brown Recluse Spider: Non-Toxic Control
Brown recluse spiders are venomous arachnids sometimes found in basements and garages. You can control these potentially dangerous spiders with a non-toxic sticky trap.
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How to Identify and Control Tomato Hornworm Caterpillars
Caterpillars eating your tomato plants are often hornworms in the family Sphingidae. Here's how to identify and deal with hornworm caterpillars.