Category Archives: Species of the Week

Species of the Week: The Tardigrade

Posted on July 31, 2020 by

For this species of the week, we’re going into the tiny world of micro-animals! Tardigrades, also known as “water bears,” are less than half a millimeter long and live their lives in the thin films of water clinging to mosses … Continue reading →

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Species of The Week: Snowberry Clearwing

Posted on July 24, 2020 by

July 18–26 marks Moth Week — so, we decided to feature what we’re pretty confident is the Snowberry Clearwing as our Species of the Week. Part of a group known as Small Sphinx Moths, Snowberry Clearwings are often mistaken for … Continue reading →

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Species of the Week: The Dot-tailed Whiteface

Posted on July 17, 2020 by

This week, our featured species is the Dot-tailed Whiteface! Pictured here, a male prominently shows off his eponymous white face and yellow dot, near the end of his abdomen. Like all dragonflies, Dot-tailed Whitefaces belong to the Order known as … Continue reading →

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