This summer, the American Public Gardens Association (APGA) has taken measures to fight off the overwhelmingly large amount of invasive pest species that have attempted to colonize in the United […]
Bernheim Pollinators: The Yucca Moth
As children, it’s the little things that we often notice: the ants parading through a jungle of grasses, a caterpillar munching on a leaf or a spider waiting for her […]
Bernheim Pollinators: The Imperial Moth
Related to the giant silkworm moth, the Imperial moth, Eacles imperialis, is one of the largest in North America, reaching up to 7 inches across. Not only is it one of […]
Bernheim Pollinators: The Hummingbird Clearwing Moth
When thinking about moths, most people picture reclusive creatures that emerge after dusk. The Hummingbird Clearwing Moth (Hemaris thysbe) does not fit that definition. This moth is most active during […]