Ryan Julian

The genus Malacosoma includes Tent Worms, a kind of caterpillar. They have white markings on their backs and hairy spines and are also known as tent caterpillars. They have long slender bodies up to 2″ (5 cm). Tent worms must be eliminated before the caterpillars can devour a whole tree, robbing it of leaves. Large … Read more

Leaf miners are insect larvae that eat leaf tissue and live inside leaves. They belong to a variety of species. Leaf miner damage may be seen as unsightly snaky lines or streaks on the leaves that give the leaves a faded appearance. Feeding on plant tissue causes leaves to look bad and fall off, which … Read more

In the Great Lakes Region, Illinois is situated in the midwestern United States. It is the country’s sixth most populated city and the 25th most geographical area. The state’s diverse range of habitats supports a wide variety of birds and animals. In Illinois today, we’ll be focusing on the seven types of woodpeckers and where … Read more

Palms and sunny beaches are most likely the first things that come to mind when one thinks of California. Yet, in the north, there are vast open deserts, mountains, and dense enormous forests that add to the complexity of this huge state. This state is also home to a wide variety of wildlife, including several … Read more

On the eastern coast of the United States, hummingbird watching can be challenging. This is the only place where the Ruby-throated Hummingbird breeds. The year-round mild climate in Florida, as well as its proximity to the southern half of Mexico and the Caribbean islands, allows for rare visits from a wide range of hummingbird species. … Read more