Author: Susanna Acheampong

Hi, my name is Susanna Acheampong, and I am an entomologist (a "bug lady") based in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Welcome to my blog! I share information on the bugs I encounter in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, fun pictures of insects and the occasional bird and plant (the stuff part of the blog). A special thank you to Gayle Jesperson for planting the blog idea and Laura Keery for her help in setting up the blog. Thanks for visiting!

Feathered Friends II

It has been a while since my last post.  Hope everyone is doing well and staying safe.  I went for a walk along Mission Creek Greenway with a girlfriend last weekend.  It was a beautiful sunny day, not a lot of "greens" and bug activity but we saw some sagebrush buttercups, a few bumble bees, … Continue reading Feathered Friends II

Bugs Go A-Courtin’

We have a lot of bugs around us and one is bound to come across some mating pairs. We saw a few mating pairs of bugs last summer and since it is Valentine’s day, I deem it appropriate to share the pictures and have a chat about some of the courtship behaviours in bugs. Date … Continue reading Bugs Go A-Courtin’

Feathered Friends

I saw a few birds while bugging around and on hikes with my girlfriends this summer. We found birds feasting on bugs and others hunting for bugs. I do not know my birds and would like to thank my birder girlfriend for the education. We went hiking at the Myra Canyon Trestles in Kelowna last … Continue reading Feathered Friends

Giant in the Pond

I went hiking with some girlfriends at Kentucky Lake, in Kentucky-Alleyne Provincial Park two weeks ago. It was a beautiful day and the lake was a sight to behold - amazing turquoise colour. That was my first time at the Kentucky Lake and it was worth it. I was lamenting the fact that it was … Continue reading Giant in the Pond

Praying Mantids

I saw an insect flying clumsily in an alfalfa field a few weeks ago and those who know me will probably guess what I did next – well I followed it until it landed and to my surprise it was a praying mantid. Not the most graceful flier :). The praying mantid gets its name … Continue reading Praying Mantids

Air Show

I saw an awesome display by some dragonflies during my lunch walk yesterday. Dragonflies have beautiful colours, delicate wings and very big eyes.  In some species the eyes meet at the top of the head and they can turn their head 360 degrees.  You have to be quite stealthy approaching them - took me a … Continue reading Air Show

Stink Bug Alley

Talk about a bad stink bug; the brown marmorated stink bug - it has made quite a name for itself and has been called the most destructive, notorious, annoying, ugly etc stink bug. The name is quite a mouthful, I have had people calling it marmalade bug and other names I am not allowed to … Continue reading Stink Bug Alley

The Beauties – Part 2

A lot of alfalfa butterflies have been flying in the North Okanagan the past few weeks. Gorgeous yellow and green colours - a sight to behold. Unfortunately, these beauties are a pest and their caterpillars can cause damage to alfalfa. I have added photos of other pollinators I have seen in the valley. Enjoy! Alfalfa … Continue reading The Beauties – Part 2

Too Hot?

The Okanagan Valley is gorgeous in the Summer. Lots of sunshine, beautiful scenery and fun times. It can sometimes get too hot :). I came across some aquatic friends last week. Dipping my toes in the water was quite nice. Unfortunately, I cannot swim - on my to do list:) Enjoy! Painted turtle taking a … Continue reading Too Hot?