Mating Shenanigans of Jagged Ambush Bugs

I was in White lake a week ago, chasing some grasshoppers. With the smokey skies in the Interior B.C. that week, we left early in the morning and had a wonderful time searching for a particular species. We did not find what we were looking for but saw some crickets and a lot of European … Continue reading Mating Shenanigans of Jagged Ambush Bugs

Bugs in the Milkweeds

It is always nice to see the swallowtail butterflies feeding and frolicking around milkweeds at bloom. I decided to take a closer look at the milkweeds this year because I had come across a patch with a lot of bees and other bugs. Milkweeds are called milkweeds because of the milky sap they produce. They … Continue reading Bugs in the Milkweeds

Air Conditioner Please (Elm seed bugs)

It has been a very hot summer and the elm seed bugs are also feeling the heat. Elm seed bugs have been in the Okanagan valley since 2016. Their numbers are very high this year and I have received a lot of reports from around the Okanagan valley. I have a bunch of them running … Continue reading Air Conditioner Please (Elm seed bugs)

Western Conifer Seed Bugs

I had two house guests this week - Western conifer seed bugs. I let them stay the night but got rid of them the next day. I have been receiving a lot of reports of Western conifer seed bugs this year and their numbers are very high which can be overwhelming for homeowners. People often … Continue reading Western Conifer Seed Bugs

The Cicadas Have Joined The Choir

I can still hear the crickets on my walks but there is more music from the bug choirs. The male cicadas have now joined in with their loud shrill choruses. Cicadas are a large and noisy bunch, and a bit on the strange side, nothing wrong with that :). The immature stages (nymphs) live in … Continue reading The Cicadas Have Joined The Choir

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