The Question: We found this large spider in our auto repair shop today. He caused quite an exciting afternoon, that’s for sure. Can you please help us identify him? Submitted by: Michelle , Virginia, USA The Short Answer: First, before we can talk about this spider, we’ll have to refer to it as “she” because [...]
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Can I move these monarch caterpillars?
The Question: I have a number of patches of milkweed throughout my garden, and noticed this afternoon that a group of monarch butterfly caterpillars have eaten nearly all the leaves and flowers of a single plant that sits alone, separated by a driveway from a large patch of verdant milkweed. My question to you is, [...]
What time of year can I see monarchs in Mexico?
The Question: I want to go to Mexico to see the monarch butterflies. What is the time of year for them to hatch into butterflies? Submitted by: Sheila, USA The Short Answer: According to our friends at the Texas Butterfly Ranch, a blog dedicated to monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus), officials at the Monarch sanctuary at [...]
What kind of frog is this and what are the red bumps?
The Question: Just wondered what sort of toad/frog this is. I spotted it in my garden this morning. It’s a greeny/brown colour with black mottled markings on its back. At the top of its back legs are two large red lumps, very odd looking. Submitted by: Kevin, South West England The Short Answer: This is [...]
What’s with these crazy centipedes?
The Question: I recently moved to a small city, and I’m seeing centipedes regularly appear in my house at night. They’re light colored, many-legged, and usually whisking their way across the walls or ceiling. My question is, why? I was told that centipedes like to eat other bugs, and we don’t have a lot of [...]