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Evolution stories from the backyard

Make a habit of asking why species look and behave the way they do   As much as we delight in nature’s beauty, there’s an equally wondrous dimension to every species that usually goes unappreciated: the evolution story behind what we’re looking at. From an organism’s appearance to the way Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 7 monthsSeptember 9, 2022 ago
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The beautiful Great Golden Digger Wasp

This Great Golden Digger Wasp (Sphex ichneumoneus) was trying to set-up nests on my front walkway. It had 5 holes dug already. I was able to get a video of it. This is one pretty creature and aptly named too! Rick Stankiewicz, Keene Note: The Great Golden Digger Wasp is Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 6 years ago
Sightings

The formidable ichneumon wasp

I want to share some pictures of a parasitic wasp that I took up near Kinmount. I haven’t been able to identify it, but this animal was about 3-4 cm long and had two ovipositors, each about 10 cm long. When I found it, it was busily probing a hole Read more…

By Drew Monkman, 9 yearsJuly 20, 2014 ago
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Armed and Dangerous (wasps & yellowjackets)

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By Drew Monkman, 17 yearsAugust 29, 2006 ago
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