CRITTERS AND FUN ANIMAL STUFF

Below are a series of very short descriptions of some cool critters.  The focus is primarily on things that are found in the neotropics, but it is likely that other areas will be added down the road.

Owl Butterfly

Owl butterflies (Caligo sp.), also known as owl-eyed butterflies, are a group of mostly large butterflies characterized by a spot on the underside of the wing that looks... (more)

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Horsehair Worm

Horsehair worms are parasites often described as a “curiosity,” as they are interesting but seemingly without great impact other than to the poor insects they use as hosts. (more)

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Robber Fly

Robber flies are commonly seen sitting on a stem or leaf, often in sunny areas, seemingly minding their own business.  But these true flies in the Asilidae family are in fact actively hunting for... (more)

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Tailless Whip Scorpion (Amblypygi)

Amblypygids are creatures of dark, shady places.  And while they are arachnids, they are not spiders, but have the common name of... (more)

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Cane Toad

Is it a frog?  Is it a toad?  Why do I have 4.27 million of them in my yard?!?

 

The answers to this pop quiz are... (more)

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