tiny bugs, tiny battles

While pulling weeds from the front yard, I found a very tiny mantis: The total body length was probably about … More

mid-month roundup

Here we are, halfway through April, in the midst of what is being called a “superbloom” — an enormous abundance … More

The cacti have started to bloom! From the vibrant magenta of the hedgehog cacti to the bright pink of the … More

The land is awash in yellow! Desert Marigolds (Baileya multiradiata) are in bloom, and will be for much of the … More

The desert is in bloom! The bugs are making a big comeback, both insects and spiders (and everything in between), … More

On March 11, I returned to the Mount Lemmon Highway. It was another sunny, warm day — warmer than the … More

The past week has been warm and sunny, as the first day of spring draws near. Already, tiny leaves are … More

There are many kinds of spiders that build funnel-shaped webs, but there is only one kind of wolf spider (Lycosidae) … More

Earlier this week, the entirety of Tucson got hammered with winter’s last hurrah. On our side of town, heavy snow … More

The past couple of weeks have been a little chilly in the desert, with a fair amount of rain, and … More