insect interlude

The world’s pretty messed up right now. Let’s take a moment to pause, look at some photos of arthropods, and … More

essential work and the bugs that get me through it

I was about to preface this post with all the goings-on in the country and world right now, and how … More

I wrapped up 2019 with an off-trail hike near the Bug Spring Trailhead along the Mount Lemmon Highway. I was … More

There are a series of pull-offs along the Mount Lemmon Highway at around the 6000′ elevation mark — right when … More

This past week I have made a number of visits to lower-elevation areas on the Mount Lemmon Highway. The mid-May … More

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

Its been a warmer past couple of days. The brittlebush (Encelia farinosa) is flowering, its yellow blossoms attracting honeybees and even … More