UConn CAHNR Extension typically holds Bug Week in July; however, this year Extension has designated July as Bug Month. The UConn Extension Master Gardeners and Master Gardener interns participate. Bug Month is an educational outreach activity that promotes insects in the environment (bugs.uconn.edu/). Volunteers like Dr. Lynn Keller make this educational event fun and successful. […]
Bug Month
Lady Beetle
This concludes “Bug Week 2020”, thanks for tuning in and we hope you take advantage of the nice weather to do some exploring outside, you may even end up getting to meet some of these unique critters in person!
Cabbage White Butterfly
Tune in each day this week to learn more about some of the smaller insects and critters that we share this world with!
Syrphid Flies
Tune in each day this week to learn more about some of the smaller insects and critters that we share this world with!
Acorn Weevil
Tune in each day this week to learn more about some of the smaller insects and critters that we share this world with!
Butterfly of the Week – Silver Spotted Skipper
The silver-spotted skipper, Epargyreus clarus has a large white spot on the underside of each hind wing, and is one of the largest, most widespread and most recognized skippers in our area. Adults have a jerky style of flight which is typical of many skippers. Silver spotted skipper feeding on lantana in Eastern CT. Photo by L. […]
Butterfly of the Week – Spicebush Swallowtail
The spicebush swallowtail butterfly, Papilio troilus is a beautiful and interesting swallowtail. It is typically found in the eastern half of the United States from southern Canada to southern Florida and west to Texas. The upper surface of the forewings is black with marginal and sub-marginal rows of light yellow spots. The upper surfaces of the […]
Butterfly of the week – Eastern black swallowtail
The eastern black swallowtail, Papilo polyxenes asterius is one of the most common swallowtails. The black swallowtail is found in southern Canada, most of the eastern and mid-western United States to the Rocky Mountains, and in Arizona and northern Mexico. Females are typically larger than males. The upper surface of their wings is black with […]
Want More Bugs?
Are you looking for more bug related activities, and can’t wait for Bug Week? We’ve pulled together a few things of interest for you: WayBack Burgers is offering Cricket Milkshakes. WNPR and the Daily Share both had news stories about it. The milkshakes are only offered for a limited time, stop and visit a Wayback […]