The post Raising Monarch Caterpillars to Butterflies: 17 Things to Know first appeared on My Monarch Guide and is written by Dena Haines. If you discovered a tiny cream-white egg on a milkweed leaf, then you have probably found a monarch butterfly egg. In about 4 days (or less), a caterpillar is going to hatch and soon, you will be watching the life cycle of the gorgeous monarch take place. Raising monarch caterpillars into butterflies is a surprisingly … The post Raising Monarch Caterpilla...| My Monarch Guide
Ladybugs are beetle members of the Coccinellidae family. There are thousands of species, and it's easy to confuse the native ladybug with other beetle species. Like the Asian lady beetles and the Japanese beetle. Here's how| The Buginator
Knowing what crickets eat is important to know when trying to prevent an infestation. Or when trying to keep your feeder crickets alive. Crickets are found everywhere in the world (except for Antarctica). These well-adapted| The Buginator
Despite being highly vocal creatures, crickets are quite defenseless against most predators. Determining what eats crickets can help reduce their numbers. Common cricket predators include frogs, spiders, and lizards. Birds, salamanders, and bats also love| The Buginator
Insects are amazing tiny creatures and are often overlooked. Are insects animals or something else entirely? Insects are animals because they meet the taxonomic classification for the animal kingdom. These characteristics include: respire with oxygen,| The Buginator