Beth’s Bug Blog — forest insects
Bug of the Week: The Four-Eyed Harvestman
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The harvestman isn’t just a leggy weirdo. It’s a living fossil with a misleading name, hidden superpowers, and a flair for fall dramatics. Whether glowing in the dark or clumping in corners, it’s the Halloween house guest you didn’t invite… but secretly want to learn more about.
Bug of the Week: The Net-Winged Beetle
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The net-winged beetle is part bug, part billboard…and 100% committed to staying off the menu!
Bug of the Week: The Bark Beetle-The Tiny, Terrifying Tree Terminator
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Bark beetles may be small, but their impact is anything but. They’re the silent, sneaky assassins of the forest world, making their homes under the bark and leaving devastation in their wake.
Bug of the Week: The Longhorned Beetle, Antennae Extraordinaire
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Longhorned beetles are the dashing lumberjacks of the insect world: hardworking, highly adapted, and dressed to impress with antennae that stretch for days.