Snowberry Clearwing
On the edge of Potter’s Lake yesterday I saw what looked like a hummingbird getting nectar from Pickerelweed. Using my binoculars, I saw that it was actually a moth, a … Continued
Blue Dasher
I found this dragonfly perched on top of a prairie blazing star. He’s not drinking nectar, he’s hunting. He’s waiting for an insect to come within range so he can … Continued
Halloween Pennant Dragonfly
I saw this dragonfly yesterday as I was walking the mowed paths in the prairie. The orange colored wings makes it easy to identify.
Blue Dasher Dragonfly
I enjoy watching dragonflies at the edge of the ponds. This female is perched on a Deptford Pink. It’s not drinking nectar; it’s a hunter and it’s waiting for prey … Continued
Honey Bee
When we first moved to the PGT I used to keep beehives and sell honey. Even though it’s an exotic species, the honeybee is the official state insect of Missouri.
See Monarchs, Swallowtails and more!
The PGT Butterfly Walk begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 at the Prairie Garden Trust visitor center. We’ll stroll around the paved and mowed trails for about 2 … Continued
Preventing Tick Bites
Ticks are an annoying part of nature walks. Fortunately, it’s easy to avoid bites. Using permethrin treated clothing and tucked-in-pants I’ve not had a single tick bite in over a … Continued
Preventing Tick Bites
Today was “Tick Treatment” Day at the PGT. Every year in early spring I dip all of our outdoor clothing in permethrin to prevent tick and chigger bites. I prefer … Continued