insects

Rudy Mancke discusses the breakdown of a yellowjacket nest.

As we celebrate the Halloween season, Rudy Mancke discusses the somber-looking mournful sphinx moth.

As we celebrate the Halloween season, Rudy Mancke discusses the somber-looking mournful sphinx moth.

The caterpillar of Antheraea polyphemus, the polyhpemus moth, is known for its bright green coloration.

Eumorpha pandorus, the Pandorus sphinx moth, is known for its dark markings and narrow wings.

Neoconocephalus bivocatus, the robust conehead katydid, is one of several katydid species found in South Carolina. It is known for its distinctive head shape and loud, harsh song.

Brunneria borealis, commonly known as Brunner's mantis, is a species of praying mantis native to the Southern US.

Brunneria borealis, commonly known as Brunner's mantis, is a species of praying mantis native to the Southern US.

The eastern lubber is a species of colorful grasshopper widely found throughout the southeastern US.

The eastern lubber is a species of colorful grasshopper widely found throughout the southeastern US.