Ed Koday
Web Archive: Earwigs
The name originates from the superstition that earwigs crawl into the ears of sleeping persons and bore into the brain. Although earwigs appear somewhat dangerous due to their forceps, they are practically harmless to man. Earwigs vary...
Ed Koday
Ivy Hall: Swallowtail Butterfly
Facts and images of the swallowtail butterfly are reference for young researchers.
Ed Koday
Ivy Hall: Dragonfly
Find pictures of dragonflies on this page. Click on the illustrated image and discover many facts about the insect.
Ed Koday
Ivy Hall: Wasps
Young researchers will find photos, drawings and many facts about wasps in this resource.
Ed Koday
Ivy Hall: Mosquito
Have an itch to learn all about mosquitos? Stop here for many facts and images of the common warm weather insect.
Ed Koday
Ivy Hall: Hercules Beetle
Find out some facts about the Hercules beetle and take a look at some pictures of them.
Ed Koday
Web Archive: Tiger Beetle
The tiger beetles are among the most obvious of beetles, yet can be difficult to collect. They are very active and alert, running swiftly over the ground and, unlike almost all other beetles, taking flight without a split second's...
Ed Koday
Web Archive: Box Elder Bug
This bug is about 1/2 inch long and 1/3 as wide. It is black with three red lines on the thorax, a red line along each side, and a red line on each wing. The wings lie flat on the back when at rest. The young nymphs are red and gray. The...
Ed Koday
Web Archive: Harelequin Bug
This black, shield-shaped bug is brightly colored with orange, red, and yellow markings. It varies from 7 to 10 mm in length. At rest, the front pair of wings overlap and the insect's back appears to be marked with a distinct "X."
Ed Koday
Web Archive: Japanese Beetle
The Japanese beetle is brilliantly colored, oval, and less than half an inch long. Wing colors are coppery with fine lines that run the length of its wing cases, and the body is a beautiful metallic green. The five tufts of white hairs...
Ed Koday
Web Archive: Ambush Bug
Ambush bugs are predators which normally lie in wait for prey. They have front legs fitted for grasping, much like that of a praying mantis. They commonly sit on a flower waiting for insects attracted to flowers. Goldenrod is a favorite...
Ed Koday
Web Archive: Stink Bugs
Several of the common species of stinkbugs found in the United States are the southern green stinkbug, the green stinkbug, and the brown stinkbug. The green stinkbug is similar to the southern green stinkbug shown in the photo. At times...
Ed Koday
Web Archive: Luna Moths
Luna moths are one of the most unusual and beautiful of the North American moths known as Saturnidae. They are well known for their green-yellow colors and long tails,and although they are often seen in pictures, they are a real surprise...