BIOLOGY - THE LOST NOTES

is a collection of biological tidbits that I sprinkled through my college classes to inspire students to appreciate the natural world.  these are not for kiddos

CICADA KILLER

CICADA KILLER

Amy Smith
INSECTS

The cicada killer (Sphecius speciosus) is a large wasp that feed cicadas to their babies.  The female cicada killer paralyzes cicadas and then carries them up to her nest below ground.  She lays an egg on each one.  When the larva wasp hatches, dinner is served.

A CHEAP SHOT AT BIRDING

A CHEAP SHOT AT BIRDING
LETS HEAR IT FOR THE BARNACLES!

LETS HEAR IT FOR THE BARNACLES!