Aug 18, 2015 | Bees, Insects
From Marshall “Insects Their Natural History and Diversity” : Insects with larvae that complete their development at the expense of a single prey or host organism that is killed in the process are called parasitoids. They are not parasites, because...
Jun 5, 2015 | Bees, Insects
Queen yellowjackets are amazing insects. They overwinter, perhaps in the ground, and emerge in the spring. Then they begin building a nest and laying eggs. This video shows a queen building its nest and gives captions that describe the process. This information comes...
May 9, 2015 | Bees, Insects
This video is meant as an introduction to a discussion about the value of some creatures that sting us. Think about their value as pollinators. Think about the fact that they are important predators of pest insects. Think about what eats Yellow Jackets. Learn about...
Apr 26, 2015 | Bees, Insects
The short video part of this sequence shows a queen bumblebee feeding on early blueberry and salmonberry blossoms in Juneau. These flowers typically bloom in April and early May before most other flowers bloom. The queen bumblebee is probably the main pollinator of...