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May 29, 2020Snowy tree cricket – The image is of a snowy tree cricket. They are members of the order Orthoptera, which makes them more closely related to a grasshopper....
TERMITES
May 22, 2020It seems termite swarming "season" is a little later than usual. However, they are now swarming in different parts of the state (fig. 4) (see picture from Sedgwick...
ALFALFA—Pea Aphids, Lady Beetles, Syrphid Fly
May 22, 2020Pea aphids are still quite active throughout north central Kansas. However, most populations have been considerably diminished for several reasons, but now...
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May 22, 2020Robber Fly – This is an example of a robber fly. They are great predators and feed on a wide variety of arthropods, such as wasps, bees, grasshoppers etc....