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Animal Behavior and Ecology

Explore how North Carolina animals live, communicate, hunt, interact, and survive in the wild.

Common Green Darner Dragonfly Anax junius in flight. Insect. Photograph taken by the author. Copyright ยฉ 2025 Now I Wonder. All rights reserved.
Animal Behavior and Ecology

What Do Dragonflies Eat? A Guide To Their Feeding Ways

ByChristine Hours 03/10/202404/16/2025 Hours 04/16/2025 Categories Animal Behavior and Ecology

Discover what dragonflies eat at every stage of life. Explore their diets, feeding habits, and where to observe them eating in this comprehensive guide.

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Carolina Praying Mantis Stagmomantis carolina. Insect. Photograph taken by the author. Copyright ยฉ 2025 Now I Wonder. All rights reserved.
Animal Behavior and Ecology

What Eats Dragonflies? The Ultimate Guide

ByChristine Hours 08/22/202304/16/2025 Hours 04/16/2025 Categories Animal Behavior and Ecology

Explore the dangerous world of dragonflies and discover the creatures that hunt these hunters.

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Yellow Garden Orb Weaver Spider Argiope aurantia in center of symmetrical orb web. Arachnid. Photograph taken by the author. Copyright ยฉ 2025 Now I Wonder. All rights reserved.
Animal Behavior and Ecology

Why Spider Webs Trap Dragonflies: A Closer Look

ByChristine Hours 08/04/202304/16/2025 Hours 04/16/2025 Categories Animal Behavior and Ecology

Discover how spider webs trap dragonflies and the mechanisms behind these fascinating traps.

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Big Dipper Firefly Common Eastern Firefly Photinus pyralis. Insect. Photograph taken by the author. Copyright ยฉ 2025 Now I Wonder. All rights reserved.
Animal Behavior and Ecology

Understanding Dragonflies and Fireflies: A Quick Guide

ByChristine Hours 07/10/202304/16/2025 Hours 04/16/2025 Categories Animal Behavior and Ecology

Discover the key differences between dragonflies and fireflies. Learn how to identify and distinguish these fascinating insects with our easy guide.

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Female Common Whitetail Dragonfly Plathemis lydia. Insect. Photograph taken by the author. Copyright ยฉ 2025 Now I Wonder. All rights reserved.
Animal Behavior and Ecology

The Ultimate Comparison: Dragonflies and Horse Flies

ByChristine Hours 05/13/202304/16/2025 Hours 04/16/2025 Categories Animal Behavior and Ecology

Explore how dragonflies and horse flies differ. Learn about their unique characteristics, habits, and why one is our friend, and one is our enemy.

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Eastern Pondhawk Dragonfly Erythemis simplicicollis. Female or immature male. Insect. Photograph taken by the author. Copyright ยฉ 2025 Now I Wonder. All rights reserved.
Animal Behavior and Ecology

Your Complete Guide To The Different Kinds Of Dragonflies

ByChristine Hours 05/06/202304/16/2025 Hours 04/16/2025 Categories Animal Behavior and Ecology

Discover the different types of dragonflies in this complete guide to these mighty aerial insect hunters.

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Diagram of ventral surface of Marbled Orb Weaver Spider Araneus marmoreus labelled with spider teeth spider fangs. Arachnid. Photograph taken by the author. Copyright ยฉ 2025 Now I Wonder. All rights reserved.
Animal Behavior and Ecology

The Truth About Spiders: Do They Have Teeth?

ByChristine Hours 02/13/202304/16/2025 Hours 04/16/2025 Categories Animal Behavior and Ecology

Uncover the truth about spider fangs. Learn what spider fangs are made of, how spiders use them, and how to see them.

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Round-tipped Conehead Katydid insect Neoconocephalus retusus. Photograph taken by the author. Copyright Now I Wonder.
Animal Behavior and Ecology

Katydid Vs. Grasshopper: How To Tell The Difference

ByChristine Hours 05/09/202204/16/2025 Hours 04/16/2025 Categories Animal Behavior and Ecology

Learn how to distinguish katydids from grasshoppers with this complete guide. Discover the key differences in their appearance and behavior.

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American Bird Grasshopper Schistocerca americana. Photograph taken by the author. Copyright Now I Wonder.
Animal Behavior and Ecology

The Ultimate Comparison: Locusts and Grasshoppers

ByChristine Hours 05/08/202204/16/2025 Hours 04/16/2025 Categories Animal Behavior and Ecology

Discover the differences between grasshoppers and locusts. Explore why these changes matter, and what sets locusts apart from other insects.

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Green June Bug Beetle insect Cotinis nitida. Photograph taken by the author. Copyright Now I Wonder.
Animal Behavior and Ecology

Japanese Beetles Vs. June Bugs: How to Tell the Difference

ByChristine Hours 04/28/202204/28/2025 Hours 04/28/2025 Categories Animal Behavior and Ecology

Discover how Japanese Beetles and June Bug Beetles compare. From appearance to behavior, learn the crucial differences between these insects.

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