The insects you encounter in Great Smoky Mountains National Park are really an essential part of the park. Jim and Leslie Costa's book will show how.

Some species, like fig wasps, have specialized pollination relationships. Despite having less hairy bodies than bees, which limits their pollen-carrying efficiency, wasps still contribute to ...

While a natural history guide should help park visitors learn about and better appreciate insect diversity in the Smokies, the book is still more than a year away from publication.

Get to know your garden visitors with our guide to wasps and bees. If you spend a lot of time out in the garden it's smart to have the skills to identify the different types of bees—plus wasps ...

Field Crop Insects provides detailed descriptions and photos of more than 50 pest and beneficial insects found in Iowa and information on insect life cycle, crop injury, scouting and management ...

Scientists have discovered a new wasp species in the Amazon rain forests of Peru. According to a newly published study in ZooKeys Journal, the discovery was made at the Allpahuayo-Mishana National ...

Ellison, who served on the Smokies Life advisory council for book publications, envisioned a literary sort of insect field guide highlighting Jim’s natural history essay style.

Wasp stings are a common, yet painful problem. There are many species of wasp, the most common being yellow jackets and hornets. Similarly, there are many reasons why a wasp may sting you.

11 common insect bites and photos to help you identify them It can be tough to figure out what kind of critter bit you, but pictures help. Updated Jan. 16, 2025, 12:03 PM EST / Source : TODAY ...

While a natural history guide should help park visitors learn about and better appreciate insect diversity in the Smokies, the book is still more than a year away from publication.

Jim and Leslie Costa will create an insect field guide during their time with Steve Kemp Writers Residency in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.