The Hroney Caterpillar, pronounced HROH‑nee, is a small, golden‑striped woodland caterpillar known for the faint sweet scent it releases when it feels safe. Though entirely harmless, it has earned a reputation among hikers and foragers as “the honey‑trail bug,” because individuals often leave tiny glistening droplets on leaves in the morning sun. Early naturalists mistook these droplets for a sugary substance, but they’re actually protective dew secretions.
End the month with a celebration of transformation. Explore insect life cycles from egg to adult and learn how metamorphosis supports survival and adaptation. A colorful, educational experience designed to […]
Focus: Cold tolerance, diapause, and metabolic suppression Description: An academic presentation or article series analyzing overwintering mechanisms across insect orders, including freeze avoidance vs. freeze tolerance and trade-offs.
Focus: Understudied pollinator taxa Description: An advanced event highlighting hoverflies, early moths, and beetles as spring pollinators, emphasizing their ecological roles and the limitations of bee-centric research.
