Author

Colin Howard

Colin Howard is a staff naturalist at a state park in Greenwich, Connecticut. During the warm months, he runs evening programs centered on local fireflies and periodic cicadas, leading visitors along park trails after dusk. He took seasonal jobs coordinating campfire programs for public parks before settling into his year-round position. Howard studied at the University of Michigan, graduating with a BS in Environmental Science.

Are Red Dragonflies Rare? What the Science Says Bugs
What Are Moth Pheromones and How Do They Work?Bugs
Are There Cicadas in Maine? The Types You’ll Find Bugs
Why Don’t We See Lightning Bugs Anymore?Bugs
When Do Crickets Come Out? Season, Time, and Temperature Bugs
What Do Locusts Sound Like Compared to Cicadas & Crickets?Bugs
What Color Light Is Best to Keep Bugs Away?Bugs
Do Cicadas Make Noise at Night?Bugs
What Is a Group of Fireflies Called?Bugs
Are Cicadas Nocturnal? When Are They Most Active?Bugs
When Do Lightning Bugs Come Out and For How Long?Bugs
Are There Cicadas in Florida? What to Know Bugs
When Do Crickets Stop Chirping and Why?Bugs
Do Wasps Like Light? Why They Avoid Artificial Lights Bugs
Do Cicadas Live in California? Why They’re Different Bugs
What Does a Lanternfly Nest Look Like?Bugs
What Are Moth Ears and How Do They Work?Bugs
When Are Crickets Most Active and Why?Bugs
How Long Do Cicadas Live Underground? (Not Hibernate)Bugs
Why Do Moths Shake? The Biology Behind the Vibration Bugs
What Trees Do Cicadas Like & Why They Prefer Them Bugs
Are Dragonflies Nocturnal? Where They Go at Night Bugs
What Are Lantern Flies Attracted To?Bugs
How Long Have Moths Been Around? An Evolutionary History Biology
The Purpose and Meaning of Moth Patterns Bugs
How to Produce Silk Without Killing Silkworms Zoology
Do Cicadas Bite or Sting? Are They Dangerous?Bugs
Where Do Silkworms Live in the Wild and in Captivity?Bugs
How Long Do Cicadas Live? Annual vs. Periodical Bugs
Why Are the Spotted Lanternflies Bad?Bugs