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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
What Are Moth Pheromones and How Do They Work?
Are There Cicadas in Maine? The Types You’ll Find
Why Don’t We See Lightning Bugs Anymore?
When Do Crickets Come Out? Season, Time, and Temperature
What Do Locusts Sound Like Compared to Cicadas & Crickets?
What Color Light Is Best to Keep Bugs Away?
Do Cicadas Make Noise at Night?
What Is a Group of Fireflies Called?
Are Cicadas Nocturnal? When Are They Most Active?
When Do Lightning Bugs Come Out and For How Long?
Are There Cicadas in Florida? What to Know
When Do Crickets Stop Chirping and Why?
Do Wasps Like Light? Why They Avoid Artificial Lights
Do Cicadas Live in California? Why They’re Different
What Does a Lanternfly Nest Look Like?
What Are Moth Ears and How Do They Work?
When Are Crickets Most Active and Why?
How Long Do Cicadas Live Underground? (Not Hibernate)
Why Do Moths Shake? The Biology Behind the Vibration
What Trees Do Cicadas Like & Why They Prefer Them
Are Dragonflies Nocturnal? Where They Go at Night
What Are Lantern Flies Attracted To?
The Purpose and Meaning of Moth Patterns
Do Cicadas Bite or Sting? Are They Dangerous?
Where Do Silkworms Live in the Wild and in Captivity?
How Long Do Cicadas Live? Annual vs. Periodical
Why Are the Spotted Lanternflies Bad?
What Temperature Do Cicadas Sing?
What Is the Difference Between a Locust and a Cicada?