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Wendy Spalding

Wendy Spalding, Extension Master Gardener, is a staff writer at Biology Insights covering insect ecology and native pollinators. Based in Olympia, Washington, she has worked in environmental communication since 2019, having previously served as a copy editor for a regional home and lifestyle magazine. Spalding earned a BS in Environmental Studies from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and raises monarch caterpillars each summer alongside her observations of native host plants.

How Long After Butterflies Hatch Can You Release Them?
Why Do Caterpillars Turn Into Butterflies?
What Are the Stages of a Caterpillar?
Do Butterflies Fight Each Other? A Look at Their Battles
Are Blue Butterflies Real & How Do They Get Their Color?
What Do Webworms Turn Into? The Webworm Life Cycle
How to Identify a Moth: Key Features & Behaviors
What Eats Monarch Caterpillars? Predators and Defenses
Can Butterflies Grow Their Wings Back?
How Long Do Monarch Butterflies Live?
What Does a Hornworm Look Like at Each Life Stage?
What Do Saddleback Caterpillars Turn Into?
How to Raise a Caterpillar in a Jar
Do Butterflies Need Water? Why and How They Drink
What Do Webworms Look Like? From Caterpillar to Moth
How to Tell Winter by a Caterpillar
How Long Do White Butterflies Live? The Full Life Cycle
Do Caterpillars Sleep at Night? Or Do They Just Rest?
Are Those White Butterflies Actually Moths?
How Long Do Clothes Moths Live? Lifespan & Life Cycle
What Does a Hornworm Turn Into? The Full Life Cycle
When Do Caterpillars Go Into Cocoons?
What Do Caterpillar Eggs Look Like & Where to Find Them
What Do Tobacco Hornworms Turn Into?
Do Woolly Bear Caterpillars Turn Into Butterflies?
Are Butterflies Friendly? Why They Land on You
Are Moths Poisonous? Identifying Harmful Species
What Preys on Butterflies and How They Survive?
Where Are Luna Moths Native To? Habitat & Range
What Do Polyphemus Moths Eat Throughout Their Lifecycle?