Stories
The Spider Wasp's Dilemma
Dieter Hochuli
The biology behind these interactions is pretty straightforward. The wasp paralyses the spider, typically lays a single egg on the spider, buries it, and leaves its larvae to feed on the undead host.
A Stunning Aussie Bee
Paul Hadley
I was surprised to find that this is an Australian beauty, dispelling my ignorant view that Aussie bees were diminutive, not as striking as other ‘international’ bees.
Heart and Home
Lorraine Shannon
In this time of Covid-19 when we, like the case moth, must also be home-bodies, home is where the heart has to be.
I Saw a Swamp Rat (ahh!!)
Casey Taylor
The swamp rat is eyeing off a stem with flowers, a tasty morsel that might be worth grabbing even in the face of a potential predator.
Skink Hour
Jess Miller
20-odd years to grow, and less than 20 minutes to destroy, the tree has been cut down to make way for a reno, rear access driveway and ‘entertainment area’. It’s a sad day.
