Nebraska
Armyworm
They are so named because they "march" in armies of worms from one crop to another in search of food
Polyphemus moth
The Polyphemus moth doesn’t eat.
Orb Weaver
Females are about four times the size of males
Mealybug
They have a symbiotic relationship with ants.
Groundhog (Woodchuck)
They whistle to each other to warn of approaching danger!
Burrowing Owl
The burrowing owl lives in underground burrows
Flea
Adult fleas can jump up to 7 inches in the air
Rooster
Will mate with the entire flock!
Fox Squirrel
Although it is a tree squirrel, it spends most of its time on the ground.
Massasauga
The name “Massasauga” comes from the Chippewa language, meaning “Great River Mouth”.
Coachwhip Snake
Coachwhip snakes pose little danger to people
Grass Snake
Use acute hearing to hunt
Rat Snakes
Rat snakes are constrictors from the Colubridae family of snakes.
Corn Snake
Corn snakes are partly arboreal and are excellent climbers.
Western Rat Snake
Western rat snakes have special scales on their belly that help them climb up trees.
Fox Snakes
In some areas, fox snakes and gopher snakes have crossbred in the wild.