Conspicuous Fall Insects at www.japanese-home-gardens.com

Many insects live for short periods only—no more than a few hours—while others may live for many years. Some species of insects follow a definite pattern of migration. Those insects that live more than one season hibernate in some protected spot out of doors or in old buildings, as well as in inhabited homes. In some species only the female lives through the winter in hibernation, the male dying in the fall. Insects may be found anywhere and everywhere—in, on, and near water; in and on the ground; in the air; at high altitudes; in old buildings; at low altitudes; in occupied houses; in gardens; in and on vegetation; in and on other animals; and so on.

An attempt has been made to embrace those larger areas of the [animal kingdom in which the more conspicuous fall insects and more common forms of animal life occur throughout the United States, since these |are the animals that most often appeal to children. These are the hnammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles, insects, spiders, and their Irelatives.

There are several species of tiger moths. Probably the most common one in the United States is the Isabella tiger moth. The tiger moths are the adult forms of the familiar wooly-bear caterpillars which are among the most common and most conspicuous fall insects fall insects. It is not an uncommon sight in the fall months to see these plump pieces of red-brown plush scurry across a roadway in search of some protected spot in which to spin a cocoon. They arouse the curiosity of children, with the result that many find their way into captivity but seldom reach the adult stage.