This is one bug that is not supposed to be in Illinois and up until now has never been. It's a bug that is deadly to trees and Illinois officials have confirmed that it has been spotted in the Land of Lincoln for the first time ever.
Do you enjoy pain? If so, make sure to find and pick up this cute fuzzy little caterpillar that you'll often find in Missouri and Illinois then you'll understand why some call it the king of sting.
As if 2022 needed more challenges, you can now add blister beetles to the list as there are reports they're being reported all over Missouri. While these are bad news for plants and horses especially, you shouldn't touch them.
I appreciate nature, but I must admit that sometimes it freaks me out. This is a perfect example. I have now scene a Missouri hummingbird moth and I believe it's both beautiful and more than a tiny bit terrifying.