Bumperstickers for the Holidays!

The Bug Chicks – A site for parents, teachers and bugdorks. We have printed up a limited run of our much-loved “Bugdork” bumperstickers and some special Junior Entomologist bumperstickers, too! When you buy these, you support our work and our ability to teach...
Blue Morpho…Dragonfly?

Blue Morpho…Dragonfly?

The Bug Chicks – A site for parents, teachers and bugdorks. When we were researching interesting species to find in the Amazon Rainforest, Jess learned about the Blue Morpho Dragonfly. This thing IMMEDIATELY went on our Top 5 List. Most people know or have seen...
Shiny Updates to the Website Coming Soon!

Shiny Updates to the Website Coming Soon!

The Bug Chicks – A site for parents, teachers and bugdorks. We are working hard behind the scenes to bring some much needed (and highly requested) updates to the website! This will include a fabulous new store for all things Bug Chicks and Bug Chicks Approved,...
2016 Year in Review

2016 Year in Review

The Bug Chicks – A site for parents, teachers and bugdorks. Sometimes you have a year that just blows you away. For us, 2016 was that year. It was an incredible year with awesome opportunities and forward momentum. As you read this, it may seem that I (Kristie)...
Is it a Kissing Bug or a Leaf-footed Bug?

Is it a Kissing Bug or a Leaf-footed Bug?

The Bug Chicks – A site for parents, teachers and bugdorks. Lately, we have received a few questions on our Facebook page asking about kissing bugs. Some people have sent pictures of insects that they suspect may be the insects that transmit Chagas Disease, a...
Can you guess the species of this pupa?

Can you guess the species of this pupa?

The Bug Chicks – A site for parents, teachers and bugdorks. The other night in the kitchen as we were cleaning up after dinner, I came across a small green caterpillar on the counter. It must have come from some of our produce. I immediately wanted to photograph...