Greetings, wildlife detectives! It’s time for our weekly round of Mystery Critter. Ready to put your curiosity and sleuthing skills to the test? I’ve picked a fun one today — a little shout-out to the kid in all of us. I distinctly remember being fascinated by these critters when I was a little girl.
So, let’s get to it. Put those thinking caps on and let’s play! And remember — no cheating. 
CRITTER CLUES:
- I am found throughout North America;
- My habitat is gardens, meadows, and woods;
- Aphids are my favorite meal (yum!);
- I can lay up to 500 eggs in my lifespan; and
- I may invite myself to be your house guest in the fall.
What am I? Make your guess, and then go here for the answer and more interesting facts. Did you get it right?! If not, no worries — you’ll have another chance next week!
If you live in North America, you have seen this Mystery Critter since you were a kid. If you are a gardener, you are no doubt on a first name basis with them. As always, it’s not about what you see, but simply making the time to get outside and connect with nature, and taking the opportunity to really notice the wildlife near you. Let Mother Nature show you a thing or two this weekend!
Don’t forget to let folks know about what you see! Join the Wildobs community and report your wildlife observations. It’s a great way to keep track of your wild adventures and share info with others.
See ya outside! ~ The Grass Stain Guru
photo credit: JoshuaDavisPhotography.COM
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I am totally tickled to report that @PeasandBananas got the Mystery Critter right this week! http://bit.ly/16aR3V Cam, I am so proud. xo
RT @balmeras NEW post @The Grass Stain Guru: http://bit.ly/16aR3V Mystery Critter #19. #playoutdoors #wildlife #wildobs
PICK ME PICK ME I KNOW IT I KNOW IT!!!!!
I swear I did not sneak a peek at the answer, I remember catching them as a kid and I finally saw some this year and showed lil boo!
I tried snapping some close up photos as well on the citrus trees.
Ready for my answer? Lady Bug!
Off to go check and make sure I just didn’t embarrass myself.
Cheers!
~daddy b
COOKIES!!!!!
I finally got a mystery critter correct!! Lucky number 19 and it wasn’t Yogi!
Cheers!
~daddy b
NEW post @The Grass Stain Guru: http://bit.ly/16aR3V Mystery Critter #19. #playoutdoors #wildlife #wildobs
RT @balmeras: The Grass Stain Guru: http://bit.ly/16aR3V Mystery Critter #19. #playoutdoors #wildlife #wildobs <- Good year for these.
I am totally tickled to report that @PeasandBananas got the Mystery Critter right this week! http://bit.ly/16aR3V Cam, I am so proud. xo
RT @balmeras NEW post @The Grass Stain Guru: http://bit.ly/16aR3V Mystery Critter #19. #playoutdoors #wildlife #wildobs
Well done Daddy Bookins! I got this one too. Great critter – one of my favorites
Have you solved this week’s Mystery Critter?! http://bit.ly/16aR3V #playoutdoors #wildlife #wildobs Come play!
RT @balmeras: Have you solved this week’s Mystery Critter?! http://bit.ly/16aR3V #playoutdoors #wildlife #wildobs Come play!
RT @balmeras: Have you solved this week’s Mystery Critter?! http://bit.ly/16aR3V #playoutdoors #wildlife #wildobs Come play!
Have you solved this week’s Mystery Critter?! http://bit.ly/16aR3V #playoutdoors #wildlife #wildobs Come play!
RT @balmeras: Have you solved this week’s Mystery Critter?! http://bit.ly/16aR3V #playoutdoors #wildlife #wildobs Come play!
RT @balmeras: Have you solved this week’s Mystery Critter?! http://bit.ly/16aR3V #playoutdoors #wildlife #wildobs Come play!
RT @balmeras: NEW post @The Grass Stain Guru: http://bit.ly/16aR3V Mystery Critter #19. #playoutdoors #wildlife #wildobs
RT @balmeras: NEW post @The Grass Stain Guru: http://bit.ly/16aR3V Mystery Critter #19. #playoutdoors #wildlife #wildobs