The giant walkingstick (Megaphasma dentricus) is commonly seen in Phil Hardberger Park in late spring and early summer. Females of this species are larger than males reaching up to 7 inches in length and are the longest insects in North America!
Did you know that Phil Hardberger Park is home to perhaps hundreds of moths? In honor of Moth Week, let’s learn something about our nocturnal neighbors.
Patsy Kuentz offers a brief history of the Wildscape Demonstration Garden at Phil Hardberger Park, followed by a photographic perspective on how the native plants provide native fauna with food, shelter, and a safe place to raise their families.
