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Ben Hutchins

Articles

Texas giant redheaded centipede in the grass near Kerrville
October 2014 Issue

Giant Redheaded Centipedes Are the Stuff of Nightmares

This insect is one of Texas' most terrifying critters.

Story by Ben Hutchins
snout butterfly on a branch in Texas.
August/September 2017 Issue

Snout Butterfly Swarms Can Darken South Texas Skies

Butterflies with long noses undertake remarkable migrations.

Story by Ben Hutchins
wolf snail crawling on rocky ledge.
January/February 2015 Issue

Wolf Snail: Killer on the Prowl

The cannibalistic wolf snail lives up to its name.

Story and photos by Ben Hutchins
trantula wasp biting a tarantulas hind leg
July 2015 Issue

Meet the Wasps That Hunt Tarantulas

This bold predator takes on prey larger than itself.

Story by Ben Hutchins
Jerusalem Cricket Sketch Illustration
October 2016 Issue

The Strange Jerusalem Cricket Means You No Harm

Despite its threatening appearance, the Jerusalem cricket lives a peaceful existence underground.

Story by Ben Hutchins
close up of a flannel moth
June 2017 Issue

Southern Flannel Moths Start Out As Bad Boy Puss Caterpillars

The fuzzy larvae are cute, but you don't want to mess with them.

Story by Ben Hutchins