Bugs

One weekend in April, for the last nine years, nature lovers like you and me have taken to the streets (and trails) to document wildlife in their cities for the City Nature Challenge.

If you venture into San Diego's parks and wildlands this time of year, you're likely to see what look like bright, white flames rising above the green scrub.

Figeaters do not bite or sting, but they are excellent pollinators and make nutritious snacks for the birds and mammals that can catch them.

These things are big. The caterpillars, also known as hornworms, are juicy chonkers. The chrysalis is the size of your entire thumb.