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Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
Insects, Spiders, Centipedes, Millipedes
A recently emerged cicada hangs on the fence at the Boyhood Home

A recently emerged cicada hangs on the fence at the Boyhood Home

A variety of insects and spiders reside in the Texas Hill Country. Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park is currently seeking funding and partners for a comprehensive survey of insects inhabiting the park.

Johnson Grass  

Did You Know?
An invasive plant that Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park has problems with just happens to be a non-native grass called Johnson Grass. Besides being tough to get rid of, it is poisonous to livestock if eaten just after a freeze. (photo ©Barry A. Rice/The Nature Conservancy)

Last Updated: March 03, 2007 at 15:50 EST