Category Archives: Art

Taking Flight

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

In art, butterflies frequently symbolize freedom, flying away from our earthly cares and gliding effortlessly through the sunny skies. The sculpture “Taking Flight” in front of a shelter for women in Boise, Idaho is an example of the symbolism. The … Continue reading →

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Malaria Fighting Fashion

Posted on May 19, 2012 by

Clothing treated with insect repellent or insecticide has been available for a number of years. In the US, mosquito repellent clothing is popular with hunters and primarily available in styles that are popular with outdoorsmen. There is no reason why … Continue reading →

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Sendak and the Bee-Man

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

Maurice Sendak, illustrator and author died this May 8, 2012 and many have taken time to reflect on his work and the joy he brought with his books and illustrations. Although best known for his fanciful Wild Things drawings, Sendak … Continue reading →

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Insect Reproductive Morphology

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

Insect taxonomists often must study the genitalia of insects to identify insect species. Some insect species resemble each other in most characters, but have distinctly different reproductive organs. The shape of the genitalia is important in mating. If the shape … Continue reading →

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Animated Ants: Not So Accurate Anatomy

Posted on April 28, 2012 by

Insects commonly appear in movies and television shows. They make excellent villains to plague the human race, as well as interesting characters in productions targeted at children. How do movie-makers accurately represent insects on film? As a Computer Graphics major, … Continue reading →

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Insects Winning Academy Awards?

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

With Oscars done and over with (well until next year) got me thinking about movies involving insects. The first insect movie that came to my mind was A Bug’s Life released in 1998. A Bug’s Life was produced by Pixar … Continue reading →

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Insect-Inspired Beauty: The Makeup Edition

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

This is for all the ladies out there…and for the men who appreciate good makeup. Long has nature inspired art and jewelry, and lately all over the world, it has been inspiring creative makeup.  Insect-related designs have also gained popularity. … Continue reading →

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