Category Archives: by jjneal

Friday Cat-erpillar Blogging: Toxic Caterpillars

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

The Oak Processionary Moth, Thaumetopoea processionea, has been expanding its range. A native of Southern and Central Europe, the moth has expanded into the Netherlands, Belgium and Northern Germany. Why is its range expanding? One factor is movement of plants … Continue reading →

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Living With Mate Guarding

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

In many cricket species the male transfers nutrients to the female during mating. Females who mate with multiple males can produce more eggs. However, a male will produce the most eggs if all his sperm fertilize the eggs of the … Continue reading →

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Battling Invasives

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

We hear most often about the invasive species that overwhelm all our efforts to halt their spread and takeover. There are some instances of success. The Asian Longhorned Beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis, is a native of China that attacks hardwoods. The … Continue reading →

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Living With Entomologist Communication

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

People ask entomologists many questions about pest insects and random insects they encounter. The Insect IQ (knowledge about insects) matters. The more someone knows about insects, the easier it is to give them an answer. People who know more about … Continue reading →

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BioControl Evolution

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

Salt cedar (Tamarisk) was introduced to North America as an ornamental. Unfortunately, Salt Cedar is an invasive species that causes a variety of ecological and economic problems. Salt Cedar grows along river and stream banks and displaces native species important … Continue reading →

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Living With Science Patrons

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

Prior to the era of the modern government research grant, art and scientific research were largely funded by subsidies from wealthy patrons. Many of the Great Scientists and Artists of the Renaissance were supported by Patrons. However, Patrons were few … Continue reading →

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Living With Insect Media

Posted on May 11, 2013 by

Jussi Parikka has written a thought provoking and compelling book, Insect Media that explores the relationships between insects and technology. The idea of using nature as a model for human machines has a long standing history. As technology has advanced … Continue reading →

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