Category Archives: Education

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 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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Living With Biological Control

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

Insects indoors? Many people dislike the concept. When Asian Lady Beetles first arrived, Entomologists received countless homeowner complaints and requests for information. With the passage of time, people have learned how to live with them. Complaints and questions have diminished. … Continue reading →

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Living With Math

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

Ed Wilson, who has contributed immensely to our knowledge of ants, ecology and social insects has set off yet another buzz in the scientific community with an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal. Wilson reflects on his own career … Continue reading →

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The Model Crane Fly

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

Crane flies, Family Tipulidae, have large wingspans. They are attracted to lights and sometimes trapped in houses. These large insects are commonly mistaken (by non-entomologists) for overgrown mosquitoes. They are harmless and do not bite humans or transmit diseases. In … Continue reading →

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Living With Digital Images

Posted on November 3, 2012 by

A recent discussion has surfaced on other insect Blogs, including Ted MacRae’s Beetles in the Bush and a Compound Eye post on Alex Wild of Myrmecos on using digital tools to improve RAW photo images. As Ted MacRae and Alex … Continue reading →

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Living With Tansy Beetles

Posted on September 26, 2012 by

The Tansy Beetle is a beautiful metallic beetle in Britain that is endangered because its habitat has been reduced by human development. As discussed in a post last year, the beetle survives only in a 30 km stretch of the … Continue reading →

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