Monthly Archives: July 2016

Living With Geometric Art

Posted on July 17, 2016 by jjneal

Venezuelan artist, Rafael Araujo, has an art series called Calculation. Araujo uses mathematical calculations for geometric patterns to determine the coordinates for his art objects. Art objects are drawn on a background with lines connecting the coordinates.  His art subjects … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Encounter 2016

Posted on July 16, 2016 by jjneal

The counts are complete and the results will be posted on Monday. Once again, Cabbage White butterflies topped the list followed by Silver Spotted Skipper at #2. The surprise #3 was Great Spangled Fritillary with 22 sightings. The last time … Continue reading →

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Living With Pokemon

Posted on July 15, 2016 by jjneal

The Pokemon game taking the virtual world by storm this summer has an insect connection. Pokemon, or “pocket monster”, was invented by Satoshi Tajiri. As a young boy, Tajiri spent a lot of time in the nearby forest collecting insects. … Continue reading →

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Living With Mosquito Repellents

Posted on July 14, 2016 by jjneal

Rio 2016, the Summer Olympics and Paralymics in Brazil has been plagued by fears of Zika virus. July is the off season for mosquitos in Brazil, so risk of transmission is expected to be reduced. Meanwhile in the US, we … Continue reading →

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Wednesday In The Wild

Posted on July 13, 2016 by jjneal

I do a yearly program on butterfly biology and identification every July as part of a program called “Wednesdays in the Wild”. It is actually at a nature center and not very wild. Part of the fun is an opportunity … Continue reading →

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Living With Silver Y Moths

Posted on July 12, 2016 by jjneal

Sports fans want to know, “Why were there so many moths at Euro 2016?” Insect Biologists point to several factors. Many of the moths were Silver Y moths, Autographa gamma, named for the Y-shaped (or gamma-shaped) marking on the wing. … Continue reading →

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Living With Soccer Moths

Posted on July 11, 2016 by jjneal

The Euro 2016 will be remembered as a stunning upset of France by Portugal.  Even more impressive was the display of moths that flocked in for a closer view.   Both sides were plagued with moths fluttering about their heads, … Continue reading →

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