Got Shrilk? Insect Inspired Bioplastic
By Ansel Oommen Since their inception after World War II, synthetic plastics have left an indelible mark on society. However, plastic bottles can take up to 450 years to decompose, […]
How I Discovered a South American Slingshot Spider
By Lary Reeves One muggy night in May 2013 near the Los Amigos Biological Station, I was slogging through a swamp with Geoff Gallice, a fellow graduate student at the […]
Falling Temperatures Do Not Necessarily Mean Fewer Insects
While it's true that insects will die if exposed to very cold temperatures for prolonged periods of time, many are still able to survive
Do Female Praying Mantises Always Eat the Males?
The answer is...sometimes? Females don't always eat the males, just when they are extra hungry.
How to Tell the Difference Between Tomato and Tobacco Hornworms
They're both long green caterpillars -- how do you tell the difference between these two hornworm species?
A Week in the Life of a Plain Tiger Butterfly
By Amita Nadkarni Insects are all around us and dwell in our homes, gardens, and backyards. Being a nature lover I have always had a strong fondness for animals, and […]
My Bug Family Reunion
By Jamin Dreyer Soggy sneakers from falling in the lake. Dutch food. Old hymns. People that know you, but you don’t know them. These nuggets are imprinted in my childhood […]
Discussing First Impressions with ESA Veterans at Entomology 2013
By Joseph Alfonso With so many things, first impressions are incredibly important and the annual meeting of the Entomological Society of America is no exception (click here for my earlier […]
Pâté and Beaujolais at Entomology 2013 in Austin
By Karla Addesso On a cold, windy night in Austin, I was kidnapped by a swarm of eccentric entomologists. Well, alright, “kidnapped” might be a tad inaccurate. It would be […]
Using Storify to Enhance Twitter at Science Meetings
By Derek Hennen If you read my previous post on the usefulness of Twitter to entomologists, you might be wondering what other Twitter tools exist. There are organizational programs and […]
Video Interview with the Entomological Foundation at Entomology 2013
By Joseph Alfonso Did you stop by the Exhibit Hall at the ESA meeting this year? With so many booths to see and all the insect merchandise to check out, […]
Dominic Reisig’s Recap of the Entomology 2013 Meeting in Austin
By Dominic Reisig I just returned late Wednesday night from the 2013 Entomological Society of America Meeting in Austin, Texas. These meetings are important for us to attend as scientists […]
A New Member Shares his Thoughts on his First ESA Meeting
By Joseph Alfonso Most students attending the national ESA meeting for the first time, like myself, expect to create connections with other people and gain exposure to new science in […]
How is Twitter Useful for Entomologists?
By Derek Hennen Twitter has made headlines recently by becoming a public company. As the micro-blogging service enters this new phase, some people may still be wondering, “What’s the point […]
Truck Carrying Millions of Bees Crashes on Georgia Highway
While honey bees are prized for the product they make — honey — they are even more valuable as pollinators. Unlike other bees, honey bees can be domesticated and raised […]
Using Citizen Science to Track Insects Across the U.S.
By Richard Levine Yesterday during the annual meeting of the National Science Writers Association, I sat in on a presentation by University of Florida entomologists Andrea Lucky and Jiri Hulcr […]