University of Minnesota Department of Entomology

Two sponsored projects led by researchers in the Entomology Department were recently featured on PBS’ Prairie Sportsman series.

Tune into Season 17, Episode 9: Hen Houses and Insect Surveys (link in bio) to watch Drs Cristian Beza-Beza and Benjamin Cull talk about their projects updating the state’s biodiversity data through entomological surveys across Minnesota. Their work is supported by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR).

In one week, we have a special guest seminar speaker featuring Dr. Amit Sethi! 🌽

Join us for "Bark, beetles, and beyond: Sixteen years of adventure at the University of Minnesota" from Dr. Brian Aukema 🌳🪲!

The University of Minnesota has enjoyed a research, teaching, and outreach program in forest insect science since 1921, stewarded by Brian Aukema for the past 16 years.

In this exit seminar, he will share ten random vignettes from across his outreach, research, and teaching experiences, spanning the spectrum from serious to silly to sublime.

These stories will highlight his appreciation for a community that has helped launch many students now making their marks here and around the world.

🐜Tuesday, May 5 | 3:00-4:15 PM
🍃Hodson Hall 495 and Zoom at https://z.umn.edu/ento-sem-bA

The Great Minnsect Show is TOMORROW!
One of the many events at the Great Minnsect Show on Saturday will be speakers from our department! Every day this week, we will highlight one of the speakers.
Today, we are highlighting Dr. Stephen Kells' talk on asking questions for science! 🧪🧫
More details about the show can be found on our website - https://entomology.umn.edu/minnsect-2026 ✨

One of the many events at the Great Minnsect Show on Saturday will be speakers from our department! Every day this week, we will highlight one of the speakers.
Today, we are highlighting Dr. Vera Krischik's talk on biodiversity-focused landscape management! 🐜🐝🐦
More details about the show can be found on our website - https://entomology.umn.edu/minnsect-2026 ✨

One of the many events at the Great Minnsect Show on Saturday will be speakers from our department! Every day this week, we will highlight one of the speakers.
Today, we are highlighting Dr. Elaine Evans' talk on discovering new insect species! 🐝🍯
More details about the show can be found on our website - https://entomology.umn.edu/minnsect-2026 ✨

One of the many events at the Great Minnsect Show on Saturday will be speakers from our department! Every day this week, we will highlight one of the speakers.
Today, we are highlighting Dr. Cristian Beza-Beza's talk on discovering new insect species! 🪰🔍
More details about the show can be found on our website - https://entomology.umn.edu/minnsect-2026 ✨

Don't miss it! Happening this Saturday🗓️
Join us for The Great Minnsect Show at the St Paul Student Center, 10am - 3pm! 🦋🪲
For our folks needing a sensory-friendly, quieter experience, our sensory hour will be 9am-10am.
More details can be found on our website - https://entomology.umn.edu/minnsect-2026 ✨

It's that time again! Mark your calendars 🗓️
Join us for The Great Minnsect Show on Saturday, April 18th at the St Paul Student Center, 10am - 3pm! 🦋🪲
For our folks needing a sensory-friendly, quieter experience, our sensory hour will be 9am-10am.
More details can be found on our website - https://entomology.umn.edu/minnsect-2026 ✨

In one week, we have a special guest seminar speaker chosen by Frenatae, the entomology student organization! 🐞🪲