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06/16/2022
It looks like it's an outbreak year for gypsy moths in southern Maine. Oops. Gypsy moths are now called spongy moths.
A central Maine home is being overrun by caterpillars A Lovell couple says that they are being terrorized by a spongy moth caterpillar infestation, with the caterpillars clinging to their house and windows.
05/24/2022
Cicada season has begun in southeastern Arizona.
https://news.arizona.edu/story/7-things-you-didnt-know-about-cicadas
05/20/2022
World Bee Day, a reminder of the work we're doing at the UA Insect Collection as part of the Tucson Bee Collaborative, emphasizing the importance of native species of bees in our region.
https://www.tucsonbeecollaborative.com
03/27/2022
Cochineal, a red dye from bugs, moves to the lab Carminic acid is a bright, natural coloring used in some cosmetics and foods. It’s traditionally sourced from ‘farming’ an insect on acres of prickly pears. Today, scientists are moving to engineer it in microbes.
01/13/2022
😂 Garden Humor time! 🤣
12/26/2021
The alien beauty and creepy fascination of insect art Through history and across cultures, insects have inspired artists and challenged viewers to shift their perspective
10/06/2021
Super wonderful news for combatting malaria
WHO endorses use of world’s first malaria vaccine in Africa World Health Organization’s director general hails ‘historic day’ in fight against parasitic disease
10/04/2021
Wonderful piece about Steve Naranjo, a key player in UA and USDA's implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to control insect pests of cotton. Their work has reduced the use of pesticides immensely!
Steve Naranjo: Having an Impact and Making a Difference A career dedicated to improving IPM in Arizona cotton, fostering up-and-coming entomologists, and volunteering within the profession has earned Steve Naranjo, Ph.D., accolades from colleagues and Honorary Member status at ESA. Learn more about Naranjo's career achievements and why he champions resea...
08/27/2021
P.M. Pollinators: Study Shines Light on Nocturnal Insects' Role in Apple Production A study on apple pollination highlights the valuable role that moths and other nocturnal insects play in pollinating crops and other plants.
08/13/2021
Do you wanna hear more about the brood X cicadas? Probably not. But here is a recap from the Entomological Society which might bring closure.
The 2021 Brood X Cicada Emergence: A Recap With half a million crowdsourced observations in hand, entomologists who study periodical cicadas reflect on the Brood X emergence in 2021.
08/09/2021
The new surgical tool inspired by a wasp The device avoids clogging by using friction instead of suction, similar to the way a parasitoid wasp lays its eggs.
07/28/2021
Bug Bonanza: 7 Big, Colorful Critters to Try to Spot This Monsoon Season Summers are a smorgasbord of insect activity in Arizona. Entomologist Gene Hall breaks down some of the unique critters that are making an appearance after the monsoon rains.