UAEntomology

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 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

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

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

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!

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

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.

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 device avoids clogging by using friction instead of suction, similar to the way a parasitoid wasp lays its eggs.

07/28/2021

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.