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The oldest continuously-operating entomological society in the Americas (est. 1859), we support entomological research, education and outreach. We welcome all who are interested in the science of entomology, whether as amateurs or professionals.
photos from an excellent study by Cohen et al (2021) of a cerambycid beetle just straight up doing it with the flower of Disa forficaria, in a classic example of a ~sexual mimicry pollination system~
the humiliation of going on a hot date then finding out she wasn't even in the same PHYLUM (then someone writes a whole paper about it, with photos of your wiener)
The Natural History Museum Denmark seeks a Tenure Track Assistant Professor and Curator of Lepidoptera. Candidates should have a strong research background in Lepidoptera. Applications due March 22, 2026. Info: https://snm.dk/en/about-museum. #job
SrΔan TuniΔ is dedicated to the research of modern and contemporary art, with a special focus on public art, graffiti, and street art. TuniΔ will share his research on the work of Mary Foley Benson and discuss the history of natural science illustration in the US.
Don't miss our next meeting (Feb. 25, 7 pm EST)! Feat. guest lecture by SrΔan TuniΔ, an art historian and freelance curator. He is a 3rd year PhD candidate in art history at Temple University, Tyler School of Art and Architecture.
π· by Catharine Watters
πͺ² The Lacordaire Prize represents the attainment of the highest achievement for PhD dissertation research based on the biology and evolution of beetles. Cash prize of $1,000 and a plaque. www.coleopsoc.org/society-info...
#awards #grants #LacordairePrize #evolution #coleoptera
For nature fans in eastern Pennsylvania, there's a fun volunteering opportunity in North Wales on February 20th to remove invasive mantid oothecae. And you get to learn how to ID them, of course. #InvasiveSpecies #pennsylvania wp.natlands.org/event/mantis...
As usual, this will be a hybrid meeting-- join us in-person at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, or remotely via Zoom (send us a DM to get the link to attend). Meetings are free and open to the public.
In this presentation, TuniΔ will share his research at UC Davis (the Bohart Museum of Entomology and Peter J. Shields library) which houses one of two largest collections of her work in the country, and discuss the history of natural science illustration in the US.
Mary Foley Benson (1905-1992) was a US entomological and botanical illustrator who worked with many scientists and institutions such as the USDA, the Smithsonian, and the University of California. She also had a fine arts career, exhibiting country-wide, and served as a pilot during WWII.
Don't miss our first meeting of 2026, coming up on Wednesday, February 25th, at 7:00 pm EST. Join us for a guest lecture by SrΔan TuniΔ, PhD Candidate (Art History, Temple University), on "20th century scientific illustration, women in STEM, and museum archives: The work of Mary Foley Benson."
βWestern Monarch Numbers Remain at Historic Lowβ A lone monarch crosses the sky near Ragged Point in San Louis Obispo County.
With 12,260 overwintering butterflies, 2025 is the 3rd lowest Western Monarch Count on record. Western monarchs are in serious trouble & desperately need our help.
The good news is that there are clear steps we can all take to make a difference. Learn more & get started π¦ xerces.org/press/wester...
Bugwatching: The Art, Joy, and Importance of Observing Insects by Eric R. Eaton
Eric R. Eaton
Next week, Jan 8 at 12:00 pm EST, hear @bugeric.bsky.social, author of Bugwatching, discuss the fun and importance of observing our planet's most abundant, yet most overlooked, animals in this virtual event with Smithsonian Associates!
Come learn to appreciate the small things: buff.ly/yWNSQF0
Mosquito rearing chamber?
(Only half kidding...)
Pale tan planthopper nymph on rotted wood, just a little sub-shaped creature with a ridiculous thick tail of waxy fibers longer than its body
Convergent evolution invertebrate tailfeathers
(Planthopper nymph π€)
Destiny Mann is a PhD student in Michael Crossleyβs Agricultural Entomology Lab at UD. She is passionate about advocating for the insects & highlighting how they offer solutions to our most pressing problems. Her research focuses on waste upcycling by reintroducing decomposers into our food system.
We will meet both on Zoom (send us a DM for connecting info!) and in person at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University in Philadelphia (Butterfly Foyer).
Join us tomorrow (December 3, 7 pm EST) for our last meeting of the year & a guest lecture on "Demonstrating a Circular Food Economy at the University of Delaware" by Destiny Mann, PhD Student (Dept of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology, U. Delaware). This HYBRID meeting is free & open to the public!
Very pleased to have had a small part in this new paper showing that the greater chestnut weevil is not, as feared, extinct.
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Spotlight on #S2O pilot partner Entomological News @americanentosoc.bsky.social, publishing #research taxonomic revisions, phylogenetics, biogeography and faunistics, and descriptive morphology of #insects and terrestrial #arthropods.
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A male Eastern Hercules beetle sits on a white background, seen from the side facing left. He is large and shiny, with an olive coloration mottled with large black splotchy spots. He has a large horn on his nose and one on his back (the pronotum).
A male Eastern Hercules beetle sits on a white background, seen from the above facing left. He is large and shiny, with an olive coloration mottled with large black splotchy spots. He has a large horn on his nose and one on his back (the pronotum).
A male Eastern Hercules beetle sits on a stick with the sky in the background, seen from the side facing right. He is large and shiny, with an olive coloration mottled with large black splotchy spots. He has a large horn on his nose and one on his back (the pronotum).
A male Eastern Hercules beetle sits on a stick covered in blue fungus and with the sky in the background, seen from the side facing left. He is large and shiny, with an olive coloration mottled with large black splotchy spots. He has a large horn on his nose and one on his back (the pronotum).
Happy Thanksgiving! π¦ π The year's been rough, but there were many things to be thankful for. Family, friends, BUGS!
Meet Titan the Eastern Hercules beetle. Someone was kind enough to send him for me to keep & take much needed pics. Then I handed him off to the students who are now caring for him βΊοΈ
A Snow Flea - a small, long-legged insect with a very long face (like its relatives the scorpionflies). An overall dark, bronzy colour with yellow & orange highlights.
Its that time of year again: a male Snow Flea, one of 3 seen yesterday in woodland on the Shrops/Herefords border. These 4mm relatives of Scorpionflies live in moss (esp. Polytrichum & relatives) & are winter active as adults. Not fleas of course but they can jump a bit.
ππ·οΈTick or treat?
Just in time for spooky season... I found a tick on an electric eel in the MCZ collections.
Not even the fish are safe!
Check it out here: doi.org/10.1093/jme/...
Jason is manager of the Cornell University Insect Collection (CUIC) and manager of the Insect Diagnostic Laboratory. His main research interest is microlepidoptera with a focus on taxonomy of the Tortricidae, especially the tribe Archipini.
The Annual Meeting of the Newark Entomological Society will be held Oct 25, 9:30am, at the Headlee Laboratories Building, Cook College, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Speaker: Dr. Jason Dombroskie, Cornell University Department of Entomology.
(Photo courtesy of Jason Dombroskie!)
Today's the day! Hope to see you at our September webinar. Send us a DM to get the Zoom connecting info.
Looking forward to seeing you next Wednesday!
The 2025 Tick Academy (a virtual conference open to anyone interested in ticks and tick-borne disease prevention) will take place Oct. 15th & 16th, 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. CT, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Tom Mather of the University of Rhode Island. Sign up today!
ipminstitute.org/services/tic...
Sending a belated note of appreciation for our August guest speaker, Adam Scherr (researcher at Penn State University), who taught us about "Phytohormones in the fall armyworm: A story of sequestration and symbionts." Missed it? No prob- members can view the recorded webinar on our YouTube channel.
September Webinar: We're excited to welcome Dr. Megan Wilkerson (Chief Scientist, Department of Energy and Environment) for a guest lecture on "Beyond the Lab and Into Their Lives: Building Your Science Communication Toolkit"! Join us on Zoom on 9/24 at 7 pm ET. Send us a DM to get the link!