Fall Foliage
As the leaves turn colors in the fall, we can find a lot of interesting leaf morphologies- and a few white flies.
Monday Millipedes!
Millipedes have two pairs of legs per fused segment and some really interesting defenses!
DIY Bug Halloween Costumes
Need some DIY bug or insect Halloween costumes that raise the bar a bit? We’ve got you covered.
Orange is the New Awesome
Isopods (also called roly-polys) are crustaceans! Did you know that there are orange species?
A Mite-y Discovery!
We discover some mites living under the pronoun of a dung beetle specimen!
Bug Craft: Window Wings
Looking for a fun and easy bug/insect related craft to do this weekend? These window wings are perfect! And they are long-lasting while still being easy to remove.
Beach Bugs (That's an Arthropod???)
Learn about arthropods, like amphipods and barnacles, that can be found on the beach shore.
Roger that, Grandma
Meet Hildegard Oberhofer, Kristie Reddick’s Grandmother and one fo teh first two female air traffic controllers in the 1940s. She is the reason that pilots have to listen to controllers after a plane crashed into the Empire State Building. She was pioneer for women in STEM careers.
The Future of Women's History
For Women’s History Month, we’re talking about the importance of access to science and literacy.
Bug Closet!
We needed a way to house our arthropod cages when they were in our office. So we renovated a cabinet and turned it into a bug closet, complete with heating!
Entomology in One Word
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an entomologist? We asked a bunch of professional entomologists to describe their work in one word.
Cryptic Lichen Mantis
We discover a special kind of mantis in Kenya that uses crypsis to hide from prey and predators!