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Entomological Soc. of America<p>New on Entomology Today: When an invasive insect arrives in a new region, genetic analysis for identification is a crucial step, especially as nuanced variations in populations often contribute to a species' invasive potential. <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/entomology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>entomology</span></a> <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/insects" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>insects</span></a> <a href="https://entomologytoday.org/2025/04/08/invasion-puzzle-contrasting-success-failure-global-whitefly-thrips/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">entomologytoday.org/2025/04/08</span><span class="invisible">/invasion-puzzle-contrasting-success-failure-global-whitefly-thrips/</span></a></p>
LionelB<p>This is the shieldbug I posted yesterday, in context on a dandelion leaf. The similarity to the dazzle camouflage of battleships is striking. It easily passes as a bird dropping.</p><p>In the 18th century, naturalists (who of course needed independent means, for books, microscope, travel etc. as well as leisure time...) had many disadvantages over us. No instant communication, pattern recognition, cameras. They had to rely on distant mounted collections and sketches.</p><p>One strength they had was a much greater abundance of wildlife. But their greatest advantage was in sustained, patient observation. </p><p>To notice what is going on you have to slow right down and absorb. As with painting or drawing, the sensation of time passing changes. Other concerns are locked out. It is a kind of meditation.</p><p>We can and should learn from their focus and awareness.</p><p><a href="https://expressional.social/tags/entomology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>entomology</span></a> <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/ecology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ecology</span></a></p>
The Naturalist Bot<p>🐛 Xylocopa violacea (Violet Carpenter Bee)</p><p>📅 Observed on 2024-04-06</p><p>👤 By: claudekolwelter</p><p>📌 Location: 56154 Boppard, Deutschland</p><p>🔗 iNaturalist link: <a href="https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/258590836" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">inaturalist.org/observations/2</span><span class="invisible">58590836</span></a></p><p>📷 Photo credits: (c) Claude Kolwelter, some rights reserved (CC BY)</p><p>🔎 Learn more about the taxon: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xylocopa_violacea" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">http://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xylocopa</span><span class="invisible">_violacea</span></a></p><p><a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/iNaturalist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>iNaturalist</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/Nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Nature</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/WildlifePhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WildlifePhotography</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/Entomology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Entomology</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/Insects" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Insects</span></a></p>
Paul Houle<p>🪰 Levitating Bugs With Sound Could Transform Scientific Photography</p><p><a href="https://petapixel.com/2025/03/25/levitating-bugs-with-sound-could-transform-scientific-photography/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">petapixel.com/2025/03/25/levit</span><span class="invisible">ating-bugs-with-sound-could-transform-scientific-photography/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/insects" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>insects</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/bugs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bugs</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/levitation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>levitation</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/sound" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>sound</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/acoustics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>acoustics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/macro" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>macro</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/entomology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>entomology</span></a></p>
Knowable Magazine<p>Of the roughly 1 million named insect species on Earth, about 400,000 are beetles. </p><p>And that’s just the beetles described so far. Scientists typically describe thousands of new species each year. </p><p>So — why so many beetle species? </p><p>Entomologist Caroline Chaboo: “We don’t know the precise answer.” </p><p>But clues are emerging. </p><p>🔗 "Why are there so many beetle species?" <a href="https://knowablemagazine.org/content/article/living-world/2024/why-are-there-so-many-types-of-beetles" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">knowablemagazine.org/content/a</span><span class="invisible">rticle/living-world/2024/why-are-there-so-many-types-of-beetles</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/KnowableMagazine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>KnowableMagazine</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/ScienceMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScienceMastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.science/tags/entomology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>entomology</span></a></p>
The Naturalist Bot<p>🐛 Abrostola microvalis (Minute Oval Abrostola)</p><p>📅 Observed on 2024-04-05</p><p>👤 By: johnrosford</p><p>📌 Location: Mission, TX, USA</p><p>🔗 iNaturalist link: <a href="https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/268056513" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">inaturalist.org/observations/2</span><span class="invisible">68056513</span></a></p><p>📷 Photo credits: (c) John Rosford, some rights reserved (CC BY)</p><p>🔎 Learn more about the taxon: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abrostola_microvalis" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">http://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abrostol</span><span class="invisible">a_microvalis</span></a></p><p><a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/iNaturalist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>iNaturalist</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/Nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Nature</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/WildlifePhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WildlifePhotography</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/Entomology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Entomology</span></a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/Insects" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Insects</span></a></p>
Albert Cardona<p>Front legs, who needs them right? It's not only mantis who dispense of them for walking. But to be fair midgets don't really ever walk. So the sensory neurons at the tips of their legs (hence flies can taste with their feet) may here have become part of a second pair of antennae.</p><p>Microtendipes sp. midget in full double antennae mode. The bushiness of its actual antennae suggests it's a male.<br><a href="https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/268734651" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">inaturalist.org/observations/2</span><span class="invisible">68734651</span></a><br><a href="https://mathstodon.xyz/tags/iNaturalist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>iNaturalist</span></a> <a href="https://mathstodon.xyz/tags/Diptera" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Diptera</span></a> <a href="https://mathstodon.xyz/tags/midgets" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>midgets</span></a> <a href="https://mathstodon.xyz/tags/entomology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>entomology</span></a></p>
Albert Cardona<p>Andrena haemorrhoa, a mining be. Cambridge, UK, today.<br><a href="https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/268734227" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">inaturalist.org/observations/2</span><span class="invisible">68734227</span></a><br><a href="https://mathstodon.xyz/tags/iNaturalist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>iNaturalist</span></a> <a href="https://mathstodon.xyz/tags/nativebees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nativebees</span></a> <a href="https://mathstodon.xyz/tags/Hymenoptera" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Hymenoptera</span></a> <a href="https://mathstodon.xyz/tags/entomology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>entomology</span></a></p>
Christopher CooksonWhen your daily routine involves walking the dog in the same location, finding photographic inspiration can be a challenge, but today I took just a macro lens with extension tube, and ringflash.<br> The extension tube forced me to focus on stuff up close.<br> People often tend to overlook the small details in the world around them, even in familiar places.<br> It was a cool day, so I was lucky and found this moth resting on a grass seed head. I didn't move, nor did the dog rush through and disturb the grass.<br> <br> <a href="https://pixelfed.nz/discover/tags/naturalhistory?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#naturalhistory</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.nz/discover/tags/entomology?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#entomology</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.nz/discover/tags/insect?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#insect</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.nz/discover/tags/naturelover?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#naturelover</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.nz/discover/tags/photography?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#photography</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.nz/discover/tags/macrophotography?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#macrophotography</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.nz/discover/tags/pentaxk70?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#pentaxk70</a>
Entomological Soc. of America<p>New on Entomology Today: Mosquitoes drink nectar (not just blood), but do they prefer nectar from some plants over others? A new research review shows mosquitoes do indeed have nectar preferences, and they vary across groups such as Aedes, Anopeheles, Culex. Researchers say knowing mosquitoes' nectar preferences can inform placement of attractive targeted sugar baits in mosquito control efforts. <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/entomology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>entomology</span></a> <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/insects" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>insects</span></a> <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/mosquitoes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>mosquitoes</span></a> <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/flowers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>flowers</span></a> <a href="https://entomologytoday.org/2025/04/04/mosquito-nectar-preferences/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">entomologytoday.org/2025/04/04</span><span class="invisible">/mosquito-nectar-preferences/</span></a></p>
Alex Wild<p>One of several blacklights the UT insect collection set up last night at our new Hill Country Field Station. Perfect conditions: warm, muggy, no wind, no moon. <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/entomology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>entomology</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/utaustin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>utaustin</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>science</span></a></p>
Entomological Soc. of America<p>Arthropod Photo of the Week: April 2, 2025<br>Thick-headed flies<br>Zodion sp.<br>Diptera: Conopidae<br>By Rick Malad, Indiana, USA<br><a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/arthropodPOTW" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>arthropodPOTW</span></a><br><a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/entomology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>entomology</span></a> <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/insects" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>insects</span></a> <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a></p>
aurearamon<p>Quan dorms a cel ras, com és el cas d'aquest mascle d'abella del gènere Eucera, pots acabar ben remullat. Els mascles d'aquestes abelles se'ls pot distingir per les seves llargues antenes.</p><p><a href="https://masto.ai/tags/hymenoptera" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>hymenoptera</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/bees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bees</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/eucera" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>eucera</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/abella" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>abella</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/abeja" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>abeja</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/insects" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>insects</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/macro" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>macro</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/macrophotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>macrophotography</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/photo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photo</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/entomology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>entomology</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/biology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>biology</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildlife</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/biodiversity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>biodiversity</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/natura" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>natura</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/natgeo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>natgeo</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nature</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/naturaleza" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>naturaleza</span></a></p>
Albert Cardona<p>European peacock butterfly, Aglais io, filling all 12 megapixels of my pocket camera. Let me get real close.</p><p><a href="https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/268092179" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">inaturalist.org/observations/2</span><span class="invisible">68092179</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mathstodon.xyz/tags/iNaturalist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>iNaturalist</span></a> <a href="https://mathstodon.xyz/tags/Lepidoptera" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Lepidoptera</span></a> <a href="https://mathstodon.xyz/tags/butterflies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>butterflies</span></a> <a href="https://mathstodon.xyz/tags/entomology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>entomology</span></a> <a href="https://mathstodon.xyz/tags/Pembroke1347" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Pembroke1347</span></a></p>
Bath Nature<p>Bloody-nosed Beetle today, near <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/Bath" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Bath</span></a> <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/Somerset" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Somerset</span></a> <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/UK" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>UK</span></a>. <br><a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/Nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Nature</span></a> <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/Wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Wildlife</span></a> <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/UKWildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>UKWildlife</span></a> <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/NaturePhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NaturePhotography</span></a> <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/WildlifePhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WildlifePhotography</span></a> <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/NatureCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NatureCommunity</span></a> <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/Beetle" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Beetle</span></a> <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/Insects" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Insects</span></a> <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/Insect" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Insect</span></a> <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/Entomology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Entomology</span></a> <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/Coleoptera" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Coleoptera</span></a></p>
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