Entomological Society of America
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Entomological Society of America
@EntsocAmerica
Sharing insect science globally. ESA is the world's largest organization serving insect scientists. Need to identify an insect? Visit entsoc.org/insect-id
Annapolis, Maryland, USA
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    Entomological Society of America
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    Feb 1, 2019
    There is going to be an Entomologist Barbie. "Barbie And National Geographic Announce Global Licensing Agreement" prnewswire.com/news-releases/…
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    Entomological Society of America
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    Jan 12, 2021
    New today in @PNASNews, a Special Feature on "The Global Decline of Insects in the Anthropocene," with 12 research articles + a news feature. The intro article frames the global threats to insects as "death by a thousand cuts." See the full collection at pnas.org/content/118/2#…
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    Entomological Society of America
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    Jan 8, 2025
    Arthropod Photo of the Week: January 8, 2025 Tiger beetle Ellipsoptera hirtilabris Coleoptera: Cicindelidae By Peter Kann, Virginia, USA #arthropodPOTW
    Close-up of a tiger beetle standing on a bright white, sandy surface, in the shade of a small plant leaf. The beetle has long legs and prominent mandibles, with a white exterior. There is a small plant with green and brown leaves partially visible in the background.
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    Entomological Society of America
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    Aug 3, 2017
    1-Virus infects caterpillar 2-Zombie caterpillar climbs upward 3-Caterpillar dies, bursts open 4-Virus re-disperses buff.ly/2wp6jC1
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    Entomological Society of America
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    Aug 28, 2018
    Using an X-ray machine powered by a particle accelerator, researchers find ancient parasitic wasps contained within fossilized fly pupae, dating back to between 66 million and 23 million years ago—"the first definitive proof of endoparasitism among wasps."
    Stunning Fossils Show Ancient Parasitic Wasps Still Inside Their Unfortunate Hosts
    From gizmodo.com
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    Entomological Society of America
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    Nov 6, 2024
    Arthropod Photo of the Week: November 6, 2024 Chestnut weevil Curculio elephas Coleoptera: Curculionidae By Florian Dzula, Hessen, Germany #arthropodPOTW
    A close-up image of a small, light brown insect with long antennae and a distinct elongated snout. It is perched on a green, bumpy plant surface. The background is blurred, highlighting the insect's detailed texture and features.
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    Entomological Society of America
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    Mar 1, 2023
    Arthropod Photo of the Week: March 1, 2023 Stink bug Antiteuchus sp. Hemiptera: Pentatomidae By Alexandre Andes Gascon Florida, USA #arthropodPOTW
    Closeup of a mottled light and dark brown stink bug facing the viewer, with beady red eyes, perched on a green leaf while clutching its front legs around a grouping of a couple dozen eggs that look like shiny pink cylindrical pillows, arranged in a hexagonal shape
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    Entomological Society of America
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    Jun 1, 2020
    Why #blacklivesmatter to entomology: "We strive to cultivate a scientific community of excellence built on mentorship, encouragement, tolerance, and mutual respect. Today, we express our sorrow for any member who has been impacted by prejudice." READ MORE: entsoc.org/why-black-live…
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    Entomological Society of America
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    Nov 15, 2023
    Arthropod Photo of the Week: November 15, 2023 Jumping spider Colonus hesperus Araneae: Salticidae By Ian M. Wright, California, USA #arthropodPOTW
    Against a beige background, a small spider jumps from a branch in the background toward a branch in the lower foreground. The spider is dark brown in color near its head and upper legs and light brown on its abdomen and lower legs, while it is covered in small, fine light-colored hairs throughout. Its legs are all spread wide, with its two front legs raised up above its head as it leaps. On the front of its head, two large dark eyes can be seen at center, each with a smaller eye to the outside of it.
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    Entomological Society of America
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    Jun 28, 2023
    Arthropod Photo of the Week: June 28, 2023 Two-marked treehopper Enchenopa binotata Hemiptera: Membracidae By Tom Myers, Kentucky, USA #arthropodPOTW
    Closeup of a black treehopper perched on a bright green plant stem. The stem runs diagonally from the bottom left corner of the image to the middle right side. The planthopper sits atop the stem facing left. The planthopper is dark black with rust-red eyes and two yellow spots along its back. Its head features a tall horn that curves slightly forward, which then connects to its back, as its wing on the side visible to the camera lies flat on the side of its body, which gives the treehopper an overall shape of roughly a solid triangle.
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    Entomological Society of America
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    Dec 11, 2024
    Arthropod Photo of the Week: December 11, 2024 Dung beetle Deltochilum mexicanum Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae By Zhenhao Feng, California, USA #arthropodPOTW
    A close-up of a vibrant blue beetle with dew-covered exoskeleton, perched on a piece of wood. The beetle has six legs and three short yellow bristles at the end of each antenna. The background is blurred.
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    Entomological Society of America
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    Jul 7, 2021
    NEWS: The Entomological Society of America has removed “gypsy moth” and “gypsy ant” as recognized common names for two insect species in its Common Names of Insects and Related Organisms List. Read more: entsoc.org/entomological-…
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    Entomological Society of America
    @EntsocAmerica
    May 3, 2023
    Arthropod Photo of the Week: May 3, 2023 Bee fly Apolysis sp. Diptera: Bombyliidae By Tom Astle (@tjalamont) California, USA #arthropodPOTW
    Closeup of a a white fly with rusty brown eyes and a long black proboscis, perched on the petals of a white and yellow flower. Small white flecks of pollen are visible on the fly's mouthparts.
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    Entomological Society of America
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    May 22, 2024
    Arthropod Photo of the Week: May 22, 2024 Long-snouted weevil Hammatostylus sp. Coleoptera: Curculionidae By Steve Long, Florida, USA #arthropodPOTW
    Close-up of a black weevil perched on a mossy surface, facing to the left. The weevil has long legs and a long narrow snout that is longer than the rest of its body. Its head and abdomen are covered with a sparse coating of thin golden hairs.
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