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from the Florida Museum of Natural History
present-day Myanmar was suddenly trapped in sap with a beetle
from the Florida Museum of Natural History
present-day Myanmar was suddenly trapped in sap with a beetle
Florida Museum researchers have discovered a key amino acid essential for human nutrition is also an effective insecticide against caterpillars that threaten the citrus industry. The Lime Swallowtail, or Citrus Swallowtail, is a well-known agricultural pest from southern Asia discovered in th
mosquito larvae, tomato hornworm and Colorado potato beetle
Arachnologists (spider scientists) are studying how color impacts spider behavior. Male Coloration Colorful markings paired with a flashy dance might tell a female jumping spider that a male is the right species, and ready to mate. Colors give females subtle information and only males in
Limacodidae Photo courtesy of Colin Hutton Spotted Lady Beetle
Mud in your shoes and a squirming turtle in hand may not sound like a typical college class, but for students taking Island Biology, this was to be expected. Over the 10-day course, University of Florida and Santa Fe College undergraduates got a taste of both the rigor and thrill of conducting fi
red bay trees on Seahorse Key caused by an invasive beetle
On May 25, 2024, the Florida Museum of Natural History’s newest exhibit, Science Up Close: Incredible Insects was unveiled to the public. This exciting exhibit gives attendees the opportunity to encounter remarkable bug species and converse with entomologists. Visitors can also view an extensive col
Museum/Kristen Grace A scientist holds up a bess beetle
The Miami blue is a small blue butterfly found only in Florida and is one of the most critically endangered butterflies in the United States. Today, the only known wild populations can be found in the Key West and Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuges in the Florida Keys. They occur on isolat
Festive tiger beetle (Cicindela scutellaris unicolor
The Sunshine State’s iconic wildlife includes the American alligator, the Florida panther, the scrub jay and the manatee. But some species unique to Florida are less familiar, like the ultra-rare blue calamintha bee. First described in 2011, scientists weren’t sure the bee still existed. The spec
to other endemic species like the Highlands tiger beetle
I have been working on moths known as Erythrina Stem Borer (or twig borer) since 2010, which turned out to be several similar species with similar biologies found around the world. Suddenly, and rather unexpectedly, the moths have become a major horticultural pest in southern California, where Eryth
Then the weakened tree invites an attack from some beetle
I have been working on moths known as Erythrina Stem Borer (or twig borer) since 2010, which turned out to be several similar species with similar biologies found around the world. Suddenly, and rather unexpectedly, the moths have become a major horticultural pest in southern California, where Eryth
Then the weakened tree invites an attack from some beetle
Sloths and howler monkeys, night hikes exploring the forest floor with frog experts and tropical birds galore – this is not your typical summer camp. Yes, you’ll need sunscreen, and there’ll be bugs, but you’ll be deep in the rainforests of Costa Rica. The Costa Rica Family Rainforest Camp
A leaf beetle, Alumnus ornatus, crawls along rainforest