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Insect Mouthparts - Part Two

Insect Mouthparts - Part Two

Last week we talked about some basic mouthparts found on insects. But this week we are going to explore some funkier specimens.Chewing mouthparts are not boring. Let’s take this male lucanid stag b...

Insect Mouthparts - Part Two

Last week we talked about some basic mouthparts found on insects. But this week we are going to explore some funkier specimens.Chewing mouthparts are not boring. Let’s take this male lucanid stag b...

Insect Mouthparts - Part One

Insect Mouthparts - Part One

When starting in entomology, mouthparts are some of the first things you learn about. Usually people start with typical chewing mouthparts, like that of a grasshopper. You have the basic...

Insect Mouthparts - Part One

When starting in entomology, mouthparts are some of the first things you learn about. Usually people start with typical chewing mouthparts, like that of a grasshopper. You have the basic...

The Color of Love

The Color of Love

 We got a new box of insect specimens. It counts as a Valentine’s week gift to ourselves and the business. We needed some to fly to LA this past weekend...

The Color of Love

 We got a new box of insect specimens. It counts as a Valentine’s week gift to ourselves and the business. We needed some to fly to LA this past weekend...

5 Strategies For Urban Astronomers

5 Strategies For Urban Astronomers

The ideal conditions for astronomy are usually the least favorable for humans :  High altitudes, cold temperatures, miles away from civilization and infrastructure. Or if you are really lucky, orbi...

5 Strategies For Urban Astronomers

The ideal conditions for astronomy are usually the least favorable for humans :  High altitudes, cold temperatures, miles away from civilization and infrastructure. Or if you are really lucky, orbi...

Wings (Part Two)

Wings (Part Two)

In last week’s post, Wings: Part One, I showed the wings of a wasp and a treehopper. This week I’m going to juxtapose two of the most well known insects in...

Wings (Part Two)

In last week’s post, Wings: Part One, I showed the wings of a wasp and a treehopper. This week I’m going to juxtapose two of the most well known insects in...

Wings (Part One)

Wings (Part One)

I was looking over my favorite Infiniview microscope shots and I found this scarab beetle elytra picture from my first time playing with it. It got me thinking about wings...

Wings (Part One)

I was looking over my favorite Infiniview microscope shots and I found this scarab beetle elytra picture from my first time playing with it. It got me thinking about wings...