Did you know that the Declaration of Independence & Magna Carta were written with ink made from oak galls (oak apples)? The galls are growths made by the oak in response to being envenomated by oak gall wasps (Cynipidae) whose larvae live in the halls! The plant makes tannins…1

A big thank you to Jeremy from Senator John Boozman and Brandon & Allie from Sen. Debbie Stabenow for meeting with our Entomological Society of America "Swarm the Hill" group! We enjoyed talking with you all about our Farm Bill priorities. #EntVocate

Huge thank you to the House Ag majority Glenn "GT" Thompson and minority Rep. David Scott for meeting with our Entomological Society of America "Swarm the Hill" crew to talk about the Farm Bill! #EntVocate

The UMN Entomology Dept delegation representing Entomological Society of America had a great day meeting with congressional staff from the offices of Senator Amy Klobuchar Tina Smith and Rep. Betty McCollum to talk about invasive species, climate change, forest health, agriculture, and urban entomology.

Having a blast with Entomological Society of America "Swarm the Hill" Day w/ the U of MN Online group.. We had great meetings w/ Quinton Rep. Betty McCollum, Adam & Mary Senator Tina Smith, & Jack Amy Klobuchar. Quick stop Library of Congress, time for the reception! Join us in 385 Russell!

Coming home from the Entomological Society of America meeting in DC to snail mail from my 2017 entomology intern cohort at Smithsonian NMNH 🥹🥰

This is the best day 🥰🥰🥰

The honey sale starts today! Come see us at the St. Paul Student Center or the Natural Resources Library!

Finishing up grading for the semester and one of my students just turned in a self-produced insect metal song entitled “the plague”. Runners up for semester faves: a forensics detective report, a podcast called “bug baddies”, and a playlist entitled “music if I was a bee”.

Don't forgot, editing is part of writing. Reading is part of writing. Lying facedown on the floor, worrying those around you, is part of writing.

T’was a good week indeed visiting NMNH_Entomology.

Publishit or perish Is this the new academic standard?

Two graduate students were shot and injured while attending a scientific conference. If you are able, please consider donating and/or sharing this post. #DonateOrShare #Donate gofund.me/c538310f

When a noted entomologist retires, what do you do? Give them a 21-insect net salute. UC Davis distinguished professor emerita Lynn Kimsey received one, as did her major professor, Richard "Doc" Bohart, founder of #Bohart Museum of Entomology. #BugSquad tinyurl.com/5973f8pk

Wrapping up dissertation chapters & realized that my technicians and I have counted and identified: 208,657 eastern larch beetles 14,589 specimen of potential natural enemies & competitors How do you measure a Ph.D. 😂💕

New press release ‼️ Joro spiders are in the news, but haven’t made it to Missouri-yet. Here’s what Missourians should know. 🕸️🕷️ extension.missouri.edu/news/joro-spid…

Joro spiders are slowly making their way to Missouri. However they are nothing to worry about- yet |MU Extension extension.missouri.edu/news/joro-spid… Emily Althoff MU Extension - Agriculture and Environment Program Dr. Tamra Reall