Aesthetically-pleasing, sustainable insect farming in cities? Might be much closer than you think Terreform ONE ™️ terreform.org/projects_crick…

There’s a Buzz in My Speakers… (from insects!) An interesting student post about insects in music on new our blog. insectsandsociety.wordpress.com/2016/05/04/the…

..insects have provided inspiration for every conceivable genre.. classical to heavy metal, popular to most obscure..bit.ly/1TlYpww

Some of the first Brood V cicadas starting to emerge tonight! Radford, VA (photo courtesy of Dr. Matt Close) #broodV

And immediately others are benefiting from Brood V's emergence! Radford, VA (courtesy of Dr. Matt Close) #broodV

They're baaaaack!!! First night of emergence of Brood V periodical cicadas, Radford, VA. #broodV

You know you're an insect nerd when a colleague drops by individuals from the first night of periodical cicadas at your house at 11pm.

A periodical cicada's last molt on the first night of emergence in Radford, VA (May 10th) by Dr. Chelse Prather #broodV youtu.be/Brtk4vi75cA

Brood V periodical cicadas began emerging last night in Radford, VA. From nymph-->teneral-->adult. #broodV

They're baaaack!!! A periodical cicada's last molt on the first night of emergence in Radford, VA #broodV youtube.com/watch?v=Brtk4v…

if you're looking for reasons to celebrate (or at least tolerate) periodical cicadas, look no further! wp.me/p2VwhO-5T

Cool Canadian insect research! x.com/podimac/status…

Is wood treatment worth it? Yes! Even though expensive, greater spread of emerald ash borers is more costly. x.com/esa_org/status…

Periodical cicada: nymph-->teneral-->adult Brood V began to emerge last night in Radford, VA.

Live births in a longhorned beetle! Known in some leaf beetles, but a first for longhorns. x.com/entsocamerica/…

Insects of Yellowstone! entomologytoday.org/2016/05/17/563…

(1/2) 15% of the studies criticized as wasteful research spending on Senator Flake's list are insect-related awards! flake.senate.gov/public/_cache/…

(2/2) As insect scientists, we've got to do a better job at communicating the importance of insect-related science.

Here is a blog post I wrote for @[email protected] about using Wikipedia in my insects & society course. x.com/mtenaespinoza/…

Bees & The Red Hot Chilli Peppers? Check out Flea's Bees rollingstone.com/music/news/fle…