Video Tour of the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity
Some say that the virtual reality is here. Still, despite the occasional hiccups we may experience in the real world, … Continue
What lurks in a hollow tree?
I’ve been called eccentric for sticking my hand blindly into tree holes while taking photos of the moths inside. My … Continue
Caterpillars – more than meets the eye
Absolem, the grumpy caterpillar from Alice in Wonderland (in Burton’s recent film adaptation), derived his name from the Hebrew for … Continue
Caterpillar droppings: Sisyphean labor meets Herculean task
When Hercules was tasked by Eurystheus with cleaning up after King Augeas’ cattle in a single day, he had his … Continue
Life Behind the Museum – Respect the Yellowjackets
I am an entomologist and should know better. But we all, in the field of entomology, have pretty narrow specializations, … Continue
Bella Moth vs. Rattlebox plants – Interview with In Defense of Plants
I spoke with “In Defense of Plants” about the Rattlebox Plants (Crotalaria) and the associated Bella Moth (Utetheisa ornatrix). The … Continue