Entomology doesn’t end in the lab—it begins there. Scientists must be effective communicators to influence policy, secure funding, engage the public, and inspire the next generation. This talk empowers entomologists to become skilled translators of their...
Chagas disease is a zoonotic, vector-borne infection caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. The disease is lifelong and can lead to potentially fatal cardiac or gastrointestinal alterations. Trypanosoma cruzi is a parasite of mammals, and it is spread between...
Xeric barrens, grasslands and woodlands in the northeast provide important habitat for native pollinators. The presentation will highlight several projects to document and monitor the moths & butterflies, bees, vegetation, and management of these unique habitats...
There are over 800 species of tick. In general, they come in two varieties: hard ticks and soft ticks. Jim will discuss the different types of ticks, their biology and ecology as he takes us on a tour of his tick collecting adventures. A portion of the lecture will...
AES members may recall Deborah Boerner Ein and her presentation in November 2021, when she offered a sneak peek of her Mary Treat biography, with a special emphasis on Treat’s entomological research and writings. Mary Treat corresponded with Charles Darwin as they...
Lice (order Phthiraptera) are hemimetabolous insects that are distributed worldwide and have approximately 5,000 valid species divided in 4 suborders: Amblycera, Ischnocera, Rhynchophthirina, and Anoplura. They are permanent and obligate ectoparasites of birds and...
