✨🪰Pick Lab’s recent paper gets spotlight in Development. Learn about the inspiration behind their research, the challenges and breakthroughs they had in the lab along the way, and the key findings they eventually published. 🪰✨

New research co-authored by Dr. Evan Economo helps ant-swer fascinating questions about evolution in complex societies.👇

Look at this cool feature of one of our #EspindoLab grad students and her research! Go, Jenan!!💪🏼👩🏼‍🔬👩🏼‍💻 #NSFGRFP #FundScience

@umdentomology.bsky.social graduate student Jenan El-Hifnawi (B.S. ’22, biological sciences) is studying the evolutionary history of bees in the Andes 🐝 Learn about her research experience with Entomology's Anahí Espindola (@analyssi.bsky.social) ⤵️ #EvoSky

🙏Thanks Dr. Abba Gumel for stopping by Entomology to share how mathematical models are being used to fight malaria. entomology.umd.edu/news/seminar...

Even with Champion status, Maryland Champion Trees are not invincible. UMD Prof Emeritus Mike Raupp names a few invasive insects that have had devastating effects on our region’s trees and shares lessons learned to mitigate their impacts. video.mpt.tv/video/growin...

👋Say hello to Ryan the newest business paw-tner in Entomology’s administrative suite. Ryan is 9 month old cuddle bug who will hold in person office hours on occasion.🐶❤️

📓🐝This Thanksgiving break enjoy some reading off the sylla-buzz. Scroll through excerpts from a beekeeper's journal🐝📓 www.umdbeelab.com/last-week-in...

🏆🪰When asked to share her research at #EntSoc25 #InsectTerp Yas Helbling said, "no probllama!" Her talk, “Comparison of 𝐴𝑝ℎ𝑖𝑑𝑖𝑢𝑠 𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑖 behavior on 𝑀𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑔𝑜 𝑠𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑎 stems with and without glandular trichomes” earned her 1st place in the Undergrad 10-Min Presentation competition. go.umd.edu/251i

🦟UMD Alum Ben Burgunder (M.S. ’25, Fritz Lab) loves mosquitoes. He shares why even the peskiest species of mosquitoes are worth learning about. youtu.be/iUcaLgHRXxY?.... 🦟 🙏Thanks Natural History Society of Maryland for making this presentation available for broader audiences!

🌳🪲Biocontrol has had mixed outcomes. In some cases it has proved to be effective in others it has failed. Dan Gruner, entomologist @UofMaryland, chats w/@undarkmag about balancing the ecological risks & benefits of biocontrol strategies.🪲🌳 go.umd.edu/24ny

🐝🧬 Globally, bumble bees have over 400 known color patterns - far more than the 265 bumble bee species. Dr. Heather Hines, Prof at Penn State, stops by UMD to share her investigations into the genetic basis of these color patterns. 🧬🐝 go.umd.edu/24j8

Students: Are you ready for the 2nd annual Parasitoid Games at #EntSoc25? This networking opportunity is a great way to meet peers at the ESA Annual Meeting. What questions would you like to ask your host? Share in the comments and we may add them to the competition. www.entsoc.org/events/annua...

🦟Turns out St. Leger Lab results are simply irresistible (queue the music🕺), to mosquitoes that is! St. Leger Lab helped develop a floral-scented fungus to attract and kill mosquitoes🦟 www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/s...

🦟Fritz lab helps debunk mosquito myth👇

A new genetic study in Science overturns the myth of the “London Underground Mosquito,” revealing that this common urban insect originated not below the cities of modern Europe, but in ancient Mediterranean civilizations more than a thousand years ago. https://scim.ag/43xWovB

Making its first bugpearance on winter term schedule INSECT APOCALYPSE - REAL OR IMAGINED?

Cleaning Dept of Ento cork boards unearthed these vintage insect information cards from Endangered Species Chocolate. Exciting to see insects showcased in conservation efforts during the late 90s and early 00s. Enjoy the throw back👇

🧬 🐝 Dr. Stephania Sandoval Arango, USDA ARS Bee Research Lab, stopped by #UMD earlier this semester to explain why we shouldn't judge a bee by it's stripes alone. For more on her talk check out DNA on Display 🐝 🧬 go.umd.edu/2455

🌳🐛Our newest downstairs neighbors, Dr. Dan Buonaiuto, studies how climate change affects biodiversity and the functions of plant communities with a particular focus on phenology. His research has fascinating implications for Entomology, we’re thrilled to explore those connections!🐛🌳go.umd.edu/244j

Now that mosquitoes are evolving resistance against chemical pesticides, scientists are looking to nature in the fight against deadly insect-borne diseases. @umdentomology.bsky.social's Raymond St. Leger helped develop a new way to trap mosquitoes: a fungus that smells like flowers ⤵️ #BugSky

🔬InsectTerps in action! Amy Goodman (UMD BioSci major), intern at Entomology’s Lamp Lab is diving into research on wetland restoration. Today we caught up with her at a lab bench meticulously sorting arthropods from plant material. 🪲🌿

🔎🪲University of Maryland Insect Zoo is doing a double header this Saturday, not only teaming up with St. Mary's for some STEM fun but Carroll County Government Maryland too! Stop by these events to explore the amazing world of insects through hands-on stations. 🕷️🔍

🔎🪲UMD Insect Zoo is on tour this weekend, teaming up with St. Mary's for some STEM fun! Stop by to explore insects through hands-on stations. Learn cool bug facts, like how insects and other arthropods use mimicry to evade predators & the important role they play in our environment.🕷️🔍

🌳🐝Interested in creating habitat for beneficial insects but just don't know where to start? Plant native! Ento Alums Lisa Kuder & Maddie Potter identify plants native to the region & explain how these plants support insect species with resources to thrive. go.umd.edu/23up 🐝🌳

🎧 ‘To squish or not to squish?’ Michael Raupp, Professor Emeritus at University of Maryland shares current management strategies for spotted lanternflies. 🙏WAMU885 for reporting on insects and their impacts in the DMV! wamu.org/story/25/10/...

New York health officials recently confirmed the state's first locally acquired case of the chikungunya virus. See how @umdentomology.bsky.social's Raymond St. Leger is fighting chikungunya and other mosquito-borne diseases with fungi 🦟

Maryland State Entomologist Max Ferlauto (Ph.D. '24, @umdentomology.bsky.social) spoke with @nytimes.com's @margaretroach.bsky.social about the role of fallen leaves in your yard's ecosystem 🍂 🪲🪳

🎃🕸 Ento Alum, collaborators and friends - happen to be in the DMV Saturday, Oct 25th? Think about attending ESO's 2025 Oktoberfest. We would love to catch up! Need more details reach out to [email protected] . 🕷🎃

Not sure what to eat this weekend? Consider insects! The Lamp Lab shares the global benefits of entomophagy and tips on how, even the apprehensive, can introduce insects into their diets. 👇 today.umd.edu/surf-turf-an...

📦🪲Package from Carolina Science arrived via FedEx today, and guess what's inside?! Bess beetles! Interested in seeing these decomposers in action? Stop by the Insect Zoo during Family Weekend 12:30 - 2 p.m. at McKeldin Mall (Armory if rain) familyweekend.umd.edu/%F0%9F%AA%B2...

The #ScienceTerps Pop-Up Shop is back! Order from a selection of T-shirts, Under Armour polos, quarter-zips, hats and more! Open until October 13: umdcmnsfall25.itemorder.com

🏙️🦌Dr. Travis Gallo, Asst Prof in UMD's Dept of Environmental Science and Technology, researches ways to make space for wildlife in a concrete jungle. This semester Dr. Gallo met up with the Dept of Entomology to share his vison for cities where both people & nature thrive.🏙️🦌https://go.umd.edu/22wb

🦀A classic Maryland summer includes three prominent features: heat, humidity, & blue crabs. Before summer wrapped up we were honored to learn from Dr. J. Sook Chung, Prof at UMCES, about the life history & endocrinology of Maryland's favorite aquatic arthropod🦀 go.umd.edu/22vi

Awesome to see #ScienceTerps fostering community interest in conservation and research. Way to do good, Damani!

🌎🪳Hey #terps, DYK that one of the world’s largest species of cockroaches is on display in Plant Sciences Building 2nd floor atrium - the giant cave cockroach (𝑏𝑙𝑎𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑢𝑠 𝑔𝑖𝑔𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑢𝑠). Stop by the display to see if you can spot these roaches in their various life stages - egg, nymph, and adult.🪳🌎

Registration is now opened for the 2026 Advanced Landscape IPM PHC Short Course. This is a recertification short course for arborists, landscape managers, IPM consultants, professional gardeners, and others responsible for urban plant management. landscapeipmphc.weebly.com

🏝️🐜A new study out by Dr. Evan Economo and colleagues reveals a decline in Fiji’s native ant species. With insects playing a crucial role in ecosystems, this research is key to understanding insect populations and guiding conservation efforts.🐜🏝️

🔬🦋Jillian Stewart, grad student researcher in the Krishnan Lab, studies the effects of diamide insecticide applications in agricultural fields on non-target insects like monarch butterflies. Here she takes measurements of monarch wings to quantify impacts on development.🦋🔬

#InsectTerps are researching ways to predict mosquito-borne disease outbreaks. See them at work 👇

2025 Entomology Retreat - Reflecting bug-ack and looking forward 🗨️address from the chair 🗨️talks from faculty & researchers 🏆student awards 🗨️alum talk w/ Scott Shaw, Prof of Entomology & Insect Museum Curator at WYO Univ. ✒️Caricaturists artist, Fun Happy Faces 🧩Puzzle comp 🕷️Insect Zoo appearance

🌴🦋An un-Belize-able adventure is just a semester away! Don’t miss this unforgettable blend of research, adventure, and culture. Apply by September 30, 2025. go.umd.edu/-belize%F0%9...

Last week, I was invited to share my postdoctoral research at the @umdentomology.bsky.social Department Retreat. We are finding that neighboring tree diversity impacts leaf phenotypic expression and induces trade-offs against different consumers. More coming soon!!

Getting new scientists involved is one of the most exciting parts of the job @umdscience.bsky.social @umdentomology.bsky.social cmns.umd.edu/news-events/...

The #DMV has a new invasive pest: the box tree moth. @umdentomology.bsky.social's Mike Raupp spoke with WUSA9's @kaitlynmcgrath.bsky.social about what to look out for ⤵️

🔬🪲An approach for long term mgmt of #EAB has been to introduce parasitic wasps to the US for #biocontrol. The Gruner Lab monitors the effectiveness of this approach one log at a time.Watch as Estes debarks trees to assess the presence of EAB larvae & the extent to which they have been parasitized.🪲🔬

With tick season underway in the #DMV, @umdentomology.bsky.social's Mike Raupp shared his acronym for how to handle these tiny pests with @washingtonpost.com. AIR: Avoid. Inspect. Remove.

As Maryland's state entomologist, Max Ferlauto (Ph.D. '24, @umdentomology.bsky.social) traverses the state's diverse environments to survey and protect the state's insect populations. "Some of our ecosystems hold globally rare species. And we need to protect them." @marylanddnr.bsky.social

Don't bother squishing spotted lanternflies, @umdentomology.bsky.social's Paula Shrewsbury told @baltimorebeat.bsky.social. Instead, try not to let the bugs hatch in the first place—hunt down their egg masses in the colder months and scrape them into the trash.

🦟Buzz off! @huffpost.com turns to Dr. Raymond St. Leger, Prof at UMD, to debunk common mosquito myths and misconceptions.🦟 www.huffpost.com/entry/myths-...