Researcher anecdotes: butterflies at the peak
English
July 22, 2022
All his life, Kevin Gauthier has followed the tracks of insects with an unrelenting passion. Today a master’s student–researcher, he shows me around...Read more
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Today, I see insects (through my heart’s eyes)
English
August 23, 2023
It’s surprising, but when I was little, I was afraid of insects… I understand. I had a phobia about spiders. And in Colombia, where I grew up, they’...Read more
Are there more spiders in late summer in Québec?
English
August 2, 2023
Certain spider species are more visible in late summer. This is borne out by the number of inquiries submitted to the Insectarium’s Entomological...Read more
The top 5 species most confused with the monarch
English
July 19, 2023
Every year we impatiently look forward to this moment: the arrival of the majestic monarch butterfly. But did you know that there are a number of...Read more
Nocturnal insects under the Insectarium’s watchful eye
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July 12, 2023
AMI : artificial intelligence in an insect trap Maxim Larrivée, director of the Insectarium de Montréal, and myself, an entomological assistant at...Read more
Safeguarding pollinators: a priority for Montréal!
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July 5, 2023
Last December, in the wake of COP15, the city of Montréal developed a new pollinator protection plan titled Montréal: Promoting Biodiversity by...Read more
The milkweed community
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May 24, 2023
Common milkweed, that singular plant found at the edge of forests or alongside agricultural fields, is the host plant of the majestic monarch...Read more
Community science: hitting three targets with one stone
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May 2, 2023
Community science is gaining in popularity! The number of scientific projects allowing anyone at all to get involved has exploded in the last few...Read more
Do butterflies all eat at the same time?
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April 5, 2023
Insect behavior is influenced by a number of factors: day light, temperature, time, other species they interact with… Understanding the importance of...Read more
How do monarchs find their way?
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March 22, 2023
The monarchs of North America are known for their spectacular annual migration from Canada to Mexico. Each fall, the butterflies undertake a 4000 km...Read more
