A frog insect – really?
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April 1, 2020
The frog-legged leaf beetle, or Sagra femorata , is an example of the many species that will be on display at the new Insectarium. This magnificent...Read more
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The Phylliidae: true leaf insects
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March 18, 2020
Written on January 23, 2018 Among insects that bear a strong resemblance to leaves, the Phylliidae are probably the most remarkable. The first...Read more
Rearing insects!
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December 18, 2019
When I talk about my work, most people are surprised that I can rear insects and make a career out of it. But in fact, there are many reasons for...Read more
Insects in winter
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December 11, 2019
Written on January 17, 2014 Winter’s coming on fast. The trees are losing their leaves, the temperatures are dropping, and then there’s the daily...Read more
Stag beetles: Coleoptera that wouldn’t be able to feed without fungus
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October 23, 2019
If Noah’s Ark was home to two examples from every animal species on Earth, one-quarter of its passengers would have been beetles: Coleoptera . The...Read more
When monarchs roost
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October 9, 2019
It’s autumn, and monarchs are gradually heading south. During their migration they make stops, sometimes in large numbers. Let’s take a look at the...Read more
One, two, three: ¡Fiesta!
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August 21, 2019
On August 24 and 25, the Insectarium team invites the entire family to an exceptionnal event. Get out the drums and the trumpets, coz it’s party time...Read more
Let’s leave the monarchs in their habitat
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August 19, 2019
Monarchs are sometimes collected in their natural habitat so that they can be reared in captivity. A number of breeders want to help the endangered...Read more
Inspiring insects: using them to break ground
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August 7, 2019
Insects, through their numbers and their incredible adaptability, are a fabulous source of inspiration. As their decline makes itself felt more and...Read more
Detritivorous insects: recycling pros!
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July 24, 2019
Decomposing organisms are essential for the functioning of our ecosystems, because they make the energy and nutrients immobilized in dead matter...Read more
