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Their extensive live and naturalized collections, their educational capacities and their scientific research all contribute to the unique character of our museums.
Elytrimitatrix charpentierae , Viracocha limogesi , Pseudocometes harrisoni – these are scientific names that belong to beetles. But they have...Read more
This summer has been a great one for the bees at the Insectarium . The hives here have done exceptionally well, in the process helping pollinate the...Read more
In the fascinating world of insects, a strange and peculiar group exists known as treehoppers (Membracidae). These little insects, which look like...Read more
The Monarchs Without Borders breeding program is without question one of the Insectarium’s most exciting educational adventures. Since 1994, amateur...Read more
Let’s go looking for monarch eggs and caterpillars, and contribute to research on the mythical migratory butterfly! Daphné Laurier Montpetit,...Read more
Have you ever wondered how fecal matter gets recycled in nature? What would the consequences in pastures be if dung beetles failed to play their...Read more
Behind the scenes at our institutions, there are all kinds of individuals who cultivate the art of understanding and caring for our live collections...Read more
Despite the upsurge in migratory populations noted last winter, saving the monarch is not a sure thing at this point. In the face of the threat, the...Read more
It’s a real treat, as soon as the days start to get warmer, to see a butterfly on the wing or spot a ladybug leaving its hiding place. There’s no...Read more
The caterpillar turning into a butterfly : that, we’re all familiar with. But in between those two stages of the life cycle a mystery lurks: the...Read more