Stéphane Le Tirant, the gentleman collector
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March 22, 2017
Elytrimitatrix charpentierae , Viracocha limogesi , Pseudocometes harrisoni – these are scientific names that belong to beetles. But they have...Read more
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A great summer for the Insectarium bees!
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January 31, 2017
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
Treehoppers, those little monsters
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January 10, 2017
In the fascinating world of insects, a strange and peculiar group exists known as treehoppers (Membracidae). These little insects, which look like...Read more
A difficult decision: the end of Monarchs Without Borders
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December 8, 2016
The Monarchs Without Borders breeding program is without question one of the Insectarium’s most exciting educational adventures. Since 1994, amateur...Read more
Mission Monarch, more than a simple project!
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July 29, 2016
Let’s go looking for monarch eggs and caterpillars, and contribute to research on the mythical migratory butterfly! Daphné Laurier Montpetit,...Read more
The indispensable role of dung beetles in nature
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July 5, 2016
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
Face-to-face with a researcher: Maxim Larrivée
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June 28, 2016
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
A brand new way to help the monarch
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June 8, 2016
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
Springtime insects wake up
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April 29, 2016
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 secret stage in the life of the butterfly
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March 2, 2016
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
