A tri-national blitz for the monarch
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July 19, 2017
The goal of the International Monarch Monitoring Blitz? To take a simultaneous image of the state of monarch populations in Canada. This year, two...Read more
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Insect invaders: the brown marmorated stink bug versus Alien
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June 28, 2017
Asian lady beetle , emerald ash borer , and lily leaf beetle – these colorful insects have made a home for themselves in Québec, but not for better,...Read more
Insects on the menu
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June 20, 2017
Changing customs Humans have been consuming insects since the dawn of time – age-old traces of entomophagy (the fact of eating insects) have been...Read more
Caterpillars under the big top!
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June 5, 2017
In the spring it’s not unusual to see great big tangles of white webs in the trees. Everyone has an idea about what’s behind these constructions. A...Read more
Indispensable nature
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April 19, 2017
That nature is essential for providing food and housing, no one has a problem understanding. But were you aware that human beings also need nature to...Read more
Birds? No, butterflies!
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April 12, 2017
The tropics are known for their spectacular butterfly species. Among these, the Ornithoptera are the most beautiful, the biggest and the most sought-...Read more
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
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
