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entomology
Blog Archive: entomology
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Posted Tue, 03/06/2018 - 12:01pm
Zombie Ants
Researchers discuss zombies: The real, the fake, and their significance in science and culture.
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Posted Wed, 06/09/2021 - 1:59pm
Fireflies in New Mexico? Yes, if You Know Where to Look
The Western Firefly Project has been tracking lightning bug hotspots beyond the Beehive State.
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Posted Wed, 06/02/2021 - 12:34pm
It's Firefly Season in the West
The Western Firefly Project is finding lightning bugs in unexpected places.
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Posted Wed, 01/06/2021 - 8:29pm
New Species of Leech Found in Utah
Experts are starting to realize that North America is home to an unexpected diversity of leech species.
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Posted Fri, 11/13/2020 - 11:52am
Why Do Ants Farm?
Humans aren't the only farmers. Ants have evolved to cultivate their own crops.
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Posted Fri, 11/13/2020 - 11:09am
Behind the Scenes: What Good is a Dirty Kid?
Children - as well as adults - can benefit from coloring outside the lines and playing in the mud.
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Posted Tue, 06/09/2020 - 12:57pm
A Strange and Mysterious Insect Was Found in Museum Collections First
NHMU Director Jason Cryan discovered a new insect in museum collections, and the species wasn't seen again for 20 years.
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Posted Sat, 06/01/2019 - 8:05am
Utah Fireflies Light Up the Night
Lightning bugs aren't a rarity in the Beehive State. They're all over.
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Posted Wed, 08/08/2018 - 1:31pm
How a Museum Artist Made a Firefly Glow
Emily Szalay, a preparator with the Natural History Museum of Utah, has made a super-sized version of a lightning bug.
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Posted Fri, 10/06/2017 - 10:44am
European Firebug Spreads in Utah
Have you spotted a European firebug?
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