Insect of the week (February 17, 2025)
Our insect of the week for February 17, 2025 is Sphyracephala brevicornis [DIPTERA: Diopsidae]. Yes, the name is a mouthful (and we are turning our attention to fliles this week). This species was described by the American entomologist, Thomas Say in 1817 (another...February, 2025 Meeting Notes
Our February, 2025, meeting was held at our member, Carol’s home. We had roughly a dozen members attending. Prior to the formal presentation, we had a number of discussions. These included: We reviewed our 2025 insect passport. Members in good standing are...
Insect of the week – February 10, 2025
Our insect of the week for February 10, 2025 is Tetracha virginica [COLEOPTERA: Cicindelidae]. This is part 9 in our series featuring local tiger beetles (and the last species we will feature in this series). This species was described by Linnaeus in 1767. Let us know...
Insect of the week – February 3, 2025
Our insect of the week for February 3, 2025 is Ellipsoptera lepida [COLEOPTERA: Cicindelidae]. This is part 8 in our series featuring local tiger beetles. This species was described by the French soldier and entomologist, Pierre François Marie Auguste Dejean, in 1831....
Peoria approximella (a moth named in New York for Peoria, IL). Photo of Michigan specimen courtesy Jim Vargo (used with permission).