November, 2016 meeting

Nov 20, 2016 | Activities, Local Species

We met at the home of Frank Hitchell on November 19, 2016 for our final meeting of the year. We had a “show and tell” session where members brought photos and specimens to discuss. Here is a quick video overview. November, 2016 Entomology meeting from Mark...

Illinois Insect – Paper Wasp

Jun 27, 2009 | Local Species, Photos

This paper wasp (Polistes fuscatus) was photographed by our member Gordon Adams. Paper wasps are members of the insect family Vespidae in the order Hymenoptera. Their nests consist of a horizontal comb of paper cells supported by a slender stalk. These wasps make...

Illinois Insect – Soldier Beetle

Jun 13, 2009 | Local Species, Photos

This photo of a soldier beetle (Chauliognathus pennsylvanicus) was taken by Gordon Adams. Soldier beetles are members of the beetle family Cantharidae and the adults are usually found on flowers.

Illinois Insect – Chinese Mantid

May 30, 2009 | Local Species, Photos

This photo of a Chinese Mantid (Tenodera aridifolia) was taken by Gordon Adams (a member of our group). There are roughly 2,300 described species of the insect order Mantodea. This particular species was introduced into the area near Philadelphia around 1900 and has...

Illinois Insect – Large Milkweed Bug

May 16, 2009 | Local Species, Photos

This photograph og a large milkweed bug (Oncopeltus fasciatus) was taken by our member Gordon Adams. Members of this family (Lygaeidae) of the insect order Heteroptera are commonly called seed bugs. As yu can see, they are conspiculously marked. Typically, such...

Illinois Insect – Great Spangled Fritillary

May 2, 2009 | Local Species, Photos

This Great Spangled Fritillary (Speyeria cybele) was photographed by our member Gordon Adams. This species is typically found in open areas or near the edge of forested areas. It can be common at times (depending on the climate conditions in a given year).

Illinois Insect – Giant Swallowtail

Apr 18, 2009 | Local Species, Photos

This Giant Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio cresphontes) was photographed by Gordon Adams (a member of our group). Butterflies of this species are the largest butterflies found in Illinois. They are typically encountered in woods and nearby open areas.

Illinois Insect – Regal Fritillary

Apr 5, 2009 | Local Species, Photos

This photograph of a Regal Fritillary (Speyeria idalia) was taken by our member Gordon Adams. This butterfly species is typically found in prairie or other open environments (more often in sandy regions). This is a state enangered species. More information can be...