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Sharing insect science globally. ESA is the world's largest organization serving insect scientists. Need to identify an insect? Visit https://t.co/9G9IjlcVDa
Annapolis, Maryland, USA
Joined December 2010
Arthropod Photo of the Week: December 31, 2025 Orange-spotted tiger clearwings Mechanitis polymnia Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae By Francisco López-Machado (@FLM_1968), Valle del Cauca, Colombia #arthropodPOTW
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Arthropod Photo of the Week: December 24, 2025 Leaffooted bug and ant Chariesterus moestus Hemiptera: Coreidae By Alberto Sánchez Herrera, Guanacaste, Costa Rica #arthropodPOTW
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Meet Gabriela Inveninato Carmona, Ph.D., a field scientist at Corteva Agriscience who works in a wide variety of crops and pest systems and subject of the next installment of our "Standout Early Career Professionals" series.
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Meet Gabriela Inveninato Carmona, Ph.D., field scientist at Corteva Agriscience and subject of our next "Standout Early Career Professionals" feature.
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Since its founding in 1875, the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (@CT_CAES) has earned a reputation as a leader in variety of fields that intersect with insect science, and today it is a go-to source on tick- and mosquito-borne disease research.
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Since 1875, the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station has earned a reputation as a leader in tick- and mosquito-borne disease research, among many other fields.
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Arthropod Photo of the Week: December 17, 2025 Grasshopper nymph Species unknown Orthoptera: Acrididae By Shashidharswamy Hiremath, Karnataka, India #arthropodPOTW
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A tiny invasive insect could hitch a ride on your Christmas tree on its way from a farm to your living room. A recent study examines the elongate hemlock scale on Fraser firs, finding the insects can survive in the trees up to 13 weeks after harvest.
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A recent study finds elongate hemlock scale (Fiorinia externa) can survive and emerge in Fraser fir Christmas trees up to 13 weeks after harvest.
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All Abstract Deadlines: 🐝 Eastern, Southeastern, and Southwestern Branch Meetings: December 15 🐞 Pacific Branch and North Central Branch: January 21 🦋 International Branch: March 6 Learn more about each meeting and make your plans to participate:
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Share your research and connect with colleagues near you this spring at an ESA Branch Meeting! This Monday, December 15 is the deadline to submit a 10-minute presentation or poster display abstract for the Eastern, Southeastern, and Southwestern Branch Meetings.
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Arthropod Photo of the Week: December 10, 2025 Stink bug nymphs Species unknown Phasmatodea: Family unknown By Matthew G. Guilin, North Carolina, USA #arthropodPOTW
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Attention ESA members! Meet the candidates for the 2026 ESA Branch Elections: https://t.co/G2rUvQF3kQ 🗳️ Eligible ESA members will be able to cast a ballot for their Branch affiliations from January 7 to February 8, 2026. Thank you to everyone who made a nomination!
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Learn more: https://t.co/4A9suloaL3 ️➡️Southeastern, March 8-11, Hilton Head ➡️Eastern, March 14-17, Saratoga Springs ➡️Southwestern, March 29-April 1, Amarillo ➡️Pacific, April 12-15, Spokane ➡️North Central, April 19-22, Des Moines ➡️International, April 27-29, Virtual
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Share your work at a 2026 ESA Branch Meeting! Today, December 5, is the deadline to submit symposia proposals for ESA's 2026 North Central and Pacific Branches. Abstract submissions are also open for the Eastern, Southeastern, Southwestern, and International Branches.
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Arthropod Photo of the Week: December 3, 2025 Thick-legged hoverfly Syritta pipiens Diptera: Syrphidae By Robert Kunter, Sachsen, Germany #arthropodPOTW
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Two ticks found on an 1873 electric eel specimen mark the first recorded case of ticks parasitizing a fish—but only documented just this year.
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Two ticks found on an 1873 electric eel specimen mark the first recorded case of ticks parasitizing a fish—but only documented just this year.
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Learn more about the proposed Bylaws amendments, how they were developed, and more at https://t.co/xTxuqYwXWQ
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"Governance Upgrade: ESA Members Beware," Jesus F. Esquivel, Ph.D.
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"Governance Upgrade: A Step to Enhance ESA’s Future Success," by Michelle S. Smith, BCE-Emeritus
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In January, ESA members will vote on a proposed set of Bylaws amendments that would reshape the size and composition of the ESA Governing Board and its nomination processes. This week, a pair of past ESA volunteer leaders share their "for" and "against" perspectives. ⬇️
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Arthropod Photo of the Week: November 26, 2025 Lichen huntsman spider Pandercetes sp. Araneae: Sparassidae By Valentina Lyau, California, USA #arthropodPOTW
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Rapid apple decline has afflicted orchards in several regions of the U.S. in recent years. A new study finds fungus-growing beetles are often associated but do not appear to be a primary culprit, and a variety of other factors are likely at play.
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