Bug Blog
Bed Bugs: 'Stealthy Blood Feeders'
Bed bug behavior? Fascinating! Just ask Kenneth Haynes. "Despite their proclivity to hide near to where we sleep and stealthily feed on our blood, bed bugs are extremely fascinating insects," he...
This bed bug was a popular attraction at a Briggs Hall display during the 2012 UC Davis Picnic Day. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Lurking in the Orchid Cactus
It's Veterans' Day, but to jumping spiders, it's just another day--another day to ambush unsuspecting prey. We spotted this jumping spider on an orchid cactus, Epiphyllum (Greek for "upon the...
A jumping spider on an orchid cactus, Epiphyllum. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
A Gathering of Entomologists
The Lone Star State will be far from "lone" or "alone" Nov. 10-13. Some 3000 researchers, professors, graduate and undergraduate students, extension service personnel, administrators, research...
This was a scene from ESA's 2008 annual meeting, held in Reno. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Signs of the times--at 2008 ESA meeting. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Honey Bees and Extinction
"Would the extinction of honey bees lead directly to the extinction of humans?" That's a recent question posed on Quora, where folks can ask questions and receive answers. The answer is "no." "We...
A honey bee heading toward almond blossoms. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Saving the Monarchs
If you think people don't care about monarch butterflies, think again. A recent survey published in Conservation Letters showed that Americans are willing to spend at least $4.78 billion to...
A monarch butterfly on lantana last week in Vacaville, Calif. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Monarch taking flight. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)