Beware the "Dark Side" of Light Traps
The Old Reliable for generations of entomologists, the light trap remains perhaps the best catchall collecting device to sample large numbers and species of insects, but it also may mask infestations of some insect-borne illnesses and even expose humans to disease vectors. So suggests a paper published today in the Journal of Medical Entomology, catchily titled “The Dark Side of Light Traps.” Read more: https://entomologytoday.org/2017/12/04/entomologists-urged-to-beware-the-
Insecta: Science that Stings
Ever wondered what makes an entomologist tick? What, exactly, drives an entomologist’s fascination in creatures that so many others avoid? Well, if you’re an entomologist like so many of our readers here at Entomology Today, you could probably readily answer those questions yourself. But for people outside the profession, entomology can be a bit of mystery—despite insects being all around us. In an effort to demystify the world of entomology, a team at the University of Arizo
