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Ever Seen a Gulf Fritillary Laying an Egg?

Gulf Fritillary Agraulis vanillae), an orangish-reddish butterfly of the family Nymphalidae, lays its eggs on its host plant, Passiflora. They often lay their eggs on the tendrils. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Ever seen a Gulf Fritillary butterfly laying an egg? The Gulf Frit (Agraulis vanillae), an...

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Posted on Monday, August 6, 2018 at 5:00 PM

Author: Kathy Keatley Garvey

Tags: Agraulis vanillae (2), Art Shapiro (15), butterflies (53), Gulf Fritillary (3), Passiflora (1), passionflower vine (2), UC Davis (4)

Focus Area Tags: Environment Natural Resources

Bugging You at the California State Fair

The California State Fair's Insect Pavilion lauded the Bohart Museum of Entomology for donating insect specimens. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

The Insect Pavilion at the California State Fair, which includes specimens from the Bohart Museum...

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Posted on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 4:44 PM

Author: Kathy Keatley Garvey

Tags: beneficial insects (1), Bohart Museum of Entomology (10), bugs (1), butterflies (53), California State Fair (2), Insect Pavilion (1), insects (3), Madagascar hissing cockroaches (1), pest insects (1)

Focus Area Tags: Agriculture Environment Family Pest Management Yard & Garden

Pollinator Gardens Make Us Happy: Get Ready for National Pollinator Week!

This is an overview of part of Kate Frey's pollinator garden at Sonoma Cornerstone. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Are you ready for National Pollinator Week, June 18-June 24? A spectacular pollinator garden...

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Posted on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 4:44 PM

Author: Kathy Keatley Garvey

Tags: bees (13), birds (3), bumble bees (2), bumble bees (2), butterflies (53), Kate Frey (1), National Pollinator Week (1), pipevine swallowtail (2), pollinator garden (1), Sonoma Cornerstone (1), UC Davis Bee Symposium (1), UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology (4), UC Davis Honey and Pollination Center (1)

Focus Area Tags: Family Food Innovation Natural Resources Yard & Garden

It's Butterfly Heaven at the Bohart Museum

Entomologist Jeff Smith, who curates the butterfly/moth collection at the Bohart Museum, enjoys sharing knowledge about insects. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Butterfly heaven! Entomologist Jeff Smith, who curates the butterfly and moth collection at the...

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Posted on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 2:25 PM

Author: Kathy Keatley Garvey

Tags: Bohart Museum of Entomology (10), butterflies (53), Design Museum (2), insect art (2), Jeff Smith (5), moths (7), open house (4)

Focus Area Tags: Agriculture Environment Family Natural Resources

Insect Art Is the 'In' Thing: Don't Miss Bohart Museum Open House on Jan. 21

Like to draw or color dragonflies? You'll have the opportunity to do just that at the Bohart Museum of Entomology open house from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 21. This is a flameskimmer dragonfly, Libellula saturata. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

"Just call it a "Day of Insect Art!" Sunday afternoon, Jan. 21 promises to be a day of...

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Posted on Monday, January 15, 2018 at 6:00 PM

Author: Kathy Keatley Garvey

Tags: Bohart Museum of Entomology open house (1), butterflies (53), Design Museum (2), dragonflies (5), insect art (2), insect-inspired clothing (1), tattoo art (1)

Focus Area Tags: Agriculture Environment Family Natural Resources Yard & Garden

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