UMD Entomology
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UMD's Department of Entomology makes new strides everyday in Ecology, Biology, Genetics, and Pest Management.
👋Say hello to Ryan the newest business paw-tner in Entomology’s administrative suite. Ryan is 9 month old cuddle bug who will hold in person office hours on occasion.🐶❤️
November 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
👋Say hello to Ryan the newest business paw-tner in Entomology’s administrative suite. Ryan is 9 month old cuddle bug who will hold in person office hours on occasion.🐶❤️
🏆🪰When asked to share her research at #EntSoc25 #InsectTerp Yas Helbling said, "no probllama!" Her talk, “Comparison of 𝐴𝑝ℎ𝑖𝑑𝑖𝑢𝑠 𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑖 behavior on 𝑀𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑔𝑜 𝑠𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑎 stems with and without glandular trichomes” earned her 1st place in the Undergrad 10-Min Presentation competition. go.umd.edu/251i
November 20, 2025 at 8:49 PM
🏆🪰When asked to share her research at #EntSoc25 #InsectTerp Yas Helbling said, "no probllama!" Her talk, “Comparison of 𝐴𝑝ℎ𝑖𝑑𝑖𝑢𝑠 𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑖 behavior on 𝑀𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑔𝑜 𝑠𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑎 stems with and without glandular trichomes” earned her 1st place in the Undergrad 10-Min Presentation competition. go.umd.edu/251i
🦟UMD Alum Ben Burgunder (M.S. ’25, Fritz Lab) loves mosquitoes. He shares why even the peskiest species of mosquitoes are worth learning about. youtu.be/iUcaLgHRXxY?.... 🦟
🙏Thanks Natural History Society of Maryland for making this presentation available for broader audiences!
🙏Thanks Natural History Society of Maryland for making this presentation available for broader audiences!
November 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
🦟UMD Alum Ben Burgunder (M.S. ’25, Fritz Lab) loves mosquitoes. He shares why even the peskiest species of mosquitoes are worth learning about. youtu.be/iUcaLgHRXxY?.... 🦟
🙏Thanks Natural History Society of Maryland for making this presentation available for broader audiences!
🙏Thanks Natural History Society of Maryland for making this presentation available for broader audiences!
🌳🪲Biocontrol has had mixed outcomes. In some cases it has proved to be effective in others it has failed. Dan Gruner, entomologist @UofMaryland, chats w/@undarkmag about balancing the ecological risks & benefits of biocontrol strategies.🪲🌳
go.umd.edu/24ny
go.umd.edu/24ny
November 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
🌳🪲Biocontrol has had mixed outcomes. In some cases it has proved to be effective in others it has failed. Dan Gruner, entomologist @UofMaryland, chats w/@undarkmag about balancing the ecological risks & benefits of biocontrol strategies.🪲🌳
go.umd.edu/24ny
go.umd.edu/24ny
Making its first bugpearance on winter term schedule INSECT APOCALYPSE - REAL OR IMAGINED?
October 31, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Making its first bugpearance on winter term schedule INSECT APOCALYPSE - REAL OR IMAGINED?
Cleaning Dept of Ento cork boards unearthed these vintage insect information cards from Endangered Species Chocolate. Exciting to see insects showcased in conservation efforts during the late 90s and early 00s. Enjoy the throw back👇
October 31, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Cleaning Dept of Ento cork boards unearthed these vintage insect information cards from Endangered Species Chocolate. Exciting to see insects showcased in conservation efforts during the late 90s and early 00s. Enjoy the throw back👇
🌳🐛Our newest downstairs neighbors, Dr. Dan Buonaiuto, studies how climate change affects biodiversity and the functions of plant communities with a particular focus on phenology. His research has fascinating implications for Entomology, we’re thrilled to explore those connections!🐛🌳go.umd.edu/244j
October 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🌳🐛Our newest downstairs neighbors, Dr. Dan Buonaiuto, studies how climate change affects biodiversity and the functions of plant communities with a particular focus on phenology. His research has fascinating implications for Entomology, we’re thrilled to explore those connections!🐛🌳go.umd.edu/244j
🔬InsectTerps in action! Amy Goodman (UMD BioSci
major), intern at Entomology’s Lamp Lab is diving into research on wetland restoration. Today we caught up with her at a lab bench meticulously sorting arthropods from plant material. 🪲🌿
major), intern at Entomology’s Lamp Lab is diving into research on wetland restoration. Today we caught up with her at a lab bench meticulously sorting arthropods from plant material. 🪲🌿
October 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🔬InsectTerps in action! Amy Goodman (UMD BioSci
major), intern at Entomology’s Lamp Lab is diving into research on wetland restoration. Today we caught up with her at a lab bench meticulously sorting arthropods from plant material. 🪲🌿
major), intern at Entomology’s Lamp Lab is diving into research on wetland restoration. Today we caught up with her at a lab bench meticulously sorting arthropods from plant material. 🪲🌿
🔎🪲University of Maryland Insect Zoo is doing a double header this Saturday, not only teaming up with St. Mary's for some STEM fun but Carroll County Government Maryland too! Stop by these events to explore the amazing world of insects through hands-on stations. 🕷️🔍
October 23, 2025 at 2:04 PM
🔎🪲University of Maryland Insect Zoo is doing a double header this Saturday, not only teaming up with St. Mary's for some STEM fun but Carroll County Government Maryland too! Stop by these events to explore the amazing world of insects through hands-on stations. 🕷️🔍
🔎🪲UMD Insect Zoo is on tour this weekend, teaming up with St. Mary's for some STEM fun! Stop by to explore insects through hands-on stations. Learn cool bug facts, like how insects and other arthropods use mimicry to evade predators & the important role they play in our environment.🕷️🔍
October 23, 2025 at 1:25 PM
🔎🪲UMD Insect Zoo is on tour this weekend, teaming up with St. Mary's for some STEM fun! Stop by to explore insects through hands-on stations. Learn cool bug facts, like how insects and other arthropods use mimicry to evade predators & the important role they play in our environment.🕷️🔍
🎃🕸 Ento Alum, collaborators and friends - happen to be in the DMV Saturday, Oct 25th? Think about attending ESO's 2025 Oktoberfest. We would love to catch up! Need more details reach out to [email protected] . 🕷🎃
October 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
🎃🕸 Ento Alum, collaborators and friends - happen to be in the DMV Saturday, Oct 25th? Think about attending ESO's 2025 Oktoberfest. We would love to catch up! Need more details reach out to [email protected] . 🕷🎃
📦🪲Package from Carolina Science arrived via FedEx today, and guess what's inside?! Bess beetles! Interested in seeing these decomposers in action? Stop by the Insect Zoo during Family Weekend 12:30 - 2 p.m. at McKeldin Mall (Armory if rain) familyweekend.umd.edu/%F0%9F%AA%B2...
October 3, 2025 at 1:37 PM
📦🪲Package from Carolina Science arrived via FedEx today, and guess what's inside?! Bess beetles! Interested in seeing these decomposers in action? Stop by the Insect Zoo during Family Weekend 12:30 - 2 p.m. at McKeldin Mall (Armory if rain) familyweekend.umd.edu/%F0%9F%AA%B2...
🏙️🦌Dr. Travis Gallo, Asst Prof in UMD's Dept of Environmental Science and Technology, researches ways to make space for wildlife in a concrete jungle. This semester Dr. Gallo met up with the Dept of Entomology to share his vison for cities where both people & nature thrive.🏙️🦌https://go.umd.edu/22wb
September 29, 2025 at 6:54 PM
🏙️🦌Dr. Travis Gallo, Asst Prof in UMD's Dept of Environmental Science and Technology, researches ways to make space for wildlife in a concrete jungle. This semester Dr. Gallo met up with the Dept of Entomology to share his vison for cities where both people & nature thrive.🏙️🦌https://go.umd.edu/22wb
🦀A classic Maryland summer includes three prominent features: heat, humidity, & blue crabs. Before summer wrapped up we were honored to learn from Dr. J. Sook Chung, Prof at UMCES, about the life history & endocrinology of Maryland's favorite aquatic arthropod🦀 go.umd.edu/22vi
September 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🦀A classic Maryland summer includes three prominent features: heat, humidity, & blue crabs. Before summer wrapped up we were honored to learn from Dr. J. Sook Chung, Prof at UMCES, about the life history & endocrinology of Maryland's favorite aquatic arthropod🦀 go.umd.edu/22vi
🌎🪳Hey #terps, DYK that one of the world’s largest species of cockroaches is on display in Plant Sciences Building 2nd floor atrium - the giant cave cockroach (𝑏𝑙𝑎𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑢𝑠 𝑔𝑖𝑔𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑢𝑠). Stop by the display to see if you can spot these roaches in their various life stages - egg, nymph, and adult.🪳🌎
September 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
🌎🪳Hey #terps, DYK that one of the world’s largest species of cockroaches is on display in Plant Sciences Building 2nd floor atrium - the giant cave cockroach (𝑏𝑙𝑎𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑢𝑠 𝑔𝑖𝑔𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑢𝑠). Stop by the display to see if you can spot these roaches in their various life stages - egg, nymph, and adult.🪳🌎
Registration is now opened for the 2026 Advanced Landscape IPM PHC Short Course. This is a recertification short course for arborists, landscape managers, IPM consultants, professional gardeners, and others responsible for urban plant management.
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September 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Registration is now opened for the 2026 Advanced Landscape IPM PHC Short Course. This is a recertification short course for arborists, landscape managers, IPM consultants, professional gardeners, and others responsible for urban plant management.
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🔬🦋Jillian Stewart, grad student researcher in the Krishnan Lab, studies the effects of diamide insecticide applications in agricultural fields on non-target insects like monarch butterflies. Here she takes measurements of monarch wings to quantify impacts on development.🦋🔬
September 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
🔬🦋Jillian Stewart, grad student researcher in the Krishnan Lab, studies the effects of diamide insecticide applications in agricultural fields on non-target insects like monarch butterflies. Here she takes measurements of monarch wings to quantify impacts on development.🦋🔬
2025 Entomology Retreat - Reflecting bug-ack and looking forward
🗨️address from the chair
🗨️talks from faculty & researchers
🏆student awards
🗨️alum talk w/ Scott Shaw, Prof of Entomology & Insect Museum Curator at WYO Univ.
✒️Caricaturists artist, Fun Happy Faces
🧩Puzzle comp
🕷️Insect Zoo appearance
🗨️address from the chair
🗨️talks from faculty & researchers
🏆student awards
🗨️alum talk w/ Scott Shaw, Prof of Entomology & Insect Museum Curator at WYO Univ.
✒️Caricaturists artist, Fun Happy Faces
🧩Puzzle comp
🕷️Insect Zoo appearance
September 8, 2025 at 12:59 PM
2025 Entomology Retreat - Reflecting bug-ack and looking forward
🗨️address from the chair
🗨️talks from faculty & researchers
🏆student awards
🗨️alum talk w/ Scott Shaw, Prof of Entomology & Insect Museum Curator at WYO Univ.
✒️Caricaturists artist, Fun Happy Faces
🧩Puzzle comp
🕷️Insect Zoo appearance
🗨️address from the chair
🗨️talks from faculty & researchers
🏆student awards
🗨️alum talk w/ Scott Shaw, Prof of Entomology & Insect Museum Curator at WYO Univ.
✒️Caricaturists artist, Fun Happy Faces
🧩Puzzle comp
🕷️Insect Zoo appearance
🌴🦋An un-Belize-able adventure is just a semester away! Don’t miss this unforgettable blend of research, adventure, and culture. Apply by September 30, 2025. go.umd.edu/-belize%F0%9...
September 8, 2025 at 12:51 PM
🌴🦋An un-Belize-able adventure is just a semester away! Don’t miss this unforgettable blend of research, adventure, and culture. Apply by September 30, 2025. go.umd.edu/-belize%F0%9...
🔬🪲An approach for long term mgmt of #EAB has been to introduce parasitic wasps to the US for #biocontrol. The Gruner Lab monitors the effectiveness of this approach one log at a time.Watch as Estes debarks trees to assess the presence of EAB larvae & the extent to which they have been parasitized.🪲🔬
August 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
🔬🪲An approach for long term mgmt of #EAB has been to introduce parasitic wasps to the US for #biocontrol. The Gruner Lab monitors the effectiveness of this approach one log at a time.Watch as Estes debarks trees to assess the presence of EAB larvae & the extent to which they have been parasitized.🪲🔬
🎧Dr. Shrewsbury, #UMD Prof, shares with WYPR listeners that natural enemies like birds & predatory insects are starting to recognize spotted lanternflies as a food source - suppressing this pest population 1 meal at a time.😋 www.wypr.org/show/on-the-...
July 31, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🎧Dr. Shrewsbury, #UMD Prof, shares with WYPR listeners that natural enemies like birds & predatory insects are starting to recognize spotted lanternflies as a food source - suppressing this pest population 1 meal at a time.😋 www.wypr.org/show/on-the-...
🐝🍄UMD Bee Lab investigates a range of threats impacting bees, including nosema, a microsporidian parasite (spore forming fungus) that can infect bees & disrupt their digestive systems. We take a peek into the lab as Kensie Olson prepares specimens to monitor hives for spores.
July 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
🐝🍄UMD Bee Lab investigates a range of threats impacting bees, including nosema, a microsporidian parasite (spore forming fungus) that can infect bees & disrupt their digestive systems. We take a peek into the lab as Kensie Olson prepares specimens to monitor hives for spores.
Meet the Insect Zoo's newest residents - 𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑢𝑝ℎ𝑎𝑠𝑚𝑎 𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑒𝑖, aka black beauty insects, a species of phasmids. These beauties are native to Peru, but clearly Marylanders at heart, sporting #UMD colors with pride – red, white, gold & black.
July 14, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Meet the Insect Zoo's newest residents - 𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑢𝑝ℎ𝑎𝑠𝑚𝑎 𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑒𝑖, aka black beauty insects, a species of phasmids. These beauties are native to Peru, but clearly Marylanders at heart, sporting #UMD colors with pride – red, white, gold & black.
🐾The St. Leger lab takes a paws from researching the complex interactions of fungi, plants, and insects to enjoy the dog days of summer with Henry and some well-deserved donuts. When Henry isn't in his office he can be found walking around Hornbake Plaza.🍩
July 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
🐾The St. Leger lab takes a paws from researching the complex interactions of fungi, plants, and insects to enjoy the dog days of summer with Henry and some well-deserved donuts. When Henry isn't in his office he can be found walking around Hornbake Plaza.🍩
🪲🌍Last stop at the University of Maryland Insect Zoo before Bug Camp wraps up for the summer. Todd Waters and Ryan Lee introduced campers to insects and other arthropods from around the world, teaching campers about diets, behaviors, and the marvelous things these animals do for our planet.🌍🪲
July 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
🪲🌍Last stop at the University of Maryland Insect Zoo before Bug Camp wraps up for the summer. Todd Waters and Ryan Lee introduced campers to insects and other arthropods from around the world, teaching campers about diets, behaviors, and the marvelous things these animals do for our planet.🌍🪲