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Post by Adam Cotton on May 25, 2019 22:27:23 GMT -8
Welcome kabutomushi and all other new members. Indeed this is a worldwide forum and as a result we use English as the language for all posts. I know this can be problematic for some non-native English speakers, and I can assure them that their input is very much appreciated, even if the language is not perfect. Adam. |
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Post by amandaf on May 30, 2019 18:30:35 GMT -8
Hi there,
I am Amanda and I am a researcher at the University of Melbourne. I am really interested in Lamprima stag beetles, Phalacrognathus muelleri, Christmas beetles and jewel beetles. At the moment, I am looking for information on Australia's stag beetles (the golden stag beetle, Lamprima aurata). I'm interested in whether different rearing conditions will affect the colour of adults. If anyone has info I would love to hear from you!
Thanks for having me,
Amanda.
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nick
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Country: Dominican Republic
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Post by nick on Jun 1, 2019 5:35:38 GMT -8
Hi All, I'm Nick and live in the Dominican Republic. Moved here recently, and as you might imagine, I frequently come across new critters. Admittedly, I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to insect identification, but I'm glad to find an online community that can satisfy my ill-informed curiosity!! Appreciate the expertise of you all!
Nick
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jpete
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Post by jpete on Jun 13, 2019 18:08:58 GMT -8
Hello,
JPete.. here for general interest and to share some photos I take of odd creatures.
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Post by madmaz999 on Jun 14, 2019 15:03:44 GMT -8
Hello everyone, I've recently found a small praying mantis in my garden. I watched it for maybe an hour. I while doing so I started doing some research online and found that, they are hardy insects and not all that hard to keep. I took it inside and made a enclose for it. I've since come to appreciate this species of insect. It has molted once and it seems to be doing fine so far  |
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Post by rotemilbe on Jun 24, 2019 22:07:18 GMT -8
hi I'm new
I like animals and I have a few questions regarding insects so I came here.
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Post by copland on Jul 1, 2019 6:31:49 GMT -8
I'm based in the northwest of England. I'm interested in all insects, but used to specialise in Coleoptera, specifically Carabidae. I'm now surveying Butterflies and learning moths.
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Post by amandabegonia on Jul 6, 2019 14:32:27 GMT -8
I'm Amanda and I'm a horticulture major in college. I'm taking an entomology class in the fall and have to amass a bug collection over the summer. I'm interested in preserving all species and lifecycles of bugs in UV resin. I got some hard curing resin that is activated by sunlight or blacklight that I've used to make Colorado Potato Beetle jewelery. I also like to write fiction, I keep common toads as pets and I'm working on an organic berry farm over the summer. I'm hoping to learn how to create a fantastic bug collection with advice from people on this site who have done what I wish to do.
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jwms
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Post by jwms on Jul 14, 2019 6:43:29 GMT -8
I am Jim Williams from the Seattle, Washington area. Have been collecting for over 50 years but moved to Europe just after high school and gave my collection to the local school. Started collecting again several years ago. Used to raise Cecropea moths in Denver where i lived as a kid, as well as Morning Cloak and a few others. Mostly collect leps but if it moves I collect it. Will also trade. Looking at doing some breeding; have put together some equipment and plan on starting in earnest next year.
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Post by joachim on Jul 14, 2019 7:01:20 GMT -8
Hello, Europe ia also very large, where are you located?
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toura
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Post by toura on Jul 16, 2019 0:42:01 GMT -8
Hi, I'm John, originally from Seattle area, then Bay Area, now living in Berlin. I'm a journalist and fiction writer, currently working on a (fiction) project set in a (very slightly) future California where the decline in insect biodiversity has become more noticeable and problematic. I am no more than an amateur observer, and I hope to learn from you all here.
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Post by bugoholic on Jul 22, 2019 16:00:03 GMT -8
Hello from California! I'm interested in buying bugs locally or internationally! Please reach out to me for bulk transactions. Thank you.
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jimur
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Post by jimur on Aug 4, 2019 17:57:39 GMT -8
Hello everyone. My name is Jim and I've always been interested in insects etc. To this point 99% of my collecting has been with the camera and now as a retired senior citizen I hope to have time to learn the basics of preservation collecting. My home is in western Tennessee, U.S.A.
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Post by TigerHawk19 on Aug 17, 2019 12:51:50 GMT -8
Hi all. My name is Liz, and I'm fairly new to the Entomology world. I work as a Naturalist, and therefore have to be a jack of all trades. I recently stepped into insect pinning and found it exceedingly enjoyable. The tedious details make me extremely happy.  I love the scientific detail, and the thrill of trying to find specific insects to add to the collection. I'm currently pinning for the collection at work, but am beginning to establish my own collection at home. I don't know much about all of this yet, but I'm eager to learn, and eager to collect! |
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Post by 0123jesse on Aug 21, 2019 15:06:12 GMT -8
Hey everyone! I'm Jesse, currently based in Estes Park, CO. I've bounced around the US a lot during my career as a ranger with the National Park Service (Don't worry, I'm not here to report anyone who collects in the National Parks . My main passion is butterflies, and would LOVE to meet up with anyone in Colorado who wants to do some collecting! |
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I love the scientific detail, and the thrill of trying to find specific insects to add to the collection. I'm currently pinning for the collection at work, but am beginning to establish my own collection at home. I don't know much about all of this yet, but I'm eager to learn, and eager to collect!