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Post by Paul K on Feb 21, 2019 8:06:53 GMT -8
Hi everyone! My name is Andrew. I'm working as a graduate student at the University of Western Ontario studying population genetics in Parnassius smintheus in southwestern Alberta. I came across this site primarily through searching the web for information on rearing species of the Parnassius genus. I was really excited to see that a number of members on this site has had success not only rearing but also breeding, which to my knowledge has not yet been accomplished with much success in my study species. I'm hoping to learn more and maybe make a few Lep friends along the way! - Andrew Hi Andrew I am in Calgary once a year for a week visiting my family there and always collecting some butterflies in Kananaskis area. Never had enough luck to find more examples of P.smintheus but have few pairs. Adam and I susspect that area has two subspecies overlapping: magnus from south and smintheus from north. What are your thoughts? Do you live in Calgary? Paul |
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Post by joee30 on Feb 21, 2019 11:46:24 GMT -8
Where in the Pacific Northwest are you located? I am in Reno, Nevada, but have travelled in Eastern Oregon a lot. I'm further up in Vancouver, British Columbia. I've been to Reno a few times for vacation - very enjoyable place to visit. Got some nice areas to collect here, depending on what you are looking for. Nice to head up to Canada and Alaska to do some collecting sometime. |
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Post by amanat88 on Feb 25, 2019 1:24:25 GMT -8
I'm further up in Vancouver, British Columbia. I've been to Reno a few times for vacation - very enjoyable place to visit. Got some nice areas to collect here, depending on what you are looking for. Nice to head up to Canada and Alaska to do some collecting sometime. I was a little surprised to see how many Lepidoptera species we have in common (and probably lots more that aren't.) That international border and accompanying restrictions must be a bit of a hassle to deal with though.... |
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Post by joee30 on Feb 28, 2019 10:36:04 GMT -8
Got some nice areas to collect here, depending on what you are looking for. Nice to head up to Canada and Alaska to do some collecting sometime. I was a little surprised to see how many Lepidoptera species we have in common (and probably lots more that aren't.) That international border and accompanying restrictions must be a bit of a hassle to deal with though.... Oh yeah! Good ole Fish and Wildlife and their stupid restrictions! One can't have fun with a hobby, and go collect common bugs without being hassled by someone with no clue, or some NABA type. |
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Post by jessey on Mar 8, 2019 9:01:23 GMT -8
Hello member am jessey mostly interested in goliathus
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Post by richardwildwilds on Mar 26, 2019 9:21:39 GMT -8
Hello community,my name is Richard and I have had a passion for all insects since I was 4 or 5 collecting with my brothers.I am 50 now and a part time taxidermist and have a very large collection of insects from beetles to dragonflys to moths.Hoping to meet some fellow collectors in different states or countries who have the same drive.
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Post by LEPMAN on Mar 26, 2019 17:23:12 GMT -8
Where are you located Richard?
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Post by vinylapples on Mar 31, 2019 8:59:14 GMT -8
Hey everyone!
Ever since I was 5, I loved collecting bugs. As I got older and older, I picked up new hobbies that my parents forced upon me but they never seemed to fill the gap that I was missing when I was very young. I still enjoy all my other extracurriculars but, if I’m being honest, collecting, breeding, and studying insects really makes me who I am. I recently got into keeping mantids and silkmoths and will continue to do so (hopefully even during college). High school right now is going great, but It’s really hard to find people to talk to about bugs since my high school is very competitive and people with an interest in entomology just almost “don’t exist” there. That is mainly the reason why I would like to contribute to this site and it’s community!
Jason
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Post by 777 on Mar 31, 2019 17:21:57 GMT -8
Hey everyone! Ever since I was 5, I loved collecting bugs. As I got older and older, I picked up new hobbies that my parents forced upon me but they never seemed to fill the gap that I was missing when I was very young. I still enjoy all my other extracurriculars but, if I’m being honest, collecting, breeding, and studying insects really makes me who I am. I recently got into keeping mantids and silkmoths and will continue to do so (hopefully even during college). High school right now is going great, but It’s really hard to find people to talk to about bugs since my high school is very competitive and people with an interest in entomology just almost “don’t exist” there. That is mainly the reason why I would like to contribute to this site and it’s community! Jason Welcome! I am also in high school. I have the same issue finding insect lovers at school (everyone else at my school only cares about staying inside and being glued on their phones). |
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Post by wollastoni on Apr 1, 2019 2:34:27 GMT -8
Welcome here guys ! I remember discovering InsectNet forum when I was in highschool too. It was great to see that there were so many entomologists all over the world. Entomology is a solitary passion until you join some local associations and international forums. Then you realize there are several entomologists living near you.  |
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Post by Adam Cotton on Apr 1, 2019 6:15:27 GMT -8
It is great to see that there are a number of younger enthusiasts lining up to become amateur or maybe even professional entomologists. The modern world has so many frivolous pastimes it's good to see that there will be young entomologists to take our place when we older folk eventually leave you all behind.
Adam.
PS. When I was in "high school" we didn't have the internet, never mind Insectnet forum; we had to connect with other enthusiasts and also sellers by writing letters (would you believe it!), which may take a week or more to arrive depending where the recipient was based, and often some weeks before a reply was received.
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Post by leptraps on Apr 2, 2019 4:30:01 GMT -8
I joined the Lepidopterist s Society when I was 16 years old in 1961. When I received the list members, I was busy writing letters to learn if others wanted to trade. Most of those who responded were older than me. I still maintain contact with two of them. But now I email them.
My trading is really limited. Mostly with life long friends. I also collect Beer and Soda Pop Bottles with the contents enclosed. Two of my Lepidopterist friend collect bottles of beer and Soda Pop as well.
I have never drank alcohol, never liked the taste and it made me act more goofy than I already does. As for the Soda Pop, I purchase two bottles, one for the collection and one to taste it.
And yes, I have bottles of both Red Neck and Dick Head Beer. And Billy Beer also
(Named after the brother of former President, Jimmy Carter), who but the way is now the oldest living President. And I can also claim I shook Jimmy Carters hand in 1996.
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Post by pedecosta on Apr 2, 2019 6:37:45 GMT -8
Hi to All I am a collector of Ornithoptera and Parnassius used to live in California Cambodia PNG, Rome and now in the UK |
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Post by pedecosta on Apr 2, 2019 7:14:44 GMT -8
You are a new member here, please tell us more about you and your insect passion. Hi Iam a collector of Ornithoptera and Parnassius and also bread Parnassius I am living in the UK but used to live in California, Italy, Cambodia, Tanzania and PNG
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Post by kkarns on Apr 3, 2019 12:44:53 GMT -8
Hi All,
Research, study, and collection of all families of North American, North of Mexico, Coleoptera. Specialize in the Leiodidae with strong holdings in Carabidae, Cerambycidae, Scarabaeoidea and all families particularly Eastern North America.
Will exchange material for needed species from US and Canada. Current research on the Leiodidae of the Eastern US. Look forward to "meeting" folks here with similar interests.
Ken
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