Entomology

From Spain to Champaign: How One Entomologist Switched Countries to Study Organisms

2019-12-17

Postdoctoral researcher Rubén Martín-Blázquez is studying why certain species of North American bumble bee are drastically declining while others remain stable or thrive.

Virus-infected honey bees more likely to gain entrance to healthy hives

2020-04-28

Entomology professor Adam Dolezal and his colleagues found that infection with the Israeli acute paralysis virus increases the likelihood that infected bees are accepted by foreign colonies.

Study reveals unique physical, chemical properties of cicada wings

2020-11-12

Scientists, including entomology professor Marianne Alleyne, are exploring the structural and chemical characteristics of cicada wings. This work, in part, is supported by a grant from the U.S. Army, as mentioned in a recent interview on...

Grad student names new treehopper species after Lady Gaga

2020-03-12

Brendan Morris discovered a new genus and species of treehopper. He named it in honor of the musical artist Lady Gaga.

How changes in weather patterns could lead to more insect invasions

2020-02-26

Dr. Esther Ngumbi (Entomology) reports on outbreaks of insect pests and insect invasions are on the rise on the...

New faculty embark on bright futures at Illinois

2019-10-03

Every solution is created to solve a problem, whether it’s a quick fix or a life-altering change. For professor of entomology Esther Ngumbi, going to school was her solution to feeding her family.

Lessons on how to effectively tackle insect invasions

2020-01-17

Dr. Esther Ngumbi details how pest insects can be effectively managed in Africa. Kenyan food production and grazing land is under threat from a huge desert locust invasion. The insects are currently in two counties in northern Kenya and are now...

Announcing the 37th Annual Insect Fear Film Festival

2019-12-20

Thank you for helping to make our 37th Annual Insect Fear Film Festival (IFFF) such a great success! Hosted by the Department of Entomology and the Entomology Graduate Student Association (EGSA), it was held on Saturday, February 22, 2020 in Foellinger Auditorium at UIUC.

Researchers use board game to educate students on role and importance of bees

2019-12-19

six people sitting in front of a board game

Researchers from the Berenbaum Lab in the Department of Entomology are helping local kids gain a better understanding of bees, their life cycle, and their role in our world. Led by Dr. Bernarda Calla and...

Researchers discover how ant species uses abdomen for extra power during jumps

2019-12-18

Researchers in the Department of Entomology at the University of Illinois have shown how a species of ant uses its abdomen to add speed to its jump, in a recent study published in...

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