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Entomological Society of America
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ESA is the world's largest organization serving insect scientists.
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Arthropod Photo of the Week: September 23, 2026
Foxglove aphids
Aulacorthum solani
Hemiptera: Aphididae
Observed in Virginia, USA
By Tong Zhang, Virginia, USA
#arthropodPOTW
Close-up of a yellow flower bud with several small green aphids and some translucent nymphs on its surface. The background is blurred, highlighting the insects and flower detail.
September 23, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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Happening tomorrow, September 23, at 12 p.m. ET! Learn more about AI tools in education and extension, including best practices, pitfalls, and practical applications ⤵️

ESA members, join the discussion live: entsoc.org/events/webin...
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ESA Webinar | September 23: Find out what generative AI means for entomological education. Whether you’re a professor, K–12 teacher, extension agent, or other educator, this session will help you navigate the utility—and drawbacks—of AI tools. entsoc.org/events/webin...
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September 22, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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Since Carl Linnaeus published Systema Naturae in 1735, taxonomists have classified over 1 million species. A new special collection in Insect Systematics and Diversity celebrates the past, present, and future of insect systematics: academic.oup.com/isd/pages/in... @academic.oup.com
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September 22, 2026 at 6:57 PM
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For a second year, a survey of nearly 1,000 scientists across a variety of life sciences details how federal government policies have created ongoing disruptions to American research and to the scientific workforce.
Scientists Report Continuing Harms to U.S. Science in Second-Year Survey
A survey of scientists across a variety of life sciences details how federal government policies have created ongoing disruptions to American research and the scientific workforce.
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September 21, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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🎥 Research sheds new light on potato leafhoppers. Co-author @edelplopez.bsky.social discusses "Seasonal phenology of Empoasca fabae (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) in Québec, Canada," the winning paper of Environmental Entomology's 2026 People's Choice Award. youtu.be/jPgthDaLhu8?...
2026 Environmental Entomology People’s Choice Award Winner: Seasonal phenology of Empoasca fabae
Co-author Edel Pérez-Lopéz discusses "Seasonal phenology of Empoasca fabae (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) in Québec, Canada," the winning paper of Environmental Entomology's 2026 People's Choice Award.…
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September 21, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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There’s one less blank space in taxonomy: ESA members and @ucriverside.bsky.social researchers Sarah Schroeder and Christiane Weirauch have named a new insect genus after pop star Taylor Swift.
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Newly Discovered Plant-Eating Insects Named After Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is the namesake of several recently discovered species of plant-feeding insects from Australia, as dubbed by UC Riverside researchers.
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September 18, 2026 at 8:42 PM
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Most U.S. insects and arachnids remain unassessed for conservation risk, and even many known at-risk species lack legal protection. A study quantifying this lag in arthropod conservation reveals a major blind spot in efforts to save vulnerable wildlife.
Arthropods Lag Far Behind Other Animals in Conservation Assessment and Protection, Study Shows
Most U.S. insects and arachnids remain unassessed for conservation risk, and even many known at-risk species lack legal protection—a major blind spot in efforts to save vulnerable wildlife.
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September 18, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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This week, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act, following the Senate’s unanimous approval last month.

Thanks to everyone who raised their voice to #EntVocate for strong vector management! www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/hou...
House Unanimously Passes Senator Collins’ Bill to Combat Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases | U.S. Senator Susan Collins of Maine
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that the House of Representatives...
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September 17, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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ESA Webinar | September 23: Find out what generative AI means for entomological education. Whether you’re a professor, K–12 teacher, extension agent, or other educator, this session will help you navigate the utility—and drawbacks—of AI tools. entsoc.org/events/webin...
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September 16, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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Arthropod Photo of the Week: September 16, 2026
Grasshopper
Chortophaga viridifasciata
Orthoptera: Acrididae
Observed in Oklahoma, USA
By Inge Vautrin (@ingevautrin.bsky.social), Oklahoma, USA
#arthropodPOTW
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September 16, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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Be a part of the program at your 2027 ESA Branch Meeting: Session proposals are now open for the Eastern, Southeastern, Pacific, and Southwestern Branches.

Submissions for the International and North Central Branches will open soon.

Learn more and make your plans to participate: entsoc.org/events
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September 16, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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Today, September 14, is the last day to save with early-bird registration for Entomology 2026!

Register today to join us in Columbus, Ohio, November 8–11, at the lowest rate available ➡️ entsoc.org/events/annua... #EntSoc26
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Now is the perfect time to pin down your plans to join us for Entomology 2026 in Columbus, Ohio, November 8–11! Register by September 14 to save up to $150 with early-bird registration. entsoc.org/events/annua... #EntSoc26
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September 14, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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Did you know that you can read some ESA books on your tablet or Kindle?

➡️ IPM for the Urban Professional: www.amazon.com/IPM-Urban-Pr...

➡️ Handbook on Wood-Boring Insects: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...

Buy your digital copies today! 📚🐜
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September 12, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Now is the perfect time to pin down your plans to join us for Entomology 2026 in Columbus, Ohio, November 8–11! Register by September 14 to save up to $150 with early-bird registration. entsoc.org/events/annua... #EntSoc26
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September 10, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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A growing number of neurodivergent scientists are drawn to entomology, but many face barriers in education and research. One student argues that better support and inclusion could unlock talent, strengthen science, and broaden perspectives in the field. entomologytoday.org/2026/09/09/n...
Neurodiversity in Entomology: Finding Ourselves Among the Creepy-Crawlies
A growing number of neurodivergent scientists are drawn to entomology, but many face barriers in education and research. One student argues that better support and inclusion could unlock talent,…
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September 10, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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Arthropod Photo of the Week: September 9, 2026
Yellowjackets
Vespula sp.
Hymenoptera: Vespidae
Observed in Oregon, USA
By Stewart Willason, Oregon, USA
#arthropodPOTW
Two yellowjackets are emerging from a hole in the ground, each holding a clump of dirt in their mandibles. The background is soil, with the insects centered near the entrance of their underground nest.
September 9, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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Over 200 ESA members responded to the 2026 Impacts on Science survey—contributing to a nationwide effort documenting how recent federal policy changes are affecting various life sciences.

Read the full report, led by the American Society of Naturalists: www.firsthandaccounts.org/impacts/2026...
Impacts on Science - 2026 July Survey
A technical report on the impacts of federal policies since January 20, 2025 on Ecology, evolution, and marine science: Summer 2026
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September 8, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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🚨REMINDER🚨 We are still looking for speakers for the Dipterists Society meeting at @entsocamerica.bsky.social this November. Please submit your fly talks or share for more visibility!
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We'll be hosting our 35th General Meeting @ #EntSoc26 (Nov. 10; Columbus, OH) and are looking for speakers! Presentations can be on anything related to #Diptera

If you're interested please message @bertonemyia.bsky.social for a link to submit your talk info for consideration. Hope to see you there!
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September 8, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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Weekend reading 📖🐛

From leafhopper phenology to rearing methods for insects as food, these award-winning papers share some of the most cited, downloaded & shared papers in Environmental Entomology and the Journal of Economic Entomology: academic.oup.com/insect-scien... @academic.oup.com
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September 5, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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Find your adventure at EntoQuest 2026 🌄🦋

There are just a few days left to register for the Eastern Branch's informal summer meeting. Join us at Pennsylvania's Camp Towanda, September 25–27, for a long weekend full of recreation, relaxation, and entomological learning.
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Find Your Adventure at EntoQuest 2026
Find your adventure at EntoQuest 2026! Join the ESA Eastern Branch at Camp Towanda in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, September 25–27, for an informal meeting full of recreation, relaxation, and…
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September 4, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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Join your colleagues in insect science in Columbus, Ohio, November 8–11, for four days of cutting-edge sessions, world-class networking, and unforgettable experiences at Entomology 2026!

Register by September 14 to save up to $150 with early-bird registration: entsoc.org/events/annua...
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September 4, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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Arthropod Photo of the Week: September 2, 2026
Crab spider and black swallowtail caterpillar
Xysticus sp. / Papilio polyxenes
Araneae: Thomisidae / Lepidoptera: Papilionidae
Observed in Illinois, USA
By Joseph Spencer (@talkingrootworm.bsky.social), Illinois, USA
#arthropodPOTW
September 2, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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Meet Jermaine Perier, Ph.D., professor and extension entomologist at Mississippi State University; expert in integrated pest management in vegetables, small fruit, and pecans; and subject of the next installment of our "Standout Early Career Professionals" series.
How an IPM Lecture Started One Entomologist's Career in Extension
Meet Jermaine Perier, Ph.D., entomologist at Mississippi State University, expert in integrated pest management, and our next "Standout Early Career Professional" profile.
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September 1, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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The ESA 2026–2027 election results are in! Congratulations to all our elected candidates with terms starting in November 2026, including new Vice President-Elect, Jesus Esquivel: entsoc.org/news/press-r...
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August 31, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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ESA Webinar 💻🐛 Monday, August 31 | This practical guide to writing scientific papers will cover how to structure a manuscript, present data effectively, choose where you'll submit, and navigate the peer-review process. entsoc.org/events/webin...
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August 28, 2026 at 6:40 PM