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ASU Insect Collection @asu-insectcoll.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Come visit us at the Nature at Night event at the Chandler Nature Center THIS SATURDAY!! We have some nocturnal and light-trap specific specimens to showcase and share with you at our table. We will be located in the Painted Desert Classroom! Event Address: 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler, AZ

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ASU Insect Collection @asu-insectcoll.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Shrew identification can be challenging! Laura Steger (lovingly) reviews the determination for every Sorex archived in the NEON collection. Only 1500 left!

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ASU Insect Collection @asu-insectcoll.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Since ants are highly social, we can learn from how they navigate social situations, ranging from intra- to intercolony interactions with different ant species in their environment! Here is a close-up of a western seed-harvester ant from our database!

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ASU Insect Collection @asu-insectcoll.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Seed-harvester ants collect and store seeds in their nests that they eat in addition to insects. Meanwhile, leaf-cutter ants (Genus: Acromyrmex) grow fungus for food. Seed-harvester ants, which are in the same subfamily (Myrmicinae), have a more potent sting than the leaf-cutters for better defense.

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ASU Insect Collection @asu-insectcoll.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Across his research career, Dr. Johnson has primarily worked with seed-harvester ants (Genus: Pogonomyrmex), studying their reproductive strategies and biogeography. Dr. Johnson has also studied how different ant species occupy ecological niches within a shared ecosystem.

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ASU Insect Collection @asu-insectcoll.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Today, we are highlighting Dr. Robert A. Johnson, an evolutionary ecologist, expert on ants, and Faculty member at ASU. For his doctorate, he conducted a comparative study between ants and bees, ultimately deciding to focus on ants!

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ASU Insect Collection @asu-insectcoll.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to see us at the Roots of Creation Festival! Thank you to the City of Surprise for having us and to the ASU School of Art for sharing a booth with us for a fun, art, and science! Catch us at our next event and get notified by signing up for our email list!

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ASU Insect Collection @asu-insectcoll.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

The males possess striking horns that are used in fights for mating. They come in two common colors, brown and gray. They often have spots on their elytra! Why do these beetles have “fur” on their body? This is called setae, which are “hairs” that aid in movement and sensory perception.

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ASU Insect Collection @asu-insectcoll.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Let’s take a look at an insect some of you may not know has habitats here in Arizona! Dynastes grantii, more commonly known as the Western Hercules Beetle. They are most commonly found in areas with higher elevations and forested areas, providing ideal environmental conditions for this species.

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ASU Insect Collection @asu-insectcoll.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Come join us in Surprise, AZ for the Roots of Creation: Art & Nature Festival! FREE to attend and for ALL AGES!! Hope to see you there! 🦋🪲

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ASU Insect Collection @asu-insectcoll.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Roots of Creation: Art and Nature Festival! Location: Surprise Xeriscape Garden Address: 16126 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374 Event Date: 1/24/2026 Event Time: 12:00-4:00pm Join us in celebrating art and nature! More information at surpriseaz.gov/RootsOfCreat... Art by: Dante De La Rosa

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ASU Insect Collection @asu-insectcoll.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Happy New Year 2026! 🎉 We’re starting the year by reorganizing and re-curating the Cerambycidae collection after several new donations. Avery and Fred kicked off the work this week—fun fun fun to begin 2026! ✨ #asubiocollections #longhornbeetles #beetles

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ASU Insect Collection @asu-insectcoll.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

🪲 Scarabaeoidea Experts at ASU Insect Collection! 🪲 We’re glad to have Dr. Matt Paulsen visiting this week, working with our research associates David Hawks and Bill Warner on the recently donated Pat Sullivan Scarabaeoidea collection. Grateful for their expertise and support!

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ASU Insect Collection @asu-insectcoll.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

We look forward to seeing you all at future events! Keep an eye out for information about upcoming opportunities here on our socials. And if for more direct communication, join our email list through the link in our bio. (3/3)

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ASU Insect Collection @asu-insectcoll.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

We had various events this year, which ranged from Earth Day celebrations to field events to welcoming you into the heart of our collections. Which event did you attend? Give a shout in the comments! If an event where you connected with us is not on the list, give a shout as well! (2/3)

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ASU Insect Collection @asu-insectcoll.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

ASU Biocollections Outreach Events of 2025! What a year! And what a joy to look back on the many wonderful outreach events where we brought our specimens out and beyond our doors, or where we brought you behind-the-scenes, to share with you the incredible biodiversity of our planet! (1/3)

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ASU Insect Collection @asu-insectcoll.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Join the ASU Insect Collection at the annual Bug Fest! Visitors are encouraged to dress up as well! Date: Sunday, November 2nd Time: 10AM-2PM Location: Arizona Boardwalk Courtyard 9500 E Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 Cost: FREE! All ages! #asubiocollections #butterflywonderland #bugfest

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ASU Insect Collection @asu-insectcoll.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Some snippets of the displays we created for our Spook-tober Tours! Look forward to more events to come! We are so grateful for your eagerness and enthusiasm with this debut! #asubiocollections #spooktobertours #biocollections #naturalhistorycollections #spooktober #insects #vertebrates #lichens

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ASU Insect Collection @asu-insectcoll.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Something exciting is happening at ASU Biocollections! Please check it out!!! #ASUBiocollections #Halloween #SpookyScience

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ASU Insect Collection @asu-insectcoll.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

The ASU Insect Collection will be featured at the Chandler Nature Center's Dragonfly & Butterfly Bash on Saturday, October 4th, from 9 a.m. to noon. Join us to explore our exhibits and discover fascinating insects! @asubiocollections.bsky.social

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ASU Insect Collection @asu-insectcoll.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Nature at Night event happening now at Chandler Nature Center #asubiocollections

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