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Ben Nyman

@lefleur.bsky.social

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Mosquito Ecology Postdoc at UCR Model(er), Bird(er), Spid(er).

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Hannah H. Chu @hannahhchu.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

We're talking about vector surveillance in this week's med/vet entomology lab. I had trouble finding nice, clean schematics for the different trap types, so I created this slide showcasing different traps used to monitor adult #mosquitoes! 🦟 🧪

An slide titled '(SOME) TRAP TYPES - ADULT MOSQUITOES' that displays four types of traps used for capturing adult mosquitoes, with illustrations and brief descriptions for each.

UV Light Trap: A hanging trap with a light source and collection container. The text explains that UV light attracts adult female and male mosquitoes of all species. A fan and collection container are included, and the diagram notes 'wind' as a directional feature.

CO2 Trap: Depicted as a vertical structure with a container emitting CO2, a fan, and a collection container at the base. The text indicates that it targets adult female mosquitoes of all species by mimicking host respiration.

BG Sentinel Trap: Shown as a black cylindrical structure with an intake funnel (flap that opens and closes), an attractant source, a collection container, and a motorized fan. It targets adult mosquitoes, primarily females, of all species.

Gravid Trap: Illustrated as a rectangular bin with bait-infused water, a collection container above, and a motorized fan. A diagram of a mosquito indicates that it primarily targets adult, blood-fed mosquitoes, especially those of the Culex species.

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Hannah H. Chu @hannahhchu.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

I'm still on my personal mission to share that flies are important pollinators too! 🪰🌼 I shared this infographic at the @entsocamerica.bsky.social meeting last month -- learn about some fly families that pollinate 🧪 #entomology #pollinators #diptera References and more info: bit.ly/flypollinate

An infographic titled 'Meet the Flies That Pollinate!' explaining the role of flies in pollination. It features various fly families such as Syrphidae (Hoverflies), Calliphoridae (Blow Flies), Bombyliidae (Bee Flies), and others. Each family includes facts about their pollination habits and unique traits, alongside colorful illustrations of the flies. Key highlights include the chocolate midge's role in cacao pollination, the adaptability of blow flies in urban environments, and how bee flies mimic bees. The infographic also explains the difference between bees and flies, noting that flies have one pair of wings while bees have two.

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Ben Nyman @lefleur.bsky.social · 14/11/2023

Had a great time at EntSoc but already back in the field sampling mosquitoes and testing ATSBs 🦟🦟🦟.

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