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Entomological Society of America @entsocamerica.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Meet Yuexun Tian, Ph.D., entomologist at Central Life Sciences, expert in arthropod vectors and vector-borne diseases, and subject of the next installment of our "Standout Early Career Professionals" series.
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How One Entomologist's Career Path Was Inspired by a TV Show
Meet Yuexun Tian, Ph.D., entomologist at Central Life Sciences, expert in arthropod vectors, and our next "Standout Early Career Professional" profile.
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MUVE @muve-esa.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Be sure to submit symposium ideas for #EntSoc26! This includes MUVE Section Symposia! 🤗 🚨 Due March 1! Get a #MUVE on those submissions! 🐜🪰🪳🦟🕷️🦠
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Entomological Society of America @entsocamerica.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
New research shows dry‑ice tick traps can capture more ticks than traditional cloth‑dragging, suggesting a faster and potentially more effective way to monitor tick‑borne disease risks.
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Can Traps Outperform Cloth Dragging for Tick Surveillance?
New research shows dry‑ice tick traps can capture more ticks than traditional cloth‑dragging, suggesting a faster and potentially more effective way to monitor tick‑borne disease risks.
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Entomological Society of America @entsocamerica.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
"Drawing from records collected between 1990 to 2025 as part of the Univ. of Florida Termite Collection, Thomas Chouvenc, associate professor of urban entomology, analyzed long-term distribution trends of both invasive species." 1/2 news.ufl.edu/2026/02/term...
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New study shows invasive termites threatening homes in Florida are spreading farther than predicted
Florida’s coastal and urban counties continue to see the spread of two invasive termite species beyond South Florida. The species are now threatening structures statewide, according to a new…
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Entomological Society of America @entsocamerica.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Attend your ESA Branch Meeting to network with professionals regionally and stay up-to-date on current research. Advance registration closes TODAY, February 6, for the Southeastern Branch and Eastern Branch Meetings. Learn more and make your plans to participate: entsoc.org/events
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Entomological Society of America @entsocamerica.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
A new study examines how varying levels of heat and humidity affect bed bugs (Cimex lectularius). Generally, low humidity decreases bed bug survival, but the most lethal combination found in the study was high humidity (90%) and high heat (40 degrees Celsius).
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For Bed Bugs, Mortality Shifts With Varying Heat, Humidity Combos
A new study finds low humidity generally decreases bed bug survival, but the best combination was high humidity (90%) and high heat (40 degrees Celsius).
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MUVE @muve-esa.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Hey #MUVErs! If you're attending #EntSoc25, here's a compiled list of MUVE-associated events happening at the conference! Click to see all the cool events we're hosting, including our business meetings, section/member symposia, student competitions,& regular TMP and posters! See y'all in Portland!👋
Flier showing all of the MUVE-related events happening at #EntSoc25. This flier shows MUVE Business Meetings, Section Symposia, and Member Symposia.Flier showing all of the MUVE-related events happening at #EntSoc25. This flier shows Student Competition events and the regular ten-minute papers and poster sessions. The flier also includes the logos for the MUVE section.
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Science X / Phys.org @sciencex.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
AI-powered image recognition and citizen science have enabled the potential first detection of invasive Anopheles stephensi mosquitoes in Madagascar, highlighting new tools for global malaria surveillance.
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AI and citizen science reveal potential first detection of invasive malaria mosquito in Madagascar
Researchers from the University of South Florida have used artificial intelligence and citizen science to identify what may be the first specimen of Anopheles stephensi—an invasive and deadly malaria-carrying mosquito—ever detected in Madagascar.
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The Rockefeller University @rockefeller.edu · 28/10/2025
The first detailed look at how mosquitoes mate from @leslievosshall.bsky.social's lab reverses the assumption that male mosquitoes control the process, finding that a subtle female behavior dictates whether mating will take place or not. @currentbiology.bsky.social More here: bit.ly/4huwEpL
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Gwen Pearson @bug-gwen.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Yikes! The second study I've seen recently showing most people are aware of the risk of tick-borne disease... but don't actually take action to protect themselves. (link to research paper in this story) www.cidrap.umn.edu/lyme-disease...
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Survey exposes gaps in what people know about the risks of Lyme disease
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Heather Ferguson @drheatherferg.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Can interventions both reduce malaria and destabilize vector populations? Study by Tristan Dennis & Mafalda Viana explored this using pyrethroid-pyriproxifen nets. While these nets ⬇️ malaria in Burkina Faso, they had no impact on gene flow in vector population onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Picture shows Figure 2 from new paper by Dennis et al in Evolutionary Applications (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/eva.70173).  The Figure has 4 panels - A, B, C and D.  Each figures has dots of  2 different colours - the yellow indicates data from mosquitoes collected in clusters with the pyrethroid-pyriproxifen nets, and blue dots are data from clusters with the standard pyrethroid-only net.  Analysis of spatial population structure and diversity. (A) Principal component analysis of An. gambiae samples, with variance explained by each PC in brackets. Panels B, C and D indicate between-cluster: Timepoint FST, within cluster: Timepoint π, and per-individual FIS by treatment and year, respectively. Yellow and blue points indicate control (0) and treated (1) sites and individuals, respectively.
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Erica McAlister @flygirlnhm.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
The wonderful @yukihaba.bsky.social and I went beneath London to help solve the riddle of the Underground Mosquito... Debunking rather than spelunking ;) @marakat.bsky.social @petrathepostdoc.bsky.social
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ARIM Collection @arimcollection.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
🦟 This week, discover the unique ornaments of Culiseta annulata (Schrank, 1776) ⬇️! Explore details and distribution on GBIF🌱: www.gbif.org/species/1649565 . Fascinating diversity of #mosquitoes ! Photos by @nil-rahola.bsky.social #Entomology #Biodiversity 🧪🌐
A photographic plate of Culiseta annulata (Schrank, 1776)
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Entomological Society of America @entsocamerica.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
As you prepare your #EntSoc25 research poster, check out these tips and more on Entomology Today, including: 1️⃣ Keep it simple. 2️⃣ Use a clear layout. 3️⃣ Focus on key findings. 4️⃣ And prep for Q&A.
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Poster Power: How to Create an Engaging and Effective Research Poster
Scientific posters present a unique challenge to explain research in a limited space. Leave a lasting impression with these tips for high-quality posters.
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Entomological Society of America @entsocamerica.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Showcase your work & connect with your colleagues at an ESA Branch Meeting! ESA's Pacific Branch & North Central Branch have opened their call for symposia, both with the deadline of December 5. Submissions for the Eastern, Southeastern, and Southwestern Branches are also open and due October 31!
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Entomological Society of America @entsocamerica.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
ESA Branch Awards are a great way to showcase your efforts or recognize a colleague! Nominations for all ESA Branches are open through December 15. Learn more and get started: entsoc.org/awards/branch
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Entomological Society of America @entsocamerica.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
The mosquito Aedes aegypti arrived in metro Las Vegas, Nevada, eight years ago and, despite the arid conditions, has found a foothold. A new study finds the species to be present in more than half of census tracts in the area, causing concern about rising risk of vector-borne disease.
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No Rain, No Problem: Yellow Fever Mosquito Expands Footprint in Las Vegas
A new study finds the mosquito Aedes aegypti to be present in more than half of census tracts in metro Las Vegas, despite the area's arid conditions.
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MUVE @muve-esa.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
We are so excited to see everyone in Portland, OR for #EntSoc25! 🤩
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Formal & Informal Teaching | Entomological Society of America @fitentsocamerica.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Gearing up for #EntSoc2025! Kicking it off w/ a symposium alert! 🎉 "Foundations & Frontiers in Extension Science: Strengthening Partnerships for the Future" joins voices reimagining engagement, funding, & more in conservation + pest management. Follow as we share speaker and presentation info!
Marine biology outreach beginnings to a career in extension entomology Dr. Joanie King 8:23 AM - 8:38 AM 

Establishing and advancing IPM in cooperative extension Bee-lieving in community science: Developing an AI tutoring system to train volunteers on bee morphospecies Assistant Professor & Entomology Extension Specialist New Mexico State University 

Dr. Norman Leppla, BCE 8:03 AM - 8:23 AM University of Florida Lisa Mason 8:38 AM - 8:53 AM Colorado State University
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Entomological Society of America @entsocamerica.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
✅ Craft your story. ✅ Use compelling visuals. ✅ Connect with the audience. ✅ And practice, practice, practice. As you fine-tune your presentation for #EntSoc25, check out these tips and more on Entomology Today.
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Mastering the Mic: A Guide to Scientific Presentation Success
Stepping up to a podium to present research can be intimidating. Get prepared and make your story shine with these tips for superb scientific presentations.
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Alex Wild @alexwild.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Starting to accumulate quite a few species in the mosquito gallery:
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Mosquitoes - Alex Wild
Mosquitoes comprise a large family, Culicidae, of slender, scale-covered flies found worldwide. We think of mosquitoes as voracious blood-feeders, but the primary food of adult mosquitoes is actually ...
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Entomological Society of America @entsocamerica.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Deadline tomorrow, September 19! Submit your proposal about the New World screwworm for an upcoming special collection from the Journal of Medical Entomology and the Journal of Economic Entomology: entsoc.org/publications... @oxfordacademic.bsky.social
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MUVE @muve-esa.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Congratulations Dr. Faith Oi on being named the next VP-Elect for EntSoc! 🎉👏🏼 Always amazing to see our MUVE members move into ESA leadership positions! 🥹 Also, meet your new/returning leadership in MUVE! 🤩 ☑️VP-Elect: Gabe Hamer ☑️Secretary: Anna Iverson ☑️MUVE Rep to GB: @machtingerlab.bsky.social
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Entomological Society of America @entsocamerica.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Curious about careers in entomology education beyond the classroom or tenure track? Join @fitentsocamerica.bsky.social on August 26 for a dynamic ESA webinar exploring career paths from K–12 teaching and extension to zoos, museums, outreach, and edu-tainment. Register: www.entsoc.org/events/webin...
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Don Yee @mosquitolab.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Reskeet please. As the fall semester is upon us I'm reposting this. Looking for 1-2 students (US based only). The lab is open to interests in ecology, evolution, systematics, and taxonomy of mosquitoes. Work could take place in Puerto Rico, around the Gulf Coast, or could even involved museum work.
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LSHTM Malaria Centre @lshtm-malaria.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Today, we joined the global malaria community to mark #WorldMosquitoDay2025. From India to The Gambia, malaria continues to pose a serious threat. @malaria-sam.bsky.social & Annette emphasise the importance of ongoing research in driving malaria control & bringing us closer to elimination. 📽️👀
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SergioEfe @sergioefe.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
"Europe is entering a new phase — where longer, more widespread and more intense transmission of mosquito borne disease is becoming the new normal." www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-even...
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World Mosquito Day 2025: Europe sets new records for mosquito-borne diseases - ECDC supporting Member States in adapting to ‘new normal’
ECDC has warned that record breaking outbreaks of West Nile virus (WNV) infection and chikungunya virus disease point to a ‘new normal’ in Europe.
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MUVE @muve-esa.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
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Maureen Laroche 🇲🇶 @tattooed-bug.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
We're on! www.royensoc.co.uk/news/welcome...
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Welcome to the new Editors-in-Chief of Medical and Veterinary Entomology  - Royal Entomological Society
The Royal Entomological Society is delighted to announce the appointment of three new Editors-in-Chief for Medical and Veterinary Entomology. Maureen Laroche, Marion England and Philip Barton are join...
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Becky Johnson @entomososwin.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
So great to finally have this out!!
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Entomological Society of America @entsocamerica.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
It's #WorldMosquitoDay—and Day 3 of Entomology Advocacy Week! Today entomologists are urging Congress to reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act to address vector-borne diseases carried by ticks & other blood-feeding vectors like mosquitoes. Send your message: entsoc.quorum.us/campaign/137...
The image includes white text on a blue background that reads, “Entomology Advocacy Week 2025. August 18-22. #EntVocate,” with the ESA logo. To the right, there is a photo of an Asian tiger mosquito on a green leaf. On top of this photo, there is a blue box with white text that reads, “Wednesday, August 20. Call to Action: Urge Congress to Reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act.” The photo is by Jessee J. Smith via iNaturalist (https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/147150937) under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).
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Don Yee @mosquitolab.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
I am back with great news. A project by a former undergrad, Liz Wynne, is now out in publication. In it she discovered a mosquito in the genus Culex that lays eggs from the air (like a Toxorhynchites) and exhibits skip oviposition (spreading eggs around). An amazing discovery! 🦟🍾 rdcu.be/eBkFM
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Discovery and description of a novel mode of oviposition in the mosquito genus Culex
Scientific Reports - Discovery and description of a novel mode of oviposition in the mosquito genus Culex
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Entomological Society of America @entsocamerica.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Congratulations to recipients of ESA's 2025 professional and student awards, recognizing scientists, educators, and students who have distinguished themselves through contributions to entomology. Honorees will be showcased during #EntSoc25, Nov. 9-12 in Portland, Oregon. entsoc.org/news/press-r...
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Entomological Society of America @entsocamerica.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
NEWS: The @entsocamerica.bsky.social Governing Board has elected nine new Fellows of the Society for 2025: Joanna Chiu, Laura Harrington, John Heraty, Margaret Mayfield, Bob Peterson, Paula Shrewsbury, Andrew Suarez, Michael Ulyshen, and Jessica Ware. MORE: entsoc.org/news/press-r...
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Entomological Society of America @entsocamerica.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Still spots available! Join us this Sunday, August 10, at our ectoparasite and vector ID workshop in Baltimore, Maryland: entsoc.org/events/ecopa... #ESA2025
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Entomological Society of America @entsocamerica.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Looking for a crash course on ectoparasite and vector identification, collection, and surveillance? Don’t miss “From Bites to Insights,” an intensive, hands-on workshop on Sunday, August 10, in Baltimore, MD. Learn more and register today: entsoc.org/events/ecopa...
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MUVE @muve-esa.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Doing any research on #NewWorldScrewworm? 👀 Consider contributing to a joint Special Collection in the Journal of Medical Entomology and Journal of Economic Entomology! 🪰🐮🗺️ Submit a proposal to participate by SEPTEMBER 19! 📆 @entsocamerica.bsky.social More info 👉🏼 entsoc.org/publications...
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Call for Papers: New World Screwworm
Invitation to Submit to a Joint Special Collection on New World Screwworm  New world screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax. Photo courtesy of Dr. Sohath Yusseff-Vanegas.
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John Carlson @johncarlson.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
She thinks I’m sweet... Aedes triseriatus on my leg.
A dark brown mosquito is on a slightly hairy leg. This view looks onto the face and thorax of the insect vent to probe its proboscis into my skin. The brown legs fold out from the sides of the thorax with the hind legs lifted into the air behind the insect. Because the thorax and head are bent down, the wings and abdomen are running away from the plane of focus and get blurry in the distance
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The Global Vector Hub @globalvectorhub.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
🦟"With Drones and ‘Elephant #Mosquitoes (Toxorhynchites sp.),’ #China Wages All-Out War on a #Virus. In a citywide campaign to curb a mosquito-borne virus ( #chikungunya), residents of Foshan face inspections and warnings for failure to comply." via @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/08/05/w...
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With Drones and ‘Elephant Mosquitoes,’ China Wages All-Out War on a Virus
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SocietyforVectorEcology @4sove.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Abstract submission and registration opening soon!
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NEVBD @nevbd.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Applications for the NEVBD Summer Undergraduate Internship Program are open! Students can apply to work with vector surveillance & control professionals in CT, DE, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA, & VA. Interns will receive a stipend. Apply by February 21. Learn more: neregionalvectorcenter.com/internships
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Gwen Pearson @bug-gwen.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Here is the article I wrote a while back that was described as "ruining Christmas for nearly everyone." My work here is done. 🪰🎄 www.wired.com/2015/12/rein...
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Reindeer Bot Flies Are Not Particularly Festive
Adult reindeer bot flies look like harmless fluffy bees, but they're not really that cuddly.
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Josh Gibson, Ph.D. @drstrangeant.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Closeup of the business bits.
image of the mouthparts of a tick created from microCT data
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MUVE @muve-esa.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Hello from MUVE! 👋 We made the "MUVE" to bluer skies! 💙 We're happy to see so many colleagues and friends here! 🤗 Follow us for the latest updates from the Medical, Urban, and Veterinary Entomology section of @entsocamerica.bsky.social ! 🦟🕷️🪳🐜🪰🦠🔬
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