Articles by Misty Nelson

Vancouver Looper (Erannis vancouverensis), Male

We know this particular moth is a male because the females have no wings! Vancouver Loopers are found from northwestern British Columbia south to central California, and eastward to the nearer slopes of the […]

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A Flat-backed Millipede (Montaphe elrodi)

We believe this is Montaphe elrodi, a species native to the northwestern United States. Millipedes and centipedes both have a lot of legs, but they have some key differences. Millipedes are slow-moving, have two pairs […]

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Notes from the Lab: I Vant to Suck Your Blood

Welcome back to the lab! And a Happy Halloween to you all! We’re wrapping up this month’s spooky topics with the vampires of the insect world. We’ve already covered mosquitoes and ticks, the most […]

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Notes from the Lab: The Siren’s Call

Welcome back to the Lab! Parasites have long occupied a niche space within the horror genre. Think Alien (1979), Shivers (1975), The Thing (1982), and the metaphorical (yet aptly named) Parasite (2019). While these examples may be exaggerated, […]

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