Notes from the Lab: Solifugids
We’ve finally reached sunshine season! Well, kind of. We’ve reached that season where the sun comes out and gives one the sense... Continue Reading
Notes from the Lab: Schmidt Pain Index
We’ve all been there; contentedly enjoying a summer afternoon, traipsing across the lawn in bare feet when: boom. Bee underfoot. A yelp... Continue Reading
Notes from the Lab: Caterpillar Goo
As the designated “bug person” in my circle of family and friends, it probably comes as no surprise that I often receive... Continue Reading
Notes from the Lab: Myrmecophiles
Last week we covered several unique mimicry and camouflage strategies arthropods use to avoid being lunch. However there was a specific strategy I left out; not... Continue Reading
Notes from the Lab: The Art of Blending In
By now, you’re probably familiar with some of our camouflage experts here at MBHI: our walking sticks and praying mantids are... Continue Reading
Notes from the Lab: Mushiking
When Beatlemania swept across the planet in the early and mid-60’s, beetlemania was already alive and well in Japan, and had been... Continue Reading
Notes from the Lab: Bess Beetles
This week I want to introduce you to our small herd of Odontotaenius disjunctus, or Bess Beetles! These ground-dwelling, social insects belong to... Continue Reading
Notes from the Lab: The Snow Flea
Missoula hasn’t seen a lot of snow this winter, at least, not nearly as much as I would like; in fact,... Continue Reading
Notes from the Lab: King of the Cave
Welcome Back to the Lab! And Happy New Year! I think I speak for everyone when I say I’m ready to... Continue Reading
Notes from the Lab: Legend of the Christmas Spider
Welcome back to the lab! And Merry Christmas! We’re diving into more folklore this week with the legend of the Christmas... Continue Reading