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The Insect Zoo
Article by Diane Stopyra | May 15, 2020
Tarantulas and beetles and scorpions, oh my, the Entomology Club at UD has them all
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Earth Day 2020
Article by Beth Miller, Karen B. Roberts and Tracey Bryant | April 21, 2020
On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, UD scientists share their views of the planet's health
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Soil judging team
Article by Dante LaPenta | March 04, 2020
First UD soil judging team earns professional development benefits
WELCOME TO ENTOMOLOGY AND WILDLIFE ECOLOGY
Our department offers outstanding academic programs for undergraduate and graduate students preparing for research, teaching, and extension careers in entomology, ecology and wildlife conservation.
Our teaching, research, and extension efforts emphasize whole-organism biology, conservation biology, and the interactions between humans and other species.
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Driven To Discover: Ben Sammarco
Article by Karen B. Roberts | August 20, 2019
Undergrad looks for ways to improve honey bee disease resistance
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Earth Day 2020
Article by Beth Miller, Karen B. Roberts and Tracey Bryant | April 21, 2020
On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, UD scientists share their views of the planet's health
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The Insect Zoo
Article by Diane Stopyra | May 15, 2020
Tarantulas and beetles and scorpions, oh my, the Entomology Club at UD has them all
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Faculty Spotlight
Doug Tallamy
Professor of Entomology
Dr. Tallamy studies researches how plants that evolved elsewhere impact food webs and biodiversity. He speaks nationwide about his concerns that the approach to gardening must change. He contends the widespread planting of ornamental plants, native to other parts of the world, is creating ecosystem-wide problems.
Spotlights
The animals in "Tiger King" were just background noise to human drama
Ph.D. candidate and wild cat conservationist Imogene Cancellare told Insider that "Tiger King" focused too much on the drama surrounding Joe Exotic and its other eccentric characters instead of the plight of big cats in their care.
Why murder hornet is a terrible name
Nature should certainly be respected, but not viewed negatively. Sensationalizing the threat of animals generally creates the wrong impression that nature is inherently harmful, or scary. "It's one of the most destructive messages that we can put out there," said Douglas Tallamy, a professor of entomology and wildlife ecology at the University of Delaware.