CANR News

Category: Entomology and Wildlife Ecology

September 20, 2023 Written by Dante LaPenta

Radar data find no decline in insect numbers—but there’s a catch

November 18, 2025 | Written by Katherine Kornei | Science

A new study found no evidence of widespread insect decline over the 10-year period it studied. The study used weather radar data to survey insect populations and suggests bugs could be sensitive to warmer winters. University of Delaware agricultural entomologist and molecular ecologist Michael Crossley was not involved in the study, but responded to the research, saying it only captures a small part of insect life.
The moth defender

November 10, 2025 | Written by Beth Miller Photos by Evan Krape | Photo illustration by Jeffrey C. Chase | Video by Jeffrey C. Chase and Sam Kmiec

University of Delaware senior Em Beauchamp spent the summer studying how spraying for mosquitoes affects caterpillars. She studied with renowned UD ecologist Douglas Tallamy, T.A. Baker Professor of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Delaware Botanic Gardens opens educational talks at new pavilion

October 28, 2025 | Written by Coastal Point

University of Delaware TA Baker Professor of Agriculture and Natural Resources Doug Tallamy spoke to 175 people at the Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek. The New York Times bestselling author focused on how homeowners can help save their yards by planting native plants.