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Red Admiral and Painted Lady Research Site

Red Admiral and Painted Lady Research Site

This is a web site to coordinate observations of territorial behavior, migration, life history, population studies, seasonal variations in abundance and body size, and number of broods per year (voltinism) of butterflies in the genus Vanessa, including Vanessa atalanta, V. cardui, V. virginiensis, V. annabella, V. tameamea, and V. kershawi. (Red Admiral, Painted Lady, American Lady, West Coast Lady, Kamehameha Butterfly, and Australian Painted Lady).

Insect Day

Saturday, August 27, 2022 - 2:30pm

Insect day is an opportunity for individuals in the Ames and surrounding communities to learn  from Iowa State graduate students! This event will begin with short informational sections on the insects we encounter in our daily lives followed by an insect collection event. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Each participant will receive an informational packet and an insect pinning kit! All participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

2022 Day of Insects

Saturday, March 26, 2022 - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Celebrate the annual Day of Insects at Reiman Gardens. Enjoy a day filled with presentations from professionals, academics, advocates, and enthusiasts.

Student vs Faculty Trivia

Monday, February 21, 2022 - 4:10pm to 5:00pm

To assist with our graduate team's Entomology Games prospects in the ESA NCB meeting in March, students will take on the defending champions (the faculty) to see who is the best. 

EGSO Joint meeting

Friday, January 28, 2022 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Joint meeting with Plant Path, Dr. Steve Harris (Chair)

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