Insects’ fascinating ability to clone
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November 3, 2021
Did you know that insects were capable of cloning themselves, meaning having offspring without needing to breed with a partner? That’s called...Read more
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What happened to the monarch caterpillars?
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September 1, 2021
As Mission Monarch coordinator, I’m often asked: So where are the monarch caterpillars? We had a bunch on our milkweed plants a few days ago – but...Read more
The story of an insect named after Stéphane Le Tirant
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August 30, 2021
In the world of research and discovery, little stories pop up from time to time that provide insight into the everyday lives of specialists in the...Read more
Monarchs don’t much care for heavy metal!
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July 7, 2021
Heavy metals are found naturally in the Earth’s crust. However, human activity stirs up an important amount of these metals into the environment...Read more
Montréal, officially a Bee City!
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June 23, 2021
Being a city friendly to bees means making a commitment with Bee City Canada , an organization whose mission is to encourage towns, schools,...Read more
How to create a monarch habitat
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May 26, 2021
These days a lot of us are searching through nurseries and garden centers to prepare a piece of green paradise for the months ahead. Some gardens are...Read more
Just how short is the life of an insect?
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April 21, 2021
A simple question... As a nature interpreter at the Insectarium, I’m often asked this question: “By the way, how long does an insect live?” It’s...Read more
The incredible snow fly
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March 17, 2021
Written on November 19, 2011 Chionea valga is an unusual fly that, at first glance, looks like a little spider. But when you see it up close, there’s...Read more
A Giant Swallowtail Butterfly’s Impressive Journey Northward
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March 10, 2021
You may have noticed specimens of a very beautiful butterfly last summer. It’s one that’s hard to miss: the giant swallowtail is the largest...Read more
Monarchs know how to take care of themselves
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February 24, 2021
Living organisms are constantly confronted by a broad diversity of parasites of every sort. The last several months have shown us that we humans are...Read more
