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@cbg-uofg.bsky.socialLearn more about this specimen on BOLD, the world's largest DNA library: đź”—https://portal.boldsystems.org/record/INRMA3444-20 Learn more about our funding partner, Royal BC Museum: đź”—https://rbcm.ca/ đź“· CBG Photography Group
@cbg-uofg.bsky.socialToday’s featured specimen is the mimic pill beetle, Cytilus mimicus (family Byrrhidae). When threatened, it tucks in its legs and antennae and “plays dead," resembling a tiny seed or pill. Found in moss, leaf litter, and under stones, both adults and larvae feed mainly on moss.
@cbg-uofg.bsky.socialLearn more about this specimen on BOLD, the world's largest DNA library: đź”—https://portal.boldsystems.org/record/GMBDE1659-23 Learn more about our funding partner, the New Frontiers in Research Fund: đź”—https://bit.ly/4l3RTPY đź“· CBG Photography Group
@cbg-uofg.bsky.socialToday’s featured insect is the dragonfly Diplacodes trivialis, commonly known as the Chalky Percher. It is found widely across Asia, the Middle East, and parts of the Pacific. Young males start out greenish-yellow and, as they age, become progressively more powdery blue.
@cbg-uofg.bsky.socialLearn more about this specimen on BOLD, the world's largest DNA library: đź”—https://portal.boldsystems.org/record/LYMAD238-19 Learn more about our funding partner, the Lyman Museum: đź”—https://www.mcgill.ca/historicalcollections/departmental/lyman đź“· CBG Photography Group
@cbg-uofg.bsky.socialToday’s featured insect specimen from Manitoba is Dichelotarsus flavimanus, commonly known as the yellow-handed soldier beetle. Soldier beetles (Cantharidae) are relatively soft-bodied and are commonly found on flowers. This species was first described in 1860 by Motschulsky.
@cbg-uofg.bsky.socialLearn more about this specimen on BOLD, the world's largest DNA library: đź”—https://portal.boldsystems.org/record/SICOG508-22 Learn more about our funding partner, the Smithsonian Institution: đź”—https://naturalhistory.si.edu/ đź“· CBG Photography Group
@cbg-uofg.bsky.socialToday’s featured insect specimen is Alloneda dodecaspilota, a ladybird beetle native to Nepal and found throughout Asia. Easily recognized by its distinctive 12 spots, this species is a beneficial predator, with both its larvae and adults feeding on aphids.
@cbg-uofg.bsky.socialLearn more about this specimen on BOLD, the world's largest DNA library: đź”—https://portal.boldsystems.org/record/CRCCC15203-23 Learn more about our funding partner, the Walder Foundation: đź”—https://www.walderfoundation.org/ đź“· CBG Photography Group
@cbg-uofg.bsky.socialToday’s featured insect specimen is a striped walkingstick (family Pseudophasmatidae) from Costa Rica. Unlike most walkingstick species, which are wingless, this species has striking wings that it likely uses for defense rather than flight.
@cbg-uofg.bsky.socialLearn more about this specimen on BOLD, the world's largest DNA library: đź”—https://portal.boldsystems.org/record/CROAD12741-22 Our DNA library is made possible by our funding partners. This specimen was provided through the generous support of the Troop Family Foundation. đź“· CBG Photography Group
@cbg-uofg.bsky.socialToday’s featured insect is a leaf beetle (family Chrysomelidae) from the genus Calligrapha, which includes over 100 species. Found throughout North and Central America, these beetles are notable for the intricate, high-contrast “ink spot” markings on their wing covers (elytra).
@cbg-uofg.bsky.socialLearn more about this specimen on BOLD, the world's largest DNA library: đź”—https://portal.boldsystems.org/record/CRCEB26527-22 Learn more about our funding partner, the Walder Foundation: đź”—https://www.walderfoundation.org/ đź“· CBG Photography Group
@cbg-uofg.bsky.socialToday we feature Mydromera notochloris, an attractive Erebid moth from Costa Rica that was described by Boisduval in 1870. It is diurnal and has transparent patches on its wings.
@cbg-uofg.bsky.socialLearn more about this specimen on BOLD, the world's largest DNA library: đź”—https://portal.boldsystems.org/record/CRPEA16857-21 Our DNA library is made possible by our funding partners. This specimen was provided through the generous support of the Troop Family Foundation. đź“· CBG Photography Group
@cbg-uofg.bsky.socialToday’s featured insect is Erotylina leoparda, a pleasing fungus beetle (family Erotylidae) from Costa Rica. First described in 1842, this species has distinct colour patterns that vary with latitude, altitude, and temperature.
@cbg-uofg.bsky.socialLearn more about this specimen on BOLD, the world's largest DNA library: đź”—https://portal.boldsystems.org/record/INRMA3442-20 Learn more about our funding partner, Genome Canada: đź”—https://genomecanada.ca/ đź“· CBG Photography Group
@cbg-uofg.bsky.socialToday’s featured insect is the eastern poplar buprestid (Poecilonota cyanipes), a metallic wood-boring beetle native to North America. Found from subarctic Canada to the southern U.S., its larvae tunnel beneath the bark of weakened poplar, aspen, and willow trees.
@cbg-uofg.bsky.socialLearn more about this specimen on BOLD, the world's largest DNA library: đź”—https://portal.boldsystems.org/record/EBCCH259-11 Learn more about our funding partner, Genome Canada: đź”—https://genomecanada.ca/ đź“· CBG Photography Group
@cbg-uofg.bsky.socialToday’s featured insect is Gyrinus wallisi, a whirligig beetle (family Gyrinidae) from Churchill, Manitoba. These carnivorous aquatic beetles swim in circles on the water of lakes and ponds, using split eyes to see above and below the surface at once!
