It’s too early to talk about white lined sphinx moths. It’s only February! This species is normally a springtime migrator.  This is just one example of how insects are responding to changing weather patterns.

Insects can teach us a lot about resource management and avoiding conflict.

Does an insect body completely liquefy into a soupy goop before magically becoming an adult? I’ve seen several articles and social media posts that suggest this very thing. So of course, I was compelled to weigh in and offer some facts. 

Educating people about biological control is necessary, rewarding and challenging. It’s a skill that requires time and patience, trial and error. My trials and errors began 30 years ago at UC Riverside. Today, reading headlines with incendiary word choices, it’s clear that science communication is as important as ever.