Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2023 Bug Week Photo Contest! We had a large turnout with 55 entries, and so many amazing photos to choose from. Winners will be receiving prizes in the mail shortly. Senior Winners Junior Winners All Entries
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Buzzworthy News: Bug Week Approaches
Do you think that creepy crawlers are cool? How about ones that fly? Are you fascinated with insects and want to learn more about them in a fun way? As the vegetable entomology extension intern, I am working closely with Dr. Ana Legrand to create exciting outreach content for the upcoming Bug Week event ranging […]
2021 Photo Contest Winners
Congratulations to our 2021 Photo Contest Winners! We received many excellent entries and our judges selected the following. Winners are receiving prizes in the mail. Here are our winners: View all our entries:
Butterfly of the week – Eastern black swallowtail
The eastern black swallowtail, Papilo polyxenes asterius is one of the most common swallowtails. The black swallowtail is found in southern Canada, most of the eastern and mid-western United States to the Rocky Mountains, and in Arizona and northern Mexico. Females are typically larger than males. The upper surface of their wings is black with […]
Resources for Bug Enthusiasts
Pollinator Information: www.xerces.org/pollinator-conservation/about-pollinators Information about Pesticides: www.xerces.org/pesticides Creating a Pollinator-Friendly Habitat in Connecticut: www.pollinator-pathway.org Connecticut Magazine article about pollinator pathways being created in NY and CT: https://www.connecticutmag.com/issues/features/people-across-connecticut-are-creating-a-pollinator-pathway-for-bees-and-butterflies/article_0329e478-c29b-11e9-a904-2328392d59b1.html Here’s a link to details about the Spotted Lanternfly – a pest which we need to keep out of CT if at all possible.https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Plants_Land_Water/PlantIndustry/Entomology/spotted_lanternfly/SpottedLanternflyAlert/Pages/default.aspx Resources compiled by Lynn […]
Bug Week Photo Contest Results
Thank you to all of our entries in the Bug Week Photo Contest! You can view all of the entries here. The results are listed below. Junior Photo Contest Results 1st – “Bug on flower” – Mallory L. 2nd – “The Magnificent Monarch” – Katelynn D. 3rd – “Steven” – Brendan C. Honorable Mention – […]
Bug Out with UConn Extension in 2019
UConn Extension’s Bug Week is buzzing from July 21 to July 31 with programs for the entire family. All ages are welcome to attend and explore the activities and events dedicated to insects and their relatives. Bug Week programs include the following: Join UConn Extension faculty, Spring Valley Student Farm staff and students for an interactive […]