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If you’ve ever paused to think about insect names, you’ll quickly notice a pattern: many of them are, quite simply, inaccurate. Some arise from folklore, others from mistaken identity, and a few seem to ignore basic biology altogether. By combining entomology (the study of insects) with etymology (the study of word origins), we can uncover…
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‘ear me out… The Truth About Earwigs If you’ve ever stopped to think about the common names that we give insects, you may notice something a bit odd. Many of them are simply wrong. Some come from myths, others from mistaken identity, and a few seem to contradict basic biology altogether. By combining entomology (the…
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In celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, this article tells the stories of a few of the many amazing women entomologists from history. Despite often facing poor access to education, societal pressures to pursue more ‘feminine’ occupations, and marginalisation from the scientific community, these women made huge contributions to the…
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