This summer I have been collecting insects for use in biocontrol programs. These bioagents specialize on specfic weeds and help control their invasive habits. It is a dream job for me most of the time. I get to be outside collecting insects! I get to see a lot of cool bugs, the other day I even caught a scorpion! I will include a couple of photos of the beetles on Canada thistle.
Larinus planus Rhinocyllus conicus
We spent a couple of weeks collecting these. As you can see the plants are pretty nasty. So what are you guys up to this summer? Let's have updates.
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