@InsectConserv

We study the evolution, ecology, and conservation of insects and other invertebrates. We live in a nature documentary. Lab head @kateumbers 🐛🦋🐞🐜🦟🦗🐝🪳🪲🪰

Richmond, Sydney
Joined July 2017
Insect Conservation Lab retweeted
So happy to see how #NaturalHistory is coming back to the (journals) spotlight again! 👏Taking advantage of the recent initiative of @Biotropica to launch a new paper category — Natural History Notes—, here's a 🧵on other outlets available for similar types of papers 👇
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On the #InternationalDayOfWomenInScience I took part in assessing the conservation status of the skyhoppers (Kosciuscola) of the #austalps for the @IUCNRedList. Most of the 14 species threatened. We have work to do. #wildoz #ozinsects @IucSg – at Sydney, New South Wales
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Insect Conservation Lab retweeted
Looking for an #MRes or #PhD on #insect #conservation, #austalps insects, or #antipredator defences? 🐞Scholarships through WSU are competitive, get in contact to chat about the process if you're keen! More info insectconservationlab.com @westernsydneyu @westsyduhie #colsci
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Insect Conservation Lab retweeted
Sun sets on the Snowy Mountains, Ngarigo Country, and the bogong moths begin to stir. #wildoz #austalps #ozinsects – at New South Wales, Australia
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Impressive to see how quickly this initiative went from idea to reality. Fills a very important gap in removing financial barriers for students! @BehavEcol @MarieHerberstei @CatMYoung @mkasumovic @HannahMRowland @JohannaMappes @cpaintingnz @ke_cain @lizard_lab @williamefeeney
Hello!! We're the Animal Behaviour Collective - a collective of animal behaviour researchers organising microgrants (animalbehaviourcollective.or…) & mentorship (forms.gle/Uzjw1gSspRYVqK6J7) for undergraduate & graduate students in animal behaviour. We've just launched our website today!!
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Insect Conservation Lab retweeted
Finishing school? Love bugs? Here's a helpful starting point for studying entomology and related disciplines in Australia. 🐝🦋🪲🐞🐜🦗🪳🕷️🦂🦟🪰🐛 entomology.edu.au/learn #wildoz #ozinsects @WildPollOceania
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Officially started my PhD today (from home) with the @InsectConserv lab...excited to start forming some cool research ideas!! #phdlife #AcademicTwitter
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If you'd like to know more about common pests and beneficial insects (and spiders!) in your garden come chat with me and @JessicaLye from @cesaraustralia next Tuesday 6:30pm bit.ly/TheUrbanGreen2020
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Obligatory published paper tweet! This ones not that obligatory as I'm really proud of this one. @StickmanBraxton, @MBulbert and I throw out some fun and freaky hypotheses about crazy stick insect eggs! I hope this leads so some great new research - link.springer.com/article/10…
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Insect Conservation Lab retweeted
I submitted a fellowship application today, and I’m REALLY proud, regardless of the outcome. I’m endlessly thankful to my amazing friends/colleagues who provide so much support. I’m still in this game because you make all this *gestures to everything* worth it
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I HAVE A LAW DEGREE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE. IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE HAS BEEN REFUSED ENTRY TO A PRIVATE BUSINESS FOR NOT WEARING A MASK AND YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE LEGAL OPTIONS TO PROTECT YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS, I AM HAPPY TO HELP EXPLAIN JUST HOW STUPID YOU ARE.
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Insect Conservation Lab retweeted
new paper about bacterial communities of 5 psyllid species associated with Citrus and related plants of Rutaceae in Bhutan, by Jen Morrow & team @westsyduhie @westernsydneyu @nswdpi bmcmicrobiol.biomedcentral.c…
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Insect Conservation Lab retweeted
One week left to submit your abstract for the ASSAB 2020 online conference! Looking forward to hearing about your research. #AnimalBehaviour assab.org/about/assab-2020/
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Alright friends, what is the most UNDERhyped animal?? 🤔
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Insect Conservation Lab retweeted
Common and beautiful, Tortoise Beetles can be found on creeping vines in coastal areas, some have metallic colours. They have interesting behaviour as larvae, where they cover themselves with their own faeces and old moults as a form of protection. This is called a faecal shield.
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Insect Conservation Lab retweeted
Delighted to inform that the excellent paper by @ChristinaElgert on maladaptive responses of #glowworms to #lightpollution is now published | Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences royalsocietypublishing.org/d…
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Insect Conservation Lab retweeted
Let’s compile a list of the best live cams showcasing invertebrates! Zoos, wild, whatever you’ve got. #livecam #wildoz
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