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Colonial Isoxya manangona n. sp. from Andasibe, Madagascar. (a) A part of a colony with 79 spiders in 41 webs (image shows 23 webs). (b) A detail from another colony where females are in their individual webs (image shows 14 of the 16 webs in the colony) while males hang on line in between webs (image shows 12 males). (c) A detail of another colony showing male leks. These males showed no overt intrasexual aggression that would be typical of solitary spiders. (Insect Systematics and Diversity)

UC Davis Spider Experts Analyze Genetics of Newly Described Spider That Engages in Lekking Behavior

April 6, 2023

By Kathy Keatley Garvey

Have you heard about the newly described kite spider species in Madagascar that is drawing worldwide attention for its lekking behavior?

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Agritourism Connections: Article

Exploring Camping-Based Agritourism: Q & A with Hipcamp

April 6, 2023

By Rachael Callahan

There has been an increased interest in farm-based camping, accelerated during the pandemic, from both farmers and campers. For farmers and ranchers, offering camping can be a low-barrier, low-impact way to diversify income and start or expand an agritourism enterprise.

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Entomology & Nematology News: Article

UC Davis Team Heads Genetic Analysis of Newly Discovered Kite Spider Species Observed Lekking

April 6, 2023

By Kathy Keatley Garvey

Two UC Davis spider experts played a key role in analyzing the genetics of a newly discovered kite spider in Madagascar that is drawing worldwide attention for its lekking behavior, the first known observation of lekking in spiders.

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Kern County: Article

Vit Tips April 2023

April 6, 2023

A Welcome Back to Vit Tips Tian Tian Continues as Viticulture Advisor for Kern County Joy Hollingsworth Begins as New Table Grape Advisor for Tulare and Kings Counties After A Wet Winter: What You Should Do and Shouldn't Do Passive Measures to Reduce Impacts of Late Spring Frosts Biostimulants in Ra...

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UC Cooperative Extension Imperial County: Article

April 2023

April 6, 2023

EFFICACY OF SENSTAR ON GREEN PEACH APHID (myzus persicae) ON LETTUCE IN COACHELLA VALLEY PLANT PATHOLOGY AREA ADVISOR POSITION SERVING IMPERIAL, RIVERSIDE AND SAN DIEGO COUNTIES IS UNDERWAY FOR RECRUITMENT VEGETABLE & ORGANIC PRODUCTION WORKSHOP FLYER IMPERIAL VALLEY HEMP LISTENING SESSION FLYER IMP...

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Colusa County: Article

Plant Clinic

April 6, 2023

Bring your sick plants and questions to the Plant Clinic on Friday April 7 from 10 to 1 pm. We will be at Griff's Feed and Seed in Colusa.

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Oriental Poppies!

April 6, 2023

My favorite time of the year is in early spring! I have a tradition every year since 2015 of going to Annie's Annuals with my best friend. We make a day of it and is so much fun for the gardener and Flower Floozie that I truly am.

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UC ANR Research and Extension Centers: Article

Sandipa Gautam

April 5, 2023

"When an integrated pest management (IPM) advisor position for citrus opened, I jumped at the opportunity.

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