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  What's a Group of Butterflies Called?

  What's a group of butterflies called? A kaleidoscope, swarm, or rabble. If you've ever had a kaleidoscope in your childhood and admired the swirling colors and patterns, you know that's an appropriate name. But even...
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  Walter Leal: The Energizer Bunny at Full-Industrial Strength

  When Walter Leal submitted his application in 2000 to join the faculty at the University of California, Davis,  one of his references wrote "He is like an Energizer Bunny that never runs down." "His references all...
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  Don't Miss This UC Davis Seminar by Ecology Researcher Andrew Corbett

  Don't miss this UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology (ENT) seminar by ecologist Andrew Corbett, a research associate with ENT who is also highly skilled in simulation modeling and instructional...
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  Check for Cabbageworms!

  If you recently planted cabbage, broccoli, or kale, (often called Brassicas and cole crops) keep an eye out for cabbageworms! The adult cabbageworm is a white butterfly with one to four black spots on its wings. They lay...