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Entomologist Lynn Kimsey in Video Tribute Celebrating Newest UC Davis Emeriti

UC Davis distinguished professor emerita Lynn Kimsey, director of the Bohart Museum of Entomology for 34 years until her retirement on Feb. 1, 2024, is among the 17 emeriti featured in a newly released video tribute to emeriti, an annual...

UC Davis distinguished professor Lynn Kimsey is featured in the newest UC Davis video tribute to emeriti, a public service project of UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal.
UC Davis distinguished professor Lynn Kimsey is featured in the newest UC Davis video tribute to emeriti, a public service project of UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal.

UC Davis distinguished professor Lynn Kimsey is featured in the newest UC Davis video tribute to emeriti, a public service project of UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal.

Posted on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Focus Area Tags: Agriculture, Economic Development, Environment, Food, Health, Natural Resources

Bumble Bees: Feeling Impact of Climate Change

We remember the reaction of Robbin Thorp (1933-2019), UC Davis distinguished emeritus professor of entomology and an international authority on bumble bees,  when he spotted a lone Western bumble bee, Bombus occidentalis, on Aug. 15,...

UC Davis research shows that rising temperatures are particularly alarming to some bumble bee species, including the Western bumble bee, Bombus occidentalis. This one was located on Aug. 15, 2012 in the Mt. Shasta area. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
UC Davis research shows that rising temperatures are particularly alarming to some bumble bee species, including the Western bumble bee, Bombus occidentalis. This one was located on Aug. 15, 2012 in the Mt. Shasta area. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

UC Davis research shows that rising temperatures are particularly alarming to some bumble bee species, including the Western bumble bee, Bombus occidentalis. This one was located on Aug. 15, 2012 in the Mt. Shasta area. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

UC Davis researchers found that one of
UC Davis researchers found that one of "the winners" in their climate change study is the yellow-faced bumble bee, Bombus vosnesenskii, shown here heading for a California golden poppy. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

UC Davis researchers found that one of "the winners" in their climate change study is the yellow-faced bumble bee, Bombus vosnesenskii, shown here heading for a California golden poppy. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

A male bumble bee, Bombus bifarius, nectaring on  coastal goldfield, Lasthenia minor, at Bodega Bay. A UC Davis study shows that the rising temperatures are particularly alarming to a number of species, including this one. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
A male bumble bee, Bombus bifarius, nectaring on coastal goldfield, Lasthenia minor, at Bodega Bay. A UC Davis study shows that the rising temperatures are particularly alarming to a number of species, including this one. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

A male bumble bee, Bombus bifarius, nectaring on coastal goldfield, Lasthenia minor, at Bodega Bay. A UC Davis study shows that the rising temperatures are particularly alarming to a number of species, including this one. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Posted on Monday, August 19, 2024 at 5:35 PM
Focus Area Tags: Environment, Innovation, Natural Resources

UC Davis Grad Students Set 'Animal Behavior' Program at Davis Library on Aug. 19

It promises to be a program to remember.  Nine members of the UC Davis Animal Behavior Graduate Group (ABGG) who are active in The Ethogram will present a special outreach program, "Animal Behavior for Young Explorers," from 2:30 to...

Nicole Keough leads an outreach event. As an undergraduate student, she was volunteering at a public ESL (English-as-second language) elementary school, teaching first grade students about ant physiology and anatomy. Note the large ant in front of her.
Nicole Keough leads an outreach event. As an undergraduate student, she was volunteering at a public ESL (English-as-second language) elementary school, teaching first grade students about ant physiology and anatomy. Note the large ant in front of her.

Nicole Keough leads an outreach event. As an undergraduate student, she was volunteering at a public ESL (English-as-second language) elementary school, teaching first grade students about ant physiology and anatomy. Note the large ant in front of her.

Live termites will be shown by  PhD candidate Nicole Keough at The Ethogram outreach program from 2:30 to 4 p.m., Monday, Aug. 19 in the Blanchard Room of the Mary L. Stephens branch of the Davis Library, 315 E. 14th Street, Davis. (Photo by Nicole Keough)
Live termites will be shown by PhD candidate Nicole Keough at The Ethogram outreach program from 2:30 to 4 p.m., Monday, Aug. 19 in the Blanchard Room of the Mary L. Stephens branch of the Davis Library, 315 E. 14th Street, Davis. (Photo by Nicole Keough)

Live termites will be shown by PhD candidate Nicole Keough at The Ethogram outreach program from 2:30 to 4 p.m., Monday, Aug. 19 in the Blanchard Room of the Mary L. Stephens branch of the Davis Library, 315 E. 14th Street, Davis. (Photo by Nicole Keough)

Stick insects from the Bohart Museum of Entomology petting zoo will be featured at The Ethogram event from 2:30 to 4 p.m., Monday, Aug. 19 in the Blanchard Room of the Mary L. Stephens branch of the Davis Library, 315 E. 14th Street, Davis. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Stick insects from the Bohart Museum of Entomology petting zoo will be featured at The Ethogram event from 2:30 to 4 p.m., Monday, Aug. 19 in the Blanchard Room of the Mary L. Stephens branch of the Davis Library, 315 E. 14th Street, Davis. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Stick insects from the Bohart Museum of Entomology petting zoo will be featured at The Ethogram event from 2:30 to 4 p.m., Monday, Aug. 19 in the Blanchard Room of the Mary L. Stephens branch of the Davis Library, 315 E. 14th Street, Davis. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

This is a screen shot from The Ethogram blog.
This is a screen shot from The Ethogram blog.

This is a screen shot from The Ethogram blog.

Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Focus Area Tags: Environment, Innovation, Natural Resources

A Little Cinderella

In its larval stage, it's a pest of cole crops. As an adult, it's like a little Cinderella. That would be the cabbage white butterfly, Pieris rapae. In the fairy tale, a ragged Cinderella lives with her selfish stepmother and two mean...

A cabbage white butterfly, Pieris rapae, nectaring on lavender in a Vacaville garden. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
A cabbage white butterfly, Pieris rapae, nectaring on lavender in a Vacaville garden. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

A cabbage white butterfly, Pieris rapae, nectaring on lavender in a Vacaville garden. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 7:43 PM
Focus Area Tags: Environment, Yard & Garden

They Quickly Learned What All the Buzz Was About

They quickly learned what all the buzz was about.  The bees. When longtime beekeeper and retired teacher Ettamarie Peterson displayed a  bee observation hive at the Vacaville Museum Guild's Children's Party, the youngsters, ages 3 to 9,...

Ettmarie Peterson, known as
Ettmarie Peterson, known as "The Queen Bee of Sonoma County," stands by her bee observation hive at the Vacaville Museum Guild's Children's Party. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Ettmarie Peterson, known as "The Queen Bee of Sonoma County," stands by her bee observation hive at the Vacaville Museum Guild's Children's Party. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Honey Bee (Dr.George Stock, a retired physician) peeks around to see what's happening by the bee observation hive. Beekeeper Ettmarie Peterson (right) is chatting with Hunter Banks, 3, and his grandmother, Margaret Banks. Hunter is wearing his
Honey Bee (Dr.George Stock, a retired physician) peeks around to see what's happening by the bee observation hive. Beekeeper Ettmarie Peterson (right) is chatting with Hunter Banks, 3, and his grandmother, Margaret Banks. Hunter is wearing his "Buck, Buck, Moose" t-shirt. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Honey Bee (Dr.George Stock, a retired physician) peeks around to see what's happening by the bee observation hive. Beekeeper Ettmarie Peterson (right) is chatting with Hunter Banks, 3, and his grandmother, Margaret Banks. Hunter is wearing his "Buck, Buck, Moose" t-shirt. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Beekeeper Ettmarie Peterson (right) discusses bees with Damian Strzelczyk, 3, and his mother, Marta  Strzelczyk. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Beekeeper Ettmarie Peterson (right) discusses bees with Damian Strzelczyk, 3, and his mother, Marta Strzelczyk. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Beekeeper Ettmarie Peterson (right) discusses bees with Damian Strzelczyk, 3, and his mother, Marta Strzelczyk. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Emeline Swank and her grandmother Maryann Henn (far left), a member of Museum Guild, learn about bees from beekeeper Ettamarie Peterson. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Emeline Swank and her grandmother Maryann Henn (far left), a member of Museum Guild, learn about bees from beekeeper Ettamarie Peterson. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Emeline Swank and her grandmother Maryann Henn (far left), a member of Museum Guild, learn about bees from beekeeper Ettamarie Peterson. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Posted on Monday, August 12, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Focus Area Tags: Agriculture, Environment, Family, Innovation, Yard & Garden

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