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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.

It's an incredible and well-deserved honor. UC Davis urban landscape entomologist Emily Meineke has been selected an Early Career Fellow of the Ecological Society of America (ESA).

It promises to be both entertaining and educational.

UC Davis urban landscape entomologist Emily Meineke has been selected an Early Career Fellow of the Ecological Society of America (ESA).

Three doctoral students and one undergraduate student in the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology are winners of highly competitive fellowships from the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP) grants, a record high achievement for the department.

Congratulations to the four student entomologists in the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology who won National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP) grants, a record high achievement for the department.

Cecelia, you're breaking my heart You're shaking my confidence daily... --"Oh, Cecelia" written by Paul Simon of Simon and Garfunkle If you think of the song, "Oh, Cecelia,' every time you pronounce Phacelia (the plant), you're not alone.

"As the world is getting hotter, we are now urgently focused on understanding on how climate change affects insect populations and communities. Many insects in tropical rainforests are accustomed to operating at the margins of thermal capabilities.

Biology professor Terry McGlynn of California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), will discuss Lessons about Thermal Ecology from Rainforest Ants at the first in a series of spring seminars hosted by the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology. His seminar begins at 4:10 p.m.

Weed management in landscaped areas can be challenging. Weeds may need to be controlled for public safety, fire reduction, aesthetics, and elimination of harborage for other pests.