Category Archives: Entomology

Entomology

A white, fuzzy pasture mealybug with thin blue filaments rests on a green blade of grass against a black background, a sight recently documented by UGA experts in Georgia.

 Entomology September 02, 2026

UGA experts track pasture mealybug’s arrival in Georgia

A scorpion glows under ultraviolet light while standing on soil next to a dark wall.

 Entomology September 01, 2026

Creepy, crawly critters: Inside the UGA Insect Zoo

A large spider with yellow and black legs sits at the center of its web against a blurred green background, resembling the Joro spiders known for outcompeting Georgia native spiders.

 Entomology August 28, 2026

Are Joro spiders outcompeting Georgia’s native spiders?

Close-up of a black wasp perched on the edge of a green leaf, with a blurred green background of foliage—an intriguing scene for insect enthusiasts and UGA researchers studying species like black soldier flies.

 Entomology August 26, 2026

Small insect with big potential: UGA researchers put black soldier flies to work

A hand holds a jar labeled 95% EtOH containing an insect specimen preserved in liquid, with shelves and boxes in the background—highlighting the meticulous work of UGA scientists as they study specimens to help stop invasive species.

 Entomology August 04, 2026

UGA scientists need your help to stop an invasive hornet

A beekeeper wearing glasses and a blue plaid shirt stands outside in front of several rows of white beehives and trees near a low building, representing the UGA Bee Program.

 Entomology April 30, 2026

A beekeeper’s homecoming: Renowned honey bee scientist Jamie Ellis returns to lead UGA Bee Program

A CAES scientist with glasses and curly hair sits near green plants, wearing a multicolored scarf and a blue top, looking at the camera—reflecting on Earth’s oldest pollination systems.

 Entomology March 10, 2026

CAES scientist studies Earth’s oldest pollination systems

A person from the entomology department closely examines a green plant with a magnifying tool inside a greenhouse.

 Entomology February 11, 2026

Entomology faculty bring new perspectives to world-renowned department

Two people in outdoor gear stand by a white University of Georgia vehicle parked on a leaf-covered road in a wooded area.

 Entomology February 03, 2026

Researching the world’s only black fly colony

A monarch butterfly with orange and black wings rests on a vibrant pink zinnia flower against a blurred dark background.

 Entomology January 05, 2026

‘A warmer world might be a sicker world for monarchs’