Lil Dudes Insect Academy

Follow Christy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butterflykissesslc?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==In this episode, Christy and I discuss the significance of insect collections in museums, the ethical considerations of collecting specimens, and the role of citizen scientists in entomology. Christy shares her experiences as an invertebrate curator, emphasizing the importance of preserving specimens for future research and the stories they tell about biodiversity. The conversation also touches on the digitization of collections and the need for community engagement through education. She also highlights the fascinating world of fireflies, detailing her collaborative efforts in the Western Firefly Project, which aims to uncover the distribution and taxonomy of bioluminescent fireflies across the western United States. Join our community on Patreon! https://patreon.com/Lildudes?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=co