April 09 Meeting

[Bruno de Medeiros]

Hi everyone,

The next meeting of the CEC will be held on Tuesday April 09 at 07:30 PM in room 101 of the Museum of Comparative Zoology. Our president Patrick Gorring will present a talk entitled "Backyard bugs: the life and times of local insects".

Over 4000 insect species were recorded from one 2 acre yard in Maryland. Other studies reveal great species diversity in small land area. Your backyard or local park has a constant stream of insects emerging and passing through, and the life histories of these insects can be as amazing as in the tropics. This talk will present methods of getting a snapshot of your local diversity and how to contribute this information to entomological research. You will also learn how to have fun with some of the insects you encounter.

In addition to the talk, we will have nominations for the 2013-2014 Executive Committee. The positions are: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and 2 Executive Committee members. Please attend this meeting if you would like to be nominated for any of the positions.

The meeting is free and open to the public. Snacks will be provided and you are also welcome to join us at 6:00 PM for an informal pre-meeting dinner at Cambridge Commons restaurant. 

Please feel free distribute this announcement to other individuals or groups that you feel would be interested in this talk or in the Cambridge Entomological Club. 

Bruno de Medeiros

CEC Vice-president